Chapter 129: Monster Clan Gathering

While Yu Lin and his companions were enjoying a barbecue.

The Dragon Lord was also busy.

At this moment.

The valley was deep and tranquil.

A swift river rushed down from the mountains, its roar booming and churning up frothy white spray.

Jagged rocks lined both banks, vegetation thick, yet a strange aura of solemn killing hung in the air.

At this moment, the riverbanks were filled with all manner of Demon Beasts—burly bear demons with fur like iron; lithe leopard demons whose gazes flashed like lightning; snake demons coiled on massive stones, their scales shimmering with a cold glow; and the previously seen golden tiger demon, squinting amber eyes, coldly watching the river's center.

Their auras were either fierce or chilling, but without exception they had awakened intelligence, could speak human words, and were true monsters!

In the middle of the river, atop a protruding boulder, stood a blue‑headed white‑haired Demon Beast.

It resembled an ape but was taller than ordinary primates, with long arms, claws sharp as knives, and a pair of crimson eyes flashing an uncanny light in the dim valley.

"Wu Zhang, why did you summon us here?"

A massive bear demon, its black fur bristling like steel needles, spoke first, its voice low as muffled thunder.

It stood at the front, clearly powerful, its tone bearing a hint of impatience:

"But what orders does the Monster King have?"

"Naturally." The blue‑headed white‑haired Demon Beast—Wu Zhang nodded, surveyed the crowd, and announced loudly, "Our Great King sent me to tell you—"

"From now on it will do something that requires you all to keep a low profile, not like before, where a word would spark a fight with the Human Race."

"So that the Human Race doesn't notice anything."

"To be precise, it's the tribe of that Human named Yao Zhonghua."

Its voice echoed through the valley, the demons glanced at each other, evidently surprised by the command.

"I don't even know what this matter is," Wu Zhang continued:

"But the Great King said that if we succeed, half the world will be ours!"

"Did everyone hear that?!"

The bear, leopard, snake and other Demon Beasts showed doubt in their eyes, but the Monster King's order could not be defied; they could only bow their heads and answer:

"Understood."

Wu Zhang nodded with satisfaction, then his form flickered, turning into a green shadow that went "Splash—" into the water, disappearing.

The demons, seeing this, turned away in droves, preparing to disperse.

However, just as the tiger demon was about to leave, a sleek‑furred leopard demon suddenly blocked it, whispering:

"Tiger brother, I have something to tell you, could you go with me?"

The tiger demon's golden eyes narrowed slightly, stared at the leopard demon for a moment, then said coldly:

"Lead the way."

"Yes, yes, Tiger brother, follow me."

The two demons, one ahead of the other, passed through dense jungle and arrived at a hidden cave entrance.

Waiting to go inside.

The leopard demon looked around cautiously, ensured no demons were trailing, then flicked its sharp claws, tearing several thick vines to seal the cave entrance tightly.

Inside, the cave was dim and damp, only a few weak rays of light filtered through the vine gaps, reflecting the tiger demon's cold‑glowing golden eyes.

"What is it you want to say?" the tiger demon's deep voice echoed in the cave:

"If you waste my time... you know the consequences."

The leopard demon craned its neck, hurriedly saying, "Of course there's something, something!"

It stepped closer, lowered its voice: "Tiger brother, do you know about that great war the Human Race fought long ago?"

The tiger demon's ears twitched slightly, a hint of interest flashing in its eyes: "Oh? You mean the war between the Zhuanxu Tribe and the Gonggong Tribe of the Human Race?"

It snorted coldly:

"A bunch of Human shamans were killed, and it ended with the Gonggong Tribe's defeat and retreat."

"Yes, exactly that!" the leopard demon nodded repeatedly, excitement flashing in its eyes: "What I have to say is related to that Gonggong Tribe!"

It glanced left and right, voice even lower: "Tiger brother, guess what I saw when I went out looking for food a few days ago?"

The tiger demon, seeing it still teasing, a fierce glint in its eye, slammed a claw at the nearby stone wall!

"Boom!"

The hard rock cracked instantly, shards scattering!

"I won't guess! Cut the chatter!" the tiger demon growled low.

"I saw the current leader of the Gonggong Tribe go to our Monster King! He entered during the day and only emerged at night! I don't know what was said."

"But I guess, just now Wu Zhang mentioned the Monster King's plan, it must involve the Gonggong Tribe!"

The tiger demon's pupils narrowed slightly, after a moment of silence said coldly, "Continue."

The leopard demon, seeing its interest, grew bolder, stepped close and said, "Tiger brother, we need to plan early! Those guys aren't good folk; they've never been subdued for years......"

"Now they suddenly come back to the Monster King, definitely with ill intent!" A cunning glint flashed in its eye: "How about... we use this chance to plot ahead, strike first, and seize that Chong Clan near us!"

"Territory and blood food would be ours; maybe... we could become a Monster King ourselves!"

"Tiger brother, you take the lead, I'll be the subordinate, how about it?"

The tiger demon stared at the leopard demon, its golden eyes narrowing slightly, showing a thoughtful expression.

The cave fell silent, only the "drip—" of water droplets sliding from the rock walls could be heard.

No one could tell how long passed.

The tiger demon spoke, "Fine."

"Your mind works well; think it through and then come tell me."

"Anything else? If not, I'm leaving; I haven't eaten today, I'm starving!"

"Seeing him agree, the leopard demon instantly rejoiced: 'All right! Whatever Tiger Brother says goes!'"

"'Nothing else, Tiger Brother, take care!'"

"The tiger demon didn't say anything more, but instead turned and swept aside the vines with a swipe of its claw, walking out of the cave."

"Its figure quickly vanished into the dense forest."

"Yet it was not seen."

"The leopard demon stood behind at the cave entrance."

"Its originally fawning, ingratiating smile gradually turned cold, a hint of chill showing in its eyes, and it spoke in a low voice:"

"'Hmph, indeed a brainless fool.'"

"'Wait until I've used you up............'"

"It didn't continue speaking, but instead shook its head and swayed its body as it turned and walked into the cave."

"But after just a few steps, it froze in place, eyes wide, as if it had seen something extremely terrifying."

"Because in its line of sight."

"Deep inside the cave, a pair of icy golden vertical pupils slowly lit up in the darkness."

"The Golden Dragon's scales gleamed with a metallic cold light in the dim light; without any extra movement, it merely lowered its head slightly, its whiskers trembling, and an invisible pressure spread like a tide."

"The leopard demon let out a short whimper from its throat, its limbs trembling uncontrollably, and the fur on its back stood on end."

"The next moment, Dragon Grandfather waved its claw at it."

"'Come here.'"

"Gurgle."

"The leopard demon swallowed saliva, forcing a fawning smile on its face:"

"'You, you, what do you want me to do?'"

"Dragon Grandfather said: 'What you just said, is it true?'"

"'Or are you saying that it was to deceive that tiger?'"

"The leopard demon hurriedly said: 'It's true, it's true, I saw it with my own eyes!'"

"'Like that......' Dragon Grandfather thought for a moment, then rose and said:"

"'From now on, you will obey my orders.'"