Chapter 642: 635

Within the territory of West Barbarian Mountain, on the surface, there may not be many True Immortals or True Demons, but in secret, there are definitely plenty of such level cultivators hidden away.

Like the Heavenly Extreme Holy Sect, before it emerged, it kept a low profile.

Once it truly emerged, within this single power, there were as many as ten cultivators at the True Immortal and True Demon levels.

Within the entire territory, with hundreds of small and large Sect forces, plus some independent cultivators, who knows how many True Immortals and True Demons are concealed among them?

When Zhang Tianci went to Giant Willow City to investigate, it was natural for him to encounter several True Immortals and True Demons; Chen Hai did not find it strange at all.

However, regarding the Demon King mentioned by Zhang Tianci, he truly developed a deep interest.

“A Demon King born in the Ten Thousand Mountains?”

“How powerful are these so-called Demon Kings? To what Realm do they equate for us cultivators?”

After hesitating for a moment, Chen Hai asked.

Although he had been in Liuyuan County for over a hundred years, most of that time he had, in fact, spent in secluded cultivation.

He did not know much about the affairs of the Demon Clan, much less than Zhang Tianci did.

“The so-called Demon Kings are naturally endowed with command capabilities.”

“As for their strength and Realm, it’s a bit hard to say. However, if there truly is a Demon King born in Ten Thousand Mountains, just from the fact that it can command Earth-level demon beasts to attack Giant Willow City, this unknown Demon King is at least at the Earth-level, and perhaps even higher!”

“The human race and the Demon Clan have difficulty coexisting peacefully. If it really is as we suspect, and they merely destroy Giant Willow City, those demons will definitely not stop there.”

“If this worst-case scenario occurs, our West Barbarian Mountain Territory could really be said to be facing a great calamity!”

…

Looking worried, Zhang Tianci sighed deeply.

As human cultivators, they hunted demon beasts for cultivation resources. If the Demon Clan grew powerful and occupied the West Barbarian Mountain Territory, anyone with a bit of insight could imagine what end awaited the human race.

In the ruins of Giant Willow City, he had seen countless human remains gnawed to skeletons.

He even encountered small groups of demon beasts left by the Demon Clan’s army, greedily feasting on human corpses, and Zhang Tianci had personally slain many of them.

Regardless of his character, standing on the side of his race, the thought of their human race being farmed as food by demon beasts was something he absolutely did not want to witness.

“That unknown Demon King is at least at Earth-level, possibly even higher…” Upon hearing this from Zhang Tianci, Chen Hai’s brows furrowed into a straight line.

If Earth-level demon beasts were akin to Earth Immortals in combat power, and if that unknown Demon King was even stronger than an Earth Immortal, akin to a Heavenly Immortal,

such a level of Demon King, even if Chen Hai had achieved the realm of forming an Earth Immortal Domain, he simply couldn’t cope.

“Tianci, Qingqing, you two need to thoroughly investigate the situation with the demons inside the Ten Thousand Mountains.”

“If that unknown Demon King is only at Earth-level, then that’s still manageable, with the Domain at our disposal, we could at least ensure our own safety.”

“If the worst happens, and the Demon King is comparable to a Heavenly Immortal, perhaps we also need to consider our escape plan!”

…

After a long period of frowning contemplation, Chen Hai sighed deeply and instructed the two people in front of him.

Before reaching True Immortal and True Demon levels, crossing a Great Realm to slay an enemy might still be possible.

For a True Immortal to slay an Earth Immortal? Such absurdity only exists in fantasy novels; in reality, it’s simply impossible.

After all, once the Earth Immortal Domain is deployed, even the most powerful True Immortals and True Demons must respectfully kneel.

The power of a Heavenly Immortal was something Chen Hai was unaware of.

However, he was certain that the difference in combat ability between an Earth Immortal and a Heavenly Immortal was absolutely much larger than the difference between True Immortal, True Demon level, and Earth Immortal.

If that unknown Demon King had the strength of a Heavenly Immortal, in facing such a formidable opponent, other than fleeing, Chen Hai really did not know what other path he could take!

“Um.”

“Very well, Master!”

In response to Chen Hai’s instructions, Ye Qingqing and Zhang Tianci nodded solemnly.

After lingering briefly, they soon bid farewell and left.

Originally unable to find any opponents and feeling invincible within the West Barbarian Mountain Territory, a strong sense of urgency once again surged in Chen Hai’s heart.

Not wandering aimlessly anymore, he returned to the Cultivation Hall and sat cross-legged, delving directly into cultivation.

…

In the direction of Giant Willow City, on the border of the West Barbarian Mountain Territory, within the Ten Thousand Mountains.

A monster, with the head of a bald giant man and the lower half of a large snake, was seated on a royal throne in a cave.

His eyes flickered with a dim green glow as he surveyed the ten-plus demon clan members below, who were of various races and looked bizarre.

“Fellows, this Golden Dawn Island was originally our demon clan’s territory. Since the arrival of humans, they have massacred our tribe extensively, using our demon clan’s blood to forge their Path to Immortality.”

“For countless years, we have hidden in the jungles and mountains, just barely managing to preserve our race from extinction.”

“A few days ago, I secretly communicated with the Iron Arm Demon King of Funiu Mountain, the Moon Worship Demon King of Qixia Valley, and the Thousand-Handed Demon King of the Red Fire Abyss. After remaining silent for so long, it is time for our demon clan to take action—this is the consensus the Demon Kings and I have reached.”

“The surroundings of the Ten Thousand Mountains, West Barbarian Mountain, Qiu Mountain, and Cang Mountain Territories, have all been claimed by the Chili Tribe.”

“For now, the situation within these territories is unclear, and we shall begin with probing.”

“As long as we can confirm that there are no Heavenly Immortals in these areas, and no humans can rival me, Demon King Chili, it will be our time to launch a full-scale attack.”

“At that time, these territories will become our hunting grounds, filled with delicious human flesh, ensuring our daily satisfaction.”

…

The monster was known as Demon King Chili, who had recently attained the level of a Heavenly Immortal.

Previously, he had always concealed his potential, but after stepping into the level of a Heavenly Immortal, his ambition soared, and he unified the scattered demon clan within the Ten Thousand Mountains.

Within thousands of miles in the Ten Thousand Mountains, all the Earth-level demon clan members he could find had been subdued and gathered in this cave.

As for the slightly weaker True Level demon clan, they weren’t even qualified to enter this place.

“Demon King, let me and the brothers from the Wolf Family handle the Qiu Mountain Territory. I’m more familiar with that area.”

“I’ll go to the Cang Mountain Territory with Elder Huang and Boss Hu. Back then, I pillaged a small city there just for some grub but was besieged by three Earth Immortals and almost lost my life—I have always remembered that event.”

“The West Barbarian Mountain is a barren place, its strongest openly known beings are merely at the True Immortal and True Demon level. That area, I, Red Tiger, can handle alone!”

…

As the demon clan members shouted praises of Demon King Chili’s might, one after another began to speak.

The humans could use their demon clan as cultivation fodder, and their demon clan, in eating humans, could not only enjoy delicious tastes but also enhance their strength.

Previously, these Earth-level demon clan members, because they fought independently, had often suffered under the hands of humans.

With Demon King Chili stepping forward to unite them, upon hearing that they would make a move against humans, these demon clan members were very enthusiastic, their saliva nearly dripping down.