CHAPTER 602: CHAPTER 357: FATHER AND SON REUNITED / GUESTS AT THE GU QIYE RESIDENCE (TWO-IN-ONE)

"The Great Monarch has returned—!" A sudden screech resounded through the forest, shattering the long silence. The decibel level of the Divine Chicken Demons’ speech was frighteningly piercing, but when it came to broadcasting news far and wide, no demon was more suited than them.

"Has Dad come back?" The Little Nian Beast lay alone on a tree branch, lost in thought. Upon hearing the communication from the Divine Chicken Demons, he curiously lifted his head and gazed toward the brightly lit forest.

Just then, a sudden morning breeze swept in from beyond the horizon, brushing over the treetops, causing the Little Nian Beast’s purple-red mane to flutter.

Under the slowly brightening sky, countless lanterns swayed in the wind, spreading a warm radiance that looked like an orange-yellow tide from afar.

Nameless petals drifted over with the wind, and the air was filled with a faint hint of sandalwood scent, making the Little Nian Beast’s nose twitch slightly, feeling a bit uneasy.

The Year Beast Monarch has returned.

He was about to finally meet his father whom he hasn’t seen in ten years, partaking in a heartwarming reunion drama. Perhaps the Year Beast Monarch would be moved to tears? Do demons even shed tears?

But after this touching reunion, the Little Nian Beast would need to seriously consider how to seize power.

The Mentor was secretly plotting something, and the Salvation Society’s activities had become increasingly frequent. Moreover, they had found Ji Minghuan’s younger brother, treating him as the key to breaking the deadlock.

Evidently, time is running out for Ji Minghuan.

If he wants to entice both "Lake Hunting" and the "Demon Army" on Hai Fan Mountain to the Salvation Society’s base "Iceland," making them unwittingly aid in breaching the Salvation Society’s defense line...

Then the first thing he ought to do is to establish and consolidate the Little Nian Beast’s position of authority in the Demon Realm.

In other words, the Little Nian Beast must become the new Demon Monarch, making his old father step down quietly.

Once the command over the demons is gained, utilizing them becomes much easier.

Currently, Ji Minghuan, via the No. 1 machine "Black Cocoon," has acquired the location of the Salvation Society’s base from Urushibara Ryuri, which is at the "glacier under the Hofs Ice Dome in Iceland."

The Little Nian Beast and Lin Xingshi shared a former camaraderie.

Now, upon reunion, he can attempt communication with this Lake Hunting captain, just in time to set the final showdown location at the "Hofs Ice Dome in Iceland."

The Little Nian Beast’s rationale is "not harming ordinary demons on Hai Fan Mountain, nor endangering ordinary citizens in Hai Fan City, but having a fair and upright war."

Given Lin Xingshi’s straightforward nature, it’s hard for him not to agree, especially with their childhood friendship, raising the success rate significantly.

Thus, the world’s top Exorcist encountering the strongest Demon Army at the Salvation Society’s doorstep will inevitably spark a war. No matter how much the Salvation Society might want to play dead, it’s impossible for them to ignore.

And this precisely achieves Ji Minghuan’s goal.

After all, then, it won’t just be the four from Lake Hunting appearing on Iceland, along with demons from Hai Fan Mountain... The ten villains from the White Crow Travel Brigade, the Third Prince from Terrarium, family members from the Gu Family, and half of the Rainbow Wings will all gather together, joining as Ji Minghuan’s allies.

Ji Minghuan’s four gaming machines will reach the peak status they can achieve under "Restricted Status."

In terms of strength alone, his machines might only be second to the Mythical Level monster kids of the Salvation team, with the help from external forces, cracking the Salvation Society’s defense line wouldn’t be difficult.

Yet, ideals are ultimately beautiful, but he still faces a stark and realistic issue.

That is, so far, he hasn’t confirmed whether the location Urushibara Ryuri mentioned is true or false.

This scheming woman, who might even spew lies on the brink of death, could be trying to drag him with her to Hell, so to be safe, Ji Minghuan must carry out the necessary investigation ahead of time.

Therefore, during the period when Black Cocoon feigns death, the No. 1 machine will undertake an exceedingly dangerous task.

That is to single-handedly go to Iceland and investigate the exact location of the Salvation Society’s base in secret.

By then, Black Cocoon will hang upside down amidst the icy snow at the Hofs Ice Dome, silently observing the glaciers in the vast white world.

He certainly doesn’t dare to act rashly, but even if a shadow of the Salvation Society appears just once in Black Cocoon’s view, it’s enough for Ji Minghuan to confirm the exact location of the base.

Of course, all this remains ideal for now, and if Ji Minghuan can’t use Black Cocoon to find the precise location of the Salvation Society’s base, his plan will be significantly disrupted, and the timing of attacking the Salvation Society will have to be postponed.

Though he has confidence in Black Cocoon’s reconnaissance capabilities, this is the Salvation Society’s territory, their stronghold, and it’s unknown if the Mentor has set any traps along the way.

That said, for Ji Minghuan, he can only take steps one at a time, making exhaustive preparations before the final battle arrives.

Until now, all his actions point to a single goal - to rescue his real self from detention.

Once the Restricted Status is lifted, as the sole Restricted-level Superpower User, he will become the strongest, most unstoppable existence in the world. The Mythical Level holders can fight against a nation alone, while a Restricted-level Superpower User far beyond this could battle against a planet alone, wouldn’t be excessive, right?