Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

Ever since Xin Lifeng discovered Lu Xiaobu’s identity a couple of days ago, the revelation had been weighing heavily on him.

He felt troubled, stifled.

It wasn’t because knowing the identity was oppressive, but because understanding certain things made him even more uneasy.

Just like what Lu Xiaobu thought, at this time, he actually couldn’t make this matter public.

Otherwise, it would only be like pouring cold water on hot oil, further deteriorating the current status of the God Slaying Alliance.

He hadn’t even told the Alliance Hierarch, because there was really no need; saying it or not would yield the same effect.

The only good thing was that aside from a secluded elder in the Northeast Gourd Island claiming a piece of land, everything else went smoothly!

So he decided, since that was the case, there was no need to make a big fuss, after all, taking the Southwest Huludao is essential for the God Slaying Alliance.

Send the people up directly.

Even if they were from the Demon Realm and could fight across realms, calling two Out-of-Body Stage cultivators would suffice.

Three Out-of-Body Stage against one Nascent Soul initial stage would be enough!

After making this decision, he thought of another matter, which was Lu Xiaobu’s whereabouts.

He knew Lu Xiaobu went to the Great Ten Thousand Mountain, but he didn’t know what he was up to there.

Could he be seeking refuge in the Great Ten Thousand Mountain?

But he’s never heard of the Demon Clan having any ties with the Demon Realm!

However, his current absence is troubling, surely they couldn’t just storm into the Great Ten Thousand Mountain.

Of course, even if it was clear, some patience was needed, to let the newly acquired territories stabilize before proceeding.

...

Meanwhile.

Northwest Gourd Island.

The person in charge of the God Slaying Alliance, who had just seized control here, was Zhu Huai, a master in the Out-of-Body Stage like Xin Lifeng.

He didn’t need to take action personally; he was only stationed here.

After all, the freshly acquired area wasn’t stable, with various rebellious people and forces causing unrest, problems might erupt at any moment.

However, he wasn’t overly worried; it was just a matter of time.

And at that moment, his previously closed eyes suddenly opened, looking towards the direction of the Great Ten Thousand Mountain with a look of unsettled suspicion.

Subsequently, Zhu Huai rose into the air and flew straight toward the Great Ten Thousand Mountain.

What’s going on?

Why are all the demon beasts from the Great Ten Thousand Mountain coming out?

The speed of an Out-of-Body Stage master was incredibly fast, and soon he arrived nearby the Great Ten Thousand Mountain, frowning down at it from the air.

And after his arrival, a few other figures appeared not far away.

There were those in the Nascent Soul Stage, Out-of-Body Stage, and even Divine Separation Stage, all frowning down at the Great Ten Thousand Mountain.

Zhu Huai took some time to greet some of them, primarily those above the Out-of-Body Stage.

These people glanced at him; some nodded, others outright ignored him, displaying some aloofness.

Zhu Huai didn’t mind, despite the cold shoulders.

He knew why; the God Slaying Alliance’s bid to unite all couldn’t ignore these elders.

Even though most of them live secluded, indifferent to worldly affairs, they nonetheless reside on this land.

Some cities were essentially their dependencies, providing them with resources.

Hence, the God Slaying Alliance had done a lot of groundwork, primarily implying threats or incentives.

Not only promising not to touch these elders after unification but also offered some benefits, while those stubborn were subdued by the alliance’s powerful figures.

Though ultimately, they succeeded in keeping these people from intervening, it didn’t leave them with a good impression of the God Slaying Alliance.

Perhaps future cooperation and frequent interaction might ease the tensions a bit, but currently, it was evident no warm reception was expected.

While he was contemplating these matters, watching the restless Great Ten Thousand Mountain...

Suddenly, the roaring sounds erupted from within the Great Ten Thousand Mountain in front of him, causing Zhu Huai’s expression to tighten.

Spreading his Divine Thought, he immediately realized something was wrong!

He actually witnessed all the demonic beasts of the Great Ten Thousand Mountain rushing out!

How was this possible?!

Zhu Huai promptly pushed forward.

However, soon after pressing forward a bit in mid-air, he halted, staring at a figure emerging ahead, his expression somewhat grim.

Greeting the figure with a hand cupped fist, Zhu Huai said: "Black Cloud Demon King, could you tell me, what’s the Great Ten Thousand Mountain about to do?"

The Black Cloud Demon King, Demon King of the Black Cloud Leopard Clan.

The elder Lu Xiaobu saw upon entering earlier, a Demon King within the Great Ten Thousand Mountain.

Currently, he appeared as a gaunt old man’s image, even slightly hunched.

But none here dared to look down upon this old man; in fact, they all greeted him with cupped fists in respect.

Of course, they were equally surprised and puzzled by the Great Ten Thousand Mountain’s actions.

Zhu Huai was an outsider, but the rest were locals, having never had any conflicts with the Great Ten Thousand Mountain!

What was happening now?!

"Fwoosh, fwoosh, fwoosh." The Black Cloud Demon King let out a bizarre chuckle observing the beast tide below, then glanced at Zhu Huai: "I’m just bringing my fellows out for some food."

"Food hunting?" Zhu Huai’s expression became extremely unpleasant.

Food hunting?

What else was there to eat apart from the cities large and small here?!

"Black Cloud Demon King, stop joking!" Zhu Huai practically spoke through gritted teeth.

Though he couldn’t match the Black Cloud Demon King in battle, talking as a God Slaying Alliance member was essential!

They had just seized control of Northwest Gourd Island; he anticipated rebellions in some cities and interventions by some elders.

But he never expected the Great Ten Thousand Mountain, which always kept to itself, would step in!

What on earth was going on?

"Joking? Are you worthy of me joking with you?"

The Black Cloud Demon King smirked, one hand transformed into a giant claw striking at Zhu Huai.

Zhu Huai hastily defended but was still sent flying by the blow, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

The Demon King, comparable to the Human Clan’s Out-of-Body Stage, capable of full transformation as a feature.

Though it’s difficult for the Demon Clan to cultivate, they’re compensated with physical strength, largely overpowering human cultivators of the same realm.

Furthermore, Zhu Huai was only at the early Out-of-Body Stage.

Thus, even having defended, Zhu Huai was injured by the blow!

"Black Cloud Demon King! Do you really wish to oppose the God Slaying Alliance?" Zhu Huai stood upright, gritting his teeth, staring at the Black Cloud Demon King.

Yet, the Black Cloud Demon King didn’t respond, as the demon beasts had already begun gradually emerging from the Great Ten Thousand Mountain!

Subsequently, he turned to the nearby figures: "Fellow Daoists and esteemed elders, I implore you to help stop the Black Cloud Demon King, to prevent calamity upon the Northwest Gourd Island’s beings!"

Hearing his words, the cultivators also looked toward the Black Cloud Demon King, their faces heavy with seriousness.

This gave Zhu Huai a slight relief, but what happened next caught him off guard!