Mid King of Orland

第2話 "Can we eat the meat before running away?"

"Actually, it's not surprising for Tiger Demon Chief Chenfeng to mistake Dust Wind for Old Snake Demon.

A thousand years ago, during the human-demon war, the demon clan was defeated and forced to the desolate lands they inhabit now. Since then, the demon realm and human territories have been separated by a vast sea.

Humans are rare in the demon realm and are considered delicacies by demon leaders. Cultivators who master martial arts are even more precious and worth a fortune.

After Old Snake Demon acquired Dust Wind, fearing that his junior brother, Tiger Demon Chief, might want to share the spoils, he chose not to let Tiger Demon know about Dust Wind's existence. So, Tiger Demon Chief had no idea there was another person in the cave at all.

This person before his eyes isn't Old Snake Demon. Could he be a ghost?

As for the drastic change in Old Demon's appearance, it's not surprising. Before breaking through to the Dragon Ascension Realm, demon spirits in the early Lesser Dragon Realm phase retain some demonic traits alongside their humanoid form. For example, they may have a human body with a dog's head, a human head with a snake's tail, an extra tail, a hawk's beak, pointed fox ears, and so on.

But once they break through to the Dragon Ascension Realm, not only do they radiate with vitality and youthfulness overnight, but all traces of their demonic form also completely vanish, transforming into a purely humanoid appearance.

Coupled with Old Snake Demon's cackling voice, Tiger Demon Chief concluded that he had successfully ascended, stepping firmly into the Dragon Ascension Realm!

Dust Wind isn't entirely sure why Tiger Demon Chief mistook him for someone else, but to diffuse the immediate danger, he can only continue pretending to be Old Snake Demon and play along with the drama.

Otherwise, with Tiger Demon Chief seeing through him, how could his early Lesser Dragon Realm strength possibly be enough?

The more he speaks, the easier it is to expose flaws. Dust Wind lowers his voice and lightly coughs, "Yes, indeed."

Only then did Tiger Demon Chief look up, carefully observing Dust Wind.

Seeing his handsome and distinguished appearance, Tiger Demon Chief couldn't help feeling jealous, but he obediently flattered, "Brother, now that you've successfully ascended, our strength is greatly increased. Together, we can crush that Elephant Spirit into dust!"

"Elephant Spirit?" Tiger Demon Chief looked at Dust Wind, slightly puzzled.

How could Brother forget about the Elephant Spirit?

"Recently, from somewhere, I don't know where, he managed to obtain a Tier-1 superior artifact and sent a challenge saying he would come to crush our Purple Cloud Peak."

"Not only that, this Elephant Spirit has even spread invitations to heroes from various peaks of Hengshan to come and watch the battle. It's truly too audacious!"

"Brother, you must speak up for me!"

Upon hearing this, Dust Wind's head was spinning.

Why does the martial world always involve so much fighting? Can't they just live peacefully?

And his abilities are completely useless. How can they rely on him?

It seems he must flee tonight before the big battle.

But he still pretended to be indignant, standing with his hands behind his back, coldly asking, "How dare this Elephant Spirit bully my junior brother?"

"What day is the challenge?" Tiger Demon Chief saw that Dust Wind was going to speak up for him, and his heart blossomed with joy.

"It's tomorrow!"

Dust Wind thought he had to run away tonight, but on the surface, he still clenched his fists and said passionately, "Tomorrow, I will definitely crush him into ten thousand pieces!"

Next, Dust Wind followed Tiger Demon Chief back to the cave, and on the way, he subtly gained some understanding of the situation here.

The place where he was located is the southern border of the demon realm, a mountain range called Hengshan.

Hengshan Mountain Range has six peaks, each occupied by a peak master leading their demon subordinates. They are all at the peak of the Lesser Dragon Realm, and none can defeat the other. Over the years, they have instead coexisted peacefully, maintaining a balance of power among the six peaks.

Tiger Demon Chief is the peak master of Purple Cloud Peak in Hengshan.

And the Elephant Spirit he mentioned is the peak master of Green Stone Peak, with similar numbers and overall strength to Purple Cloud Peak.

Initially, the Elephant Spirit and Tiger Demon Chief were like brothers, often drinking and enjoying themselves together.

Until one gathering, Tiger Demon Chief happened to see the Elephant Spirit's wife casting seductive glances. From then on, he fell for her like his soul had been hooked away, itching in his heart.

Seeing Tiger Demon Chief's charm and vigor, the Elephant Spirit's wife was also enamored.

The two demons exchanged glances and gradually started a relationship.

One day, Tiger Demon Chief went to Green Stone Peak to drink. After the Elephant Spirit got drunk, he secretly took the Fox Demoness back to his cave.

When the Elephant Spirit woke up, the beautiful woman was already lying on someone else's bed. It really was too late to regret!

Who can tolerate being green on their own?

The news spread throughout Hengshan, becoming a joke among the demons of various peaks, and the Elephant Spirit in Hengshan could never raise his head again.

But the Elephant Spirit was thoughtful and didn't rush to avenge himself. Instead, he endured humiliation and rebuilt himself for two years. Finally, he found a superior artifact and vowed to cut off Tiger Demon Chief's head to avenge the Qingqing grasslands!

Originally caused by a woman.

After listening to the story, Dust Wind sighed.

But he couldn't control these broken things, nor did he have the ability to manage them.

Tonight, he's leaving!

...

In the main hall of Purple Cloud Peak, there were more than 100 little demons crowded together, sitting on the ground and discussing something.

"... Tomorrow's big battle, I don't think our situation looks good. Shouldn't we run away tonight?"

"Don't! If the big boss finds out, we're done for."

"Not running away means death tomorrow. That's a Tier-1 superior artifact! Our big boss uses a Tier-2 inferior artifact. Can we really beat that? By then, we'll all be buried together!"

"Didn't the big boss say he was going to find his brother? Maybe there's some way out. Let's wait and see!"

Similar discussions were fiercely unfolding throughout the hall, with everyone thinking about their own lives.

For them, relying on the big boss is unreliable. The only hope now is that the big boss's brother is a strongman who can save them from fire and water.

At this moment, Dust Wind followed Tiger Demon Chief into the hall.

Dust Wind's appearance immediately became the focus of the little demons.

Looking at the person invited by the big boss, clean and without any trace of demon heritage, they were immediately disappointed.

They thought the big boss had brought in a powerful brother.

But unexpectedly, the big boss brought in an ordinary human?

"The big boss said he was going to find his brother to help, but he brought in a human poppet instead? What's the use?"

"Looking at this tender flesh, could it be that the big boss caught a mortal and is going to feast on us?"

"To be honest, I'm too disappointed with the big boss. It seems we must run away tonight!"

"Can we eat the meat before running away?"

"..."

"Wait, what's the big boss doing?"

The little demons looked over and saw Tiger Demon Chief bowing and bending, greeting the person, a pair of hands, and bringing up a precious throne.