How did you know that?
"Check the seal."
Xiao Wenbing opened his eyes wide and observed carefully for a long time. He saw nothing, and couldn't help but ask, "Master, where are you looking?"
"Idiot, look at the power of their attack."
Xiao Wenbing was taken aback and asked, "Master, there's no specific standard for this thing, so we can't judge it."
"Alas... Wenbing. Your cultivation is still shallow, and you are unaware of some of the ancient stories. This seal was laid out by the three great saints and tens of thousands of senior experts with painstaking efforts. Moreover, the seal is deep into the earth's strata, drawing on the power of the earth's veins, making it virtually unbreakable."
The old Taoist priest sighed and said, "But look at the rules. Tens of thousands of demon cubs can shake the seal. This shows that their power has surpassed that of their predecessors. Heh heh, to be able to surpass the cultivation of the three great saints and ten thousand cultivators above the Separation and Union stage, think about who those people are who are attacking the seal?"
Xiao Wenbing nodded slightly. It turned out that the strength of the Demon Realm was indeed not exaggerated in the slightest.
The old Taoist priest looked around and suddenly said in a voice so soft it was almost imperceptible, "I really shouldn't have brought you here. Remember, if the seal breaks later, immediately teleport to the Treasure God. You'll be safe there."
"Yes, Master." Xiao Wenbing replied casually. However, in his heart, he had already made up his mind that he would rather risk the danger of the heavenly tribulation to summon the avatar of the treasure god here than desert in the face of battle.
"The Lion King has arrived."
Suddenly, a soft exclamation interrupted the conversation between the master and his apprentice. They looked up and saw that the Lion King had arrived.
As a half-master of the Demon-Suppressing Star, Sect Master Huizhe immediately stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Greetings, Brother Lion King."
"Alright, alright." The Lion King casually replied, then walked straight to Xiao Wenbing's side. Under the incredulous gazes of everyone, he bowed respectfully to Xiao Wenbing and said, "Your Excellency, the demon race has completed its reorganization. Please give your orders."
"Give an order? What order?" Xiao Wenbing asked, completely bewildered.
The Lion King was taken aback, and said awkwardly, "Naturally, it's about how to arrange the troops and prepare to meet the enemy."
Xiao Wenji wondered to himself, "How should I arrange this? I'm not from a military background. If you ask me to make arrangements, who am I supposed to ask?"
He pointed below and said, "Senior, you see, the demon cubs haven't broken the seal yet, have they? There's no need to rush."
The Lion King shook his head repeatedly, saying, "If we wait until they break the seal, it will be too late."
"Well, Senior Lion King is highly respected, so it's best if you make the decision," Xiao Wenbing said with a smile, his eyes darting around. After all, the old man was the head of a clan, and he should have much more experience in this matter than he did. Rather than giving orders blindly, it was better to let him do it himself.
The Lion King looked troubled, but finally said, "Your Excellency, in that case, please go and take charge... this, you shall command."
Xiao Wenbing was greatly surprised. He stepped forward and asked quietly, "Senior Lion King, why do you insist that I join in this fun?"
The Lion King also lowered his voice and said, "You represent the Venerable Ones of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans. If you were present to issue the order, I guarantee that absolutely no demon would dare to disobey."
Xiao Wenbing looked the old lion up and down. He said, "If I remember correctly, you are the recognized king of the demon race in this era."
The Lion King smiled wryly and said, "That's right, but it was appointed by the Venerable Ones of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans. It's just a nominal title. Among the many Demon Kings of the Demon Clan, there are really not many who will listen to me."
"Oh." Xiao Wenji suddenly realized and said, "So you were just using someone else's power to bully others."
The Lion King blushed, but he was helpless against Xiao Wenbing's teasing, so he could only keep his mouth shut and ignore him.
Xiao Wenbing thought for a moment. He said, "Alright, I'll go with you, but I need to bring someone with me." After saying that, he turned his head and looked around, finally finding his target. He immediately called out, "Senior Food King, come quickly!"
The King of Food stood alone to one side, his eyes fixed on the commotion below. A strange, fierce glint shone in his gaze, as if he were watching some formidable enemy. A menacing aura began to rise within him.
Suddenly, he heard Xiao Wenbing calling him. He wanted to ignore it, but out of respect for the Divine Tree Ancestor, he reluctantly flew over.
What are you doing?
Xiao Wenbing smiled and said, "I see that you have a lot of free time, so I would like to ask you for a favor."
"Hmm? Leisurely..." The Food King glared helplessly, but he clearly remembered his promise: the day he disobeyed Xiao Wenbing's orders would be the day he returned to the Divine Wood Palace. Therefore, no matter how dissatisfied he was, he could only sternly ask, "What is it?"
Xiao Wenbing chuckled and said, "Let's go with Senior Lion King to the demon race."
The Lion King's expression changed, and he immediately guessed Xiao Wenbing's intention. He secretly glanced at the Food King, whose face was displeased, and felt a chill run down his spine.
This old fellow's cultivation is exceptionally high; he can defeat a dragon-like creature. Among the current demon race, absolutely no one can rival him. Therefore, having him replace Xiao Wenbing to oversee things is indeed a good choice.
However, judging from the old man's unhappy expression, it would be difficult to communicate with him.
"Senior Lion King, why are you not leaving?" Xiao Wenji called over the Food King, but saw the old lion deep in thought, so he couldn't help but ask.
The Lion King suddenly realized what was happening, awkwardly greeted Sect Master Hui Zhe and the others, and led them flying towards the direction of the demon race.
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"Esteemed seniors, this is Elder Wang of the Man-Eating Flower Clan. As for his background, I think it doesn't need an introduction." Xiao Wenbing looked at the many demon kings in front of him and spoke eloquently.
Whether it was due to a disagreement or not, the Food King's expression was certainly unpleasant, but the expressions of the other demon kings were equally grim. Perhaps the only difference was that there was a deep sense of fear in their eyes.
After all, the Food King's past achievements in battle were simply too glorious.
"Senior Lion King, how long will it take for the demons to break the seal?"
"At most one day," the Lion King said solemnly.
"Hmph." The Food King suddenly let out a cold laugh from the side.
Xiao Wenbing turned to look at the Food King, who had a disdainful expression, and thought to himself, "Was it a mistake to bring him here?"
Sure enough, seeing the King of Beasts' expression, the old lion, even knowing he was no match, still showed a flash of anger on his face. After all, he was the nominal king of beasts, and if he remained unmoved by being ridiculed, he would lose all his prestige.
"Little lion, don't be angry. How about we make a bet?" The Food King saw Xiao Wenji's unhappy face and thought of the demons who were about to break free of their seal. He finally chose to compromise and said to the Lion King.
Volume 4, The Divine Artifacts, Chapter 226: Lies
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The Lion King looked at the man-eating flower elder in front of him with a wry smile. Although he was one of the top cultivators in the Tribulation Transcending stage, he was far inferior to the Food King in terms of age, reputation, and strength. Being called a little lion was something he could only accept.
"Why?" Before the Lion King could speak, Xiao Wenbing asked first.
"Power," the Food King said calmly.
"Power?" What does that mean? Xiao Wenji turned his head and met the Lion King's bewildered gaze.
“That’s right. If the demons keep attacking, the seal will only last for one day, given its strength. However, once the seal breaks, their power will be almost exhausted. At that point, should we let them attack while they are exhausted?”
The King of Food sneered and said, "If the people of the Demon Realm can't even see this, then how could they have caused such great damage to the cultivation world three thousand years ago?"
The Lion King blushed, and after careful consideration, he realized it was indeed true. Finally, he said with heartfelt admiration, "What you say is very true, senior. Thank you for your guidance."
The King of Food nodded slightly, quite satisfied with the attitude of this king of beasts.
Xiao Wenbing glanced at him curiously, not expecting this old fellow to actually have some skill. Suddenly, an idea struck him, and he asked, "Senior, what was your cultivation level three thousand years ago?"
"Three thousand years ago?" The King of Food's eyes changed, and he seemed a little dazed. He replied softly, "Three thousand years ago, I was already at the top level of the Tribulation Transcending Realm."
He gasped. It was indeed difficult for human experts to reach the peak of the Tribulation Transcending Realm, but generally speaking, it would take more than a thousand years. But this old man-eating flower was truly formidable. It was at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending Realm three thousand years ago, and it was still lingering in the cultivation world, refusing to go to the Immortal Realm.
Hmm. It seems his feat of defeating a dragon was true.
Clearing his throat, Xiao Wenbing smiled and said, "Senior is indeed amazing, a master of three thousand years."
"You... do you want to ask if I participated in that great war three thousand years ago?" The Food King's ugly face showed a bitter smile as he spoke softly.
"Yes, senior is brilliant." Xiao Wenbing chuckled. Although his intentions had been seen through, he didn't care about such a small matter for someone with a skin as thick as a city wall.
The Food King stared blankly at his feet for a long while before saying, "Three thousand years ago, this was the largest place where our man-eating flower clan could find refuge."
"Ah." Xiao Wenbing now understood why the Food King was in the Divine Wood Palace. Upon hearing the news of fighting the Demon Clan, he was extremely excited and even swore an oath to leave the palace for a battle. It turned out that he wanted to seek revenge.
Three thousand years ago, the territory of the man-eating flower was located here. Therefore, when the demon race invaded, the spirit race, which was the first to bear the brunt, naturally could not escape. It was only natural that they were eventually razed to the ground.
The feeling of having one's entire race wiped out by the demons is indeed unpleasant. No wonder the Food King still refuses to let go of this hatred.
"Senior Food King, do you intend to kill a few demon cubs?"
"No."
"Huh?" Xiao Wenbing was taken aback, and almost blurted out, "What did you say?"
“It’s not about killing,” the Food King said coldly. “Have you forgotten which race I belong to?”
Xiao Wenji gasped, his stomach churning slightly. He forced a smile and said, "Senior has no right to interfere with what you wish to do. However, before the demons break the seal, I would like to ask Senior to work with the Lion King to handle the affairs of the demon race."
"Well... actually, there are two other guys who are more suitable for this position than I am." Although the King of Food had long guessed Xiao Wenbing's intentions, when the time came, he still had the thought of declining.
"who?"
"The Dragon and Phoenix clans."
“I know that if anyone from those two clans comes…” Xiao Wenbing’s expression suddenly changed, and he asked, “Do you mean that someone from either of those clans has already come?”
"Indeed, I can sense their presence; they are indeed Venerables of the Dragon and Phoenix Clans." The Food King gazed into the distance and said quietly.
The demon kings were immediately agitated. The Food King's identity was extraordinary, and he would never have said such a thing if he was not absolutely certain. Once they thought that the Dragon and Phoenix clans had sent people to the Demon Suppression Star, these demon kings immediately became arrogant and smug, as if the invasion of the Demon Realm no longer posed a threat.
Clearly, in their minds, the Dragon and Phoenix clans are synonymous with omnipotence.
Although Xiao Wenbing still maintained his usual smile, his face was somewhat stiff. It turned out that the experts from these two clans had arrived at Zhenmo Star without anyone noticing.
However, what was puzzling was why they didn't expose him when he took out the dragon scales and phoenix feathers. His gaze inadvertently swept over the Food King, and he remembered the words spoken before he came, and suddenly he understood.
The power of the gods must be the reason why the venerable ones of these two races are so wary. If he hadn't suddenly had a stroke of genius and borrowed the majesty of the precious earth god...
At this moment, he would probably have already been skinned and dismembered by the many demon kings of the demon race.
Slowly, a bead of cold sweat slid down his back. Looking up, the submissive expressions on the faces of those demon kings seemed as if they were wearing thick masks. He felt a chill run down his spine. No, this was a dangerous place; he must not linger.
Without hesitation, Xiao Wenbing immediately said, "Seniors, you have all heard what the Food King said. Now that the Venerable Ones from both clans have arrived, I don't need to instruct you on what to do, do I?"
All the demon kings bowed their heads in agreement. Even those who had previously harbored some doubts now completely believed in Xiao Wenbing's identity. He truly lived up to his reputation as an envoy of the Dragon and Phoenix clans, with even the Venerable One personally escorting and supporting him.
Seeing their performance, Xiao Wenbing nodded in satisfaction and said, "In that case, Senior Lion King, please take charge of the demon kings and ensure they cooperate closely with the human race. There must be no mistakes."
The Lion King responded loudly, "Yes."
“Of course.” Xiao Wenbing lowered his voice as much as possible, but the volume was just enough for the demon king leaders to hear clearly: “With great responsibility comes great power. Senior Lion King, this time the deployment and arrangements are entirely your responsibility. If you encounter anyone who disobeys or pretends to comply but then disobeys, then just keep it in mind. After this battle, I will… report this seriously to the Dragon King and Phoenix Lord. And then, hmph…”
Upon hearing this, the demon kings immediately became very uneasy. They had been so serious, but judging from the boy's attitude, they almost shouted, "I'm going to embellish this story and make false accusations!"
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, we will certainly live up to your expectations." A hoarse and shrill voice wailed from the demon king's followers.
The demon kings cursed inwardly at that shameless old wolf head for actually flattering a human in the Golden Core stage. However, despite their curses, each of them wore a fawning smile. The few more astute ones even weighed the pros and cons, wondering if they should also take the opportunity to flatter him a bit.
“Very well, if everyone does well, I will naturally report back to the two Your Excellencies in accordance with the truth.” Xiao Wenbing raised his voice and said, “I will take my leave first. Everyone must work together and not take this lightly. Farewell.”