Chapter 219 - 193-194: Arranged Duel at Black Mist Valley, Skill Advancement

Chapter 219: Chapter 193-194: Arranged Duel at Black Mist Valley, Skill Advancement

Although the Peacock King had previously been able to suppress one or two top-tier Demon Kings with her Mid-stage Core Formation cultivation...

...she had only suppressed ordinary top-tier Demon Kings.

Furthermore, those previous battles were not life-or-death struggles; both sides had held back considerably.

They were merely for reference, not a definitive measure of strength!

In a true fight to the death, the Peacock King might not even have the upper hand!

After all, a top-tier Demon King’s Demon Power was more profound and could be sustained for longer, allowing them to maintain peak condition more effectively.

The major powers in the Red Cloud Mountain Range were not particularly optimistic about the Peacock King’s move.

If the Peacock King were to suffer a crushing defeat, Peacock Mountain would be in peril!

The Peacock King was the only true Demon King presiding over Peacock Mountain.

If she were to be defeated soundly, Red Cloud Mountain could easily use the challenge as a pretext to invade Peacock Mountain’s territory.

At that point, it wouldn’t just be a matter of shares in Peacock Demon City; Peacock Mountain would lose actual control.

This move was entirely driven by emotion!

Although it was a fierce way to state her position, it courted endless trouble and immense risk!

However, considering the Peacock King’s domineering and fiery personality, her actions did seem to make a certain kind of sense.

Despite the endless trouble and immense risk, if the Peacock King could display the combat power of a top-tier Demon King—or even suppress an ordinary one—during the battle...

...then things might take a different turn.

After all, as long as the Peacock King wasn’t utterly defeated and maintained a decent performance, Red Cloud Mountain wouldn’t provoke Peacock Mountain without reason.

But no matter what, it seemed inevitable that they would lose some of their shares in Peacock Demon City.

The only thing left to negotiate was how large that share would be.

「Several days later.」

Regarding the Peacock King’s challenge to the Red Snake Demon King, Red Cloud Mountain issued a response.

The Red Snake Demon King accepted the Peacock King’s challenge!

In three months, the decisive battle would be held in the Black Mist Valley!

Xu Chang’an had just finished refining a batch of elixirs when he learned this news from a Treasure Pavilion Shopkeeper in Peacock Demon City.

"Things are certainly changing quickly!"

After seeing the Treasure Pavilion Shopkeeper off, Xu Chang’an gazed at the beautiful scenery in front of the Gray Rat Cave and sighed softly.

’After this battle, the landscape of Peacock Demon City is probably going to change dramatically!’

’Red Cloud Mountain taking over the Demon City is practically a foregone conclusion.’

’The only question is, between Peacock Mountain and Red Cloud Mountain, who will take the lead?!’

According to the Treasure Pavilion Shopkeeper, some opportunistic Demons in Peacock Demon City were already starting to get ideas.

If Red Cloud Mountain wanted to get involved in the management of Peacock Demon City, they would surely need a new batch of Demon Power.

Those who pledged allegiance early would surely secure a good position.

’This cheap Dao Companion of mine is a bit of a fool, isn’t she!’

The image of the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, couldn’t help but surface in Xu Chang’an’s mind.

A cold, stunning beauty dressed in Colorful Palace Attire, with a face like a flower and a moonlit countenance, her black hair draped over her shoulders, looking no older than twenty.

The Peacock King of Peacock Mountain challenges the Red Snake Demon King of Red Cloud Mountain!

The Red Snake Demon King accepts!

The battlefield: Black Mist Valley!

The Black Mist Valley was located midway between Red Cloud Mountain and Peacock Mountain.

Technically speaking, it fell under Red Cloud Mountain’s jurisdiction.

It was perpetually shrouded in a black mist that somewhat hindered one’s Demon Sense.

As news of the two Demon Kings’ battle spread, many Great Demons began heading to the Black Mist Valley in advance.

To witness a battle between Demon Kings firsthand was a rare opportunity and experience, even for top-tier Great Demons.

Every single top-tier Great Demon aspired to achieve Core Formation!

If they could successfully form an Inner Core—even a Gray Pill of the lowest quality—they would become a true High-tier of the Demon Race.

Their lifespan would increase by at least two or three hundred years! They would achieve the rank of a Quasi-Demon King!

They could then watch the various mountain powers rise and fall, living a carefree life between heaven and earth.

And that was just with a Gray Pill. If they could form a True Core, then...

...the glory would be endless!

For any top-tier Great Demon, this was an irresistible temptation.

Being able to witness the might of a Demon King and gain insights for oneself was an absolutely unmissable opportunity.

In the future, when they attempted to break through to the Core Formation Realm, they could draw upon this experience.

Truthfully, the practical benefit wasn’t enormous. But even if it offered just a sliver of help, these top-tier Great Demons would not let this chance slip by.

Besides the top-tier Great Demons, many other Great Demons also flocked to the valley.

As the true rulers of the Red Cloud Mountain Range, Demon Kings were not beings that ordinary Great Demons could easily meet.

Let alone the number one Demon King of the Red Cloud Mountain Range, the Red Snake Demon King!

A true titan among Demon Kings!

Demons who managed to become Great Demons had lifespans of at least two to three hundred years, with some living for five to six, or even seven to eight hundred years.

How could they pass up such a grand event in their long lives?

For a time, the Black Mist Valley became incredibly lively, a grand gathering place for countless Demons.

As the time for the decisive battle drew near, the Black Mist Valley grew even more bustling.

Some enterprising Demons even set up small stalls and held minor trade meetings there.

They exchanged resources, trading what they had for what they needed.

Xu Chang’an had originally planned to go to the Black Mist Valley to observe the battle between the two Demon Kings as well.

On one hand, he wanted to gauge the strength of his cheap Dao Companion; after all, his own opportunities were tied to her!

On the other hand, the Red Snake Demon King was the number one Demon King in the Red Cloud Mountain Range, and he wanted to see just how wide the gap was between himself and the Red Snake Demon King.

However, this plan ultimately fell through.

Because...

...in recent days, Xu Chang’an had gained some new insights into his Alchemy Skill and was already touching the bottleneck of the Quasi-Third Tier!

After weighing his options, Xu Chang’an decided not to go to the Black Mist Valley to watch the two Demon Kings fight.

’With my panel, whether it’s the Peacock King or the Red Snake Demon King, I will eventually surpass them all.’