Starting as a Grandmaster, all of my cultivation techniques are at max level.

"My lord! As per your request, we have assembled 100,000 elite troops. When would you be available to come to my Dou City for an inspection?"

As Xia Jin sat in the main hall, the White Ape King's rough yet respectful voice suddenly echoed in her mind.

"Huh!? Ten thousand elite demon warriors, they've gathered them all so quickly?"

Xia Jin slowly opened her eyes, a seven-colored light flashing in them, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

This white ape king, though he looks like a burly, rough man, is actually quite efficient and clean in his work.

It had only been a few months since he left the Canglan Continent, the territory of the demon race. In such a short time, he was able to gather 100,000 elite demons, which was indeed beyond his expectations.

Well then, if there is an opportunity in the future, I can bring the three demon kings, the White Ape King, the Nine-Headed Serpent King, and the Black Wing King, to the Boundless Sea and give them some pointers. After all, they are now considered my capable generals in leading the entire demon race.

"Since that's the case, then I'll personally see for myself the true quality of the 100,000 elite demon troops prepared by the White Ape King and his men!"

Xia Jin stood up from the position of alliance leader, her figure swayed slightly, and then she turned into countless points of light and disappeared into the hall.

Meanwhile, in the far north of the Canglan Continent, in the city of Dou.

Inside the main hall of Ape King Mountain, the White Ape King nervously gripped the token in his hand.

On his left and right sides, the Nine-Headed King and the Black Winged King sat upright with tense bodies, their eyes fixed on the token in the White Ape King's hand, as if it were something that could determine life and death.

After all, although Xia Jin had given each of the three of them a token, telling them to notify her in case of emergency.

However, the three demon kings, including the White Ape King, seemed to have an innate fear of Xia Jin.

It wasn't just Xia Jin's terrifying cultivation level, but also the suppression from the Golden Crow clan's bloodline within her.

Therefore, they dared not contact Xia Jin unless absolutely necessary.

After a moment of silence, Blackwing King was the first to speak, "Monkey, do you think the Lord will be dissatisfied with the 100,000 demon soldiers we've gathered?"

The White Ape King frowned, then downed the large jar of monkey wine in one gulp: "I don't think there will be any problems. After all, with the abilities of the three of us, this is already the strongest elite demon race we can find."

"Each of them is a seasoned veteran, not some greenhorn who's never seen blood. I'm sure the magistrate will understand once he sees us and won't blame us."

"With the adults leading the way, those alien races are nothing but grasshoppers in autumn, they'll be finished sooner or later!! The territories they occupy will eventually fall into the hands of our demon race."

However, as he finished speaking, he seemed to feel a little guilty.

"Hmph!! You stupid monkey, aren't you oversimplifying things!"

At this moment, the Nine-Headed King, who had remained silent until now, spoke up—a rare occurrence.

The nine snake head totems on his neck seemed to come alive as he spoke, slowly writhing and constantly exhaling chilling white air, causing the temperature in the entire hall to drop several degrees.

"Hydra, what do you mean by that!?" The White Ape King looked at the Nine-Headed Serpent King who had spoken, his expression somewhat unfriendly. "Are you saying you don't trust the Master!?"

"Hmph! You damned monkey, I never said that. Let me tell you, I have never doubted this man's strength."

The Nine-Headed King's face was grim as his gaze swept over the faces of the White Ape King and the Black Wing King.

"But... do you really believe that, under this lord's leadership, along with the three of us and these 100,000 demon soldiers, we can conquer the entire alien territory?"

With this remark,

Without a second thought, the White Ape King unleashed a torrent of ferocity, rising from his seat: "What discouraging words are you spouting, you nine-headed hydra! Who in the entire alien race can withstand Lord Golden Crow's strength?! Even the Aurora King, now at the Great Perfection of the Saint Realm, would be slapped to death by Lord Golden Crow!"

"Hehe!! Mythical Realm! My lord, that's a legendary, unparalleled powerhouse in the Mythical Realm!"

As he spoke, he turned to look at Blackwing King, seemingly seeking his support: "You agree, don't you, Blackwing King?"

However, to the White Ape King's surprise, the Black Wing King did not immediately agree. Instead, he frowned, his broad black wings slightly folded, and he remained silent for a long time.

The hall remained silent for a good dozen breaths before the Black Wing King slowly said, "White Ape King, the Nine-Headed Serpent King's concerns... are not entirely unfounded."

"Black Wing King!! How come even you..." The White Ape King was stunned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

The Black Wing King ignored him and continued, "Your strength is undoubtedly undeniable; there are probably few in this universe who can rival you. However, don't forget, our demon race's ancient texts clearly record that among those alien races, there is a king who has been sleeping ever since."

"If awakened, that alien emperor might very well be able to stand on equal footing with you, sir."

"And once you, sir, are held back by that alien emperor, with our combined cultivation levels, we would be no match for those eight alien kings. The 100,000 elite demon warriors would also be completely worn down and killed by that massive alien force."

After hearing this, the White Ape King's expression darkened, and he did not offer any rebuttal.

Because he knew very well that every word Blackwing King said was not an exaggeration.

The entire hall fell silent after the Blackwing King spoke.

"Hey!! That alien emperor you're talking about... is he really that powerful?"

Just as the atmosphere in the main hall was extremely solemn, a clear and cold voice suddenly rang in the ears of the three, instantly breaking the silence.

"My lord!? The lord has arrived!?"

The three demons, the White Ape King, the Nine-Headed Serpent King, and the Black Wing King, stood up almost without hesitation, their eyes all fixed on the center of the hall.

Countless points of light converged from the void, instantly coalescing into a slender figure.

Indeed, the person who came was Xia Jin, who had come from the Boundless Sea to Ape King Mountain.

Xia Jin glanced at the three demon kings, then walked directly to the seat at the very top of the hall and sat down naturally.

The three White Ape Kings then came to their senses and bowed in unison, saying, "Greetings, Your Excellency!"

"Alright, everyone, sit down."

Xia Jin waved her hand casually, but her gaze fell on the Black Wing King, and she raised an eyebrow with interest.

"Blackwing King, tell me, what exactly happened with that alien emperor just now? I think I heard you say that he was able to entangle me after waking from his slumber!"

Upon hearing this, Blackwing King quickly cupped his hands and said, "My lord, this is a long story. Please wait a moment, and I will immediately order someone to fetch the ancient book that records the story of that alien emperor."

"Alright! I may not have much else, but I have plenty of time!!" Xia Jin nodded.

Before half an incense stick's time had passed, several thick ancient books were placed in front of Xia Jin.

"My lord, all the information about that alien emperor is recorded here. You can look through it!" the Blackwing King whispered a reminder.

Xia Jin narrowed her eyes slightly, and with a wave of her hand, the pages of those ancient books turned automatically.

In just a dozen breaths, the contents recorded in the ancient book were completely imprinted in his mind.

Xia Jin slowly closed the book, her expression remaining largely unchanged, though a hint of mockery played at the corners of her lips: "Hmph! I never imagined these alien races... actually escaped from the other side of the Boundless Sea?"