Journey to the West: Demon Emperor: Beginning as a Little Toad

Chapter 320 Leopard skinning, Gou Tianba.

Xuanyin Mountain.

In Xuanyin Cave, everything seems to be the same as usual, but the breath of new life is revealed in the details.

The furnishings in the cave are still in good order, but the atmosphere has changed dramatically with the arrival of the new owner.

Xiao Chen sat upright on the great king's throne, which symbolized power and status.

This throne originally belonged to Yuan Tong, but now, it naturally belongs to him, the King of the Golden Horn.

Yuan Tong sat on the throne of Ma Liu, the second king, and became the second in command.

The three Tengu kings were also released from the "small world in the belly" by Xiao Chen and sat on his throne of the three kings.

Naturally, his position did not change, he was still the third.

As for the three thousand demon soldiers that Xiao Chen swallowed into his stomach, they were all spit out by Xiao Chen.

These three thousand demon soldiers had a journey in Xiao Chen's stomach and escaped death. They were still in shock, and their eyes were shining with awe for Xiao Chen.

Leopard Vanguard stood aside, with an upright posture, carrying two red copper swords on his back, and leading a team of demon soldiers to serve Xiao Chen.

"Thinking back, my fight with the Golden Horned King was so thrilling!"

Leopard Vanguard had a smug look on his face, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, thinking to himself:
"I actually fought with this Golden Horn King for dozens of rounds."

"But that great demon Yuan Hong only fought with the Golden Horn King for a few dozen rounds."

"Now that I think about it, I have won an honorable defeat. My record is equal to that of Yuan Hong."

"I have to brag about this!"

Leopard Vanguard's thoughts drifted further and further away, and he began to imagine his future position in the demon world:
"With this experience, my name will surely be known throughout the demon world!"

"I am a leopard skinner who can fight the Golden Horn King for fifty or sixty rounds!"

"Humph!"

"I, Leopard Skinner, live between heaven and earth, how can I live under others for long?"

"Later, my reputation as 'Leopard Skinner' will become known."

"Then go out and fight for a hilltop."

"It's not like I can't do this, Leopard King!"

It is true: Among all the little monsters in the world, who doesn’t have a dream of becoming a monster king?

……

The little monsters had different expressions, some were curious, some were nervous.

But Xiao Chen didn't care too much about the thoughts of these little monsters.

He was scanning his new men.

Yuan Tong, the former great king of Xuanyin Mountain, has now surrendered to Xiao Chen and become a demon commander under his command.

This naturally meant that Xuanyin Mountain naturally came under the rule of King Jinjiao.

The nine hundred miles of territory near Xuanyin Mountain has since become part of the sphere of influence of King Jinjiao.

Naturally, the little monsters in Xuanyin Mountain had no objection to this change, nor did they dare to object.

Since the king had surrendered, they, as his subordinates, naturally surrendered as well.

They just follow the trend and continue to work under the new demon king.

Moreover, if Xuanyin Mountain has a more powerful demon king, it means that the little monsters in Xuanyin Mountain have a more powerful backer.

This is naturally a good thing.

The relationship between the little monster and the monster king is also two-way.

The little monsters serve the monster king, and any captured things must first be presented to the monster king as a sign of loyalty.

But at the same time, the demon king must also provide shelter for the little demons and ensure their safety.

When the little monsters under his command are bullied by monsters from other mountains, the monster king will naturally stand up for them.

Otherwise, as a demon king, you can’t even protect your own little demons, who would be willing to follow you?
very realistic.

Everything goes both ways.

Both sides draw value from each other.

A one-way relationship is not reliable.

The first thing Xiao Chen did after taking over the 900-li Xuanyin Mountain was naturally to conduct a military review.

He had to first inspect the demon soldiers and generals on this mountain to understand the situation of this mountain and what resources it had so that he could better rule this new territory.

Xiao Chen looked at Yuan Tong and motioned him to report on the military strength and resources of Xuanyin Mountain.

Although Yuan Tong was a little uncomfortable, he still stepped forward and reported:

"Your Majesty, I..."

Yuan Tong paused for a moment, then remembered that Xuanyin Mountain was no longer his, and said helplessly:

"Your Majesty, Xuanyin Mountain now has more than 5,000 demon soldiers, all of whom are strong and well-trained."

"Two demon commanders."

"One person in the vanguard."

"There are more than a dozen demon generals."

……

Yuan Tong introduced them one by one, and his words revealed his pride in Xuanyin Mountain's strength.

After all, it was not easy for him, a foreign demon, to earn this fortune in Uttarakuru.

He recalled the hardships he experienced when he first came to Uttarakuru. At that time, he was just an outsider demon without a good mountain position and no strong background.

Most of the good hilltops are occupied by the descendants of the ten demon saints. It is extremely difficult for him to gain a foothold in this land.

But his clan of gibbon monkeys has the talent of "shrinking thousands of mountains", which allows them to detect the terrain very easily and find suitable hills.

It can even change the topography and manipulate changes in the natural environment.

Relying on this talent, he traveled around and finally found the treasure land of Xuanyin Mountain.

However, finding the top of the mountain is only the first step. He also needs to transform the topography of Xuanyin Mountain in order to make it a true force in the demon world.

Yuan Tong invested a lot of effort and energy to transform Xuanyin Mountain into its current beautiful place.

He built caves, trained demon soldiers, and accumulated resources, allowing Xuanyin Mountain to have a place in Northern Juluzhou.

However, now all of this has become the possession of the Golden Horn King.

"Hey……"

Thinking of this, Yuan Tong sighed silently again.

After introducing the personnel, Yuan Tong turned to introduce Xuanyin Mountain's industries and said:

"Your Majesty, your Xuanyin Mountain is not only strong in military power, but also rich in industry."

Yuan Tong spoke, trying to keep his tone calm:

"There are 30,000 taels of gold and 100,000 taels of silver hidden in the mountain..."

"30,000 wild boars, 60,000 sheep, 200,000 chickens..."

"In addition, there are more than a hundred fish ponds and ten thousand acres of spiritual fruit gardens in the mountains..."

"The spiritual fruits in the spiritual fruit garden are fresh and delicious. They are a major feature of our Xuanyin Mountain."

"These delicious spiritual fruits can not only be used by the mountain, but also exported in exchange for other supplies, bringing considerable income to the mountain."

"And there's that wild monster waiting to be slaughtered..."

"Flesh, blood, fur..."

Yuan Tong continued to introduce.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen nodded and had an idea in mind.

The resources of Xuanyin Mountain are similar to those of Kanyuan Mountain, but compared with Kanyuan Mountain, the scale of the demon soldiers is indeed inferior.

Xiao Chen knew very well that this was not a problem with Xuanyin Mountain itself, but was caused by regional differences and the uneven distribution of monster forces.

After all, there are not many powerful monsters in Dongsheng Shenzhou, and he, the King of Golden Horn, is well-known in the monster world of Dongsheng Shenzhou.

Naturally, most of the wild monsters in Dongsheng Shenzhou came to join King Jinjiao.

In Uttarakuru, powerful monsters, such as the descendants of the Ten Demon Saints, are the local tyrants.

After all, scattered monsters are a vulnerable group with limited living space, making it difficult for them to form large-scale gatherings.

Xiao Chen glanced at the demon soldiers and generals in Xuanyin Mountain.

From now on, the eating, drinking, defecating, urinating and sleeping of the five or six thousand monsters under his command were all the responsibility of him, the King of the Golden Horn.

When he was in Kanyuan Mountain, he simply became a hands-off boss and left everything to General Tiegu and the green-faced fish demon.

But he must personally participate in the management of this newly conquered hilltop, at least he must take control of some important matters first.

If this power is not used for three days, it will lose its majesty.

He should naturally strike at things that need to be struck from time to time.

After the introduction, Yuan Tong bowed to Xiao Chen and said:

"Demon Commander Yuan Tong, I pay my respects to the King." Yuan Tong's tone was filled with awe and helplessness. After all, the Golden Horn King in front of him was someone he could not contend with.

Seeing this, Xiao Chen quickly helped Yuan Tong up and said with a smile:
"Yuan Shuai, there's no need to be so polite. Just treat this place as your home as before."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Tong's mouth twitched slightly, and he muttered to himself:

"If you hadn't come, this would have been my home."

However, Yuan Tong didn't say anything either.

He couldn't defeat the Golden Horn King. He called his father over, but he still couldn't defeat him. What else could he do?

The situation is better than people.

He can only hide for now.

Just after Yuan Tong paid his respects.

A burly monster with a raccoon face also stood up. He had pointed ears, a pair of red eyes that flashed red light, red hair and fangs, a "king" pattern on his head, and a wild aura all over his body.

This was exactly the Tengu monster that had fought against Xiao Chen together with Yuan Tong before.

The Tengu monster had some fear in his eyes. After respectfully bowing to Xiao Chen, he introduced himself:

"I am a member of the Tengu clan, so I take 'Gou' as my surname and 'Tian' as my name. I hope to assist the king in achieving his ambition of 'dominance'."

"Hence the name 'Gou Tianba'."

"'Gou Tianba' pays homage to the king."

"Tiangou, Gou Tianba."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen suddenly realized that the monster's accomplice was actually "Tengu".

Even in later generations, the name of this Heavenly Dog is a household name, known to everyone, young and old, and has the reputation of "Heavenly Dog Eating the Moon" and "Heavenly Dog Eating the Sun".

He recalled the record about the Heavenly Dog that he had read in the ancient book "Classic of Mountains and Seas: Western Mountains":

"The turbid water of Yinshan flows out from here and flows southward to Fanze. There are many patterned shellfish in it, and there is a beast called 'Tiangou'. It looks like a raccoon but has a white head. It makes a sound like a durian, and it can ward off evil."

In other words, a heavenly dog ​​appeared in Yinshan Mountain.

On the "Yinshan Mountain" there is an animal called "Tiangou", which is shaped like a raccoon, has a white head, and three wide white stripes on its head. It makes a voice like a cat's meow, and can ward off evil.

In the "Shan Hai Jing Tu Zan Yi Zhu", the description of the heavenly dog ​​is even more shocking:
"Where the heavenly dog ​​stopped, the ground collapsed, and the remaining light illuminated the sky as meteors, several dozen feet long, as fast as the wind, as loud as thunder, and as bright as lightning."

It is recorded that this Heavenly Dog not only possesses the ability to ward off evil, but also possesses earth-shaking divine power.

"What a good dog."

Xiao Chen looked at Gou Tianba's submissive appearance and nodded secretly in his heart.

Xiao Chen couldn't help but stretch his head out and gently touch Gou Tianba's furry dog ​​head, as if he was rewarding a loyal subordinate.

As we all know, monkeys are wild and difficult to tame.

The monkeys in Mount Emei in the previous life often hurt people.

But dogs are much easier to tame than monkeys.

Xiao Chen knew very well that dogs were creatures with a natural tendency to be obedient.

Dogs have a natural respect for the strong. Once a dog realizes how powerful you are and understands your leadership position in the group, it will be loyal to you and do what you say.

This is the nature of dogs and their innate loyalty.

It's the nature of dogs, it's innate.

This quality can probably be called "dog nature."

When Gou Tianba was touched on the head by Xiao Chen, he also obediently lowered his head to allow Xiao Chen to touch it better.

"The gibbon monkey, Yuan Tong."

"Tiangou, Gou Tianba."

Xiao Chen stroked the dog and looked at the two demon commanders from Xuanyin Mountain, feeling very satisfied.

Especially this Heavenly Dog - Gou Tianba. If he, the King of Golden Horn, confronts Yang Jian because of "some things" in the future.

Yang Jian had his Sky Roaring Dog to help him, and he also had Gou Tianba, the Heavenly Dog, so he was not afraid that the Sky Roaring Dog would sneak attack and bite him in the dark.

When the time comes, people will beat people and dogs will bite dogs. What is there to be afraid of?

This dog came at the right time, just the right time.

At this moment, another monster stood up. He was strong and exuded a wild aura.

It's the Leopard Vanguard.

"Your Majesty, I am a leopard that has transformed into a spirit."

"Because I like to peel off other people's skins and wear them on my own body to show my power."

"It is called 'Leopard Skinning'."

Leopard Vanguard said very proudly.

He was obviously very satisfied with his fierce nickname "Leopard Skinning".

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen looked at the proud and ferocious appearance of the Leopard Vanguard, and recalled the Leopard Vanguard's unique ability of "shedding its skin", and couldn't help but secretly praise him in his heart.

Big monsters have their own natural magical powers.

The little monster also has his own cleverness and abilities.

Xiao Chen really likes these brutal, bloodthirsty and ferocious monsters because they can often exert unexpected power in battle.

"Yes, you are quite capable, little leopard. You should continue to serve as the vanguard."

Xiao Chen also praised when he heard this.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"I, Leopard Skinner, will do my best to serve the king!"

Upon hearing this, Leopard Vanguard prostrated himself on the ground.

"From now on, this Xuanyin Mountain will be renamed 'Xuanjin Mountain'."

"Yuan Tong is appointed as the demon commander of Xuanjin Mountain, leading 3,000 demon soldiers and responsible for training them."

"Gou Tianba is appointed as the demon commander of Xuanjin Mountain, leading 1,500 demon soldiers and responsible for protecting the safety of the back mountain of Xuanjin Mountain."

"Leopard Skin is the vanguard of Xuanjin Mountain, leading 500 demon soldiers and responsible for patrolling the front mountain of Xuanjin Mountain."

……

Xiao Chen issued a royal decree and gave orders one by one.

Under Xiao Chen's careful arrangement, the organizational structure of the entire Xuanjin Mountain was completely renewed. Every monster had a clear definition of his or her responsibilities, and everyone performed their duties in an orderly manner.

Xiao Chen has been the Demon King for many years, so he is naturally very experienced in dealing with these matters.

Xiao Chen managed his demon soldiers by drawing on the method of Huo Qubing's military management in his previous life:
“A general does not necessarily have to share the joys and sorrows with his soldiers, but he should reward merits and punish mistakes, and tell his soldiers the benefits of winning the battle. If he says that the battle cannot be won, even if he shares the joys and sorrows with his soldiers every day, he is still an incompetent general.”

Similarly, as the demon king, he manages his demon soldiers and generals in the same way.

The purpose of a demon king is not to share the joys and sorrows with the little demons, but to be fair and strict, and to reward merits and punish faults.

Let every monster understand that if you work hard, you will be rewarded.

Xiao Chen established a strict reward and punishment system, giving generous rewards to monsters who made military achievements, and ruthlessly punishing monsters who violated discipline.

It is true: "Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all the king's grace."

Under Xiao Chen's careful management, Xuanjin Mountain gradually showed a thriving scene.

Stay for a few months.

Xiao Chen did not stop, but continued to consolidate his position through a series of measures and established his majesty as the King of Xuanjin Mountain.

Subsequently.

Xiao Chen then sent Leopard Skinner to "Xiaojiao Mountain" to tell the Great Immortal Huli to lead his thousand demon soldiers in Xiaojiao Mountain to Xuanjin Mountain.

In this way, Xiao Chen's power in Beijuluzhou becomes even greater.

On the other hand, Xiao Chen also took his trusted monsters such as Huli Daxian to form another Huli faction to check and balance the old monsters of Xuanjin Mountain such as Yuan Tong and Gou Tianba.

Xiao Chen knew very well that being a demon king was not so easy. He was in charge of a territory stretching over nine hundred miles, where thousands of demons lived, and they all had their own thoughts.

A mature demon king, besides being able to fight and possessing powerful strength, must also understand "power tactics" and know how to "control his subordinates."

And this "checks and balances" is naturally an indispensable tool for a mature demon king.

As for Yuan Tong, Gou Tianba and other old monsters from Xuanjin Mountain, King Jinjiao naturally said:

"I believe you."

However, the time they had spent together was too short and there was a lack of trust, so King Golden Horn naturally could not trust everyone.

Even be on guard.

Xiao Chen also instructed the Great Immortal Huli to secretly arrange checks and balances to prevent them from having any evil thoughts.

present.

In Northern Juluzhou, Xiao Chen owned the 900-li Black Gold Mountain. Under his command were two demon commanders, "Tongbi Ape Yuan Tong" and "Tian Gou Tianba", a "Leopard Vanguard", a weapon refiner, a dozen ordinary demon generals, and more than 6,000 demon soldiers...

At this point, King Jinjiao finally had his own foothold in the vast land of Uttarakuru.

No need to live under someone else's roof anymore.

(End of this chapter)