Journey to the West: Please Call Me the White Bone Demon

"Three years... it wasn't a complete waste."

The reason for this hasty departure was primarily to test the power of the Binding God Rope.

After all, in the Three Realms, only a wild and untamed place like Beiju Luzhou is suitable.

He remembered that when he left, the entire White Tiger Ridge was no longer as deserted as before; it seemed to have become more lively.

I didn’t pay attention at the time, but now that I think about it, it seems that Bai Ling went to gather the demons as he instructed.

Thinking of this, Yun Zhao used his magic power and returned in just seven or eight days.

Three years is neither a long nor a short time.

When he returned to White Tiger Ridge, the aura that greeted him still made him slightly startled.

Everything has changed.

The mountain range, which was originally only filled with scattered demonic energy and was cold and gloomy, now faintly exudes a vibrant vitality.

The demonic energy was no longer scattered and wild, but was gathered together by an invisible force and became orderly.

The air was filled with a faint fragrance of grass and trees, mixed with the unique aura of various monsters—the wildness of a wolf's howl, the allure of a fox's charm, and the chill of a snake or python, all of which were firmly suppressed by some kind of rule, and dared not overstep it in the slightest.

With a sweep of his divine sense, he could see the entire area within a thousand miles.

Many caves have sprung up among the mountains, and little demons patrol back and forth from time to time. They are all dressed in simple but uniform leather armor, with bone knives or stone axes at their waists. When they see Yun Zhao, they all kneel on one knee and do not dare to raise their heads.

"Our lord has emerged from seclusion!"

"Our lord has emerged from seclusion!"

The news spread like wildfire, and the entire White Tiger Ridge instantly erupted in excitement.

Countless monsters poured out of the cave, kneeling densely on the mountaintop, cliff face, and forest floor, their roar like a tidal wave.

Yun Zhao did not respond immediately.

He raised his hand and gestured, causing the water to ripple in the void, and a crystal-clear water mirror appeared out of thin air.

The mirror-like surface, shimmering with light, reflected everything that had happened at White Tiger Ridge during his three years of seclusion.

The images flow.

In the first year, Bai Ling transformed into a beam of white light, traversing the area within a thousand miles of Baihu Ridge.

Wherever she went, demonic energy trembled.

Those Earth Immortals and Refining Void Demons who originally acted independently initially wanted to resist, but Bai Ling was no longer the mindless demon she once was. After eating the Food Flower purified by Yun Zhao, her physical constitution improved greatly. Although her cultivation was still in the early stage of Earth Immortal, she could unleash a power that would make even mid-stage Earth Immortals tremble.

Furthermore, Yun Zhao bestowed the Eye-Slaying Pearl upon her, and all those who resisted submitted to her after the White Bone Demon revealed the power that terrified these lesser demons.

She was already extremely beautiful, and now that she has broken through to the Earth Immortal realm, her demonic aura has been completely cleansed, and her eyes and brows have gained an even more ethereal quality.

Whether it's because of its proximity to the Southern Continent or something else, the demonic energy here is sparse, and even the strongest beings are only late-stage Earth Immortals.

Where had the other lesser demons ever seen such a person? Coupled with her methods of coercion and enticement, within just a few months, seventy or eighty percent of the demons had voluntarily submitted to her.

The remaining die-hards were also wiped out by Bai Ling's swift and decisive actions.

She didn't go on a killing spree, but established her authority in a highly efficient way—anyone who disobeyed her would be directly killed by the Eye-Slaying Pearl, which contained 30% of the magic power left by Yun Zhao, without needing to say much.

After this happened several times, the demons were terrified and no one dared to harbor any disloyal thoughts.

The following year, Bai Ling began to reorganize the mountain gate.

Because Yun Zhao was in seclusion, she was afraid that these unruly little demons would disturb her master, so she opened up a new stronghold on another main peak of White Tiger Ridge as a place for the demons to gather.

She kept the original cave dwelling as a forbidden area, where no monster was allowed to trespass.

She also established strict rules:

First, private fights are prohibited;

Second, cannibalism is strictly prohibited.

Third, one must not approach within a hundred li of the place where the Lord is in seclusion;

Fourth, one must listen to her preach "The Supreme Power of the Lord" every day.

What surprised Yun Zhao the most was Bai Ling's "brainwashing" methods.

Every day, she would summon a multitude of demons and, in the newly opened cave, vividly recount the great deeds of her master.

"Our lord is the reincarnation of an ancient supreme being, possessing cultivation that transcends heaven and earth. His physical body can tear apart heavenly tribulations, and his magical power can suppress the void!"

"You are all blessed to have received the Lord's favor; it is a fortune you have accumulated over eight lifetimes!"

"From now on, you are all his lackeys. To dare to show the slightest disrespect is to be an enemy of Heaven and Earth!"

The little demons were thrilled, their eyes shining.

Especially those little demons who originally knew nothing about "the Lord" were extremely curious.

"What does our lord look like?"

"I've heard that our lord can shatter the tribulation clouds with a single punch, is that true?"

"If King Bai is this powerful, wouldn't our lord be even more terrifying?"

Every time Bai Ling heard these questions, she would smile mysteriously: "Rest assured, everyone. Once our Lord emerges from seclusion, you will naturally see his true face. At that time... you will know what divine might truly is!"

The scene gradually darkens, and the water mirror disappears.

A smile appeared on Yun Zhao's face.

"Bai Ling, who was not corrupted by the Food Industry Flower, does have some ability to get things done."

He had thought that Bai Ling was just an ordinary little demon with mediocre talent and simple nature, but he never expected that she could manage to keep the surrounding area so well-organized during his seclusion.

What's even more remarkable is that her loyalty to herself bordered on fanaticism.

Those little demons who were "brainwashed" by her now look at the word "Lord" with fanatical eyes, as if they are talking about a supreme faith.

With a thought, Yun Zhao instantly appeared atop the highest peak of White Tiger Ridge.

Below, the demons were already kneeling, a dark mass of thousands.

Bai Ling stood at the front and was overjoyed to see Yun Zhao appear. She gracefully bowed down.

"Our lord has emerged from seclusion! Ling'er respectfully welcomes our lord!"

"Welcome, My Lord!"

"Welcome, My Lord!"

The sound waves were like a tidal wave, shaking the mountains.

Yun Zhao's gaze swept over the demons below, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching the ears of every single one of them.

"Get up, everyone."

"From this day forward, White Tiger Ridge will be my training ground, Yun Zhao's place of practice."

"Now that you have entered my school, you should abide by my rules."

"First, one must not commit acts of killing wantonly;"

"Secondly, cannibalism is strictly prohibited."

"Third, obey my orders, or you will be killed without mercy."

The demons responded in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.

Yun Zhao then looked at Bai Ling and nodded slightly: "You did very well."

Upon hearing this, Bai Ling's pretty face flushed instantly, and she lowered her head, saying, "It's all thanks to the master's excellent teaching; Ling'er dares not take credit."

Yun Zhao didn't say anything more, he just raised his hand and waved.

A purple-gold light curtain flew out from his palm, instantly enveloping the entire White Tiger Ridge.

Within the light screen, an array was faintly in operation. It was a protective array that he had temporarily set up using his peak Taiyi Golden Immortal cultivation combined with a bit of the power of the Binding God Rope.

Once this formation is complete, the area inside and outside White Tiger Ridge will be completely isolated, and any external divine sense probing will be reflected back by the formation.

"This formation is called the 'Heaven-Binding Formation'. It can block the prying eyes of Golden Immortals, and even Great Luo Immortals will find it difficult to break through in a short period of time."

"You can cultivate here in peace. When the time is right, I will lead you... to accomplish something great."

Upon hearing this, the demons' eyes lit up.

A grand undertaking?

How could a "great undertaking" that can be spoken of by the Lord himself be ordinary?

Bai Ling was so excited that she trembled all over.

Although she didn't know exactly what she was going to do, she would do and support Yun Zhao without reservation whatever he wanted!