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In many dangerous areas, or in jobs like quarrying rocks or building bridges across rivers, they are much more convenient and efficient than ordinary people.

Of course, Xiaoshan has other plans.

In short, what the magic sects consider useless rogue cultivators, or even thorns in their side, are actually very useful talents in his eyes.

Xiaoshan naturally wouldn't spread these things around.

Once their abilities are maximized, those magic sects will naturally know what it feels like to regret it so much they'll turn green with envy.

In less than six months, the once powerful alliance of magic cultivators collapsed.

Whether they were the organizers with powerful connections or the independent cultivators and martial arts practitioners involved, as long as they failed to escape the Three States region immediately, they were all captured, whether quickly or slowly; none of them managed to escape.

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"Your Majesty, the Alliance of Spellcasters has collapsed. Apart from a few spellcasting sects that have voluntarily closed their mountain gates and claimed to have remained secluded for a hundred years, there are no other opposing forces in our territory!"

On this day, the Azure Feather Demon King beamed with joy as he reported to Xiao Shan, "In this way, the Mighty Valor Territory and the three neighboring states will all be under Your Majesty's control!"

"Oh, then let's proceed according to plan!" Xiao Shan sat upright in the main seat, slightly raising his eyelids and said leisurely, "Release the restrictions on the three forces and let them do whatever they want. We will strive to unite all the territories into one within ten years!"

"Those three families really got off easy!" The Azure Feather Demon King smiled broadly, showing no sign of dissatisfaction. "I'll inform them afterward, and I'm sure their leaders will know what to do!"

“If everything proceeds according to plan, there can’t be any major mistakes!” Xiao Shan shook his head and said, “Keeping these three ambitious families, who control a million elite troops, in their territory, while we don’t have to worry about them rebelling, is still a problem!”

The expenses are too high; he doesn't have the habit of supporting idle people.

At this point, Xiao Shan changed the subject, saying, "You and Lao Lang shouldn't always focus on the territory of the Great Chu. The neighboring Demon Realm is the area you should be paying close attention to!"

kindness?

The Azure Feather Demon King looked puzzled and asked, "Your Majesty, could it be that something has happened in the Demon Realm?"

"That's not it!" Xiao Shan said calmly. "As our territory expands, Weiyong Territory will likely experience a long period of development. When it becomes prosperous and bustling with activity, it may attract the covetous eyes of powerful figures from the Demon Realm. It's always good to take precautions early!"

The Azure Feather Demon King's heart skipped a beat, and he nodded in agreement: "Your Majesty, rest assured, when I return, I will instruct my people to allocate most of their manpower to include the entire area connecting the Mighty Territory and the Demon Realm under surveillance!"

"That's not enough!" Xiao Shan added, "It would be best to send some clever little demons and spirits to secretly infiltrate several forces on the edge of the demon realm, so that we can accurately glean their general movements. That would be much more secure!"

"Your Majesty, what a brilliant idea!" The Azure Feather Demon King's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly. "With members of my clan acting as messengers, we won't have to worry about not receiving news in time if something happens. In this way, we won't have to worry about those powerful demon families in the nearby Mighty Valor Territory launching a surprise attack!"

"That's right, exactly!" Xiao Shan praised with a smile. "It's rare to find someone with such insight. Then you'll be in charge of this matter!"

He paused for a moment, then continued, "If necessary, you could find a mountain in the Demon Realm and become its king. That would probably be a better way to shield yourself from threats from the Demon Realm!"

what?

The Azure Feather Demon King looked astonished, then said in fear, "Your Majesty, this..."

Having spent so much time with humans, and with his intelligence greatly enhanced, it was quite normal for him to pick up human thought patterns. His first thought was, "Is the king testing me?"

Test what?

Its loyalty is, of course, its greatest asset!

Which powerful demon king would be happy to have his own little brother ruling and dominating the world alone?

It seems impossible!

"Don't think about those things. I didn't mean to test your loyalty!" Seeing through his subordinate's thoughts at a glance, Xiao Shan was both amused and annoyed. He said irritably, "I'm serious. I don't want to end up being eaten by the great demons from the demon realm because of improper arrangements!"

"But..." The Azure Feather Demon King looked conflicted, still wanting to struggle a little more.

"There are no 'buts'!" Xiao Shan said decisively. "This is my order. Do you think you and some of your clansmen would dare to disobey my orders after you and some of your clansmen set up your own stronghold in the Demon Realm?"

As he spoke, Xiao Shan unleashed a portion of his power, instantly immobilizing the Cangyu Demon King, as if even his thoughts were imprisoned.

Fortunately, it was just Xiao Shan and the Demon King Cang Yu here. If there were any monsters or lesser demons present, they would probably be crushed to the ground and terrified!

The terrifying aura flashed by in an instant, but the Azure Feather Demon King was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat, lowered his head, and repeatedly said in fear, "I dare not, I dare not, how could I have the courage?"

Even if they truly harbored the idea of ​​independence, they would never dare to reveal it at this moment.

And to be honest, it was actually quite satisfied with its life under Xiao Shan's command.

Xiao Shan has a good temper and doesn't have the savage madness to beat, scold, or even kill at the drop of a hat. He won't resort to violence if he can reason with people.

As long as you don't break Xiaoshan's rules, it's generally quite easy to get by in the Demon Nest.

Not to mention Xiao Shan's exceptional abilities; he was able to manage human territory in a very orderly manner.

Despite strict restrictions on these demons from harming human lives, the supply of livestock and blood from humans was plentiful, which was extremely rare for some novice demon cultivators.

The demons under their command were extremely grateful, knowing that human cultivators were not to be trifled with. If they went too far, even the most powerful human cultivators would not stand for it, and that would be a disaster.

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Moreover, following Xiao Shan has another advantage: you can often get guidance from him.

The fact that the cultivation levels of the Azure Feather Demon King and the Azure Wolf Demon King could leap from the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm to the late-stage of the Nascent Soul realm and even touch the peak realm in less than twenty years is undoubtedly due to Xiao Shan's guidance!

Furthermore, the few one-time-use magical artifacts that Xiao Shan casually bestowed upon it were incredibly valuable to a poor monster like it and the wolf demon.

In the past, how could they easily obtain something that could help them save their lives in critical moments?

To put it bluntly, although it and the Azure Wolf Demon King call themselves great demons, they are no different from the rogue cultivators of magic who were captured by them not long ago.

Having a powerful leader is actually quite fortunate.

Under such circumstances, even if you try to get rid of him, he won't leave!

Xiao Shan, of course, was unaware that his powerful demon subordinate had already considered so much in such a short time. He chuckled and said, "No need for that. This is my order!"

this……

The Azure Feather Demon King dared not refuse any longer and hesitated before asking, "What about the Mighty Valor Territory?"

"Having Old Wolf run errands is enough for now!" Xiao Shan said calmly. "This is human territory. If you continue to mingle with Old Wolf, it might cause you a lot of trouble. When the time is right, I will send Old Wolf to the Demon Realm. At that time, the two of you working together can at least ensure the safety of the Demon Realm's borders!"

Upon hearing this, the Azure Feather Demon King was stunned, almost thinking he had misheard.

What does Your Majesty mean by this?

"Then, Your Majesty, won't you be short of capable men under your command?" The demons are demons after all. Although their thinking habits have been influenced to be closer to humans, they still retain the characteristics of the demon race. They asked directly, puzzled, "With such a large territory, it won't be easy to keep watch like before without enough lesser demons to help!"

you do not say!

Monitoring the mere three thousand miles of the Mighty Valor Territory nearly exhausted its own people and the Azure Wolf Demon King's people, barely managing to achieve comprehensive surveillance and bring the Mighty Valor Territory under complete control.

Now that Xiaoshan has taken over three more prefectures in one fell swoop, to achieve the same level of surveillance as before, it would require a larger number of lesser demons, or magical artifacts with special surveillance capabilities.

It had even considered suggesting to the king that they recruit some lesser demons from the edge of the demon realm to serve him!

Unexpectedly, the king not only did not increase the number of lesser demons, but also wanted them and some of their clansmen to go to the demon realm to establish themselves independently?

"I have my own ideas about this, so you don't need to worry!" Xiao Shan waved his hand dismissively. "On the contrary, you should think carefully about how to establish a foothold on the edge of the Demon Realm! And choosing a suitable place to settle down is not an easy task. Once we get to the edge of the Demon Realm, I can't just make a move, lest I incur the displeasure of the powerful demons!"

He waved his hand, signaling the bewildered Demon King Cangyu to leave.

Everything that needed to be said has been said clearly; this person and some members of the Eagle Clan must leave the territory of the Great Chu.

In just a few years, the Blue Wolf Demon King and his clan will have to leave.

This wasn't an idea he came up with on a whim, but a decision made after careful consideration.

The saying "humans and demons cannot coexist" is not just a joke.

Previously, he only controlled the Weiyong Territory, and had two great demons under his command, as well as thousands of lesser demons to help him, which was not a big deal.

Anyway, the territory of Weiyong doesn't attract much attention. As long as they don't resort to extreme measures like sacrificing humans, they'll basically be fine in this chaotic world.

But the situation is different now!

Having conquered three prefectures in one fell swoop, it can be said that Xiaoshan now controls the entire western border of the Great Chu.

By this time, Xiaoshan could be considered the true ruler of the West!

Even within the entire Great Chu, they were among the top-tier regional powers.

Whether it's the Great Chu royal family, other regional powers, or various forces with extraordinary abilities, none of them can take this lightly.

To put it simply, Xiaoshan now possesses the qualifications to contend for supremacy in the Great Chu Kingdom, and every move he makes will attract the attention of countless forces.

At this point, it would be inappropriate to have two more powerful demons by his side.

Early division saves trouble...

After more than a decade of war, the Weiyong Territory, bordering three prefectures, quickly returned to peace and tranquility after falling entirely into the hands of Xiao Shan, the lord of Weiyong Territory.

Not only did the people of the three prefectures breathe a sigh of relief, but even the neighboring local forces breathed a sigh of relief.

The Lord of Weiyong Territory is too powerful. In just one year, he swallowed up three states in one go. Even the founding emperor of the Great Chu could not achieve such a crazy momentum.

But Xiao Shan not only succeeded, he also suppressed the local forces of the three states, as well as the ghost cultivators who appeared out of nowhere, and several magic sects to the point of being unable to breathe. Such methods are truly remarkable.

Even the founding emperor of the Great Chu Dynasty, when he first started his rebellion, was far less powerful than the current ruler of Weiyong Territory.

Naturally, local powerful families, martial arts forces, and even demons and monsters in the surrounding areas were extremely wary of Xiaoshan.

Moreover, the Lord of Mighty Valor has subordinates who are powerful demons, and he himself is rumored to be a powerful demon. No matter how you look at it, he is not someone to be trifled with.

Now things are different. The Lord of Weiyong has swallowed up three states in one fell swoop. Given his strict way of doing things, it is clear that he will not be able to continue to expand outwards unless he completely digests the three states.

That's good; it gives them enough time to take precautions or do something else.

Unfortunately, they relaxed too soon!

Xiao Shan, the lord of Weiyong Territory, indeed had neither the time nor the energy to deal with them. However, the three vassal states that acted as the vanguard, with a combined force of 1.5 million elite troops, swept in like a vast ocean, penetrating the heartland of the Great Chu prefectures and counties, like a whirlwind, unstoppable.

Despite the fact that the Great Chu territory has been in chaos for decades and the imperial court has almost lost control over the outer prefectures, large-scale wars in the heartland are still relatively rare.

A chaotic balance was maintained through the checks and balances between various forces and demons.

Unlike border regions that are completely out of control, sending 100,000 troops is a remarkable undertaking.

So even though the prefectures and counties in the heart of the Great Chu are still prosperous and the forces of various factions are powerful, their military strength is really not as good as the elite troops who have fought in real battles on the frontier.

As soon as the battle began, the local forces in the heart of the Great Chu were caught off guard and suffered defeat after defeat, their situation becoming extremely dire.

If it weren't for the existence of extraordinary power, all the surrounding prefectures and counties in the heart of the Great Chu would probably have been engulfed in war, and perhaps in the blink of an eye, most of the territory would have fallen.

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Xiaoshan has no intention of getting involved in these battles.

Of course, the financial, food, and military supplies provided were not reduced at all.

However, this time they asked for spoils of equal value from all three parties, and this will be the cooperation model from now on; there will be no more free support.

By this point, Xiao Shan no longer needed to hide anything, and revealing the strength of his army was no big deal.

Previously, he was worried that taking action personally would attract the attention of the world's powerful figures, and might even lead to his death.

But now the situation is different!

The two powerful demons beside him quickly withdrew from the management team and split into two groups to establish their own strongholds in the demon realm, serving as a protective barrier for the Mighty Leader.

His army was no weaker than the three powerful regional warlords.

If we only consider the strength and number of troops, apart from the forces still controlled by the Great Chu royal family, no one in the entire Great Chu can compare to Xiao Shan's.

At this point, Xiao Shan didn't even need to take action. He could simply use the intimidation of his army to make all secular forces think twice about whether they had the strength to withstand the impact of millions of elite troops.

If it weren't for the desire to have complete control over territory, which requires a great deal of energy and time, Xiao Shan would probably already have enough strength to sweep across half of the Great Chu Dynasty by now.

Unfortunately, the previous Weiyong Territory was too remote, with a sparse population and a weak foundation, resulting in a far from sufficient number of talented individuals being trained.

Otherwise, Xiao Shan would have shown the bumpkins in the Great Chu territory what a terrifying military might that sweeps away fallen leaves in autumn was.

Of course, in addition to the shortage of management talent in various aspects, there is also a severe shortage of high-end military force.

Especially when he planned to send two of his powerful demon subordinates, along with most of the lesser demons, to develop in the demon realm, he was even more lacking in talent in this area and needed time to cultivate them.

Despite the fact that the several magical sects under its jurisdiction promptly closed their gates, making it seem as if they were retiring for a hundred years.

However, in order to avoid Xiao Shan having to personally lead the attack, they still provided him with a lot of useful information on related matters.

For example, the distribution and strength of the magic sects throughout the Great Chu Dynasty, as well as information on a series of famous magic cultivators and powerful figures, are all very important to Xiao Shan and his subordinates.

At the same time, several magic sects that had already closed their mountains also sent a combat group led by an inner sect elder and an outer sect elder, with about ten elite disciples as the backbone and nearly a hundred outer sect disciples as the wings, to join Xiao Shan's forces to help him deal with the supernatural power.

Seeing that several magic sects that had been secluded for a hundred years were so sensible, Xiao Shan did not take any measures to suppress them. However, all their surrounding forces and territories were taken over by the government.

If you're going to close the mountain, then close it completely. Don't try to pull some dirty tricks under the guise of something else.