At Li Hao's furious shout, Xia Linglong and Xia Yuanwu's expressions changed drastically. They had still been thinking of discussing a flanking ambush with him, only for him to expose their whereabouts outright.
They swiftly scanned the battlefield's surroundings, wary of the Gluttony Valley Master.
Meanwhile, behind the demon tide, four sinister-looking demons stood watching the chaotic fighting, ready to enter the battlefield at any moment.
Behind them, a young girl in a Gold Silk Dress stood on a hillside.
A curved golden feather rose from her head, and her demonic aura was faint. Looking reserved, she let her hands hang beside her skirt and watched the burly man before her with a touch of deference.
Numerous bones lay beneath the burly man's feet, belonging not only to humans but to other demons as well.
Thick brown fur covered him, and curved ram's horns crowned his head. His pale green eyes seemed utterly devoid of feeling, radiating a cold demonic aura.
"King Taisui, are you really not going to withdraw? The news from western You Province is essentially confirmed. If the Xia Family invites that young man to join the fighting, I'm afraid things won't go well for us here."
The girl in the golden dress respectfully tried to persuade him again.
The burly man before her was the Gluttony Valley Master, King Taisui, a figure renowned among demons. Gluttony Valley terrified many of them; after all, its inhabitants were vicious creatures who feared nothing and devoured anyone they encountered.
"Hmph. You expect a mere piece of news to frighten me into retreat? What face would Gluttony Valley have left to command the demons?"
King Taisui's eyes were icy. He swept a sword-sharp glance over the girl and said:
"Never mind that nobody saw it firsthand. Even if that human