The splendidly dressed male Demon Cultivator waved his feather fan and said mildly, "Qingyao Mountain has been the home of my Demon Race since ancient times."
"The ones living within are all of the same race as us."
"Going back to ancient times, we were all one family."
"Our elders have already spoken with them about this matter."
"As long as you don't take the initiative to harm the Demon Race, they won't attack you."
At the head of the group, the Rogue Cultivator hesitated. He exchanged glances with his companions, then quickly asked, "If that's the case, why aren't the esteemed seniors going themselves?"
The splendidly dressed male Demon Cultivator was about to answer when Brother Jing, who came from the Sea Race, said coldly, "If we had to do everything ourselves, why would the Dynasty arrange this trial?"
"To tell you the truth, the Dynasty has noticed that there are too many Human Race officials throughout the court and intends to promote a batch of Demon Race members to official posts."
"This mission is a test of us, personally overseen by the Crown Prince!"
"In a situation like this, if we did everything ourselves, what would be the point of the test?"
"After all, a Dynasty official's personal strength isn't what matters. What matters more is their ability to manage subordinates, adapt to changing circumstances, and plan from behind the scenes..."
The male cultivator who had been a bear chimed in, "If you're unwilling, you can leave now."
"But don't expect to receive the reward we agreed on."
"This mission concerns our future prospects. We can't let a bunch of timid souls who hesitate at every turn hold us back!"
The other Demon Race members came around and chimed in one after another. "That's right!"
"Exactly! If you