Long Gu Jing Joins the Fight; Should the Four Souls Jewel Exist?

Long Gu Jing's army sped through the night.

Three thousand demons surged forward like a black torrent, crossing the mountains along the eastern border of the Western Country and rushing toward the Birds of Paradise Tribe's territory.

Long Gu Jing rode atop a Giant Lizard, his body covered in dark golden scales that gleamed coldly beneath the moonlight.

He was several times larger than an ordinary demon. His head alone was as large as a room.

His vertical pupils were filled with greed and fervor.

"The Four Souls Jewel... is mine."

He muttered in a hoarse voice, like gravel scraping together.

"With it, I can surpass Toga, even surpass Chiyo...

And become the strongest being in the Demon Realm!"

The deputy general beside him cautiously spoke.

"General, Toga's side..."

"Toga?"

Long Gu Jing sneered.

"That coward Toga is nothing but Chiyo's dog.

No, that's right, they're dogs to begin with.

Now they don't even dare touch a single jewel. They're all a bunch of timid, worthless trash."

He turned his head, a vicious glint flashing through his vertical pupil.

"Once I obtain the Four Souls Jewel, it will be time for the Western Country to have a new king."

The deputy general fell silent in terror, not daring to say another word.

The army continued eastward.

After crossing the final mountain ridge, a vast Wasteland appeared ahead.

At the far end of the Wasteland, a massive cliff could vaguely be seen. It was the Birds of Paradise Tribe's territory.

At that moment, towering flames were burning atop the cliff.

The Hokage light reddened half the sky, while thick smoke billowed and obscured the stars.

Long Gu Jing narrowed his eyes.

"They've already started fighting?"

The deputy general swiftly sent scouts to investigate.

A moment later, the scouts returned with their