After an exchange of formalities at Wudang Mountain, Ling Qing and the others entered through the mountain gate and were led to the golden hall of the Demon-Quelling Emperor.
After some pleasantries, the Eight Immortals laid out the situation regarding their pursuit of the Dragon Demon King and the others, along with their speculations and plans.
"Your considerations are sound, fellow Daoists." The Demon-Quelling Emperor nodded. "I did send people to investigate the North Sea and Phoenix Nest, but the Six Demons have truly been willing to stake their lives lately, tying down most of my manpower. Those two places have inevitably been somewhat neglected. Since you fellow Daoists have arrived, I shall entrust this matter to you."
"As it should be." Iron Crutch Li nodded, then asked, "Do you know what they are up to now, fellow Daoist?"
The Demon-Quelling Emperor shook his head. "We have captured quite a few demon spawn and demon descendants, but not a single one knows. I have even questioned them about where the Six Demons have gone over the past several centuries, yet still found no clue. But the Dragon Demon King and the others surely know. Some demons saw the Dragon Demon King and the Roc Demon King discussing matters with the Six Demons, after which they began provoking my Demon-Quelling Army on a massive scale."
"In other words, the breakthrough lies with the Dragon Demon King and the others." Han Zhongli patted his belly with his treasured fan.
The Demon-Quelling Emperor shook his head again. "Truthfully, I do not care all that much what they are plotting. Northern Julu Continent has enjoyed peace for too long, making these demon whelps forget pain. No matter how powerful the Six Demons are, so long as they cannot all attain the Great Luo Dao,