The fleeing Roc Demon King and the others glanced back at the Eight Immortals, who were pursuing them relentlessly. "That should be about right. Given the Eight Immortals' relationship with the Demon-Subduing Emperor, they must have already mobilized the Demon-Quelling Army to surround and intercept us.
If they truly hem us in, we'll be left at a disadvantage.
Bladeback Mountain, Golden Wind King's territory, lies not far ahead. Let's provoke him first and have him hold the Eight Immortals back for a while."
"Good!"
The others all nodded.
Crimson Phoenix and Azure Bird steered the formation, keeping Ling Qing and the others dangling neither too far nor too close behind as they headed for Bladeback Mountain.
Upon drawing near, they saw that the Eight Immortals were indeed right on their heels, while Golden Wind King had already been roused by the imposing aura of the Undying Heavenly Phoenix Formation.
Thinking some enemy had come looking to cause him trouble, he immediately summoned all the demon soldiers of the mountain and set them in battle formation.
The sight delighted Dragon Demon King and the others, but they did not rush to reveal themselves. Instead, they concealed themselves within the formation and let Crimson Phoenix and Azure Bird step forward.
The two demons stood before the formation like the two phoenix eyes of the Undying Heavenly Phoenix.
Seeing Golden Wind King arrayed for battle, they shouted, "Golden Wind, your wicked deeds have piled high through the years. The Emperor has ordered us to aid the Eight Immortals of the Upper Cavern in taking you into custody.
If you know what is good for you, surrender without resistance, and your life may yet be spared."
The moment Golden Wind King saw the Undying Heavenly Phoenix Formation, his heart had jolted. He had been