Whispers on the Path, Three Great Monster Kings

A little demon hurried over and cleared all the food from his table, soon returning with platter after platter of assorted fruit.

No one paid any attention to his actions, because there were some particularly unusual demons in this world.

They did not feed on the vital essence of living creatures, instead absorbing the essence contained within all kinds of plants. It all stemmed from the cultivation techniques they practiced.

The hall was alive with clinking cups and raised goblets.

A snake demon ate to his heart's content, his mouth smeared with blood as he said, "Truly delicious. It's been so long since I last ate my fill like this."

"The three Great Kings are indeed generous, to prepare so much blood food."

"There are too many Dao Lineages in Yang Province. Catching even a few people will draw a crusade from cultivators."

"Every day, we can only eat wild game to satisfy our cravings. Tender, delicious humans—being able to eat one a month is already not bad."

"If only every day could be like this."

Hearing him, a demon that appeared to be a tiger nodded slightly as well.

This demon was powerfully built all over and had almost completely taken human form. Only the black character for king upon his brow revealed his original shape.

With a fierce expression, he said, "Exactly. I heard that the matter for which the three Great Kings summoned us this time is no simple affair."

"It seems to be connected to the Monster Path. Perhaps we truly will have days like these in the future."

At these words, quite a few demons pricked up their ears. A monkey demon king with gray fur said, "Great Strength Tiger King, what do you know? Why not give us a little inside information?"

"We're all