The Nearshore demon army landed on the plains and marched north.
The demons along their route trembled at the mere news of their approach. Some sought refuge in the Sun-Swallowing Demon King's clan territory. Others learned the inside story and joined the allied army to march against Sun-Swallowing.
The allied army continued to swell. Led by the Three-Headed Flood Dragon, forty Mysterious Immortal greater demons charged straight toward the Sun-Swallowing Demon King's territory.
"Still not enough baleful qi?"
In his Cave Abode on the mountain behind him, Sun-Swallowing let out a long sigh.
To gather baleful qi, he had secretly captured some demons to cultivate it in them, including greater demons at the Early Mysterious Immortal stage.
"Report!"
A lesser demon ran up outside the Cave Abode and shouted:
"Your Majesty, disaster! The sea demons have formed an allied army and are attacking us. Quite a few land demons have joined them too!"
"What?!"
Sun-Swallowing flashed to the entrance of his Cave Abode and looked into the distance.
Ten thousand li away, demonic clouds blotted out the sky and sun.
The Sun-Swallowing Demon King's expression grew grave, with a trace of anger.
"Those traitorous wretches actually colluded with the sea demons. Quickly, summon every demon nearby. Once those sea demons come ashore, their divine abilities are greatly weakened. This is the perfect chance to take them down."
"Yes!"
Seeing that his king was not afraid but brimming with fighting spirit, the lesser demon felt much more at ease.
His king truly lived up to his name, daring to fight back even at a time like this.
The two armies faced off. Sun-Swallowing's forces were clearly much smaller, yet they showed no fear.
"Swift Shadow, Red Armor, Purple Lightning..."
Sun-Swallowing singled out several Demon Kings and rebuked them sharply.
"You actually