This time, even Lin Tian drank himself a little tipsy.
He, too, felt exhilarated.
After spending so long in the Primordial World Plane, he had slain two Great Luo in a single battle. This was the fight that truly secured his footing.
The many eyes watching from the shadows would also reassess him in light of the strength he had displayed.
In short, this was the battle that made his name.
Its repercussions would surely reach far.
As Lin Tian drank with mounting enthusiasm, he kept calling for more wine.
The atmosphere grew fervent.
Once the demons had all drunk their fill, more or less,
several monkey spirits ran over from afar and knelt. "Your Majesty, Supreme King, while clearing the battlefield, we found a treasure in the mountain."
Lin Tian looked at them and said with a smile, "What treasure? Bring it here and let me see."
At the monkey spirit's call, four monkeys appeared carrying a large drum.
They set it down before Lin Tian and the others.
The Black Bear Monster stepped forward to inspect it and scratched his head. "This drum looks a little familiar."
Lin Tian also rose and walked around it.
It was a large drum of an ancient, simple design, bearing scorch marks. A one-legged divine ox was painted on its head.
"It's actually the Kui Ox Drum! I burned this drum earlier and thought it had turned to ashes. Who would have thought it had fallen into Flower-Fruit Mountain? What a fine treasure."
Lin Tian was delighted.
This was a rare treasure indeed.
Long ago, the Nine-Heavenly Maiden had killed the last Kui Ox in the world and stripped its hide to craft it.
Not only could it disperse thick fog, it could also boost their side's morale and suppress the enemy's