Lin Tian laughed inwardly. Knowing the Bull Devil King's temperament, he doubted he would come, but did not say so. "I've already sent someone to invite him. They're probably still on the road."
Even as he spoke, the two monkey demons he had sent out returned and paid their respects in turn.
The monkey demon sent to the Southern Jambu Continent said, "Great King, King, the Lion-Camel King said he was tied up with important matters and couldn't come."
The monkey demon sent to the Western Ox-Herding Continent said, "The Bull Devil King said he fought a formidable enemy a few days ago and suffered internal injuries. He needs to enter seclusion to recover."
After hearing them out, Lin Tian could not help laughing. He waved a hand, thanked them for their efforts, and dismissed them.
He smiled. "Looks like there'll only be seven of us this time."
The Roc Devil King laughed. "Seven it is, then. With them absent, we can relax all the more."
He raised his cup again. "What do you intend to do next, eldest brother? Will you press the advantage and fight your way up to heaven? We'll give you our full support."
Lin Tian chuckled. "There's no rush. Let's see how the Heavenly Court reacts first. Come, come, I only summoned you as a precaution. Let's drink."
At Lin Tian's words, the demon Wangs raised their cups and drank deeply.
After three rounds of wine, the Macaque King said with a smile, "Flower-Fruit Mountain certainly showed its mettle in this battle. From now on, eldest brother, you'll be a figure of standing in the demon world, and we brothers will share in your glory."
The Roc Devil King nodded. "Exactly. Your title and seventh brother's sound especially imposing. Since we're brothers, why don't we