But what was done was done, and there was no medicine for regret. Li Chen could only accept the outcome and hide here for the time being under the identity of the great monster Hu Ze.
Hu Ze had already been recuperating, and he needed to recover as well. The two did not conflict.
Once he recovered, the whole world would be open to him. He would not necessarily need to concern himself with the affairs of the demon race.
Over the days that followed, Li Chen cultivated quietly in seclusion here, while also consolidating the strength of the demons scattered throughout the underworld.
That day, demon beasts came racing into the mountain valley where Hu Ze lay hidden. The once desolate, secluded wilderness seemed to have become a bustling market fair. Many natural enemies that would normally fight to the death on sight were strangely well-behaved, each keeping to their own side, like well water that never mingled with river water.
Afterward, three Transformed Demons at the foundation establishment realm arrived in succession, riding clouds and mist: a Shiba Inu with grayish-white fur, a fox whose entire body was fiery red, and a pheasant with dazzling, multicolored plumage.
All three possessed enormous demonic bodies akin to those of true demons, and their demon essence was dense and powerful. Each was at the foundation establishment late stage or above.
A moment later, the three Transformed Demons landed. Light shifted across their bodies, and they transformed into three alluring beauties of a thousand charms, their coquettish air seeming to waft out on the wind.
"Hmph!"
The three alluring beauties exchanged glances, each giving a cold snort, disdain written across their faces.
A short while later, a Black Bear Demon, a Wild Boar Demon, and a Black Weasel Demon also arrived on