During this time, Tōtōsai, Evil Sword Smith, and all the other top smiths from the yokai kingdoms had answered the Wolf Tribe's summons and arrived at Demon Wolf Castle.
Even these eccentric smiths had no choice but to obey the command of the Wolf Tribe's King of the Underworld.
After all, the four kingdoms of the east, west, south, and north had all become the Wolf Tribe's territory.
These smiths now counted as subjects of the Wolf Tribe.
The King of the Underworld ordered every smith to do everything they could to assist Hairinbō in finding a way to eliminate the Refining Furnace's flaws.
In truth, he did not need to force them. The moment these smiths saw the Refining Furnace, excitement lit up their faces.
They were filled with a thirst to understand the artifact's power and construction.
The King of the Underworld was very pleased with this.
He only hoped these fellows could eliminate the Refining Furnace's drawbacks as soon as possible.
As for what to do with these smiths once the Refining Furnace's flaws were eliminated, what did it matter even if word spread throughout the Demon World?
His Wolf Tribe now held the entire Demon World in its grip. What yokai would have the nerve?
Even if someone had the nerve, they would need to survive long enough to take it.
The strong never cared about the covetous gazes of the weak.
With that matter settled, the King of the Underworld did not remain at Demon Wolf Castle.
He sought the secret of eternal life and had to keep exploring. He would not linger anywhere for too long.
The King of the Underworld rode Entei, whose hooves trod on blazing flames, with his constant companion Chongli at his side.
His destination this time was Bokusenō, known