Chapter 40: Returning to the Water Cavern

  In the following days, Lei Hao didn't have time to close up and consolidate his initial cultivation as a Demon King, and he started getting busy.

  Every day, the seventy-two caves of monsters on the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits were busy with dizziness. The total number of monsters in the seventy-two caves was tens of millions. There are not many big mountains around the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits, but suddenly squeezing in tens of millions of monsters is still a bit crowded. For a time, the area around the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits was bustling with monster heads, and the numerous monsters were causing trouble. Moreover, the eating, drinking, and waste disposal of these tens of millions of monsters all gave Lei Hao a headache.

  Fortunately, Ao Lai Guo delivered the first batch of offerings in time. Otherwise, Lei Hao really didn't know what to do for the better.

  Sun Wukong was having a great time, drinking wine, eating meat and sleeping all day. His carefree life made Lei Hao's hands itch with desire to fight him, but he knew he wouldn't stand a chance against Sun Wukong at the moment, so he restrained himself from pouncing on him and giving him a good beating.

  On this day, Lei Hao finally finished the urgent matters in his hands, and the vitality of the Lei Wei brothers had also recovered to a certain extent, and they could set off for Shuixian Cave. Lei Hao was eager to leave the troubles of Huaguo Mountain behind and return to Shuixian Cave to retreat for a period of time.

  Lei Hao didn't say goodbye to Sun Wukong, using that dead monkey's words, at this distance he'll be there in one step, and making a fuss about it would be too pretentious.

  So Lei Hao directly took Lei Wei and led the Lei army under his command to leave Huaguo Mountain in a mighty manner. Along the way, several stocks of demon king-level divine consciousness swept over Lei Hao's great army, seeing that it was the Lei army, they all silently withdrew their divine consciousness, it seems that Lei Hao's position as the second great king of Huaguo Mountain is also stable.

  After leaving the Mountain of Flowers and Fruits, Lei Hao waved his hand with a carefree air and said: "Brothers, I've just broken through to the Demon King realm, and can barely ride the clouds and drive the fog. Today, I'll take you all to roam around in the sky."

  The Lei Zijun's real body was quiet for a moment, and then suddenly burst out with a huge cheer.

  One after another, "Long live the Great Demon King!" rose to the sky. For Lei Zongjun, what was more worth celebrating than his own Lei Lao Da breaking through to the Demon King realm? This represented that from now on, they would have a powerful Demon King backing them up. In the future, within the borders of Ao Lai Guo, who else would they fear?

  Lei Wei's brothers knew several days ago that Lei Hao had been promoted, so they were not particularly excited at this time.

  Lei Hao didn't bother with Lei Zijun, who was still in high spirits, and instead focused on circulating his internal energy, silently reciting the "Sixth Rank Fire Gold Immortal's Incantation" to set up a fog-like barrier.

  A white cloud, hundreds of feet in diameter, condensed under Leihao's feet and gently lifted Leiwei and Leizijun into the air. Leihao saw the white clouds in front of him and other demon kings' black fog, and was confused for a moment. He thought to himself that this might be the difference between the Orthodox Taoist sect's skills and the demon tribe's skills.

  Lei Hao slanted and drove the purple mist, quickly flying towards the Water Womb Cave.

  At this time, Lei Hao's excitement in his heart could not be expressed in words. Although he knew that one day he would be able to fly, when he really took to the air, the thrill of it still made him forget himself.

  "Little fox, little fox, look quickly, isn't that our Water Cavern Cave?" Lei Hao laughed like a child, pulling the small fox beside him and pointing at the distant Kan Yuan mountain path.

  The little fox's eyes had been gently looking at Lei Hao, listening to him calling her before following his hand and looking down. Then she softly laughed: "Yes, it's been a while since we've returned, really miss this place." The little fox's eyes also showed joy. In their hearts, only the Kangan Mountain Water Cavern was their root, their home where they had lived for over a hundred years. Although the Water Curtain Cave was nice, it couldn't compare to the warmth of their own cave mansion.

  Listening to Little Fox, Lei Hao's eyes flashed with a nostalgic expression: "Yes, it's been some years since we came back, and this Kankan Mountain has become somewhat dilapidated." For Lei Hao, this Water Cavern was also his home in this world.

  "But it's different now, in the past this Water Demon Cave was the home of the notorious demon king, although familiar but still a bit uncomfortable. Now this Water Demon Cave is our home, we have the final say, as long as we return, this Kan Yuan Mountain, this Water Demon Cave will definitely be more prosperous than before." Lei Hao continued to say, with an air of grandeur on his face.

  The little fox and Lei Wei's brothers all laughed after hearing that, laughing very relaxedly.

  Before long, Lei Hao's immortal mist descended onto the school grounds in front of Shuixu Cave. As the mist dispersed, the neat figures of Lei Wei and Lei Zijun appeared before Shuixu Cave.

  After the death of the Demon King, Shuǐ Zàng Dòng was a mid-term internal elixir realm elephant demon master. It was this elephant demon who led the demon army to the gathering of the proud country's demons summoned by Sun Wukong earlier. Léi Háo also saw this elephant demon in Huā Guǒ Shān, but it's not like before, Léi Háo and him are no longer on the same level as demons, nor do they have any relationship, so Léi Háo didn't bother to go greet him.

  Now that the Elephant Demon has taken almost all of the demon troops to Huaguo Mountain, only a few old and weak demons are left guarding the Water Cavern. This is just fine for Lei Hao, those disorganized demon soldiers were an eyesore to him, and now they're gone, it's cleaner.

  Lei Hao's return caused a stir, and it startled the little monsters inside the Water Cavern. Several old and weak monster soldiers holding rusty weapons rushed out of the Water Cavern as if they were facing a great enemy, but when they saw Lei Hao, they all dropped their weapons and knelt down on the ground.

  "We have seen the great ruler when we were small." Several old, weak and young monsters said in unison.

  "Get up, now there are only a few of you left in this Water Cavern?" Lei Hao's gentle hand lifted, and a warm stream of magic gently helped these small demons to their feet. Lei Hao looked at these small demons who had fought for the Water Cavern for most of their lives, and were abandoned by Xiang Yao, his heart felt a pang of sadness.

  Ordinary little demons are extremely pitiful. When they were still beasts, they were forcibly transformed by the Demon King using the Enlightenment Technique while they were still in a state of confusion. Their incomplete demon bodies and low intelligence made them completely unaware of how to cultivate and become stronger. They lived their days in a daze, not even knowing the meaning of survival. The only two purposes of their existence were to go to war for the Demon King and serve the Demon King, living their entire lives like tools.

  Some cruel demon kings would even feed on the small demons in the cave, and when these small demons grew old and were no longer able to serve the demon king, they would be ruthlessly abandoned, left to fend for themselves. Just like these few small demons before us.

  But even if they were abandoned, they still stupidly guarded their own dens.

  "If the Grand Master returns, only a few of us will be left in the cave." A mouse demon with a weathered face replied. Among the young demons who could live to their age, they were considered to have lived long enough and understood that they had been abandoned, but it was too late, and nothing could be changed.

  The wind and frost on the face of this mouse demon, as well as the several scars outside, deeply stimulated Lei Hao. Lei Hao didn't speak, he turned around and slowly swept over each of the Lei Wei brothers, sweeping over all the Lei Zijun brothers.

  These were the brothers who had followed him for over a hundred years, fighting in battles north and south. They always prioritized Lei Hao's will, loving what he loved, hating what he hated, never questioning why. But he had never asked, nor even thought about what they wanted, what kind of life they hoped to live, or whether they would grow tired of the endless wars.

  "Perhaps they themselves didn't even think of it." Lei Hao said gloomily in his heart.

  Lei Hao's eyes became slightly moist as he thought about it, and with a flick of his head, the eye power flashed across his eyes, evaporating the welling tears. He began to ponder in his heart...

  Lei Hao remained silent, and Lei Wei's brothers found it strange but also didn't speak up. The little fox who was most familiar with Lei Hao sensed the turmoil of his emotions and, regardless of the thousands of demon soldiers watching, gently leaned in and lightly stroked Lei Hao's broad back with her small hands.

  Lei Hao raised his head and looked at the little fox with a gentle gaze. After raising his head, he turned back into the Lei Wei that everyone was familiar with. "Brothers, we've finally TMD returned to our den! From now on, I'm the king of this Water Den! Tonight, let's have a big feast to celebrate!" Lei Hao shouted loudly, waving his hand vigorously.

  At the sound of Lei Hao's order, the Lei Zijun army, which had been motionless and majestic just a moment before, immediately returned to its true nature and turned into two thousand hooligans, loudly shouting "Lei Lao Da is mighty!" They swarmed towards the cave entrance like a swarm of bees, their momentum as if thousands of horses were squeezing through a single wooden bridge.

  The little fox looked at Leihao with a hint of helplessness and gently patted his back.

  Lei Hao carelessly shook his head and strode forward, squeezing through the cave entrance with Lei Zijun.

  "Damn it, who was that weak soul that kicked me? Come out and duel with me, the great king!" Even among the thousands of demon voices, the little fox could easily distinguish Lei Hao's voice.

  "Ah, sorry about that, Lao Da Lei. It was this Soul Tamer who gave me a push." A voice emerged, but soon drowned out by the noisy demonic sea.

  Lei Wei and the others all rushed forward, leaving only Xiao Hu Li on the spot. Looking at Lei Hao, who even after advancing to the Demon King didn't have a bit of the Demon King's demeanor, Xiao Hu Li silently covered her face, but in her heart she softly said: "After all, it's still our old head, he hasn't changed at all." After thinking this, Xiao Hu Li also stepped forward and followed Yao Hai into the Water Cavern.

  Several old and weak little monsters on the side looked at each other in dismay, unable to help but let out a collective sigh, "It's still better under the command of Lei Da Tong Ling!"

  That night, all the little monsters in Shuigou Cave were drinking and making a mess, but they couldn't find Lei Lao Da, who was usually the one drinking the most and causing the biggest commotion.

  Lei Hao stayed outside the cave all night with Lei Wei on guard.

  …………

  In the following days, Little Fox led Lei Wei and Lei Zijun to thoroughly clean up the Water Spot Cave, changing its original poor appearance into a neat and tidy one.

  Lei Hao then exerted great magical power at the top of Kan Yuan Mountain, bringing in an unknown number of tons of clear water to wash away the entire mountain. After washing it clean, he used his magical powers to nurture an unknown number of tree seedlings, and the dilapidated Kan Yuan Mountain finally regained its former lush greenery.

  The entire Kanyuanshan Mountain has been rejuvenated, and the whole mountain is filled with a new vitality.

  After settling everything, Lei Hao eagerly entered his closed-door training.