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Then, they obediently stopped resisting and allowed Chen Fei to plant a formation restriction on their demon cores.

”Alright, it’s done.” When the last of the Eight Iron Guards of the Golden Toad Cave had the formation restriction planted on their demon cores, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, finally nodded satisfyingly, clapping his hands with a smile.

”Greetings, Master.” Seeing that their lives were now in Chen Fei’s control, the Eight Iron Guards, despite their frustration, could only kneel respectfully and shout.

”Alright, get up, I don’t like this sort of thing.”

However, seeing this, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, shook his head and said, ”I don’t know your names, but your cultivation levels seem quite similar. So, from now on, from left to right, you’ll be called Iron One, Iron Two, Iron Three... Iron Eight. Any objections?”

”No objections.” The Eight Iron Guards naturally dared not voice any disagreement.

Seeing this, Chen Fei nodded again, then straightened his face and asked, ”Tell me about the specifics of your Golden Toad Cave and your relationship with the Purple Flame Palace.”

”Master, it’s like this.”

The Iron Guard named ’Iron One’ by Chen Fei immediately stepped forward and explained, ”Our Golden Toad Cave is located four hundred miles outside of Canglan Island, occupying an area of about two to three hundred miles, as a vassal of the Purple Flame Palace. Every three years, we must offer up resources and tributes to the Purple Flame Palace for protection and peace...”

”Offer up resources and tributes?” Chen Fei furrowed his brow slightly at these words. If he were in charge of the Golden Toad Cave, he would not tolerate such a thing. It’s not a matter of worth, but of character and dignity.

”Yes, Master...”

Iron One cautiously glanced at Chen Fei and continued to explain, ”Previously, although we had the King of Gilded Toads in charge and two deputy cave masters at the peak of the Second Level Middle Stage Beast, we were still somewhat weak compared to the forces bordering our Golden Toad Cave.”

”Yes, if it weren’t for the fact that our Golden Toad Cave held the status of one of the Thirteen Grottoes under the Purple Flame Palace, we would probably have ceased to exist by now,” sighed Iron Three from the Eight Iron Guards.

Upon realizing what he said, he suddenly remembered that his status had changed—he was now a servant. Speaking out of turn was inappropriate for his position!

With this thought, his face turned a bit pale, and he trembled as he faced Chen Fei, ”M-Master, I didn’t mean to.”

Chen Fei was immediately indifferent to such a trivial matter and casually waved his hand, then asked, ”So, it seems that the forces bordering your Golden Toad Cave are quite formidable? Even the King of Gilded Toads couldn’t deter them?”

”Yes.”

Iron One nodded and said, ”There are two forces bordering our Golden Toad Cave: Red Lion Cave and Cloud Dragon Mountain! Cloud Dragon Mountain needs no explanation; it’s the second-most powerful sect in the North Side Area of Eagle Gorge, next to the Purple Flame Palace itself, with a Foundation Establishment True Person Realm expert in charge!”

He paused slightly and then continued, ”As for the Red Lion Cave, it’s also one of the Thirteen Grottoes under the Purple Flame Palace, and quite high-ranking, at least in the top five. Its scale and strength, as well as its territorial area, all surpass our Golden Toad Cave greatly.”

”Red Lion Cave has two chief and deputy cave masters: the Chief Cave Master, Red Lion Taoist, and the Deputy Cave Master, Yun Shi Taoist, both with the strength of Second Level Late Stage Beasts. Moreover, Red Lion Cave has four protectors, at the peak of Second Level Middle Stage Beast, on par with our Cave Master—no, the King of Gilded Toads.”

”So, without the protection of being one of the Thirteen Grottoes under the Purple Flame Palace, our Golden Toad Cave would have long been wiped out by Cloud Dragon Mountain or Red Lion Cave. But even so, our Golden Toad Cave has never had an easy time.”

At this, Iron One naturally stopped speaking.

”Cloud Dragon Mountain, Red Lion Cave?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, squinted slightly, murmuring to himself, ”It sounds like your Golden Toad Cave’s situation is quite pitiful.”

After all, putting aside all else, just the facts on paper show a vast difference.

Whether it’s Cloud Dragon Mountain, with a Foundation Establishment True Person Realm expert in charge, or Red Lion Cave, with both chief and deputy cave masters as Second Level Late Stage Beasts, in a real fight, their meager forces would be crushed effortlessly.

However, if these two problems could be eliminated, his plan could be much easier to accomplish, right?

With this thought, he directly looked at Iron One, solemnly asking, ”Do you think if I want to take over the Golden Toad Cave, would there be any problem?”

”Master, you want the Golden Toad Cave?” Upon hearing this, the Eight Iron Guards were initially stunned and surprised, then they understood why Chen Fei decided to keep them—he wanted to take over the Golden Toad Cave’s territory and foundation!

Indeed, although their Golden Toad Cave was caught between Cloud Dragon Mountain and Red Lion Cave, making life somewhat tough, the territory of two to three hundred miles and the resources it controls are prey to many. Who wouldn’t want to be the boss and expand their territory if they had the strength?

It’s not just about resource plundering, but also a symbol of status!

And most importantly, if Chen Fei could indeed take over their Golden Toad Cave, it would be terrific news for them.

After all, the fact that Chen Fei could single-handedly oppose so many of them and kill both the King of Gilded Toads and Zang Rui means what?

It means Chen Fei’s true combat power has at least surpassed the Peak of Qi Refining Eighth Layer, reaching the Qi Refining Ninth Layer!

Even if his level isn’t impressive enough for a superpower like Cloud Dragon Mountain, it should be more than enough to challenge Red Lion Cave, right?

After all, unless it’s a life-and-death battle, the gap between a Second Level Late Stage Beast, or Qi Refining Ninth Layer, and two Second Level Late Stage Beasts, or Qi Refining Ninth Layer, isn’t as vast as it seems.

With this thought, Iron One promptly said, ”With the death of the King of Gilded Toads and Zang Rui, the Golden Toad Cave’s leadership is now just an empty shell. All that’s left is Deputy Cave Master Mon Yi, who can barely maintain order. But if this situation continues for long, and Cloud Dragon Mountain or Red Lion Cave finds out, they would be doomed to destruction…”

”So I can guarantee that if you wish to take over the Golden Toad Cave, it should be without any effort. Firstly, I believe Deputy Cave Master Mon Yi isn’t foolish, and secondly, we eight still have some influence in the Golden Toad Cave, and we are willing to help you achieve this!”

”We are willing to help you achieve this!” The remaining seven Iron Guards echoed, speaking in unison without hesitation.

”Alright, let’s set off now, to your Golden Toad Cave’s stronghold.” Chen Fei nodded in satisfaction, smiled, and said.

Then they, the group of one person and eight demons, left for the stronghold of the Golden Toad Cave.