The Giant Demon lineage was keeping remarkably calm. After all, they had simply inserted themselves into the fray. Before the Heavenly Demon lineage's verdict came down, they naturally wouldn't act on their own to attack the Hundred Sacred Lands.
However, the Hundred Sacred Lands was a juicy prize, and the Giant Demon lineage was dead set on seizing it — they would absolutely not let the Demon Beast lineage hog it all to themselves.
"Ancestors, it's terrible — it's terrible! The Demon Beast lineage has gone mad! They've led a massive army and surrounded our entire encampment!"
The two ancestors of the Giant Demon lineage received this secret report.
These two ancestors were both colossal beings, as imposing as small mountains. One had an enormous head, with eyes like copper bells. The other had a face covered in bumps — his features were extremely bizarre and hideous, with countless tiny fleshy nodules densely covering his skin, giving anyone who looked at him a creeping sensation on their scalp.
Between the two, the ancestor with the enormous head clearly held the higher status. The ugly one was second in command.
"When did the Demon Beast lineage suddenly grow a backbone? Do they dare defy Ancestor Heavenly Demon's orders?" The Divine Dao ancestor with the enormous head was named Ancestor Douhu. Hearing this news, he was somewhat taken aback — in his view, the Demon Beast lineage didn't seem like they had that kind of mettle.
The ancestor covered in nodules let out an eerie chuckle. "They're handing themselves to us on a silver platter. Even if something goes wrong, it'll be on their heads. Brother, let's not half-do things — let's teach the Demon Beast lineage a lesson and seize the Hundred Sacred Lands while we're at it. What do you say?"
But Ancestor Douhu wasn't so impulsive. He said gravely, "Brother, taking the Hundred Sacred Lands is easy enough. But if we actually destroy the Demon Beast lineage and then turn around to claim the Hundred Sacred Lands — we might look like we've come out ahead, but it may not necessarily be a good thing."
"Not a good thing? What do you mean?" The noduled ancestor was clearly confused.
"Why did Ancestor Heavenly Demon allow us latecomers to butt in? It's because the Heavenly Demon lineage doesn't want the Demon Beast lineage growing too dominant and seizing the foundation of the Hundred Sacred Lands. So they tacitly allowed — even encouraged — us to compete with the Demon Beast lineage. To put it plainly, this is a system of checks and balances."
"So what?" The noduled cultivator still looked puzzled.
"If we replace the Demon Beast lineage, how can we be sure Ancestor Heavenly Demon won't turn suspicious of us?" Ancestor Douhu was staying cool-headed rather than acting on impulse.
These words made his companion break into a cold sweat. Thinking of the recent rumors about the Gold Demon lineage, his heart clenched even tighter.
"Come — let's go see what kind of madness the Demon Beast lineage is pulling." Ancestor Douhu laughed heartily and strode outward, his massive frame moving with a fearsome wind.
At the front lines, the Demon Beast lineage was in full aggressive posture, having surrounded the Giant Demon lineage on every side.
In terms of raw numbers, the Demon Beast lineage naturally had two to three times more fighters. The Giant Demon lineage's reproductive capacity wasn't particularly strong to begin with, and their cultivation consumed especially vast quantities of resources — various factors ensured that their numbers would never be particularly enormous.
When enemies meet, their eyes burn with hatred.
Ancestor Shixin's eyes blazed with fury as he glared at the two Giant Demon ancestors and cursed, "Douhu, Douxiong — you Giant Demon people are absolutely shameless! I've had enough! Today we settle this once and for all — fight to the death!"
Seeing Ancestor Shixin so consumed with rage, his face twisted into a grimace, the two Giant Demon ancestors were taken aback, not understanding what these two were playing at.
"What's the matter? Isn't your Giant Demon lineage the one that's been waiting for this very day? Come on — let's have at it!" Ancestor Shixin sprayed spittle in his agitation, his emotions running completely wild.