26 Announcement and Preparations (1/2)

The next day arrived, as the sun rose the monkey king called everyone for an important meeting.

Like planned he announced the competitions requirements, those who had reached adulthood were not to take part and stay behind on the mountain as the others leave to fight with the beasts of the forest and bring back any cultivation resources they could find.

Everyone had a months time to prepare their young to take part, if their young had not broke through to the first spirit gathering stage they were free to not take part if they wished to.

Some beast clans can let their young work together or others may go solo, and there weren't many rules so everyone was free to do as they wished.

With nobody observing them anything could happen during the time so some beasts felt uneasy or confused why this event was suddenly brought up, the panther family agreed to the proposal immediately while the fox family remained indifferent.

Panther Family

After the announcement all of the Panthers gathered together in discussion over what their plans were.

An older looking panther looked down at his family members as his domineering gaze demanded absolute obedience from everyone present. ”I'm sure you already know of what has happened today, I don't know what that monkey is playing at but this is also a chance for us.”

”Yes elder.” They all spoke in unison.

”But Elder, what does this all mean? It can't be that we are moving our plans forward because of this?” The only one that spoke out was the young genius panther who was doted on most by the elder.

”Humph, we have no choice. It looks like that monkey caught onto our plans, not like it will do him any good. We just have to make some extra arrangements during this month. Kid I want you to take a few of our strongest into the forest and begin negotiations with those living there, pressure them with force if you have to. If we can use this chance to wipe out our opponents with a borrowed hand, we can keep our own hands clean. There is no use in wasting our strength on a few kids, if you run into enemies during this event make sure their numbers are less than yours.” The old panther focussed onto the little panther as he gave the orders.

”What about when it has ended and the monkey notices we have taken care of the others?” The little panther asked with worry.

”You don't need to concern yourself with that, just focus on your job and I will on mine.” The old panther snorted.

”Yes elder” all the panthers bow their heads and spoke in unison before leaving.

The elder sat in contemplation for some time before he smiled viciously. ”It's been a long time since I have felt such a rush, this will definitely be an interesting 'competition'. The main supporters of the monkey right now is that old deer, although he is tough to deal with he also cannot move freely. His wife is weaker so is vulnerable to be attacked if he joins into the fight, so he won't leave her side even if we make a move on the monkey. We just need to apply enough pressure to make him stay out of the fight when we make our move.”

As the panther grew more excited he looked even more scary as his body leaked out a bloodthirsty killing intent.

Fox Family

The old fox called everyone but the young mother and her child for their meeting. ”I'm sure all of you are aware of what is happening right now.”

The female black fox nodded her head as she lead her children to greet the old ancestor acting innocently ”Yes ancestor! The monkey king and the panther family will use this opportunity to strike at each other. What do you wish of us? I tried to bring back sister to the family but she would not return.”

The nearby male black fox looked over as he snorted. ”Why do you continue to show her such patience towards an outcast?”

”Silence! Leave her be, I know her temper all too well. If you continue to bother her it will only cause more trouble, it was obvious from the start she disliked you but you kept insisting to make me use my position to force her. Useless fool.” The old fox looked coldly upon the the male fox.

The male black fox immediately bowed his head. ”I'm sorry ancestor, I spoke thoughtlessly.”