Chapter 416 - Chapter 416: Chapter 408: Officially Becoming the Master of the Mountains_1 (2/2)

“Whistle!”

The Fire Phoenix let out a clear and resonant cry.

All the birds answered with their calls, flying around the Fire Phoenix.

Hundreds of birds facing the phoenix, I had only seen in paintings before.

At this moment, Qin Niu was witnessing the real version of hundreds of birds facing the phoenix.

The Demon Birds and large birds living in this mountain domain took to the sky, expressing their submission and celebration to the Fire Phoenix.

The Crow Demon, which I had seen only once before, was also present in the flock below.

It seemed to hold a high position.

After circling in the low sky twice, it ascended to fly beside the Fire Phoenix.

But when it saw Qin Niu riding on the back of the Fire Phoenix, it was extremely shocked.

Because it could not comprehend how a weak human could be riding atop the Fire Phoenix.

Following that, a huge eagle flew up.

It flew on one side, with the Crow Demon on the other, flanking the Fire Phoenix.

Within these mountains, the strongest was undoubtedly the Fire Phoenix, followed by the Crow Demon and the eagle demon.

The giant eagle looked extremely ferocious, its beak and sturdy claws glinting coldly, a terrifying aura of death and aggression emanating from it.

It stared at Qin Niu with a fierce and vicious gaze.

“Crow Demon, eagle demon, listen well, this one is my master; from now on, you must not offend him.”

The Fire Phoenix spoke in human language, announcing Qin Niu’s identity to the two Demon Birds.

“We greet you, master!”

The two Demon Birds were stunned for a moment but then bowed to Qin Niu at the same time.

They flew in the air and then performed a bowing gesture.

What surprised Qin Niu even more was that they could actually speak human language.

Any higher-level demon beast would strive to evolve into a human.

Taking on human form and speaking human language were common behaviors of demon beasts when they appeared in the human world. They would reveal their true shapes only when in their own dwellings.

“No need for such formalities.”

Qin Niu waved his hand disinterestedly.

After the Fire Phoenix introduced Qin Niu’s identity to the two strongest Demon Birds, it suddenly swooped down with Qin Niu, weaving and flying through the flock of birds.

It cried out repeatedly.

The other birds, including some Demon Birds, answered Qin Niu and the Fire Phoenix with their calls, as a sign of acknowledgment.

Their gaze toward Qin Niu shifted from initial hostility and ferociousness to friendliness,

Even displaying a sense of eagerness to please and submissiveness.

Qin Niu had unexpectedly become the master of these birds, which was an unintentional gain.

His plan to transform this mountain into his private domain advanced one large step further.

Now, the Ancient Banyan Tree also recognized him.

These Demon Birds, including the most powerful Fire Phoenix, all acknowledged him as their master. Coupled with the Termite and bees he had cultivated, there probably weren’t any creatures in this mountain that could contend with him.

The entire mountain had become his private empire.

“All right, take me down now! I need to find a way to settle this Fire Lotus properly.”

Seeing that the time was about right, Qin Niu asked the Fire Phoenix to take him back to the ground.

Riding on the back of a bird flying was a novel experience.

Long ago, he had hoped to one day travel on a Demon Bird, wandering far and wide.

Now, that wish had become reality.

Once he reached the ground, Qin Niu leaped down from the back of the Fire Phoenix.

“Go on, I will summon you if there’s a need.”

Qin Niu said to the Fire Phoenix.

It glanced at the Fire Lotus, obviously reluctant to leave, but it couldn’t compete with Qin Niu for the treasure.

Because Qin Niu was its master, and it could not outmatch him.

“Master, this Fire Lotus must not be removed from the magma, or it will quickly wither and die. The magma within this mountain burns eternally. After this eruption subsides, you might consider replanting the Fire Lotus in a cave.”

The Fire Phoenix suggested to Qin Niu.

This would also significantly benefit it, allowing it to enter the cave at any time to cultivate with the help of the Fire Lotus.

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