After hearing the little rabbit's explanation, the eyes of the great demons immediately lit up, as if they were seeing bright avenues opening up before them.
At that moment, they also more deeply understood that the teacher's guidance on the path of cultivation had another layer of meaning!
To go out and take over every famous mountain and every river in the Dragon Nation, to explore the ancient scriptures and divine abilities left behind by the gods of old, and through learning and mastery, to make themselves even stronger!
In an instant, all the great demons were cheering and jumping with joy, excited and thrilled by this method of cultivation.
Even the two great demons, the Siberian tiger and the black bear, acted in unison, grabbing the little rabbit, shaking it twice, and then laughing as they tossed it into the air.
"Haha, well said! Next time there's an opportunity like this, remember to leave it for me, Tiger Bro, or I'll pull up all the carrots you've planted."
"Don't listen to Tiger Bro, he's just scaring you! I'm different. Next time, tell me secretly, and I'll treat you to roasted rabbit meat…"
Before the little rabbit could react, the red-crowned crane standing nearby suddenly shot a meaningful glance and said, "Oh, Old Black, you can roast rabbit meat? Impressive! You must have done this often to say it so smoothly, right?!"
The whole crowd fell silent once again!
The other great demons immediately looked at the red-crowned crane, their eyes wide with a unified expression of shock.
They could hardly believe what they were hearing.
Not only does this red-crowned crane roast outsiders, but it doesn't even spare its own kind?
The three great demons—the little rabbit, the Siberian tiger, and the black bear—glared at the crane together.
They hadn't expected the red-crowned crane to say something like that, leaving them utterly stunned.
Soon, the giant panda, Xiao Qing, Xiao Bai, and the other great demons came to their senses, exchanging knowing smiles, finding the red-crowned crane quite amusing.
The little rabbit also snapped out of its daze, shouting angrily, ready to confront the black bear.
The black bear opened his mouth wide, still confused, and instinctively tried to explain...
But before he could, Ah Li raised her chubby little hand, blinked her big eyes, and in a soft, childish voice asked, "Sister Xiao Qing, what if there are people already cultivating on the mountains we plan to occupy?"
The great demons were collectively stunned.
Even the little rabbit and the black bear stopped their antics.
They nodded thoughtfully, realizing that the answer to this question was crucial.
After all, they had all been taught by An Chen not to harm others recklessly, especially the people of the Dragon Nation.
Only those with malicious intent or those who posed a threat could be countered.
That's why, earlier, when the little rabbit and the ground sloth saw the group of foreigners appear in the pit, they acted immediately to eliminate them!
It's also why Xiao Qing and the other great demons spared the members of Lei Zhen's team.
As Xiao Qing stroked Ah Li's head, she looked up at the giant panda.
It was clear that this key issue could only be decided by the giant panda, who had the authority to speak.
The other great demons also looked expectantly at the giant panda.
The giant panda paused its bamboo-eating, and the row of baby pandas sitting behind it also stopped.
Then the giant panda belched, speaking casually, "The teacher has always taught us to embrace the world and educate the people. So, if we encounter people cultivating in seclusion, why not guide them in their cultivation?"
Hearing this answer, the great demons' eyes all brightened, filled with an even more brilliant light.
Clearly, this was an excellent solution!
The teacher had instructed them to learn, and now they would go out, take over the famous mountains and rivers, and teach the people how to cultivate.
If the teacher were to discover this one day, perhaps he wouldn't scold them, but instead feel a bit gratified?
With this thought, the great demons immediately decided that once they left the mountain, they would follow through with this plan.
At this moment, the white goat adjusted its glasses and posed another question, "What if someone tries to drive us away or provoke us?"
The great demons once again looked at the giant panda.
The giant panda waved the bamboo in its hand and said resolutely, "Then follow the teacher's words: conquer through reason, and uphold virtue with strength!"
At that moment, the great demons burst into hearty laughter.
Each of them recalled the scene when the teacher first said this.
It had happened one afternoon a year ago.
The great demons were sitting on the grass in a circle, attentively listening to An Chen's teachings.
When the topic of "benevolence and righteousness" came up, An Chen first said, "Convince others with reason, then conquer them with virtue," and then explained the concept.
The golden monkey, however, couldn't hold back its impatience and quickly raised its hand to ask a question.
"Teacher, teacher, what if the reason and virtue you mentioned can't convince others, and they start attacking us? What should we do then?"
Sitting on the grass, An Chen smiled slightly, "If it really comes to that, don't panic, students. There is another option: conquer them with physics and uphold virtue through strength!"
After the great demons heard this explanation, they immediately burst into laughter.
Their eyes gleamed brightly as they looked at the teacher, thinking how incredibly interesting this divine being was!
This explanation suited their hearts perfectly.
The laughter from that day overlapped with the laughter at this moment, deepening the great demons' admiration for the teacher.
It turned out that the actions they were about to take had already been quietly guided by the teacher in the right direction and method.
To follow such a teacher was truly a blessing in their lives!
Xiao Qing's lips curved into a smile as she nodded and said, "Since the teacher has already given instructions, let's proceed this way! Additionally, I have another idea: we should leave in batches, with no more than two at a time."
Hearing their second senior sister's suggestion, the great demons all nodded, agreeing that this approach was reasonable and would avoid being detected by the teacher.
The great demons then began to offer suggestions one after another.
For example, the white goat suggested that whoever went to occupy a famous mountain should discuss it with everyone beforehand and mark it on the map.
Xiao Bai also suggested that if any treasures were unearthed in the mountains or rivers, they must be reported to the teacher and not hidden for personal gain.
In this way, a complete plan was drawn up by the great demons.
Finally, Xiao Qing folded the map and reminded everyone, "Alright, let's stop here for now. After tonight's evening class, we'll finalize the list of those who will leave the mountain."
The great demons nodded excitedly, eagerly anticipating the chance to be among the first chosen to leave the mountain.
Just then, Xiao Bai pointed to the corpses in the pit and mumbled, "Smelly sister, those bodies haven't been dealt with yet…"
"You all go back; I'll take care of them."
Xiao Qing raised her right hand and activated her innate talent, [Sitting Fire]. Instantly, with a "whoosh," a bright red flame appeared in her palm.
The flame mark between her brows also lit up.
Under the curious gazes of the other great demons, Xiao Qing waved her hand and sent the crimson flame into the air, where it split into a dozen small fire wisps, each landing on the bodies.
Immediately, white smoke billowed, and with sizzling sounds, the bodies were reduced to ashes in an instant.
The great demons' eyes sparkled with admiration, amazed at how fierce Second Senior Sister's newly awakened talent was.
Just as the great demons were feeling envious, a voice of awe suddenly rang out.
"Wow, such powerful flames!
I bet the teacher foresaw this scene and helped Second Senior Sister awaken this talent in advance.
Look! This talent is perfect for getting rid of evidence—so fitting and so beautiful…"