In the Demon Court, after the twelve Demon Generals decided to visit Fuxi and Nuwa at Ziyang Mountain, they immediately set off towards the mountain.
However, Ziyang Mountain was near Buzhou Mountain, which was the stronghold of the Wu Clan, guarded by the twelve Ancestral Witches.
Bai Ze worried that if the twelve Ancestral Witches knew they were going to Ziyang Mountain, some unpleasant things might happen.
So, Bai Ze planned to keep a low profile, trying his best not to be discovered by the twelve Ancestral Witches.
The twelve Demon Generals silently made their way towards Ziyang Mountain.
Bi Fang felt a pang of resentment seeing himself, a mighty demon lord, reduced to such a state.
Shang Yang, being observant, noticed Bi Fang's displeasure and comforted him while they traveled:
"Bi Fang, the two Demon Emperors are in seclusion, and we are no match for them. We have no choice but to swallow our pride!"
Bi Fang knew Shang Yang was right, but it was still frustrating to act stealthily as a great demon. Bai Ze also knew that the other eleven Demon Generals were proud individuals, and this situation made them uncomfortable. However, it concerned the Demon Court, and he couldn't afford to be too concerned about their feelings. If the twelve Ancestral Witches discovered their presence, they might be captured and turned into a feast. If all twelve Demon Generals were lost at Ziyang Mountain, he would be a sinner of the demon race!
The twelve Demon Generals traveled in silence and arrived at Ziyang Mountain, finding many demons there, as if all the nearby demons had gathered at Ziyang Mountain.
Upon reaching the foot of Ziyang Mountain, they spotted Bai Mei cultivating. Bai Ze assumed Bai Mei was a mountain-guarding attendant of Fuxi and Nuwa.
He stepped forward and said, "Could you trouble this young attendant to go up the mountain and inform them? Tell them the twelve Demon Generals of the Demon Court have come to pay their respects!"
Bai Mei looked up and saw twelve powerful demons with terrifying auras standing before him. As a mere minor demon at the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, he dared not disobey them. He quickly replied, "Please wait a moment, esteemed sirs. I will go and inform them at once!"
Bai Mei scurried up the mountain towards Fuxi and Nuwa's dojo. Upon reaching Fuxi and Nuwa's secluded cultivation area, he immediately announced, "Senior Fuxi, Senior Nuwa, twelve great demons have arrived at the foot of the mountain. They claim to be the twelve Demon Generals of the Demon Court and have come to pay their respects!"
Fuxi and Nuwa both awoke from their cultivation upon hearing this. Nuwa looked at Fuxi and asked, "Elder Brother, why have the twelve Demon Generals of the Demon Court come here? We don't seem to have any dealings with the Demon Court!"
Fuxi shook his head and replied, "I don't know, but they are representing the Demon Court, so we shouldn't offend them. We should still meet them!"
Nuwa nodded, feeling Fuxi's reasoning was sound. Meeting them would clarify their purpose.
Bai Mei, seeing that Fuxi and Nuwa remained silent after his announcement, grew increasingly uneasy. He knew he couldn't afford to offend either of them.
As Bai Mei's anxiety mounted, Nuwa's voice echoed, "Invite them up the mountain!"
Bai Mei felt as if he had been granted a great pardon and rushed back down the mountain. He greeted the twelve Demon Generals and respectfully invited them up Ziyang Mountain.
Bai Mei led the twelve Demon Generals up the mountain and found that Fuxi and Nuwa were already waiting in a pavilion.
Seeing this, Bai Mei quickly stepped forward and announced, "Seniors, the people have arrived!"
Fuxi and Nuwa nodded and gave a soft hum. Bai Mei, with good sense, discreetly withdrew.
After Bai Mei left, the twelve Demon Generals lowered their demeanor and stepped forward to bow, saying, "Greetings, two esteemed seniors!"
Fuxi nodded and asked directly, "You may rise. May I know why you have traveled such a distance? Our siblings seem to have no dealings with your Demon Court!"
Bai Ze smiled awkwardly and replied, "Seniors jest. We are all of the demon race. We have come today simply to pay our respects to you both!"
Fuxi chuckled and said, "If you have something to say, just say it. There's no need to beat around the bush. After all, my siblings and I don't have much time to waste with you all!"
Seeing that Fuxi had put it so plainly, Bai Ze spoke up, "We beg your pardon, seniors, for this impolite intrusion. It was not our intention. We have come today primarily to invite you into the Demon Court. We were not originally qualified, but since the two Demon Emperors are in seclusion, we had no choice but to come. We sincerely invite you to join the Demon Court. With your strength, I am sure you will be entrusted with great responsibilities by His Majesty the Demon Emperor, and I believe you will shine brightly in the Demon Court!"
Fuxi heard this and smiled slightly, saying, "Now that's better! It's good to be direct. Why be so circuitous!"
Bai Ze gave an embarrassed smile. Fuxi continued, "However, we are accustomed to a life of freedom and leisure and do not wish to be constrained. Please return."
Bai Ze tried to persist, "Senior, please reconsider. The demon race needs you, and the Demon Court needs you!"
Fuxi shook his head and said, "Please return. We have no intention of joining the Demon Court for now!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Ze sighed, bid farewell, and turned to leave.
After Bai Ze had taken only a few steps, Nuwa called out, "Wait!"
Bai Ze's heart leaped with joy, and he quickly turned back and asked, "Senior, have you changed your mind?"
Seeing Bai Ze's expectant look, Nuwa couldn't help but reply, "You misunderstood. I want you to take the demons at the foot of the mountain with you. They were originally going to the Demon Court, but it is too far, so they gathered here. You can take them back with you when you return."
Bai Ze was greatly disappointed that Nuwa hadn't changed her mind, but he still replied respectfully, "Seniors, please rest assured, we will safely escort them back to the Demon Court!" With that, he turned and descended the mountain.
At the foot of the mountain, the other eleven Demon Generals saw Bai Ze about to leave and couldn't help but ask, "Bai Ze, we gave up the opportunity to recruit other demons to come to Ziyang Mountain with you. Are we just going to leave like this?"
Bai Ze replied with bitterness, "The two seniors' strength far surpasses ours. If we continue to pester them, it will leave a bad impression of the Demon Court in their minds! For now, the two seniors do not seem to reject the Demon Court, and perhaps there is still hope after the two Demon Emperors emerge from seclusion! Besides, we are not returning empty-handed. Taking the demons here back to the Demon Court is also a good option."
The other eleven Demon Generals knew Bai Ze was speaking the truth. Ultimately, it was their own cultivation that was too low. So, they ceased their objections and found Bai Mei, repeating Nuwa's words.
Bai Mei and his group had originally intended to go to the Demon Court. Now that such a good opportunity presented itself, how could they refuse? They immediately made arrangements.
Seeing that there were many demons on Ziyang Mountain, Bai Ze, to avoid alarming the twelve Ancestral Witches on Buzhou Mountain, had the twelve Demon Generals split into twelve groups, with each general leading a portion of the demons back.