Before the army set out, Mountain Master Shee gathered all the commanders to ask their intentions, and only Li An chose to stay behind.
After all, following the Demon Race army to the Demon Realm, although risky, also promised considerable rewards. Achieving military merits would present opportunities to glimpse higher realms, who wouldn't be tempted?
Without any surprises, Mountain Master Shee appointed him as acting Mountain Master.
Staying behind had many advantages; aside from the resources the army left Li An, the acting Mountain Master, for military needs, the Celestial Killer Mountains themselves were rich in resources. In the future, the region previously under Mountain Master Bai would be entirely under Li An's control!
Most importantly, he would no longer need to cultivate in secret. The entire area was his, and he could go to any Evil Vein he wanted!
"Mountain Master, here are some Rank Three Earth Milk we've recently collected..."
