It should be known that some Demon Beasts possess quite extraordinary intelligence at the Foundation Establishment Level, such as the Water Lake Rat.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, you may not be aware."
Hearing this, Shan Tianyou showed a bitter smile and shook his head, sighing:
"These so-called 'high-rank' ancient demons to us cultivators in the lower realm... "
"Might not even count as soldiers in the eyes of the Ancient Demon Race in the 'Upper Realm' but are merely... cannon fodder."
"Cannon fodder?"
Xu Ping was genuinely a bit surprised and turned to look at Shan Tianyou,
"Fourth Rank Lower Grade ancient demons, comparable to Early-Stage Nascent Soul, only count as cannon fodder?"
"Indeed."
Shan Tianyou nodded affirmatively, his tone heavy,
"According to the ancient records of my Mystic Water Sect, in the strict war hierarchy of the Ancient Demon Race in the Upper Realm."
