The Demon-Slaying Chronicles

This is an ancient legend. It is said that there were once four great fiends in the world: the Fiend of Wealth, the Fiend of Lust, the Fiend of the Heart, and the Fiend of Power. They had long tormented humanity, and their magic was so profound that no one could subdue them. Yet none of them would yield to another. One day, they finally gathered to decide who would be their leader. Just as they were arguing heatedly, an old monk dressed in rags and leaning on a dragon-headed cane appeared before them. The old monk said slowly, "All right, there's no need for you to argue anymore." The four turned around and saw that it was an old monk. The Fiend of the Heart said coldly, "Hey, you crazy old monk, what are you doing here? We're discussing something important. Get lost!" The old monk stroked his beard and said, "You don't need to discuss it anymore. It's too late!" The four fiends asked in unison, "Why is that?" The old monk let out a chilling laugh. "Because you no longer have a chance! I've spent three hundred years in secluded cultivation to defeat you all in one fell swoop!" The four fiends burst into laughter. "You think you can take us down?" And so, a great battle began...

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.