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"Child, the Soul Beast Gathering Place is a thorn in our side within the Black Magic Clan. It occupies one-fifth of the Ancestral Land of the Black Magic Clan, compressing our living space. What makes it even more unbearable is that there are numerous mineral veins on the Soul Beast Gathering Place—black iron, fine copper, secret silver, and even Magic Stone veins!"
Black Demon Mianlu smiled bitterly; they had a treasure mountain but could not exploit it due to the Soul Beasts occupying it. The entire mood of the Black Magic Clan was affected.
The Soul Beast Gathering Place was like a dagger piercing the heart of the Black Magic Clan!
If it weren't for those damned Soul Beasts, the power of the Black Magic Clan would have increased significantly, easily becoming the strongest in the Demon Realm. But now, although the Black Magic Clan was strong and well-equipped, they faced a shortage of resources and could hardly sustain a large-scale war.
Indeed, the Soul Beast Gathering Place greatly shackled the development of the Black Magic Clan. The entire clan harbored deep resentment towards it. Moreover, with the constant threat of a Beast Tide erupting from the Soul Beast Gathering Place, which could impact the entire territory of the Black Magic Clan, it was both a thorn in their side and a knife at their throat.
The existence of the Soul Beast Gathering Place left no peace for the Black Magic Clan.
After hearing the Dark Mage's words, Wei Chen frowned and said, "Grandfather, since there are so many mineral veins in the Soul Beast Gathering Place, shouldn't we expend some effort to mine them? Can't you focus your strength and gradually eliminate the Soul Beasts?"
The Dark Mage sighed with a bitter smile. "Child, you think too simply. If we could eliminate the Soul Beasts, our ancestors in the Black Magic Clan would have done so long ago. After the first Beast Tide, we aimed to eradicate them and organized several large-scale operations, but all ended in failure. Now, we can only defend passively; it's been ages since we considered taking initiative. In my thousands of years leading the Black Magic Clan, I've never planned to actively confront the Soul Beasts. Occasionally sending people to explore the outskirts of the Soul Beast Gathering Place is about our limit. The central and core areas are forbidden zones in this realm. Tens of thousands of years ago, powerful beings from our realm attempted to explore those areas but never reached the core; many were killed or injured."
"To put it simply, the Soul Beast Gathering Place is a history of blood and tears. Initially, when the Three Races were somewhat united, it was a source of fear for all in the Demon Realm. As relations soured, it became one of the conditions under which both Dragon Clan and Dark Demon Clan sought to restrain us in the Black Magic Clan. They would love for a Beast Tide to break out and invade our territory again, severely wounding us once more."
"The Dragon Clan and Dark Demon Clan are not even our true rivals; during that last Beast Tide, we suffered heavy losses—not only did we lose our position as leaders in this realm but also vast amounts of land were taken from us, further compressing our living space."
"In recent years, battles along our borders have intensified. On one side, we in the Black Magic Clan want to reclaim our land; on the other side, Dragon Clan and Dark Demon Clan have united to suppress us completely and reduce us to a second-tier force. Their intentions are clear to everyone in this realm; almost no one stands with us. The alliance between Dragon Clan and Dark Demon Clan has made it evident that they have the power to annihilate us."
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen felt for the first time that his arrival in this realm wasn't as safe as he had thought!
"According to what you say, my biological parents were killed by Dragon Clan. They want to destroy Black Magic Clan and dominate this realm... Sigh! Why is it that wherever I go, there are so many troubles? Can't I just cultivate peacefully for a few years?"
"Am I like Demon Lotus Emperor? Am I truly a calamity that brings disaster wherever I go?"
"Regarding the matters of the Demon Realm, it's something that has accumulated over many years, so you really can't blame me! With my current strength, I wouldn't even be able to defeat a single soldier in the Demon Realm. If the Demon Realm were to explode into battle, causing devastation, it wouldn't be my fault!"
Wei Chen thought to himself and said, "Grandfather, since they have the strength to destroy our Black Magic Clan, why haven't they taken action?"
The Dark Mage sneered, "Because they dare not! Our Black Magic Clan has a trump card that can annihilate an army of millions! Within the Black Magic Palace, there are countless formations. If it were to suffer a devastating attack, it would explode, leaving no one alive. That is a mutually assured destruction card; the Dragon Clan and the Dark Demon Clan are most wary of the Black Magic Palace. Moreover, the Dragon Clan and the Dark Demon Clan are not as united as they appear on the surface. If a great battle were to occur, any side's deployment would lead to disputes."
When there is a tripartite balance, a delicate equilibrium can be maintained. However, once it turns into a struggle between two powers, it will undoubtedly reignite the fury of the entire Demon Realm in the near future.
For various reasons, despite frequently provoking the Black Magic Clan, neither the Dragon Clan nor the Dark Demon Clan has initiated large-scale wars. In fact, due to the recent strengthening of the Black Magic Clan's power, it has been the Black Magic Clan that has taken more initiative in attacks.
Wei Chen instantly understood.
The situation in the Demon Realm was far more complex than he had imagined!
"Grandfather, why does the Demon Realm frequently attack the Nine Immortal Realm? Is it really just to reduce the population?" Wei Chen asked.
The Dark Mage frowned and said, "Who told you that?"
"I guessed."
Wei Chen couldn't tell the Dark Mage that he had a soul residing in his mind who had analyzed this for him.
The Dark Mage sighed lightly and replied, "Actually, you’re not wrong. The wars between the Demon Realm and the Nine Immortal Realm are tacit wars. The high-ranking officials of both realms secretly send low-level soldiers to battle each other with the sole purpose of reducing their populations."
"Then why bother using formations in these wars if winning or losing doesn't matter?"
"Even in the battles of lower-ranking soldiers, both the Demon Realm and the Nine Immortal Realm do not wish to lose too disgracefully. Moreover, that battlefield is also a testing ground; various new formations and weapons will be used there. Both the Demon Realm and the Nine Immortal Realm operate this way."
The Dark Mage paused before continuing, "Sometimes, the higher-ups from the Demon Realm and the Nine Immortal Realm will also spar on the battlefield, engaging in a sort of friendly competition. This can be considered a tacit war; however, there are times when things heat up, and they end up fighting for real, resulting in casualties."
"The young talents of the Demon Realm and the Nine Immortal Realm frequently go to battlefields to lead troops and hone their adaptability. Countless individuals serve as cannon fodder; our goal is simply to cultivate stronger newcomers."
"Child, I know that at your age, it's difficult to understand these things. But when you reach my position and find no way to resolve the greatest crisis facing the Demon Realm, you would do the same. The law of survival of the fittest dictates that soldiers with low strength, if they achieve great military feats on the battlefield and enhance their combat abilities, will have a bright future ahead of them."
Wei Chen's expression darkened slightly. The words of the Demon Lotus Emperor carried a weight that was entirely different from those spoken by the Dark Mage himself. Wei Chen indeed felt sympathy for those soldiers, but the Dark Mage's words also prompted him to reflect deeply—was there truly no other way?
The vastness of the Demon Realm ensured that survival was not an issue; people could easily find enough to eat. However, too many people led to consequences such as dilution—the magical power in the void became increasingly thin due to being spread too thinly among many. This had a significant impact on the overall strength of the Demon Realm.
Rather than waste magical power on those with lowly abilities, it would be better to cultivate more strong individuals.
This was the calculation of both the high-ranking officials in the Demon Realm and those in the Nine Immortal Realm.
When the population reaches a certain level and resources for cultivation become insufficient, war becomes inevitable.
Wei Chen sighed softly and nodded, "Grandfather, I understand."
"Do you really understand?" Black Demon Mianlu asked with delight, turning to look at Wei Chen.
Wei Chen replied, "I can comprehend it, but it is somewhat difficult for me to accept deep down. The saying goes that one cannot manage affairs they are not involved in; I am not in your position. If I were truly in your shoes, I would act similarly. The tacit war that has persisted for hundreds of thousands of years must have its reasons for existing."
Black Demon Mianlu smiled with satisfaction as he looked at Wei Chen and nodded, "Child, you are beginning to grasp some of the thought processes of those in power; I am very pleased. When I pass away, the position of Dark Demon Emperor will be yours. Understanding how those in power think is something I must teach you; it is even more important than actual combat strength! The Black Magic Clan must remain united; our Dark Magic Royal Family has always been leaders within it. Even if I step down now and let you take on the role of Demon Emperor, as long as you demonstrate sufficient leadership skills, you will be able to establish yourself firmly and earn everyone's love and respect. Individuals like Muen and others possess considerable strength, and many high-ranking officials are loyal to our Dark Magic Royal Family. You need not worry about being sidelined; what matters now for the Black Magic Clan is the continuation of our bloodline rather than your individual strength."
"As long as you show a certain amount of courage and talent, and trust those you employ while not doubting them, becoming the Demon Emperor is not a big deal."
The Dark Mage looked at Wei Chen, chuckling softly.
Could it be that he was seriously planning this?
Letting someone as young as Wei Chen become the Demon Emperor?
That seemed outrageous.
Wei Chen shook his head with a bitter smile and said, "Grandpa, I still find it hard to take on such a heavy responsibility. Let's forget about it."
"Hehe, Grandpa is just saying that. I can still hold on for another thousand years. After a thousand years, the Black Magic Clan will be yours."
Wei Chen nodded; a thousand years was still acceptable...
Suddenly, Wei Chen's face turned pale, his breath unstable. Panic crossed his features as he anxiously looked at the Dark Mage and said, "Grandpa, I have a question. One year in the Demon Realm is only... one year in the Soul World... So if I go back to the Soul World and stay there for a year or so, wouldn't that mean several hundred years would have passed in the Demon Realm?"
As this thought struck him, Wei Chen felt a jolt of fear. If that were true, would he even dare to return to the Soul World? A moment's inattention could lead to years flying by. By the time he returned to the Demon Realm, everything might have changed drastically. He wouldn’t even know if the Dark Mage would still be alive...
Not wanting to think about it further, this sudden realization left Wei Chen's face ashen.
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