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Jiang Han had encountered Wei Chen before and was well aware of his cunning nature. Arriving in Dragon City, he found himself baffled by the current situation. A Black Demon Clan Copper Coin was given to him, and a visit to Shenzhou? This was utterly ridiculous.
The high-ranking members of the Dragon Clan exchanged glances, their expressions reflecting sheer disbelief.
In the grand hall, seated in the main position was none other than Jiang Lingjian, the clan leader of the Dragon Clan. He was a top-tier expert among the Thirty-Six Levels, with combat abilities comparable to those of a Dark Mage.
Jiang Lingjian was over five thousand years old and had countless descendants, so he had no worries about finding an heir. Ginger Guest, although recognized as the Dragon Clan Young Master, was not Jiang Lingjian's son but rather his great-grandson, the eldest among the tenth generation.
In the demon realm, due to their long lifespans, it was common for heirs not to be chosen from the eldest sons. Typically, a wise and capable descendant would be selected from many generations to be nurtured as a true heir. Although Ginger Guest held the title of Young Mistress, he was not yet a true heir. Once he became one, his title would change from Young Mistress to Demon Emperor.
Such situations were quite normal among the Three Great Clans. For instance, if your father were a Demon Emperor, there was a ninety-nine percent chance you would not inherit that position; it was more likely that your great-great-grandson would take on the role.
Once someone became a Demon Emperor, they would hold that position for thousands of years to stabilize their rule. If a son were to inherit the title, by the time the old Demon Emperor abdicated, his son would already be seven or eight thousand years old and would soon have to step down again. This rapid turnover in leadership could lead to instability. Therefore, nurturing an outstanding successor who could take on the role of Demon Emperor at a young age ensured that power remained firmly in hand for the benefit of the entire clan.
Ginger Guest was such a candidate; currently, he was the only choice among Jiang Lingjian's great-grandchildren and stood out as the most exceptional one. Jiang Lingjian aimed to cultivate Ginger Guest so that after several hundred years, he could retire and watch from behind the scenes as Ginger Guest took on the mantle of Demon Emperor. After navigating through difficult times, when Jiang Lingjian passed away, Ginger Guest would be able to lead the Dragon Clan onto a stable path.
This system was designed to adapt to the long lifespans in the demon realm. Most individuals could live for over a thousand years; if descendants were "promising," considering twenty years per generation, how many generations could be produced in that time?
Different times and circumstances required tailored approaches to achieve good results.
Jiang Lingjian's expression turned serious as he narrowed his eyes and said calmly, “Is your main concern really visiting Shenzhou? You bunch of useless fools!”
Though it was an insult, his calm tone made it all the more intimidating, sending shivers down everyone's spines.
“Have you all not noticed that Wei Chen from the Dark Demon Clan possesses formidable Mental Strength? The clarity with which he conveyed his message must have relied on that Mental Strength; how many people could hear him if he were just shouting?” Jiang Lingjian surveyed the room with rising anger.
Jiang Han and other high-ranking members of the Dragon Clan fell silent. If not for Jiang Lingjian's reminder, they might not have realized that Wei Chen indeed possessed such powerful Mental Strength.
“Demon Emperor, that individual is from another Spatial Plane. I cannot ascertain specific details about him, but he must originate from elsewhere. His strong Mental Strength likely comes from that other Spatial Plane; it is impossible for someone in this realm to possess such strength.”
Mental Strength was notoriously difficult to cultivate; this was a consensus throughout the demon realm. When someone with significant Mental Strength emerged, they became prime targets for top-tier factions vying for their allegiance.
Jiang Lingjian continued, “Although we do not yet know how strong Wei Chen's Mental Strength is, what he just demonstrated poses enough of a threat to Ginger Guest. You must quickly find Ginger Guest and enhance his Sea of Consciousness Mental Strength defense formation. That individual may lack combat power but will surely resort to desperate Mental Attacks; we cannot allow Ginger Guest to fall into his trap.”
“Understood.”
A group of people strode out of the grand hall, eager to enhance Ginger Guest as soon as possible.
"Others from the Spatial Plane aren't entirely wrong. Back then, his parents did take him to escape, and they indeed ended up in another Spatial Plane."
"But that Spatial Plane is the lowest existence. How could one possibly cultivate such powerful Mental Strength from there?"
"The difficulties in moving from a Low-Level Spatial Dimension to the Demon Realm are immense. Even that old Dark Mage would find it hard to manage personally. How did they pull it off?"
"Jiang Han's reckless challenge to Ginger Guest against Wei Chen was initially a good opportunity to suppress the Black Magic Clan, but now it seems Ginger Guest might not be able to handle it."
"Mental Strength is truly bizarre; even I can fall victim if I'm not careful."
Jiang Lingjian pondered for a moment and said to Jiang Han, "Jiang Han, go relay a message to Ginger Guest. When he steps into the arena, he mustn't hesitate. He needs to withstand that guy's Mental Attack and strike decisively; otherwise, his fate will be dire. In the Demon Arena, even if he dies, the Black Magic Clan won't come looking for trouble. Such cases happen every year."
"Understood."
Jiang Han bowed respectfully and quickly left.
Jiang Lingjian hesitated for a moment before rising with his guards and heading straight for Shenzhou.
"Dark Mage, you're almost at an age where you should be buried, yet you still carry yourself so well!"
Sensing Jiang Lingjian's presence, the Dark Mage swiftly emerged but was met with Jiang Lingjian's cold mockery.
The Dark Mage smiled faintly and replied, "Heh heh, Jiang Lingjian, perhaps you won't even live to my age. What’s there to boast about?"
"No need for your concern; I’ll live to ten thousand years without issue. You should worry about yourself instead; don’t let someone take you down. Your precious grandson can’t support the vast Black Magic Clan!"
Jiang Lingjian sneered repeatedly, his gaze sweeping over Wei Chen with a hint of derision in his eyes.
Just as the Dark Mage was about to speak, Wei Chen interjected first: "You must be the Demon Emperor of the Dragon Clan? Tsk tsk, I've heard tales of the Dragon Clan's Demon Emperor being incredibly powerful, but it seems it's nothing special after all."
"Nothing special? If I’m not mistaken, you’re only at the ninth level, right? You haven't even cultivated any magic power; what qualifications do you have to judge top-tier experts of the Thirty-Six Levels?" Jiang Lingjian retorted angrily.
"Wei Chen" mocked, "It's truly rare to see a self-proclaimed 'Demon Emperor' like you. I guess you're the first in the history of the Demon Realm to boast about being a 'Demon Emperor,' right? It's not that I'm looking down on you, but you really are quite shameless."
"Jiang Lingjian" sneered, "Child, where do you get the right to speak when elders are talking?"
"Elders? Someone like you dares to call yourself an elder? It's not that I look down on you; your strength may be decent, but your mindset is terrible. No wonder among the strong in the 'Thirty-Six Levels,' you're considered the weakest," "Wei Chen" replied calmly.
"Jiang Lingjian" was infuriated. In a different situation, he would have already cleaved his opponent in two with a single strike. But with so many people watching and listening, and with "Wei Chen" being a junior, he couldn't possibly make a move against him at this moment.
"Dark Mage, is this how your 'Black Magic Clan' educates its members?" "Dragon's Domain" angrily questioned the "Dark Mage."
The "Dark Mage" shrugged helplessly and said, "Jiang Lingjian, 'Wei Chen' has just arrived in the Demon Realm and isn't very familiar with the situation here. His parents were ambushed by traitors and eventually fled to the 'Low-Level Spatial Dimension.' Growing up in such an environment, he may lack some etiquette. You should be more forgiving and not nitpick with a junior."
"But speaking of which, I think 'Wei Chen' is right. Your strength is well-known; for over a thousand years, you've been second in the Demon Realm and are among the strongest. Why boast in front of a junior?"
The "Dark Mage" smiled lightly, his words dripping with sarcasm.
"Jiang Lingjian," having been insulted as both a traitor and an old fool, felt his anger boiling over.
His chest heaved violently, revealing his barely contained rage.
The "Dark Mage," being an old hand at this, could insult someone without using any foul language yet still provoke their anger to the point of explosion without any outlet.
What is the highest level of insult? The "Dark Mage's" skill was approaching that pinnacle.
At this moment, the crowd waiting below "Wei Chen" laughed and said, "Are you ready? I'm about to start throwing coins. Just to be clear beforehand: whoever picks up the coins gets to keep them. They can trade them, but no bullying or fighting over them. Coins obtained through such means won't qualify for a visit to the 'Divine Vessel.'"
"Great! We're ready!"
"'Wei Chen, Young Master,' hurry up and throw the coins! We won't cause any trouble; whoever picks them up gets them."
"Yes, please hurry up, 'Wei Chen, Young Master.'"
Even in front of "Dragon Clan," "Demon Emperor," and "Jiang Lingjian," those commoners showed no respect whatsoever. The "Dragon Clan" was indeed a peculiar existence in this regard. The people held little reverence for royalty because they had been granted significant power in governance. In such a harmonious atmosphere, it wasn't surprising that the "Dragon Clan" thrived. A single dominant family or absolute control could lead to poor decisions; thus, since ancient times, the "Dragon Clan" adhered to a principle of prioritizing the people, without any veto power for royalty.
This system is the driving force behind the thriving of the Dragon Clan.
On the other hand, the Black Magic Clan, with its united populace, can also flourish. The royal family does not exploit or mistreat the people, earning their deep respect. In stark contrast, the Dark Demon Clan represents an extreme; its royal family holds absolute power, controlling everything and oppressing the populace without restraint. The people's grievances are loud and clear, making them the most tragic race among the Three Great Clans.
However, the regime of the Dark Demon Clan is remarkably stable. Any dissenters or voices of discontent are swiftly eradicated by the royal family. That level of authority is quite rare. In the realm of magic, there exists a law: every member of the Dark Demon Royal Family is stained with blood. On average, each person in power within the Dark Demon Royal Family has ordered the deaths of tens of thousands.
That is an incredibly terrifying number.
The Three Great Clans each have their own methods, and the situation within their territories remains stable.
The people of Dragon City dare to exchange glances with outsiders even in front of the Demon Emperor, a rare freedom indeed.
Hearing the words of the crowd below, Jiang Lingjian's face turned pale with anger, but he said nothing; he merely watched this farce with cold eyes.
Wei Chen took out a thousand copper coins and scattered them all at once. Instantly, figures rushed out, snatching up those coins in mid-air.
Some were quick enough to grab several coins and were overjoyed, ready to make a fortune. Others who failed to seize any wore expressions of despair as if they had lost their parents.
Seeing their expressions made Jiang Lingjian want to cry.
"Paralyze them! At all costs, we of the Dragon Clan will create a warship stronger than Shenzhou!"
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