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Upon hearing the words of the Dark Mage, the higher-ups of the Black Magic Clan were momentarily stunned. The Beast Tide?
"You heard me right. A new wave of the Beast Tide is coming. It has been tens of thousands of years since we, the Black Magic Clan, have managed to rise again, but the Beast Tide will not spare us. Prepare for battle! If we survive this crisis, we, the Black Magic Clan, will stand tall in the Demon Realm. In a few hundred or even a thousand years, we will undoubtedly become the foremost clan in the Demon Realm, trampling both the Dragon Clan and the Dark Demon Clan beneath our feet."
The Dark Mage surveyed the room and continued, "But if we fail, the consequences will be dire. The Black Magic Clan will suffer heavy losses and it will take us tens of thousands of years to recover. We cannot afford such a loss."
"Is the information reliable, Demon Emperor? There hasn't been much movement around Soul Beast Mountain lately!"
"Yes, Demon Emperor. The soldiers stationed around Soul Beast Mountain have reported nothing unusual."
Several high-ranking members began to discuss among themselves. Soul Beast Mountain appeared stable; it hardly seemed like a place preparing for a Beast Tide.
The Dark Mage replied calmly, "As they say, it's better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. I hope my suspicions are wrong."
His suspicions stemmed from Wei Chen's words; he had great faith in Wei Chen and would believe whatever he said without question.
Deep down, however, he sincerely hoped that Wei Chen was mistaken and that there was no Beast Tide at all…
"Return now; we will come back in three days."
At the Dark Mage's command, the Warship set sail towards Black Magic Palace.
Upon arriving at Black Magic Palace, just as Shenzhou landed, someone came to report news.
Members of the Dark Demon Clan had arrived.
Hearing this report brought joy to Black Demon Mianlu, who led the higher-ups of the Black Magic Clan to greet the members of the Dark Demon Clan.
The Black Magic Clan and Dark Demon Clan had never had much interaction; it was only in recent millennia that the Dark Demon Clan had allied with the Dragon Clan, becoming perceived as enemies of the Black Magic Clan. However, this enmity was not genuine; when they met each other, they remained relatively courteous.
The Dark Mage knew why the members of the Dark Demon Clan had come.
"Welcome, esteemed guests from the Dark Demon Clan!" he called out cheerfully as he spotted their warship in the distance.
The Dark Demon Clan's warship slowly came to a halt, and Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan, accompanied by Ji Min, flew out from the vessel.
"Dark Mage, we are old friends; there's no need for such formality," Ji Dingxuan said with a faint smile.
The Black Demon Clan replied, "The Dark Demon Clan doesn't visit our Black Magic Clan often. It's a rare occasion; please, come in!"
Laughter and chatter filled the air as they followed the Dark Mage into the Black Magic Palace.
However, Ji Min's face was flushed, and she appeared uneasy as she scanned her surroundings. She couldn't find the person she was looking for, which left her feeling somewhat disappointed.
Once seated, only Ji Dingxuan, Ji Yuanxuan, and Ji Min remained in attendance. From the Black Magic Clan side, only the Dark Mage and Muen were present.
Those of equal status were welcomed; others of slightly lower rank had discreetly excused themselves.
After some insincere small talk, the Dark Mage said lightly, "I wonder what brings you two here from afar? Let's speak plainly; if there's something to discuss, feel free to be direct."
During their time with the Dragon Clan, Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan had refrained from negotiating directly with the Dark Mage to maintain the Dragon Clan's face. After Wei Chen defeated Ginger Guest, the Black Magic Clan had returned home immediately. They could only engage in polite conversation with the Dragon Clan before departing and hastily pursuing them on their warship. Unfortunately, their vessel was not fast enough to catch up with Shenzhou, which was why they had arrived late.
Ji Dingxuan looked around but did not see Wei Chen. He smiled and said, "Dark Mage, where is your precious grandson? He has been quite impressive in Dragon City! Honestly, his swordsmanship makes me feel inadequate. Although his Warrior Realm isn't very high yet, I believe his future is bound to be bright."
The Dark Mage shot Ji Dingxuan a disdainful glance and thought to himself, "Isn't that obvious? My grandson is the sole heir of the Black Magic Clan; if his future isn't bright, can it be dark instead?"
"Wei Chen has gone to Soul Beast Mountain to cultivate his Mental Strength. He is currently focusing on that training while putting everything else aside. His battle with Ginger Guest was merely a test; he didn't even unleash his killing move. The Young Master of the Dragon Clan, Ginger Guest—ha! Not worth him using his full strength."
Wei Chen won, and everything was well. The Dark Mage boasted without a change in expression, remaining remarkably calm.
The victor writes history; Wei Chen won, and the Black Magic Clan could boast as they pleased.
The Dark Mage's words contained some bragging, a reflection of an elder's fondness for a promising junior, but more importantly, they were the plain truth. Wei Chen's duel with Ginger Guest was merely a test of skill, nothing significant.
Ji Dingxuan exclaimed, "Wei Chen is truly a master of the sword. Given time, he will surely inherit your legacy and lead the Black Magic Clan to greater heights."
"Ha ha, thank you for your kind words," the Dark Mage replied lightly, not taking Ji Dingxuan's flattery to heart. After hearing so many compliments, he found little value in them. They were just words to listen to and smile at.
Ji Dingxuan felt somewhat awkward. With Wei Chen absent, he didn't know how to start a conversation. He had hoped to facilitate an interaction between Ji Min and Wei Chen, expecting some unusual developments that would allow him to tentatively negotiate with the Dark Mage later on.
But with Wei Chen gone and Ji Min idly standing by, he found it difficult to initiate any discussion.
The atmosphere grew strange and silent.
Seeing Ji Dingxuan's discomfort, the Dark Mage secretly found it amusing. "This fellow must have come for the matter between Wei Chen and Ji Min. A marriage alliance would benefit our Black Magic Clan; at least during our battles with the Dragon Clan, the Dark Demon Clan could remain neutral. This would be very favorable news for us. It's just unfortunate that with Wei Chen absent, Ji Dingxuan finds it hard to speak up."
In the demon realm, marriage proposals could be initiated by either party without distinction; it wasn't necessary for the male side to approach the female first. Ji Dingxuan coming to the Black Magic Clan to negotiate with the Dark Mage was perfectly reasonable. Unfortunately, every time he tried to bring it up, he swallowed his words in frustration.
At that moment, the Dark Mage turned to Ji Min with a grin and said, "Ji Min, you came looking for Wei Chen, didn't you?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Min nodded and replied, "Yes, I want to find him."
Ji Min was straightforward by nature; although she felt a bit shy, she spoke honestly.
The Black Demon Clan member warned her, "He's at Soul Beast Mountain; it's very dangerous. Do you still want to go?"
"His strength... is not as good as mine... If he's not afraid, why should I be?" Ji Min insisted stubbornly.
The Dark Mage smiled and said, "Alright, you can rest at the Black Magic Palace for three days. After that, we will set off together to find him. How does that sound?"
Ji Min had no say in this matter. She looked at Ji Dingxuan, who nodded slightly in agreement.
"Ji Dingxuan, if you have nothing to do in the next few days, just relax at the Black Magic Palace. Once Wei Chen finishes his business, we can go over together and take a look at the scenery of Soul Beast Mountain. What do you think?" the Dark Mage negotiated with Ji Dingxuan.
Soul Beast Mountain had always been a key defense for the Black Magic Clan and was considered a forbidden area. Having the opportunity to observe it up close was worth waiting for three days—indeed, even thirty days would be worthwhile. The people of the Demon Realm lived long lives; a few months or years could easily pass with just a bit of meditation and cultivation.
Ji Dingxuan nodded with a smile; such a good opportunity was hard to come by.
As for the matter of marriage, it was still undecided, but both sides had an understanding and were just waiting for a suitable opportunity to express their feelings openly. There would be no surprises; with mutual affection and the elders wishing to see them united, what more could be asked?
Ji Dingxuan, Ji Yuanxuan, and Ji Min stayed at the Black Magic Palace. Although the Black Magic Clan treated them with great hospitality, Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan noticed some unusual occurrences.
"Big Brother, something seems strange. The people of the Black Magic Clan appear very busy; they are transporting large amounts of troops and equipment towards Soul Beast Mountain," Ji Yuanxuan said with a serious expression as he quietly inquired of Ji Dingxuan.
"Big Brother, could it be that they plan to launch a surprise attack on our Dark Demon Clan while we are at the Black Magic Palace?" Ji Yuanxuan added.
Hearing this, Ji Dingxuan shot Ji Yuanxuan a disdainful glance and said, "Use your brain for once; is that even possible?"
Ji Yuanxuan forced a smile; it did seem unlikely. After all, there was Soul Beast Mountain separating the Black Magic Clan from the Dark Demon Clan, making it difficult to cross over. Moreover, at such a critical moment, would the Black Magic Clan dare to initiate war against the Dark Demon Clan? If they were to go to war, wouldn’t they rather target the Dragon Clan? There was no animosity between the Black Magic Clan and the Dark Demon Clan.
After analyzing everything, it seemed that the soldiers and war machinery of the Black Magic Clan were not aimed at the Dark Demon Clan.
But in that direction, there was no direct border with the Dragon Clan!
"Perhaps they are using misdirection; intentionally flying towards Soul Beast Mountain to throw us off their trail before heading towards the Dragon Clan?" Ji Yuanxuan suggested again.
Ji Dingxuan frowned at Ji Yuanxuan and said, "Can you think for once? No matter how domineering the Black Magic Clan is, they wouldn't send troops against the Dragon Clan at this time. The situation in the Demon Realm can last for quite a while; large-scale wars won't break out in the short term. It will only become chaotic once Wei Chen truly becomes a powerful figure capable of commanding authority."
Ji Dingxuan was also puzzled. Where had the war machine of the Black Magic Clan gone?
"Brother, could it be that something happened over at Soul Beast Mountain?" Ji Yuanxuan's face changed at the thought of this possibility.
Ji Dingxuan narrowed his eyes, stood up, paced for a moment, and clapped his hands. "The likelihood is high. That Dark Mage is no good; he wouldn't inexplicably invite us to Soul Beast Mountain just for sightseeing. Perhaps a new wave of Beast Tide is about to arrive?"
"Brother, if that's the case, what should we do?" Ji Yuanxuan was somewhat angry. "So, the Dark Mage wants to use our strength to deal with the Beast Tide?"
"We won't be able to handle it. If a new wave of Beast Tide truly erupts, the Black Magic Clan will fall into a period of decline for tens of thousands of years. It's even possible that during those tens of thousands of years, the Dragon Clan could take advantage and completely overrun us."
"What about Min'er and Wei Chen?"
"Everything remains the same. Wei Chen is a genius, and Min'er only wants to interact with him; there's nothing we can do about it."
"But what if the Black Magic Clan encounters the Beast Tide and becomes weakened? What will we do if the Three Races' Battle begins then?"
"We can just sit back and reap the benefits; there's no need to participate in the battle. If the Black Magic Clan experiences the Beast Tide and becomes extremely weak, and the Dragon Clan takes advantage to attack them, it would be a great opportunity for our Dark Demon Clan to rise."
There are no eternal friends, only eternal interests. This saying held true for Ji Dingxuan; he would even use his own daughter as a bargaining chip for benefits. He knew that once Ji Min married Wei Chen, the Black Magic Clan and Dark Demon Clan would become in-laws and could not possibly turn against each other. As for the so-called alliance with the Dragon Clan, he could easily tear that up in an instant. When the Black Magic Clan and Dragon Clan truly battled, would the Dark Demon Clan lend a hand? Which side would they support?
At that time, he could not only reap the benefits without being criticized but also maintain his position between old friends and in-laws. "We in the Dark Demon Clan cannot intervene; you all can fight it out yourselves."
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