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Jiang Lingjian surveyed the room, his sharp gaze sweeping over the faces of the Senators like a blade. A powerful aura of pressure enveloped the entire venue.
He was determined to strike against the Black Magic Clan and establish a legacy, but each time his proposals had been vetoed by the Senators.
This time, the opportunity was too good to miss; Jiang Lingjian could no longer afford to let it slip away. Who knew when he would have such a chance again?
The high-ranking officials of the Demon Dragon Palace spoke in unison, "We shall obey the Demon Emperor's command and attack the Black Magic Clan!"
"Following the Demon Emperor's directive, attacking the Black Magic Clan at this moment is an unprecedented opportunity!"
"The Demon Emperor is wise and powerful; he will surely lead us to new glory!"
The flattery from the high-ranking officials of the Demon Dragon Palace was overwhelming. Within the palace, Jiang Lingjian held absolute authority, unchallenged and unquestioned.
However, among the common folk, particularly those from major families and forces, his influence was not as strong. Even with his efforts and significant resources spent to win over these families, little progress was made. The traditions of the Dragon Clan had endured for hundreds of thousands of years, and each family held onto their own principles.
These principles had caused immense frustration for every Demon Emperor throughout history. It was well known that being the Demon Emperor of the Dragon Clan was no easy task. Despite wielding great power, decisions regarding military action were not solely his to make; he had to cater to the whims of the Senators, which was truly disheartening.
Once the flattery subsided, an elder with considerable prestige among the Senators stood up and said calmly, "Demon Emperor, launching an attack now will surely be met with disdain from all corners of the demon realm! Even if we defeat the Black Magic Clan, it would be a hollow victory!"
"Demon Emperor, Old Wang is correct. As the foremost clan in the demon realm, how can we engage in such opportunistic actions?"
"Demon Emperor, what we need is stability and development, not war! The Black Magic Clan has not actively invaded our Dragon Clan, so we cannot break the rules and invade them. No matter how you look at it, it doesn't make sense."
"Demon Emperor, your thoughts are good, but have you considered that the Black Magic Clan is not so easy to bully? They are the only major clan with a reserve army of over a hundred million, ready to fight at a moment's notice! Even if we gather our Army at Soul Beast Mountain, even if all those soldiers perish at the hands of the Soul Beasts, it would still be difficult for us to occupy the entire territory of the Black Magic Clan!"
"The Black Magic Clan has a fierce and unyielding spirit. Historically, any army that has invaded the Black Magic Clan has been completely annihilated, as far as I know."
"Demon Emperor, this matter requires careful consideration. Why not wait until the Beast Tide within the Black Magic Clan subsides and see how much they have lost before making a decision?"
"That makes sense. We cannot act rashly and waste our soldiers' lives."
...
The Senators began to speak up, with very few supporting Jiang Lingjian's call for military action.
"Another outcome like this! Paralyzed Senators, why don't you just go die?"
"Damn it, I am wholeheartedly dedicated to the development of the Dragon Clan, while you all are content to sit back and wait for death!"
"What do you mean by wasting soldiers' lives? To reduce the population, how many tens of millions of soldiers do we send to fight against the Nine Immortal Realm every year?"
"Saving those soldiers' lives to conquer the Black Magic Clan wouldn't be difficult at all!"
Jiang Lingjian was furious; his ideals and desire for revenge were extinguished in the complacency of the Senators.
The flame that had just ignited—a spark of hope—was snuffed out so quickly.
Jiang Lingjian's chilling gaze swept across the room as he exclaimed, "Are you all idiots? Soldiers of the Dragon Clan, where are those who fear for their lives? You Senators, can't you show a bit of courage?"
"Demon Emperor, it can't be said like that; we are being rational."
"Demon Emperor, are you looking down on our Senator Family? If that's the case, you can make your own decisions without consulting us for negotiations."
"Indeed, to you, our Senator Family seems dispensable!"
The Senators once again turned their ire towards Jiang Lingjian.
Jiang Lingjian found himself at a loss for words.
He glanced at Jiang Han, who narrowed his eyes and nodded slightly.
"Gentlemen, what you're really concerned about is saving on war expenses. For this operation against the Dragon Clan, all costs will be covered by our royal family; you won't need to spend a single coin. As for the battle with the Nine Immortal Realm, we can afford to delay it. Surely the people of the Nine Immortal Realm would prefer to see us fighting among ourselves in the Demon Domain?"
Jiang Han declared loudly.
Upon hearing this, the Senators instantly broke into smiles. If they didn't have to spend any money, what did it matter? They could let the Jiang Family do whatever they pleased.
As for the soldiers' lives? Ha! Who cared about that? The Demon Domain was already overcrowded. Sending troops to clash with the Nine Immortal Realm was merely a tacit agreement to go to their deaths.
As long as Jiang Lingjian gave a heads-up, the Nine Immortal Realm would also reduce their troop deployment; after all, they preferred to see chaos within the Demon Domain!
"The Demon Emperor is wise; it's settled then. We have no objections."
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
The Senators instantly changed their tune, all expressing support for Jiang Lingjian's resolution.
Once everyone had voiced their opinions, Jiang Han added, "Then it is clear that our Jiang Family is funding the war, and all the resources we obtain will belong to us! Once we occupy the entire territory of the Black Magic Clan, everything will belong to our royal family, and you will have no share."
"That won't do!"
"No way, absolutely not!"
"Yes, historically, resources and land obtained from external wars have always been distributed fairly!"
"Your Excellency, Demon Emperor, we cannot agree with Lord Jiang Han's proposal."
…
The Senators immediately expressed their opposition. If there was no distribution for them, they would refuse to participate! Wouldn't that mean watching the Jiang Family grow even stronger? The Jiang Family was already powerful enough; they could not continue to let them expand!
The Senators voiced their dissent, and the resolution was rendered ineffective once again.
"Enough!" Jiang Lingjian shouted angrily. "You parasites! The Dragon Clan will eventually be devoured by you! If you are unwilling to contribute to the war funds, what right do you have to participate in the profits? Parasites, trash—you're all parasites, all trash!"
Jiang Lingjian could no longer contain his fury and erupted in a tirade.
The Senators were mercilessly criticized, and seeing Jiang Lingjian completely enraged, they chose to remain silent, observing with a detached demeanor.
In any case, they disagreed entirely; they would do as they pleased, regardless of the consequences.
This attitude only fueled Jiang Lingjian's anger further.
"I'll give you one last chance. Either provide war supplies and share the spoils as per our previous agreements, or if you refuse to contribute financially, then everything we obtain from attacking the Black Magic Clan will belong solely to the royal family. You won't receive a single coin!" Jiang Lingjian said coldly.
"On what grounds? Demon Emperor, we may not be contributing money, but we are providing manpower! Are the soldiers of the Dragon Clan all part of your Jiang Family?"
"Hmph, if your Jiang Family is willing to fund and fight this battle without us lifting a finger, then we have no objections and will naturally refrain from sharing in the spoils."
"Exactly. If you want to fight, then let your royal family handle it."
...
The Senators were completely uncooperative. Without their support in battle, relying solely on the royal family was insufficient.
The key issue was that for those soldiers to be commanded into battle, they also needed the consent of the Senator Families; otherwise, they could simply refuse to exert themselves.
A proactive attack against the Black Magic Clan was far different from a defensive war where the Black Magic Clan was merely reacting! In a defensive war, there was no need for extensive mobilization; everyone would fight. But in an offensive war, without orders from their families, who would be willing to go?
The Senators aimed to exchange soldiers deemed worthless in their eyes—those conscripted merely to reduce population numbers—for resources obtained through the Jiang Family's financial backing in their war against the Black Magic Clan. No matter how one looked at it, it seemed like a good deal. This opportunity was rare; the Senators had recognized Jiang Lingjian's ambition to achieve great deeds and seized the moment to demand more than fair shares. Although Jiang Lingjian was furious, he found himself powerless against the Senators.
"Who on earth established such a broken system? How could our ancestors have been so foolish? It's simply absurd!"
"The Dragon Clan has countless opportunities to grow stronger, but with these Parasites around, how can we possibly become powerful?"
Jiang Lingjian was furious, nearly jumping up and down. If he weren't worried about the Senators collectively rebelling, which would be a blow the royal family couldn't withstand, he would have ordered the elimination of those Senators right away.
"Shameless, utterly shameless! They want to gain benefits without giving anything in return? Where in the world does such a good deal exist?"
"My grand ambitions and illustrious reputation are about to be ruined by these trash and Parasites!"
Jiang Lingjian was on the verge of tears. Dealing with such a group of shameless Senators while being the Demon Emperor was truly a torment!
He coldly glared at the more than fifteen hundred Senators, a murderous intent already spreading within him. His eyes were filled with killing intent. But those Senators didn't care about Jiang Lingjian's gaze; they continued discussing among themselves, expressing their refusal...
Even though they all knew that the chances of winning against the Black Magic Clan were slim and that obtaining large-scale resources was unlikely, what if they did succeed? If they didn't fight for it now, wouldn't they end up losing everything?
With this mindset, there was no room for negotiation, and Jiang Lingjian's plans fell flat.
Not only did they fall flat, but he was also left with a belly full of frustration.
"You don't want to spend any money; you just want to take your share, right?" Jiang Lingjian finally managed to suppress his anger and said calmly.
The Senators fell silent. It was an obvious situation, but it couldn't be like this!
"Demon Emperor, we do not agree with sending troops. The Black Magic Clan is deeply rooted; who knows if they can withstand this Beast Tide?"
"Let's wait and see. After the Beast Tide is over, we can continue today's discussion."
"I have matters to attend to at home, so I won't participate. Let's discuss this later."
"Others have matters as well. Farewell."
"Farewell."
The Senators showed no regard for Face, rising to leave with an air of arrogance.
Jiang Lingjian watched helplessly as the Senators departed one by one, leaving only the people from the Demon Dragon Palace staring at each other, their eyes wide in disbelief, feeling stifled to the point of internal injury.
"The Senator system has always been a tumor within our Dragon Clan! What do you all think?" Jiang Lingjian scanned the room, his killing intent palpable.
"Demon Emperor, why not take advantage of the Black Magic Clan's focus on dealing with the Beast Tide and conduct a thorough cleansing within our Dragon Clan?"
"After all, the Black Magic Clan is currently too preoccupied to pay attention to us; the Beast Tide is nearly costing them their lives. For the next hundred years, they will definitely lack the capacity to attack our Dragon Clan. We can use this century to eliminate those Parasites!"
"That is indeed a valid point. I share the same sentiment. To fend off external threats, we must first secure our internal stability. Our Dragon Clan has never been united due to the presence of those Parasites. Once we remove them, we can truly unite against the Black Magic Clan, making it much easier."
...
The high-ranking officials of the Demon Dragon Palace offered their advice, all suggesting a hardline approach—directly eliminating the Senator Family.
Jiang Lingjian was torn; he had always wanted to eradicate the Senator Family! Yet, he also understood the potential repercussions that such an action could bring—pain he found difficult to bear.
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