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Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan instantly realized what it meant that there was no defense on the other side of Soul Beast Mountain.
It was nothing short of a naked disaster!
The Dark Mage had dragged the Dark Demon Clan into this mess, which was truly malicious.
But what could Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan do? They could only swallow their grievances, as there seemed to be no other option. Could they really blame the Dark Mage? They dared not, could not, and had no reason to.
After all, how could they fault the Dark Mage for not defending against the Beast Tide? Whether to defend or not was a matter for the Black Magic Clan; outsiders had no say in it. Although they had been thoroughly tricked by the Dark Mage and were now facing an unexpected calamity, Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan felt utterly frustrated but had no words to express it.
On both sides of Soul Beast Mountain lay the territory of the Black Magic Clan. It was quite normal for the Dark Mage to defend their own territory while abandoning the vast dunes on the other side. Moreover, with insufficient troops, what could Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan do?
They exchanged glances and bitter smiles. They finally understood that looking at the Dark Mage's Formation Blueprint required a hefty price!
The Dark Mage's intention was clear: "We won't defend that side of Soul Beast Mountain; you handle your own defense. Otherwise, when the Beast Tide comes crashing down on your Dark Demon Clan, don't blame us."
Ji Dingxuan looked at the Dark Mage and said with a wry smile, "Dark Mage, you really are calculating. Do you have to drag our Dark Demon Clan into this?"
The Dark Mage replied calmly, "I have no such intention; it's just that the Black Magic Clan lacks soldiers and cannot defend against so many threats. In my opinion, there won't be many Soul Beasts on that side. If you send some troops to defend, you won't suffer any losses."
Ji Dingxuan shook his head. "Dark Mage, your Black Magic Clan has always researched ways to deal with Soul Beasts, but our Dark Demon Clan has never considered the Beast Tide. You can pull us into this mess, but you should also provide some equipment."
Ji Dingxuan began to calculate his own gains and took the opportunity to ask the Dark Mage for some equipment used by Black Magic Clan soldiers against Soul Beasts. After the Beast Tide ended, they could replicate it themselves—a very good choice indeed. After all, the Black Magic Clan had experience dealing with Soul Beasts; it was wise to accumulate some knowledge in case similar mountains like Soul Beast Mountain appeared within their own territory in the future.
"When we absolutely have to defend against the Beast Tide, I trust that Dark Mage will give us something in return," Ji Dingxuan thought to himself.
Sure enough, Ji Dingxuan guessed correctly. The Dark Mage generously said, "For the friendship between our two clans, I will give you one hundred thousand sets of soldier equipment and one thousand Annihilation Machines. Those items are treasures that our Black Magic Clan has refined over thousands of years."
Upon hearing this, Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan exchanged incredulous glances. When did the Dark Mage become so generous with words?
It seemed that the confusion of Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan was understood by the Dark Mage, who calmly said, "Do not doubt my sincerity. Whatever we, the Black Magic Clan, use, we will provide you with the exact same thing. There will be no deception. Deception is not something we, the Black Magic Clan, would ever do."
Upon hearing this, Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan were even more puzzled. What on earth was this Dark Mage up to?
With a smile, the Dark Mage looked at Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan and continued, "Don't forget, we will soon be in-laws. Consider those items as one of the betrothal gifts from our Dark Magic Royal Family to your Dark Demon Clan. There will be many more gifts to come; our Black Magic Clan never takes advantage of others. Since you are marrying off your precious princess, a betrothal gift is a must."
As Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan stood there in shock, the Dark Mage handed the genuine Formation Blueprint to Ji Dingxuan and cheerfully said, "This Formation Blueprint is also one of the betrothal gifts. I hope you won't find it lacking."
Receiving the authentic Formation Blueprint made Ji Dingxuan sweat in his palms. Why had the Dark Mage suddenly become so generous? It wasn't common for a marriage alliance to involve giving away such important formations from the Black Magic Clan!
Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan knew deeply that formations were one of the two major foundations of the Black Magic Clan; the other being blacksmithing skills. In comparison, blacksmithing was secondary; formations were paramount. Was the Dark Mage truly foolish enough to offer up such a crucial asset? After studying the blueprints for so long, they both recognized that this Formation Blueprint was indeed real—every formation was advanced and far superior to those within the Dark Demon Clan!
Although they couldn't comprehend why the Dark Mage had suddenly become so generous, Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan were immensely excited. In just a few visits to the Black Magic Clan, they had obtained dozens of coveted Formation Blueprints—what a bargain!
Most importantly, the delicate matter of marriage had now been brought up by the Dark Mage himself, which relieved both Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan greatly. It would have been quite awkward for them to bring it up themselves.
"Dark Mage, you are very generous with such lavish betrothal gifts. Our Dark Demon Clan will certainly not be displeased; we will ensure that your bride price meets your expectations. Ji Min and Wei Chen are a perfect match; this visit to the Black Magic Clan is indeed about Ji Min's future. However, as we are on the bride's side, it is not convenient for us to speak up. We sincerely appreciate your initiative," Ji Dingxuan said earnestly.
Upon hearing Ji Dingxuan's words, the Dark Mage chuckled lightly and replied, "Regardless of how it is framed, you are marrying off your daughter while we are taking a bride; I should be thanking you instead."
Both the Dark Mage and Ji Dingxuan were being polite; when it came to matters of marriage, they set aside their usual demeanor and became ordinary family elders at that moment. However, their generational hierarchy was somewhat mixed up.
Ji Dingxuan was Ji Min's father while the Dark Mage was Wei Chen's grandfather—didn't that mean the Dark Mage was technically a generation older than Ji Dingxuan? Although they had known each other's grandfathers for ages and there was no doubt about Ji Dingxuan's status, among Demon Emperors, everyone interacted as equals regardless of age; once one became a Demon Emperor, they were considered peers. Thus, this relationship between the Dark Mage and Ji Dingxuan as in-laws felt rather strange.
Without further ado, the marriage between Ji Min and Wei Chen was settled; what remained was merely determining the date for their wedding.
However, this was clearly not the time for such matters—the crisis of Beast Tide at Soul Beast Mountain was an urgent issue they needed to confront, one that directly related to the survival of the Black Magic Clan.
"Dark Mage, with Beast Tide approaching, I can't help but feel that you seem completely unfazed," Ji Dingxuan inquired about the Black Demon Clan.
The Dark Mage calmly said, "What is there to panic about? When soldiers come, we will meet them; when water comes, we will block it. We, the Black Magic Clan, have never feared anything! The last Beast Tide caused heavy losses for the Black Magic Clan because we were unprepared and lacked experience. This time is different; we are well-prepared. Gentlemen, would you be interested in joining me to see our defensive arrangements?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Dingxuan was taken aback for a moment before smiling and saying, "I wouldn't dare to offer advice, but it would be good to learn from you. However, our Dark Demon Clan also needs defenses. When can we expect the items you mentioned earlier?"
Ji Dingxuan was worried that the Dark Mage might go back on his word and wanted to secure the items as soon as possible. What he held in his own hands was truly his; what belonged to others would always remain theirs. The sooner he got his hands on them, the more at ease he would feel.
The Dark Mage replied lightly, "The Warship is already loaded and can be sent to the Dark Demon Clan at any time."
Ji Dingxuan clapped his hands in realization and laughed, "I underestimated your intentions."
After a moment of self-deprecation, Ji Dingxuan immediately ordered Ji Yuanxuan, "You need to return right away and set up defenses."
Ji Yuanxuan nodded in agreement. With the risk of the Beast Tide looming over the Dark Demon Clan as well, he didn't want to waste any more time at the Black Magic Clan.
The Dark Mage looked at Ji Yuanxuan again and added, "There are soldiers from our Black Magic Clan on the Warship who will teach you how to use those devices. Once your mission is complete, they will return."
Ji Yuanxuan cupped his fists in gratitude towards the Dark Mage and said, "I won't express my thanks; I take my leave."
With that, Ji Yuanxuan hurriedly departed, carrying a large amount of gifts and supplies as he flew back to the Dark Demon Clan.
Meanwhile, within the Dark Demon Clan, panic had also set in. News of the Beast Tide had spread throughout the demon realm; with the Black Magic Clan at the forefront, the Dark Demon Clan was also at risk.
Unfortunately, neither of the clan leaders was present, leaving the Dark Demon Clan in disarray without guidance on what to do.
Ji Yuanxuan's swift return provided a morale boost for the members of the Dark Demon Clan, especially since he brought back advanced defensive Mental Attack armor from the Black Magic Clan that could shoot advanced devices capable of targeting Soul Devouring Beasts.
With help from the soldiers of the Black Magic Clan, the soldiers of the Dark Demon Clan quickly adapted and headed towards Soul Beast Mountain to set up defenses. Given that the heartland of the Dark Demon Clan was relatively far from Soul Beast Mountain, it was unlikely that the Beast Tide would prioritize attacking them. Occasionally, a Soul Beast might wander into their territory, but it wouldn't matter much; thus, compared to the defenses of the Black Magic Clan, those of the Dark Demon Clan were only about one-tenth as strong.
Outside Black Magic Palace, a Warship set sail with four individuals aboard: Black Demon Yan Qiqi, Ji Dingxuan, and Ji Min.
The Dark Mage and Ji Dingxuan sat together, seizing the opportunity to negotiate the matters of betrothal gifts and dowries. They bargained, each hoping to gain more benefits from the other. The Dark Demon Clan sought the formidable formations and advanced blacksmithing techniques of the Black Magic Clan, while the Black Magic Clan desired the mining rights to a precious ore vein located within the territory of the Dark Demon Clan. That vein was useless to the Dark Demon Clan but held immense value for the Black Magic Clan.
The disparity in blacksmithing skills determined that some items, in the hands of others, were mere scraps, while in the possession of the Black Magic Clan, they became treasures.
While the Dark Mage and Ji Dingxuan haggled, Ji Min and Yan Qiqi faced off with four bright eyes locked in a stare.
Both had guessed each other's identities but felt no jealousy; Ji Min understood that it was normal for men to have multiple wives, and Yan Qiqi had no desires regarding Wei Chen.
Their confrontation, however, was not about Wei Chen.
It was amusing; their conflict stemmed from their unwillingness to concede!
What were they unwilling to concede?
The other's beauty and talent!
Yan Qiqi's beauty was that of a gentle yet grand Dragon Queen. Although she appeared delicate, an aura reminiscent of the Golden Dragon King subtly emanated from her, adding a touch of sanctity and dominance that gave her an imposing presence without needing to raise her voice.
On the other hand, Ji Min had a fiery figure and dared to challenge the limits of fabric usage. Her beauty was breathtaking, complemented by her Lotus Heart Physique. Beneath her alluring exterior lay a soul as pure as a Snow Lotus, making her one of the most stunning women with exceptional grace.
Ji Min had never encountered another woman whose appearance could rival her own or whose demeanor matched hers, especially one who bore the bloodline of the Golden Dragon King! Likewise, Yan Qiqi had never seen a woman with such an extraordinary figure and formidable strength. The two women glared at each other, seemingly trying to diminish each other's brilliance through sheer will.
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