The Black Magic Clan gathered outside Soul Beast Mountain, a massive assembly of millions, their spirits heavy as they awaited the arrival of the Beast Tide.
According to the Dark Mage's predictions, the Beast Tide would surely come, but no one knew just how fierce it would be.
From the looks of it, the atmosphere atop Soul Beast Mountain was tense and foreboding. It was likely that the Soul Beast King was mobilizing forces, preparing for an unprecedentedly fierce Beast Tide.
The longer the Beast Tide delayed, the more anxious the members of the Black Magic Clan became. Could their millions of soldiers withstand an overwhelming Beast Tide?
Ji Yuanxuan had returned to the Dark Demon Clan to set up defenses before hurrying back to join Ji Dingxuan. They both understood that the real threat lay with the Beast Tide from the Black Magic Clan.
The matters concerning Ji Min and Wei Chen had already been settled. The Dragon Clan had begun large-scale internal strife, and once news of Ji Min and Wei Chen spread, the relationship between the Dark Demon Clan and the Dragon Clan would no longer be as friendly as before.
Thus, the Dark Demon Clan found themselves tied to the Black Magic Clan. They had to stand with them, as understanding how much strength the Black Magic Clan could retain against the Beast Tide was crucial for their survival.
Equally important was witnessing a true Beast Tide, which was also a goal for Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan.
“Dark Mage, don’t worry. I feel that he is full of confidence; nothing should go wrong,” Ji Dingxuan said lightly to the Dark Mage.
The Black Demon Clan replied, “Feelings aside, facts are facts. With so many Soul Beasts inside Soul Beast Mountain, that young man is taking a huge risk alone. It makes me uneasy.”
“If you always rely on your mediocre talents, you wouldn’t be happy either, would you? That young man defeated Dragon Clan Young Master Ginger Guest with his swordsmanship; that proves that with him as heir, the Black Magic Clan will thrive for thousands of years to come.”
“Thrive? Ha! Once the Beast Tide arrives, it will be devastation. Who knows how long it will take to recover?”
“But you’ve prepared so thoroughly this time; there shouldn’t be any problems, right?”
“It’s difficult. It all depends on the scale of this Beast Tide. If it’s like last time, we should have no worries. But if this Beast Tide is many times fiercer than before…”
The Dark Mage felt an ominous premonition. Clearly, a powerful Soul Beast had appeared atop Soul Beast Mountain; its presence was palpable to everyone. When that elder manifested, not only did Wei Chen, Demon Lotus Emperor, and Red Boy witness it firsthand atop Soul Beast Mountain, but even those outside in the Black Magic Clan felt that overwhelming aura.
If such a formidable Soul Beast were to take action personally, would there be any survivors left in the Black Magic Clan?
"You're worried about that powerful aura we sensed earlier, aren't you?" Ji Dingxuan said lightly.
"That's right," Dark Mage nodded.
"There's no need to worry too much. When soldiers come, we fight; when water comes, we block it. Worrying now won't change anything. Besides, based on my speculation, a true king wouldn't personally join the battle. The last Beast Tide didn't have any of those high-level powerhouses, did it?"
"True, it didn't," Dark Mage recalled the last Beast Tide. Although it was strong, it wasn't significantly more powerful than the Black Magic Clan. High-level powerhouses like the Soul Beast King generally wouldn't recklessly show themselves.
As the two were conversing, two figures flew out from Soul Beast Mountain, heading swiftly towards the Warship.
One of them was none other than Wei Chen.
Seeing Wei Chen, everyone felt a weight lift from their hearts.
When the two landed on the deck of the Warship, everyone finally noticed that Wei Chen was accompanied by someone—a man who seemed beyond words.
It was none other than the Demon Lotus Emperor.
The solidified form of the Demon Lotus Emperor stood eight feet tall, strikingly handsome with a robust yet graceful physique. His long black hair flowed freely over his shoulders, dancing in the wind like a celestial being.
What caught everyone's attention most was his extraordinarily handsome face.
Could there really be such a beautiful man in this world?
Not only did Yan Qiqi and Ji Min's expressions turn somewhat strange, but even Dark Mage, Muen, Ji Dingxuan, and Ji Yuanxuan were momentarily stunned.
This guy was an absolute beauty beyond compare!
Such a figure could easily become a legend wherever he went.
In comparison to this man, even the famous beauties like Pan An would be reduced to nothing!
Several high-ranking members of the demon realm showed signs of jealousy in their eyes.
After all, being a man, it was impossible not to feel something when seeing such an incredibly handsome figure.
The Dark Mage and the others reminisced about their younger days, thinking they had been quite dashing back then. Yet compared to the man beside Wei Chen, they felt utterly inferior.
Wei Chen chuckled as he observed them, secretly thinking, "It's just like when I first saw the true form of the Demon Lotus Emperor..."
"Grandpa, this is my friend who came with me from the Soul World," Wei Chen introduced, pointing at the Demon Lotus Emperor.
Yan Qiqi suddenly recalled that she had already recognized this person's aura! It was just that during their time in the Magic Stone Space, the Demon Lotus Emperor had never revealed his true face to her.
The others, however, were completely unaware of who the Demon Lotus Emperor was.
The Demon Lotus Emperor slightly cupped his fists towards the high-ranking members of the demon realm and said coolly, "Nice to meet you."
So aloof!
Absolutely aloof!
The Demon Lotus Emperor clearly looked down on the Dark Mage and the others. Even though his strength was inferior to theirs during his rebellious period, his arrogance would never allow him to bow to anyone.
Despite the Demon Lotus Emperor's lack of courtesy, the Dark Mage and his companions didn't mind. They couldn't discern his true power but felt an overwhelming pressure emanating from him that sent chills down their spines.
"Where did this fellow come from? When Wei Chen arrived, there was no one with him except for the princess of the Golden Dragon Clan!" the Dark Mage thought to himself.
Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan exchanged glances, both seeing a deep shock reflected in each other's eyes.
The more they observed, the more they felt something was off. This extraordinarily handsome man seemed to be composed entirely of Mental Strength?
Could he be the Soul Beast Mountain Ruler?
Gradually, the Dark Mage began to notice the unusual aspects of the Demon Lotus Emperor. Although he did not intentionally release his Mental Strength, it surged from him in waves. Even those in the demon realm, who were generally insensitive to Mental Strength, could sense something amiss.
Several individuals looked at the Demon Lotus Emperor with a newfound respect.
The manifestation of Mental Strength into a physical form was an unimaginable feat in the realm of magic, something that had never been heard of before.
Now, standing right before them was a person entirely composed of Mental Strength. How could they not be astonished?
"Grandfather, let's withdraw our forces; there won't be a Beast Tide," Wei Chen said calmly.
Upon hearing this, the Dark Mages were momentarily stunned, their faces reflecting disbelief. The Dark Mage turned to Wei Chen and asked, "Child, are you joking?"
"No, the Beast Tide will indeed not come. The crisis regarding the Beast Tide from the Black Magic Clan has been resolved. From now on, there should be no more Beast Tides. What we need to do is recuperate; fighting against the Soul Beasts would be a pointless endeavor. As long as we do not actively invade and destroy Soul Beast Mountain, the Beast Tide will not occur."
With a smile on his face, Wei Chen continued, "This conclusion came after my negotiations with the Soul Beast Mountain Ruler; it cannot be false. A person of that caliber would not deceive me inexplicably. The previous feeling that the Beast Tide was imminent was due to powerful Soul Beasts gathering for a meeting on Soul Beast Mountain; they have no intention of invading the Black Magic Clan."
"In short, the crisis regarding the Beast Tide has been resolved. Let's withdraw our troops. Instead of letting so many soldiers clash with the Soul Beasts, it would be better to directly invade the Dragon Clan and seize territory," Wei Chen said lightly.
After hearing Wei Chen's words, the Dark Mages still felt a bit incredulous. Could it really be that such a heavy burden had been lifted so easily?
The Dark Mage quickly asked Wei Chen, "Child, have you met that Soul Beast Mountain Ruler?"
"I spent some time negotiating this matter with him. The Soul Beast Mountain and the Black Magic Clan have agreed to mutual non-aggression; all they want is simply to ensure their survival space on Soul Beast Mountain."
"Child, please give us more details about what happened," the Dark Mage urged.
Wei Chen explained, "Soul Beast Mountain is the fundamental habitat for Soul Beasts; aside from it, there are no other places where they can survive. If the Black Magic Clan does not seek to exploit the resources on Soul Beast Mountain, then the Soul Beasts there will not attack us. This is my agreement with the Soul Beast Mountain Ruler. Grandfather, I hope that in the future, the Black Magic Clan will no longer covet resources from Soul Beast Mountain. If we lack resources, we can seek them elsewhere or even attack within Dragon Clan territory; truly, we cannot afford to provoke the power of Soul Beast Mountain."
Upon hearing Wei Chen's words, the Dark Mage immediately responded, "Alright, as long as Soul Beast Mountain does not attack us, we can focus on our own matters without thinking about those resources anymore."
With everything settled and no impending Beast Tide in sight, the Dark Mages felt quite relieved.
Ji Dingxuan and Ji Yuanxuan also relaxed; with this situation clarified, they could plan for the future anew.
With internal strife within the Dragon Clan and weakened forces in the Dark Demon Clan while the Black Magic Clan remained strong and unthreatened by any Beast Tides, they could finally unleash their full potential.
It is foreseeable that the Black Magic Clan's Army will soon set its sights on the Dragon Clan.
So, what path will the Dark Demon Clan take in that battle?
With a resounding call to retreat, millions of soldiers joyfully withdrew. Everyone was in high spirits at the thought of avoiding a confrontation with the Soul Beast. The elusive Soul Beast was far more terrifying than the elite soldiers of the Dragon Clan. The soldiers of the Black Magic Clan would rather face the Dragon Clan than deal with the Soul Beast.
Upon returning to the Black Magic Palace, the Dark Mage, along with Muen, Ji Dingxuan, Ji Yuanxuan, and others, immediately convened in a secret meeting room to discuss their next course of action.
Wei Chen strolled around with Ji Min and Yan Qiqi, enjoying their conversation.
Ji Min, born into the Dark Demon Royal Family, was accustomed to men having numerous women and felt no jealousy towards Yan Qiqi. Meanwhile, Yan Qiqi paid no mind to anything concerning Wei Chen; she was simply content to be by his side.
With such a mindset, the atmosphere was harmonious, and the relationship between Wei Chen and Ji Min was heating up. Wei Chen was the only man Ji Min was willing to engage with, which was quite rare. Ji Min's Lotus Heart Physique resonated with Wei Chen's Demon Lotus Heart, as they shared a similar origin.
Now that the Demon Lotus Heart had completely merged with Wei Chen, his attraction to Ji Min grew even stronger.
The Demon Lotus Emperor found a secluded chamber to quietly cultivate.
He did not believe the words of the Soul Beast Mountain Ruler; merely cultivating Mental Strength would not satisfy him. Seeing that Wei Chen had successfully condensed both the Time Martial Soul and Spatial Martial Soul, forming a prototype of the Spatial Plane within him, the Demon Lotus Emperor felt envious. The path he wished to take was one that Wei Chen had already traversed.
Unbeknownst to him, Wei Chen had become a pioneer in the eyes of the Demon Lotus Emperor.
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