Chapter 334: The Purpose of the War Advocates

“Does the Ancient Sword Clan Leader mean that the emergence of our Wolf Clan is the fundamental reason for disrupting the balance of the Source of Darkness? Then, according to the clan leader, shouldn’t our Wolf Clan not exist in the Source of Darkness?” Before the Ancient Sword could finish speaking, SBill smiled coldly.，softly asking.
“Not at all, Your Majesty the Wolf Emperor. You’re overthinking it. The appearance of the Wolf Clan is merely an opportunity. Those involved know that turmoil has long existed within the Source of Darkness; it’s just that everyone has kept it hidden. The arrival of the Wolf Clan has merely brought these issues to light. Even if the Wolf Clan hadn’t appeared, conflicts and wars would have arisen sooner or later!” The Ancient Sword hurriedly explained upon hearing the Wolf Emperor’s words.
Of course! Isn’t this the main reason we gathered here today? It’s to resolve the conflict with the Wolf Clan. If things go wrong and their relationship worsens, that would be troublesome.
The Dragon Clan, the Black Phoenix Clan, and the Scorpion King Clan were merely watching and not interfering. It was their business how they spoke; there was no need for them to get involved.
“Alright, let’s get back to the point. What’s there to say this time? Just speak plainly. When our Wolf Clan was at its peak a thousand years ago, did any of you say anything? After the previous Wolf Emperor disappeared a thousand years ago, our clan began to decline, only to suffer constant oppression from you all. We didn’t even have a foothold in the Source of Darkness and were forced to migrate to the Battlefield of Death to settle there! You must be well aware of what that place is like. To establish a foothold there, our Wolf Clan sacrificed the blood and lives of many brave men, earning a place to live through our sacrifices. Our strength was also severely damaged. Back then, our numbers dropped from tens of thousands to just a thousand. Even after a thousand years of reproduction, we still can’t grow strong in the Battlefield of Death—our numbers are barely over two thousand! All of this is closely related to you all.
Especially you, the Demon Clan—you were the most ruthless in driving us away! Now that the Wolf Emperor has returned and needs a territory to survive, Ice City was originally our home. It was only occupied by you after the previous Wolf Emperor sacrificed himself, turning it into the current Ice City. Shouldn’t it be returned?” said a Wolf King standing behind the Wolf Emperor, his snow-white hair flowing gracefully, contrasting oddly with his robust frame.

The Wolf King did not stop him from speaking, his face maintaining a faint smile the whole time. Clearly, these words had been approved by him before being spoken. If Rod were here, he would surely be surprised to find that the one speaking was none other than Andy, the Wolf King who had once pursued him and forced him into the Death Valley.

After those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room instantly became awkward. No one expected the Wolf King to jump straight to the point so quickly, with an underlying hint of intent to bring up old grievances.

“Ahem… Well… Perhaps it was our fault as the Demon Clan back then. But now, Ice City has been established and is one of the four major cities of our Demon Clan, a fact recognized by everyone. Yet as soon as your Wolf Clan appeared, you started attacking Ice City! Isn’t that going too far?”

“Of course, the rise of the Wolf Clan is now unstoppable. Should we not cooperate? If you need a habitat, we can help you build a city as great as Ice City. I believe the four major clans won’t object, right?” The wise old man shifted the topic to the four major clans. They had played a significant role in suppressing the Wolf Clan before, so they certainly couldn’t stay out of this now.

Hearing Gu Yi’s words, the members of the Dragon Clan, Black Phoenix Clan, and Scorpion King Clan looked displeased. It was obvious he was trying to drag them down. While cursing Gu Yi for being unethical in silence, they could only nod in agreement, already cursing him in their hearts.

But there was nothing they could do. After all, their own clans had indeed participated in the expulsion campaign. With the death of the Wolf King and only eight Wolf Kings left, their strength was still formidable. The four major clans cooperated with the Demon Clan out of fear that another Wolf King might emerge soon. By then, the Wolf Clan would be at its peak—with tens of thousands of members, eight Wolf Kings, and many at the advanced divine level! They were no less powerful than any clan. If they continued to procreate unchecked, the return of a Wolf King would mean the end of the Source of Darkness.

That’s why they agreed to the Demon Clan’s actions and helped suppress the Wolf Clan, driving them to the Death Battlefield in hopes of seeing them perish there—a truly cruel plan!

Who would have thought the Wolf King would actually reappear, and so quickly, to seek revenge now? What could they do?

“Rebuild it? Heh, the Ancient Sword Clan Leader really has big plans. But sadly, reconstruction takes time and effort. Our Wolf Clan doesn’t have that much time to wait. Ice City was originally our homeland—returning there now shouldn’t be unreasonable! As long as the Ancient Sword Clan Leader agrees to return Ice City, our Wolf Clan will settle there and live in peace, never taking any action against the Demon Clan again. The Four Great Clans can rest assured too—our Wolf Clan won’t try to expand its power and seek dominance as it did a thousand years ago!” SBill spoke calmly at this point. Clearly, it was Ice City that mattered most to him.

This put the members of the Demon Clan in a difficult position. Not only those who favored war but also those in the opposition and neutral factions frowned. Ice City was indeed the stronghold of the war advocates, but their sacred land, the Nether Realm, was also located there! Giving up Ice City meant giving up the Nether Realm—something absolutely unacceptable.

If the Nether Realm weren’t in Ice City, then giving up Ice City might not be such a problem. At least the opposition and neutral factions wouldn’t object. But with the Nether Realm involved, things weren’t that simple anymore.

The Four Great Clans also grew puzzled upon hearing this condition. Could it be that the Wolf Clan’s ultimate goal for Ice City was actually the Nether Realm? The Nether Realm, though known only for its mystery and benefits, had one undeniable aspect: it housed an extremely powerful force—one so formidable that it terrified everyone! Everyone was aware of this, especially since the giant troll clan, which had disappeared for a thousand years, was also there. It was easy to guess that even though the Wolf Clan knew the Nether Realm was in Ice City, they still insisted on it. Could there be some secret behind this?

“Ice City cannot be given away. Our Demon Clan’s sacred land is here—we cannot lose it! I hope His Majesty the Wolf King can understand. Of course, to show our sincerity, we’re willing to meet any other conditions. Even if you ask for Water Curtain City, I’ll give it to you!” After pondering for a long time, the Ancient Sword spoke in a deep voice, looking at SBill with narrowed eyes.

These words caused a stir. Water Curtain City was the largest of the four major cities of the Demon Clan and could even serve as their capital. To be willing to give up even Water Curtain City—what was the Ancient Sword hiding? It left everyone puzzled. Even the people of the Mi Jiao clan looked at the Ancient Sword uncertainly, as if seeking an explanation.

Sibei also looked at the Ancient Sword in surprise, a glimmer appearing in his silver pupils as he smiled slightly. “The leader of the Ancient Sword clan is joking. Everyone knows the status of Water Curtain City among the demons. Our Wolf Clan certainly can’t afford to give it up. Even if you were willing to, the opposition and the neutrals wouldn’t agree!” With that, he shifted his gaze to the representatives of the neutrals and the opposition. Sure enough, these people were glaring angrily at the Ancient Sword!

“Actually, the Wolf Clan has no need to return to Ice City at all. Our sacred land is here, and we definitely can’t give it up—it will inevitably lead to conflict. It would be better to find a new place to settle. I believe His Majesty the Wolf Emperor is already aware that our pro-war faction has joined forces with the Mi Jiao clan to develop the lands of the continent, aiming to establish a dark kingdom, a kingdom of our own. We’ve already seen initial success! If His Majesty is willing, we can work together to create a brand new world!

The outside world is vast, much better than the Source of Darkness. That’s the most suitable place for the Wolf Clan to survive. Of course, by then, the Wolf Emperor of Ice City will surely be of no importance. If it’s still needed, our pro-war faction can decide to hand over Ice City for your Wolf Clan to inhabit!”

Finally, after some probing, the Ancient Sword revealed his main goal: to win over the Wolf Clan to work for him and attack the continent together!

After years of fighting, the demons had established a small principality, but by the time the continent realized this, it had already surrounded the principality with armies numbering in the tens of millions, putting the demons under pressure. That’s why they joined forces with the Mi Jiao clan and the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles, willing to share the spoils. Unfortunately, the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagles failed miserably and were wiped out before they could take action!

Now that the Wolf Clan has appeared, they naturally become the top choice. In terms of strength and numbers, the Wolf Clan is undoubtedly the best option.

The opposition, the Dragon Clan, and others present frowned upon hearing these terms, their expressions darkening as they glared at the Ancient Sword. Their fears had come true. That damned guy still chose to say such things at this moment! His goal was indeed to win over the Wolf Clan for his own use! If he succeeded, the Source of Darkness would be in danger, as would the four major clans—with the opposition being the first to suffer.

“The Patriarch of the Ancient Sword Clan is truly brilliant, but such a war seems to require many sacrifices. The pro-war faction, after a thousand years of growth, has reached its peak in numbers. Moreover, the main fighters this time are the vampire and werewolf tribes under your vassalage, along with some smaller magical beast clans and armies of magical beasts. As for the demons and the Mi Jiao tribe, not many of their members will actually fight. Did the wolves go there to serve as the main force and charge into battle? It seems that the Wolf King just said they need time to rest and recover, so I think war isn’t suitable for them now!” Indeed, as soon as the Ancient Sword finished speaking, Aida from the opposition immediately launched a counterattack, trying to undermine his plans. The atmosphere in the hall instantly changed, becoming tense.