Chapter 336: An Unbelievably Favorable Condition

As the atmosphere in the room changed, the focus of the negotiation seemed to shift. The neutral and opposition factions joined forces to question the pro-war side! Gu Jian was furious, but with so many people present, he couldn’t say much.

“Chieftain Gu Jian, this matter doesn’t seem that simple, does it? Heh, well, maybe we can discuss it properly after you’ve sorted out your internal affairs! It seems we won’t be able to reach an agreement today?” The Wolf King said calmly as he saw disputes arising within the demon clan.

“Well… Your Majesty Wolf King, it was my fault for not being thorough enough today. I hope for your forgiveness! But rest assured, once I, Gu Jian, make a promise, it will stand—this condition will never change! Additionally, if you agree to join the alliance, our Ice City can serve as a habitat for your wolf clan, allowing you to live alongside my demon clan members. Of course, you’re not allowed to enter the Nether Realm of Ice City!” Hearing the Wolf King’s words, Gu Jian grew anxious. Clearly, seeing chaos within his own faction, the Wolf King had no intention of wasting any more time and planned to leave—meaning this negotiation was a waste of effort.

“Hm?” Hearing Gu Jian’s words, the Wolf King turned to look. The condition he proposed was indeed tempting. If they could live in Ice City, it meant at least half of it would belong to them! Eventually, Ice City would fall into their hands. Most importantly, he wouldn’t have to continue fighting, saving a lot of energy.

Stopping his turn, the Wolf King looked at Gu Jian in confusion. Hadn’t he been stubborn just moments ago? Why was he so quick to agree now? Could it be because the internal strife among the demons had enraged him…?

“Gu Jian, you…” The elder from the neutral faction grew angry, standing up abruptly and shouting. Ice City wasn’t just the property of the pro-war faction—it was the property of the entire demon clan, the location of the Nether Realm. How could their sacred land be given away?

“Chieftain Gu Jian, this seems a bit excessive…” Aida also spoke in a stern tone.

The others exchanged glances. Was Gu Jian suddenly acting stubborn? It seemed unnecessary… or perhaps this was something he had planned all along. Seeing the Wolf King about to leave, he revealed his bottom line?

“Well?” Seeing the Wolf King turn with an interested expression, Gu Jian smiled faintly, ignoring the reactions of the others. This was exactly what he wanted—anything to achieve his goal.

“Hmm, the terms are quite good. It seems the Ancient Sword Clan Leader truly intends to cooperate with our Wolf Clan. Well, it seems not the right time to discuss these matters today. Another day—please send someone from the Ancient Sword Clan to Ice City to discuss this in detail with me!” After pondering for a moment, the Wolf King spoke readily.
“Agreed, then!” Hearing the Wolf King’s words, Ancient Sword knew the matter was almost settled, with only the final details left to discuss. Of course, he realized this wasn’t the right place, so he happily agreed.
“Ancient Sword, are you determined to go your own way?” Elder Wan of the Neutral faction turned dark-faced upon seeing this outcome and demanded sternly.
“Ancient Sword Clan Leader, Ice City isn’t owned by your Pro-War faction alone. Our Opposition and Neutral factions also have a stake in it. The Netherworld is our shared sacred land—don’t forget that!” Aida also spoke firmly.
We must prevent the Pro-War faction from allying with the Wolf Clan, otherwise we’ll be in trouble. The Pro-War faction is already ambitious, and if they join forces with the powerful Wolf Clan, they’ll become even more unstoppable.
As for the Dragon Clan, the Black Phoenix Clan, and the Scorpion King Clan, they certainly don’t want the Pro-War faction to ally with the Wolf Clan either. If they unite, even the entire Source of Darkness might suffer—this is what they’ve always feared.
Unfortunately, it seems there’s no room for them to speak now. The terms offered by the Pro-War faction are too attractive; even they can’t help but be tempted.
Judging from the Wolf King’s expression, he seems moved as well—this is the most troublesome part.
“Hmph, did I say I’d give up Ice City? As I said, the Netherworld still belongs to our Demon Clan. The Wolf Clan won’t touch it. If you have objections, go negotiate directly with the Wolf King. That’s all I have to say. If you’re dissatisfied, my Pro-War faction will take action!” With a cold snort, he glanced at the departing Wolf King and then at the others present before leaving the hall.
They had thought it would be a fierce negotiation, but it was resolved in just a few words? It was hard for everyone to believe. Even the Mi Jiao Clan looked displeased. As Ancient Sword left, they quickly followed him, clearly wanting to ask about their doubts—should they really submit to the Wolf King?
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“That Pro-War faction is really generous. Damn it, this has created trouble!” After the meeting, back in their residence, the members of the Dragon Clan and the Black Phoenix Clan gathered together. Sognar complained.

It seems now that an alliance is imperative—the demons have fully revealed their true nature. The next step for the wolves, in alliance with others, is likely to fight on two fronts: battling on the outer continents while also dealing with the forces within the Source of Darkness! No one can escape this.

“Hmm, it’s a bold move, but it brings some troubles!” Lilith nodded in agreement, deeply convinced.

“There’s no way to stop it. With such terms, the Wolf King has no reason to refuse—he’ll definitely agree! We’d better go back and make all the preparations!” With a sigh, the elder of the Black Phoenix clan said. Having lived for so many years, he understood many things better than anyone else and grasped the deeper implications.

“You’re right. We should go back and get ready for battle!” Gari also said with a bitter smile after a long sigh.

The situation was getting worse and worse—how could his mood stay good?

“Be careful with the Scorpion King clan. Remember what that old guy said when you went to see him?” The elder of the Black Phoenix clan asked, referring to the Scorpion King clan. Under the current circumstances, they had become crucial. If the demons could win them over, it would mean they would have an absolute advantage and immediately attack everyone!

If they could win over this powerful clan themselves, the benefits were obvious—they would have more leverage to counter the war faction. And the war faction wouldn’t dare act recklessly either. After all, with the three major clans united, even if the wolves joined them, those clans couldn’t act arbitrarily.

The three major clans were ancient remnants—none could compare to the Mi Jiao clan or the war faction. They had deep roots and countless strategies, making them formidable opponents.

“That bunch of old fools! They act like they don’t know anything, refusing to say anything. But one thing’s for sure—they’re not on the side of the war faction yet, and it seems they won’t be in the future! I wonder what those old relics from the Scorpion King clan are thinking! They know the situation clearly yet still act aloof. Where’s their arrogance from before?” Gari said helplessly when talking about the Scorpion King clan. He had visited a few of their elders that day, but unfortunately, those people either pretended not to know or changed the subject, refusing to discuss serious matters.

“Let’s make contact. It’s better than nothing. We must prevent them from joining the pro-war faction. Reach out more to the opposition and try to get them to be honest with each other. Also, give it a try with the neutral faction. Today, the split between the neutral and pro-war factions is a great opportunity for us! If we can unite these forces, even if the Wolf Clan and the pro-war faction turn against us, we won’t have to fear them!” After thinking for a moment, the elder of the Black Phoenix Clan said to Gary.

“Don’t worry. I’ll follow up on this!” Gary understood the seriousness of the situation and didn’t dare to be careless.

“That’s good. By the way, hasn’t Rod and the young lady returned yet? Any news? The Death Battlefield… Ugh, none of us want to go there. I really don’t know what Rod is doing there, and he even took the young lady with him! It’s been almost four months…” Thinking of Lucy, the elder sighed, not knowing quite what to say about Rod.

“No news, but don’t worry. You know Rod’s abilities! Those who come out of the Netherworld aren’t ordinary! I’m sure they’ll return soon!” Gary reassured him.

What if they knew that Rod and Lucy entered the Death Battlefield, encountered the Wolf King, and were forced into the Death Valley? What if they found out they survived? They’d probably go crazy. Of course, if they learned that the two also went to the core of the God’s Lament Forbidden Land and crossed the entire Death Battlefield, they’d surely curse violently.

“There’s nothing else we can do. Once the young lady returns, please have her return to our clan right away. Things are unstable outside, and she’s in great danger! Of course, if she refuses to return, have Rod take her to your Dragon Clan’s habitat!” Lucy was the lifeblood of the entire Black Phoenix Clan. Anyone else could suffer, but not her.

“Don’t worry. Nothing will happen to your precious one!” Knowing how important Lucy was to the Black Phoenix Clan, Gary reassured him.

For some reason, there were many wry smiles today. Perhaps it was out of helplessness toward Rod—being able to make the young lady of the Black Phoenix Clan so obedient was quite an achievement in itself.

As long as Lucy stood by Rod’s side, it was as if the entire Black Phoenix Clan was by his side—just showing how significant she was!

“Sognar, you and Lilith stay here. Keep an eye on the pro-war faction and the Wolf Clan. Report any developments immediately! I’ll take people back tonight!” After thinking for a moment, Gary gave instructions.

With such things happening, it was necessary to go back and make preparations.

“Heiyao, you and Heiyin, stay and help out too!” The Black Phoenix clan naturally left some people behind, and they were old acquaintances—after all, Heiyao and Heiyin had been working with Sognar and Lilith here for quite some time, and no one was more suitable than them.