Chapter 356: A Great Change
The Source of Darkness is currently in a state of turmoil. As Dark Moon City falls into crisis, the pro-war faction reveals their ambitions!
For ten days since the siege of Dark Moon City, the entire Source of Darkness has focused its attention on this place. Everyone is watching to see what impact the pro-war faction, allied with the Mi Jiao clan and the Wolf clan, can have on Dark Moon City.
However, what’s puzzling is that no action has been taken by the pro-war faction—they merely surround the city without attacking, creating a strange atmosphere. Some perceptive individuals have sensed something amiss, detecting a hint of mystery.
Some careful observers even realized that although the pro-war faction, along with the Mi Jiao clan and the Wolf clan, is pressing against Dark Moon City, the actual main force remains the pro-war faction, with only a few members from the other two clans. Could they have other plans?
The once-tense situation now feels eerily quiet—like the stillness before a storm. Such stillness often precedes fierce winds and heavy rain.
The opposition inside the city naturally noticed these developments. But with their significantly weaker strength, all they can do is wait and defend, striving to make their defenses impregnable. Thus, they are willing to accept the time given by the pro-war faction while remaining even more vigilant.
Fighting has already begun inside the city. On the fifth day of the siege, Dark Moon City underwent a sudden upheaval, with a massive purge launched that sent everyone into panic.
This purge swept through the entire city like a gust of wind, clearing out over a thousand people in three consecutive days. These individuals were all closely connected to the pro-war faction, and their illicit activities were proven—turns out they were spies planted by the pro-war faction! This only increased everyone’s fear—how many people were purged, and were there any who escaped? Hidden tensions surged within Dark Moon City.
This situation didn’t last long. Five days later, on the tenth day of the siege, a news spread like a bomb throughout the Source of Darkness.
It was only then that everyone finally understood why the pro-war faction members surrounding Dark Moon City hadn’t rushed to attack, even allowing the opposition to carry out purges inside the city.
It turned out they had even greater ambitions. On the tenth day, the Mi Jiao clan and the Wolf clan launched lightning-fast attacks simultaneously, surrounding the Black Phoenix clan and the Dragon clan. The confrontation between these major clans finally broke out at this moment. It was then that many people realized why there were few members of the Mi Jiao clan and the Wolf clan among the pro-war faction—they had such plans and intentions. The Mi Jiao clan was already relatively close to the Black Phoenix clan, and now, through deliberate concealment, they had surrounded them, creating a tense situation where a terrifying battle could erupt at any moment. Two major clans with a thousand-year heritage, two of the original four great clans—if they went to war, the consequences would be unimaginable, and the intensity of the conflict would be self-evident. On the other hand, the Wolf clan, hiding from everyone’s sight, used their unique abilities to reach outside the Dragon clan’s habitat from the Ice City and surround them! On one side were the rising powerful clans; the emergence of the Wolf Emperor united the Wolf clan, giving them a semblance of being the top clan. On the other side were the ancient Dragon clan, one of the original four great clans, even regarded as the leader among them! Now, the clash between these two clans was equivalent to a battle between the former and current top clans—undoubtedly eye-catching! This battle was also a fight for supremacy as the top clan! The storm finally arrived. As these two clans took action, the pro-war faction finally began attacking Dark Moon City. The competition among experts was self-evident, and the battles between the regular troops were even more intense. At this moment, the war truly broke out, signaling that the day when the Dark Source would change hands had finally come.
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“The opposition has started fighting!” At that moment, in the Netherworld Villa of the Black Phoenix clan, all its key members were gathered in the hall, each with a hint of solemnity on their faces. After a long silence, Moke, the clan leader, spoke first.
“The Mi Jiao clan is stirring up trouble. It seems it’s time for us to act too!” added the Grand Elder, a hint of worry in his eyes.
“It seems we can’t avoid this time. Our Black Phoenix clan has a heritage of tens of thousands of years and is one of the ancient clans. The Mi Jiao clan only managed to break free from the Dragon clan’s control a thousand years ago with our help. Now they dare to turn against us out of ingratitude—clearly, greed has clouded their minds!”
Our Black Phoenix clan does not like war, but we are not afraid of it. If they really insist on fighting, we will meet them head-on. I’m curious to see just how powerful the Mi Jiao clan has become after a thousand years of development.” Speaking of the Mi Jiao clan, the Supreme Elder Dolong’s eyes flashed with a cold glint as he spoke in a deep voice. At the same time, a fierce fighting spirit radiated from him, terrifying in nature.
“That’s right. Is it time for our Black Phoenix clan to surround those rebels? They don’t even know who they are!”
“Exactly! They’re nothing but ungrateful wretches. The Dragon clan accepted their mixed-blood status and helped them grow strong. Once they gained power, they tried to break away from the Dragon clan. If it weren’t for our Black Phoenix clan, the Mi Jiao clan might have been erased from existence a thousand years ago!”
“Yeah, a bunch of people who repay kindness with betrayal. Since they dare to challenge our Black Phoenix clan, we’ll show them what a true great clan is like. Them? They’re not even worthy. Giving them a seat among the Four Great Clans makes them think they’re invincible!”
As Dolong finished speaking, chaos erupted below. Everyone started expressing their opinions, glaring angrily in the direction of the Mi Jiao clan, filled with rage.
“But if we fight them, our Black Phoenix clan will surely suffer heavy losses. After all, the Mi Jiao clan is quite strong!” Naturally, some also suggested a more cautious approach.
Any battle brings losses, especially between two powerful forces. Even though the Black Phoenix clan is stronger, the principle that killing a thousand enemies costs eight hundred of your own still holds true. In a direct confrontation, the Black Phoenix clan would likely suffer greatly.
“Every war is built on death. There is no war without casualties. If you’re afraid of dying, don’t participate!” The younger members, already full of passion and unwilling to tolerate criticism, immediately retorted.
“Enough! With war looming, what we need is unity, not internal strife! I didn’t bring you all here to argue!” Merk shouted softly as the scene quickly turned chaotic.
Hearing his words, the crowd gradually calmed down. Only then did everyone realize the importance of the situation and focus their attention on Merk and the group of Supreme Elders.
“It seems this war is now inevitable. I’ve discussed it with Elder Dolon and the Grand Elder! It’s obvious this is a plot by the pro-war faction—they don’t want us to help the opposition, which is why they delayed by surrounding them. If our Black Phoenix clan and the Dragon clan had sent people to rescue them, our stronghold would have been left unguarded. Then, the Mi Jiao clan and the Wolf clan would have seized the opportunity to attack our clan, leaving us unable to respond in time. In that case, the first ones to be eliminated wouldn’t be the opposition but us. Do you understand?” Merk said gravely after taking a deep breath.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present gasped in shock, eyes wide in disbelief. But soon, they gradually calmed down.
“Damn those pro-war bastards…” Someone couldn’t help but curse.
“Fortunately, we weren’t fooled. But even so, the pro-war faction has a complete plan. Now they’ve sent the Wolf clan and the Mi Jiao clan to surround the Dragon clan and our clan before attacking the opposition. Clearly, since they saw we weren’t fooled, they’re determined to eliminate the opposition completely. To prevent us from sending reinforcements, they’ve blocked our paths, leaving us trapped. Once they’ve taken over Dark Moon City and eliminated the opposition, our turn will be next!” Merk certainly wasn’t stupid enough to think the pro-war faction would stop after eliminating the opposition.
With this analysis, everyone finally understood the situation. Anger spread among them, and their fighting spirit surged.
“So, this war is inevitable. Our clan, the Dragon clan, and the opposition are now tied together in life and death. The destruction of any one of them means the beginning of destruction for the others. We must move forward and backward together. That’s why, after discussing it with the elders and getting approval from the Law Enforcement Elders, we’ve decided to launch an attack on the Mi Jiao clan! Since these ungrateful wolves have set their sights on our Black Phoenix clan, we certainly can’t disappoint them!” The sharp intensity in his eyes excited everyone.
The entire morning passed in silence. Merk and the Grand Elder explained their planned strategy to everyone, discussed some details after making the arrangements, and before they knew it, a whole day had gone by.
Naturally, on the other side, the Dragon clan was also making intense preparations on this day. The Wolf clan was undoubtedly a serious threat to them. In a conflict between two powerful factions, one would surely suffer losses—this was something everyone understood. Although the Dragon clan had always been proud, they remained calm in the face of the Wolves, knowing that the Wolves now had the strength to rival them and that they could not be underestimated, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous. Both major clans were busy making thorough preparations, while the opposition side was already embroiled in war.