Chapter 433: The First Demon Soul

Seven days later, Rod and his party finally arrived at Wuyou City.
The fact that the Neutral Faction had been destroyed had been accepted by everyone. Wuyou City was now in the hands of the Scorpion King Clan, becoming one of their territories—a decision made by several families when they agreed to unite.
Dark Moon City remained under the control of the Opposition Faction, while Wuyou City belonged to the Scorpion King Clan. Water Curtain City was given to the Black Phoenix Clan, and Ice City was ruled by the Wolf Clan.
Rod understood well that only alliances based on economic interests could be the strongest; otherwise, everything was fleeting. Only through mutual interests and power ties could such an alliance become unbreakable and maximize its effectiveness.
Of course, once the Dark Source was pacified, the Scorpion King Clan would see Wuyou City merely as one of their bases, with their main habitats still in their original territories. After all, those places had been under their control for tens of thousands of years, just like the Dragon Valley of the Dragon Clan, offering them advantages in defense.
As one of the Four Great Families, they also had their sacred sites in the Scorpion King Clan’s territory—similar to the Void Space of the Dragon Clan or the Nether Peaks of the Black Phoenix Clan—where their members could enhance their cultivation. This was why the Four Great Families had thrived for ten thousand years. They certainly wouldn’t give them up.
Upon arriving at Wuyou City and seeing its towering city walls, Rod’s heart remained restless for a long time.
This was his third time here, and each visit seemed to bring about tremendous changes. The first time, he came to participate in the qualifying rounds for the Nether Realm selection. There, he encountered countless strong opponents and left many memories. If he remembered correctly, it was after that competition that he began his glorious journey, making unimaginable progress. There, he met his first opponent he admired, who helped him understand a higher level of swordmanship.
The second time he came here, drastic changes had taken place—the city’s ownership changed, and the Neutral Faction perished. The war at the Dark Source marked the beginning of a new era, with the Opposition Alliance writing a new chapter in history.
This time, Wuyou City was under the rule of the Scorpion King Clan, and the troops outside the city gates were now members of that clan.

Inside the city, after a period of calm, it gradually regained its former vitality and became bustling once again. People came and went at the city gates, with constant noise filling the air. The arrival of the army soon caught the attention of the Scorpion King’s clan. It was Elder Locke who came to meet them—a man whose motives Rod couldn’t quite figure out. “Hahaha… you kid!” Seeing Rod, Locke flashed a hearty smile. Clearly, he had been living well during this time—the Scorpion King’s clan had entrusted Wuyou City to him, and now he was quite busy. “How is Wuyou City now?” With the army stationed outside the city, Rod and the others followed Locke inside. It was already evening, and they had no plans to move forward that day. “Almost everything has been taken over; it’s in the process of recovery!” Speaking of Wuyou City, Locke was clearly excited. After all, the Scorpion King’s clan had reaped great benefits from this battle—a whole town meant unimaginable advantages! “Are everyone ready?” After pondering for a moment, Rod asked further. According to their prior agreement, the Scorpion King’s clan would send a team to assist Water Curtain City. Besides those who had already set off, more troops should be on their way. “I just returned from Water Curtain City a couple of days ago. Everyone here is ready and waiting for you!” Locke replied promptly, relieving Rod somewhat. Many things couldn’t be confirmed until they were actually put into action. “How’s things in Water Curtain City?” Rod continued to ask about it. “There are basically no problems there now. Everything has been taken care of; we’re just waiting for the final attack. Those two princes are starting to panic now. They were busy fighting among themselves earlier and suffered heavy losses. Now that Water Curtain City is in chaos, hehe, it’s perfect for us to strike. The Black Phoenix clan’s army and our Scorpion King’s clan’s troops have already surrounded the entire city. You can rest assured—nothing will go wrong!” Locke was confident about Water Curtain City, as he had just returned from there, so his assurance was understandable. Inside the city, the streets were crowded with people. Indeed, Wuyou City had regained its former prosperity, and it was likely to get even better. Caravans came and went continuously. After Rod’s promises, these caravans became even more active, playing a significant role in the city’s recovery. Locke and the others were happy to cooperate.

After all, this is also a good thing for them. With the revival of prosperity, they will be the first to benefit. As for those promises made, they might be tempting to the caravan, but from their perspective, they mean little—just a drop in the bucket compared to overall income. More importantly, the introduction of these policies will drive economic development in various areas, and the resulting effects cannot be underestimated.

Upon arriving at the city lord’s residence, the group quickly settled in. As darkness fell, after resting for one night, they would set off again the next day.

Early summer brought a sense of heat, but coming to the secluded lake at night offered a rare coolness. The croaking of frogs filled the water, and the chirping of crickets gradually appeared in the grasslands. The otherwise peaceful night became noisier in such an environment.

“Kid, you’ve really made progress these past days!” Locke said with a sigh as he approached Rod.

The main reason he rushed back from Water Screen City was to figure out this kid as soon as possible. The opening of the Gate of Gods and Demons was no longer a secret within their family. They wanted to understand what changes had taken place in Rod, who had inherited the divine aura of a god king, and what benefits he had gained. After all, people are curious.

“The opening of the Gate of Gods and Demons brings troubles too!” With a bitter sigh, Rod recounted to Locke what he knew.

Gradually, Locke’s expression grew serious, his brows furrowing as he fell silent.

They never expected such things to happen. This was undoubtedly an unwarranted disaster, an extra burden they had to bear. It seemed peace wouldn’t be achievable in the short term. In fact, once the Dark Source stabilized, this situation would only make things more hectic, and future battles would be far more dangerous than before!

“What are your plans?” Locke asked in a deep voice after pondering for a long time.

“We must find these demonic souls as soon as possible and prevent them from growing stronger. Otherwise, in three years, we’ll struggle to deal with them!” Three years was enough time for these demonic souls to regain strength above level nine. By then, how many people in the world could stand against them? Very few. That would be dangerous. So we must crush them in the cradle.

“Hmm, okay. I’ll inform our family so they can arrange this as soon as possible. The clan leader will also be coming soon, and then we can discuss this thoroughly!” Locke nodded in agreement, clearly in favor of the idea.
Then, seemingly remembering something, he frowned slightly.
“What’s wrong?” Rod asked, puzzled by Locke’s sudden change in expression.
“There might be a problem with Water Screen City!” After hesitating for a moment, Locke stepped forward and sighed.
“What kind of problem?” Rod was confused by his words.
“If those blue-black lights are demon souls, I think demon souls might have entered Water Screen City. I happened to be there that day when the sky suddenly changed, and the Gate of Gods and Demons opened—everyone must have felt it. But after things calmed down, the sky changed again, and several blue-black lights appeared. No one paid much attention at the time, but I saw one of those lights seem to rush into Water Screen City!” Locke said, deep in thought yet also somewhat excited. Could they have found a demon soul so quickly? It was like finding something after endless searches without any effort!
He hadn’t paid much attention back then, but now that Rod mentioned it, he remembered.
“A demon soul has entered Water Screen City!” Rod couldn’t stay calm anymore and pressed further.
“That’s right. I’m sure I didn’t mistake it!” Locke affirmed.
“Let’s go find the Wolf King!” In an instant, Rod pulled Locke and rushed toward the villa where the Wolf King lived.
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Inside the room, the atmosphere was somewhat strange, with excitement evident on all three of their faces.
“Are you sure you didn’t mistake it?” The Wolf King asked again.
“I’m certain! It definitely was!” Locke said firmly. The scene was still fresh in his memory, as that light had rushed into Water Screen City right under his eyes.
“We can’t delay any longer. We’ll set off immediately tomorrow!” After pondering for a moment, the Wolf King said urgently.
Since they had found the demon soul, they had to act fast. The longer time passed, the worse things would get for them. They needed to find its host and eliminate it as soon as possible. Nearly half a month had passed, and by estimation, it had at most reached the Yin Yellow realm. It would still be relatively easy to eliminate it now, but it would get harder later on.

“Well, we must set off tomorrow and find the Soul Demon as soon as possible!” At that moment, everyone agreed to reach Water Curtain City in the shortest time possible and attack it at the same time! What was troubling was what to do next—finding the Soul Demon was a huge challenge. After all, it was their first encounter with such things, and everyone knew very little; there were too many unknowns. Searching for it among the vast crowd was like looking for a needle in a haystack.