Chapter 2218 - 2214: Demon Hunter

Chapter 2218: Chapter 2214: Demon Hunter

"Skull, you’re back. How did it go? Did Hu Jiusheng, that old fellow, agree to our demands?"

The West Desolation Demon, pacing at the small parlor entrance, looked up at Skull.

Skull forced a bitter smile and said, "He didn’t agree. Moreover, from the way Fox Bachang and Hu Sanqiu talked, if I continued saying things they didn’t want to hear, they might have kept me there."

"Oh? So arrogant, it seems we need some measures to show these foxes who truly rules West Desolation City."

A streak of murderous intent flashed in the eyes of the West Desolation Demon.

Earlier, he had reported Tang Ming’s situation to the Dark Tower Master. However, to the West Desolation Demon’s surprise, the Dark Tower Master’s instructions were quite cryptic.

He only hinted at dissatisfaction with Tang Ming between the lines, but he didn’t order Tang Ming’s elimination.

Moreover, the latter part of the letter surprised the West Desolation Demon even more; the channel between Taoyuan World and Immortal Mountain was sealed, and Demon Abyss was launching another attack on the West Desolation.

"Shall I notify everyone for a meeting?"

Skull looked at the West Desolation Demon.

The West Desolation Demon nodded and said, "Yes, go ahead, tell them this meeting is very important and has instructions from the Tower Master."

"Instructions from the Tower Master."

Skull took a deep breath, knowing that the Dark Tower Master was always deemed the most mysterious among tower masters.

Over the years, the Dark Tower Master has controlled West Desolation City through the West Desolation Demon. Many tower masters and factions discontented with him exist, but only Tang Mosheng managed to seize West Desolation City from him.

In the grand assembly hall of West Desolation City, not only was the mining team present, but also the Tower Master and the military commander, along with influential figures from minor factions within West Desolation City.

The West Desolation Demon was aware that not all these people belonged to his faction; many had long stood against him.

However, this time, he was fully confident in persuading these people to head to the Fox Spirit Mountain Range.

"Tower Master, Commander Wang, I’ve asked everyone to gather here out of necessity."

The West Desolation Demon let out a heavy sigh, scanning the faces within the assembly hall.

Sitting opposite the West Desolation Demon, Wang Buqun coughed, "City Lord, speak plainly. I’m straightforward and can’t grasp all your twists and turns. There are many tasks waiting at the military base; if there’s nothing urgent, I’m leaving."

Wang Buqun’s followers laughed heartily; the West Desolation Demon’s expression shifted but he didn’t anger.

"Commander Wang is always so direct. Haha, then I’ll say it bluntly. Everyone, the passage between Taoyuan World and Immortal Mountain is closed. The scoundrels from Demon Abyss are about to invade Taoyuan World again."

The West Desolation Demon glanced around, a faint smile on his face as the atmosphere in the hall grew tense immediately.

"Ahem, City Lord, is your information accurate? Why haven’t I received any news?"

The Tower Master of West Desolate Tower, who had kept his eyes closed, finally opened them.

Everyone in the hall knew this tower master was from the local faction and rarely involved in West Desolation City’s affairs.

Even the nine tower masters of Jiulong Tower dared not challenge him. Fortunately, he seldom vie for power, letting others encroach upon his authority.

However, when it came to Demon Abyss affairs, he was always the first to step forward, given that his parents, wife, children, and relatives all perished at the hands of demons from Demon Abyss.

"Tower Master, I just received this news from my mentor and hurriedly gathered everyone."

The West Desolation Demon awkwardly glanced at the middle-aged man sitting centrally, then spoke.

The West Desolate Tower Master nodded. He had stationed himself in West Desolation for many years. Even when Tang Mosheng built West Continent City, he never intervened.

Many have forgotten his name, but they all know his nickname, the Demon Hunter.

"Alright, continue."

The Demon Hunter of the West Desolate Tower shut his eyes again, as if the West Desolation Demon’s report about Demon Abyss was trivial.

The West Desolation Demon wiped his sweaty forehead, took a deep breath, and scanned the room: "Since the Demon Abyss invasion is about to start, West Desolation City must gather everyone to deal with the invasion. Most of you haven’t experienced a Demon Abyss invasion, so you don’t know how formidable those demons are. Thus, I hope everyone can assemble your men and follow West Desolation City’s unified command."

"Oh, that’s reasonable. However, in the Jiulong Dynasty, the city lord only handles administration; the army should be under my command, right?"

Wang Buqun looked up at the West Desolation Demon.

Unexpectedly, the West Desolation Demon nodded rightfully, "It’s been this way since ancient times, the Tower Master and City Lord manage administrative affairs, military matters naturally fall under your command, Commander Wang. There’s nothing else. Skull, from now on, all private Demon Hunting Teams and Guard armies of the City Lord Mansion are under Commander Wang’s command. Anyone who disobeys orders will face military justice."

The West Desolation Demon glanced around at those present, causing many to draw sharp breaths.

They couldn’t comprehend what the West Desolation Demon aimed to achieve; was he surrendering military power due to imminent threats from Demon Abyss? Or was there some intriguing plot behind?

"Since the City Lord says so, then our mining team personnel will follow the command. Hopefully, Commander Wang won’t deploy my brothers as cannon fodder."

A raspy voice arose, and those affiliated with the West Desolation Demon expressed their stance, agreeing to surrender their power.

Only some of the neutral faction remained unsure of how to proceed. Hesitant to relinquish power, they chose silence.

Wang Buqun was inherently straightforward, indifferent to most of these individuals.

"What’s this, you don’t agree to relinquish control of the army? Does this mean you’re unwilling to resist the demons of Demon Abyss?"

Wang Buqun slapped the table and stood.

"No, Commander Wang, we don’t own any armies. The Demon Hunting Teams and we are in a hired relationship; we can’t dictate terms. Don’t you agree?"

The Hall Master of West Desolation City’s medical pavilion stood up first, renowned for his neutrality.

Having clashed with Wang Buqun before, he had been consistently courted by the West Desolation Demon. Yet, as a leader of the neutral faction, he had never leaned towards the West Desolation Demon over the years.