Chapter 2227 - 2223: Wanghuang City

Chapter 2227: Chapter 2223: Wanghuang City

Thus, the powerful members of the Demon Slayer Clan led their families, left the underground caves near the Underground Demon Pond, and emerged to the surface, becoming a dominant force in the West Desolation.

When the Prison Dragon Sect established the West Desolation City, the Demon Slayer Clan was the biggest obstacle.

At that time, a malicious Elder from the Prison Dragon Sect suggested a plan to sow discord. This led to several families within the Demon Slayer Clan, who already had some conflicts, to start fighting each other.

In this way, the Jiulong Dynasty could reap the benefits from the strife.

However, they underestimated the Demon Slayer Clan. The Demon Slayer Clan not only saw through the Elder’s ploy but also launched a counterattack when the Prison Dragon Sect tried to sow discord among them.

They left the West Desolation, taking over several cities not far from West Desolation as their base.

Wanghuang City was one of those cities.

To demonstrate the might of the Prison Dragon Sect and to make their dealings with the Demon Slayer Clan appear flawless, the Jiulong Dynasty negotiated with the Demon Slayer Clan, offering them many benefits to lure them into becoming part of the Jiulong Dynasty.

They also established the Jiulong Tower, symbolizing the Jiulong Dynasty, within the city.

However, the Jiulong Tower in the cities of the Demon Slayer Clan was merely symbolic. The Tower Master only monitored the Demon Slayer Clan and coordinated the relationship between them and the Jiulong Dynasty.

He could not manage all the affairs of the cities belonging to the Demon Slayer Clan.

"Did the ancestral spirits really predict that event? Are you sure?"

A raspy voice echoed in the rear hall of the City Lord Mansion. An old man, bare-chested, raised his head and looked towards the door of the room.

In the rear hall, a furnace burned fiercely, and a jet-black mineral rock was heated to a crimson red by the fire.

At the door, the lavishly dressed man slightly bowed, "Yes, Master. The Prophet said that the thing you mentioned to him years ago should appear in Wanghuang City soon."

"I’ve almost forgotten about those things. I didn’t expect that old fellow to remember. But if something that can melt this piece of Demon Iron really appears, we do need to pay attention."

The old man took his clothes from a nearby coat rack and put them on.

"Master, should we inform the City Lord?"

The man standing at the door hesitated. He was not from Wanghuang City; he had come directly to Master Barton at the Prophet’s behest, so Barton Nock, the domineering City Lord of Wanghuang City, was still unaware of this matter.

"I will speak to Nuoke. I know he has always had a bias against your lineage."

Barton Nake grinned, then said.

Tagrella chuckled, "I can understand City Lord Nuoke’s thoughts. After all, our two clans had unpleasant events in the past. But that’s in the past. The Demon Slayer Clan must unite."

"Rilla, do you underestimate me that much? If I really wanted to target you, do you think you could have entered the City Lord Mansion? You would have been tied up by my people and thrown into the water dungeon long ago."

The courtyard door was pushed open from outside, and Barton Nock walked in.

Seeing Barton Nock, an embarrassed smile appeared on Tagrella’s face; "City Lord, you’re here."

"Hmm, you came to Wanghuang City without visiting me first, instead going directly to my big brother. Naturally, I had to come and see, or else my big brother might be kidnapped by your family again."

Barton Nock snorted.

Barton Nake was the Artifact Refining Master of the Demon Slayer Clan, and also one of the few Artifact Refining Masters in the Taoyuan World.

The prosperity of Wanghuang City was directly related to Barton Nake.

When the Demon Slayer Clan first occupied these cities on the outskirts of the West Desolation, the first to develop was Wanghuang City.

Some other branches of the Demon Slayer Clan were very jealous of Barton Nake’s skill in Artifact Refining. So, some families schemed against Barton Nake.

They did not hesitate to kidnap Barton Nake’s family to coerce Barton Nake into allegiance.

Unfortunately, their plan did not succeed. Barton Nake’s family was eventually rescued thanks to the Prophet’s intervention.

For all these years, Barton Nock has harbored a grudge over the past events and is known among the Demon Slayer Clan as the most unsociable City Lord.

"With your renown, City Lord, who would dare have such thoughts about Master Nak? It’s been years since that happened. Why hold a grudge against your clan members over such trifles? Master Nak. I have conveyed the words of the Prophet; with that, I take my leave."

Tagrella nodded at Barton Nake and headed straight to the courtyard gate where Barton Nock was.

Barton Nake sighed deeply, "Rilla, why not stay for dinner with me? It’s been years since we last met."

"No need, Master; the Prophet stated that the divine will is about to descend. Soon, those wretches from the Demon Abyss will invade the Taoyuan World again, and the Demon Slayer Clan must follow the divine will to seek a path for our people."

Tagrella turned and smiled at Barton Nake.

Barton Nake and Barton Nock, standing by the door, both focused their gazes. As Council Elders of the Demon Slayer Clan, they were well aware of the Prophet’s power.

The Prophet is the envoy left by the True God to the Demon Slayer Clan. If what the Prophet says is true, then the peaceful days are indeed numbered.

"Give my regards to the Prophet."

As Tagrella walked by Barton Nock’s side, Barton Nock patted his shoulder.

Tagrella smiled but did not respond; his relationship with Barton Nock was not very good, especially since Barton Nock always acted like a senior in front of him.

Seeing Tagrella leave, Barton Nake shook his head, "You just don’t know how to maintain good relationships with your clan members. Tagrella is a leader of the younger generation, his strength more than matches yours. If not for the Immortal Artifacts I crafted for you, you wouldn’t be his match."

"Big brother, I understand everything you said, but these young people who don’t respect their elders just annoy me. By the way, big brother, what did that guy come to you for? Did that old Prophet ask you to help craft Immortal Artifacts again?"

Barton Nock raised an eyebrow.

The Prophet had done a favor for Barton Nake, so Barton Nake respected him greatly.

In Barton Nock’s view, those past events were likely orchestrated by the Prophet, who ultimately feared the martial prowess of the Barton brothers and chose to play the good guy, thus creating a bond with the Barton Family.

Barton Nake shook his head, "No, do you remember the Demon Iron that Grandfather acquired?"