Chapter 2299 - 2294: The Truth of the Demon Source

Chapter 2299: Chapter 2294: The Truth of the Demon Source

"What? You don’t believe what this old man is saying?"

The Prophet slowly stood up, then turned and stood in the center of the hall.

His head faced in the direction outside the hall, as if he wanted to see the Demon Origin Mountain: "Since Ying Chou discovered the matter of the Demon Origin Mountain, let me tell you about it. Previously, only those old fellows on the Immortal Mountain and I knew about it."

The Prophet’s story traced back to the earliest origins of the Taoyuan World, at that time, the masters of the Taoyuan World were the Demon Slayer Clan.

The Demon Slayer Clan lived on land, with the Prophet’s knowledge from ancient times and the favor of the planes, the Demon Slayer Clan developed particularly well and became very strong.

Later, they discovered the Demon Abyss Sea, and the sea demons within also discovered the Demon Slayer Clan.

The enmity between the two races began from then on, with mutual killings and terrifying tides causing the populations of both races to sharply decrease.

Eventually, the demon dragon from the Deep Sea Dragon Cave of the sea demon clan had no choice but to sign a contract with the old Prophet, bringing an end to millions of years of battle.

However, disaster did not cease in the Taoyuan World, instead, it took a radical turn due to a plea from the sea demon clan. ℴ

Although several hundred years have passed, the enmity between the Demon Slayer Clan and the sea demon clan did not dissipate with time.

Most of my people still secretly harbored a grudge against the sea demon clan, so when the Deep Sea Dragon Cave sought help, my people and I thought it was a conspiracy.

Later, the Sea Clan lost, and all thirteen deep-sea roaming dragons in the Deep Sea Dragon Cave perished at the hands of that monster.

Although it was covered in wounds, it still wanted to swallow the entire Taoyuan World.

My people were very afraid, and so was I, but I knew that at that time, fear was useless, we needed to fight it, that was the only way to survive, otherwise, refusing the Deep Sea Dragon Cave’s request would make me the criminal of the entire Taoyuan World.

The old Prophet’s voice lowered, Tang Ming and the others all understood that something crucial had happened.

That monster was called the Salamander, a plane destroyer, its blood and aura would corrode the planes, ravaging them.

At that time, the people of the Taoyuan World were divided into three categories, the first was us, the Demon Slayer Clan, the second were the Ascenders, the ancestors of humans. The third was the sea demon clan.

Because the Salamander wreaked havoc in the Demon Abyss Sea, the sea demons there also deeply resented it, so the three of us joined forces to slay the Salamander in the West Desolation.

Although the Salamander was slain, its power remained, making the land of the West Desolation exceptionally fertile.

We originally thought that after the Salamander’s death, the Taoyuan World would become peaceful, after all, the three parties were significantly weakened, and I was punished by the supreme law of the Taoyuan World, losing my sight, having to rely on feeling to perceive the world.

But soon, a plane connected to the Demon Origin Mountain, and when they emerged from the Demon Origin Mountain, my people and I were very surprised.

Those people were from the Twin Clan. To be precise, the masters of the Twin Clan.

"Masters?"

Tang Ming, who was currently within the Twin Clan, felt that the old Prophet’s words were very important.

The old Prophet nodded and then said: "That’s right, just like we raise livestock, the people of the Twin Clan are the livestock raised by that race, they are not only very cruel but also very powerful. Soon, the Demon Slayer Clan and the humans who ascended to the Taoyuan World also became their slaves."

This enslavement unified the Taoyuan World but also plunged it into deep suffering.

Only some people escaped to the islands of the Abyss Demon Sea, thus avoiding disaster. Because I was the Prophet, I became a relatively high-level slave.

After all, only by using my life to threaten my people would they agree to continue being enslaved.

And because of this, I became more and more familiar with that race.

I began to plot rebellion, and it was at this time that the Niu Family and the multi-tailed fox demons from Fox Spirit Mountain came to the Taoyuan World at the Demon Origin Mountain.

"Ah? So we are also people from the outside world?"

Niu Yinghao and Hu Jiusheng both widened their eyes.

"That’s right, the people of the Niu Family came from a plane on the brink of destruction, after we eliminated the masters of the Twin Clan, I once explored the passage with the ancestors of the Niu Family, but that passage was no longer passable. According to your ancestor, he lost the favor of the Plane Spirit, losing the power granted to him by the Plane Spirit."

The Prophet sighed deeply and then said.

"And us, which place did the multi-tailed fox demon clan come from?"

Hu Jiusheng urgently asked.

The old Prophet gave a bitter smile, then said: "From the Immortal Mountain. You were forced over by the people of the Immortal Mountain. Subsequently, when the pursuing soldiers of the Immortal Mountain arrived, once more there was enslavement and slaughter. Of course, if it weren’t for this old man, your multi-tailed fox clan would have been completely annihilated."

There was an intake of cold breath, the sound echoing in the hall, and the phrase ’you are all invaders’ resurfaced in the minds of Tang Ming and the others.

"I suddenly feel that the Taoyuan World is already riddled with holes, so what Ying Chou said is true?"

Zhou Mo looked at Ying Chou and then spoke.

"Of course it’s true, a good friend once told me, no matter what, our Demon Slayer Clan must guard the home of the Taoyuan World, not letting anyone in, not allowing our people to be enslaved easily. Unfortunately, over the years, even survival has been difficult for our Demon Slayer Clan, and that’s all my fault back then."

Recalling the plea from the Abyss Dragon Cave, the old Prophet lowered his head in guilt.

"Prophet senior, you don’t need to feel guilty, I think if I were you, I would have made the same choice because, after all, we didn’t know the consequences."

Guo Cunhou spoke up.

Tang Ming nodded in agreement: "What Guo Strategist said is correct, I think I would make the same choice as you, Prophet senior."

"Alright, alright. I say this only to tell the City Lord not to fear those outsiders, if they are enemies, then destroy them, if they are friends, then accept them. I think your previous plan was very good, since we can even accept the demons, naturally, we can also accept other races."

The old Prophet sighed deeply and then returned to his seat.

Ying Chou stood there with his mouth agape, after a long time, he looked at Tang Ming.

Tang Ming smiled, then said: "Let’s consider today a storytime. However, Ying Chou still deserves credit, the matter of the Demon Origin Mountain, I think you handled it well, but next time, it’s best to carry some defensive Immortal Artifacts on you, I don’t wish to hear about your demise at the Demon Origin Mountain."

"Yes, City Lord."

Hearing Tang Ming’s acknowledgment, a faint smile appeared on Ying Chou’s face.

Tang Ming nodded and then said: "Then everyone disperse, we have things to do tomorrow."