Chapter 188

Chapter 188: The Man Behind the Scenes

At the same time, in the Snow Soul Realm.

“The general policy has been delivered.”

The Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan sat in a luxuriously decorated palace, murmuring to himself, “As long as everything operates normally, we should be able to restore everything in two or three years.”

“If we include the offerings from the clans under our command, the repairs could be completed in just over a year.”

“With such a significant upheaval in the Magic Clan, it’s already a miracle that I survived under that old schemer, the God of Theater.”

“Next, I need to fix the great formation to protect the clan…”

Just as he spoke, the Ancestor’s expression suddenly changed.

He stepped forward, and his figure appeared high above the Snow Soul Realm.

Under his powerful consciousness, he saw the chaotic state of the Snow Soul Realm.

The banking system within the clan suddenly experienced severe malfunctions.

Then, numerous problems began to surface with various loans and borrowings.

Some industries in the Snow Spirit Clan that were already suffering heavy losses started encountering various economic issues.

This economic collapse unfolded abruptly, as if the sky had fallen.

It seemed that there was a huge, unstoppable force behind all of this, destroying the Snow Spirit Clan’s economic and financial system.

“Who could it be?!??”

The Ancestor’s powerful consciousness, mixed with rage, enveloped the entire Snow Soul Realm. After witnessing some of the issues that infuriated him, he directly used his power to eliminate the traitors within the clan.

In this unstable moment for the clan, how could you despicable creatures still be thinking about making money?

Don’t you see how chaotic things have already become within the clan?

However, despite sweeping through the Snow Spirit Clan several times with his consciousness, even searching three feet deep into the ground, he still couldn’t find any suspicious individuals.

He discovered no useful information at all!

What kind of terrifying power does the Hidden Hand possess, the one manipulating the economy and causing their clan’s peaceful existence to collapse?

“Ancestor!”

“There’s an urgent report!”

Suddenly, the current clan leader of the Snow Spirit Clan contacted him.

“Speak!”

The Ancestor took a deep breath, suppressing his inner anger, and said sternly.

“The Azure Eye Clan has mobilized their entire army, forming a united front with the twenty-one Arrow Realms under our Snow Spirit Clan, coming with the banner of punishing our Snow Spirit Clan.”

“Hmm? How dare the small Azure Eye Clan do this?”

Endless rage flickered in the eyes of the Snow Spirit Clan. Did those slaves think that just because the God of Magic struck us, the Snow Spirit Clan was finished?

What of the united army of twenty-one Arrow Realms?

A group that couldn’t even reach Emperor Level thinks they can shake the rule of the Snow Spirit Clan by joining forces?

Dreaming in broad daylight!

As long as he is still here, the rule of the Snow Spirit Clan will not fall!

Just as he was about to slaughter the united army with brutal methods, a sudden flash of insight struck his mind.

Could the current economic collapse within the clan be the work of the Azure Eye Clan?

At this thought, his pupils contracted.

In the next moment, his figure appeared outside the vast united army.

The Azure Eye Clan, allied with the twenty-one Arrow Realms, had assembled a million-strong army to march against the Snow Soul Realm.

Various magical ships and warships floated in the air, steadily advancing toward the Snow Soul Realm.

But the moment the Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan appeared, his overwhelming and ferocious aura directly struck the assembled war spirits of the army.

“Azure Eye Clan!”

“Step forward and answer me!”

The Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan spoke coldly, his tone indifferent.

A moment later, the Third Duke of the Azure Eye Clan emerged from the fleet of warships.

“We were unaware of the arrival of an Emperor Level being. What brings you here?”

The Third Duke looked at the Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan and spoke.

Since they dared to attack the Snow Soul Realm, they had naturally made some preparations.

Within the Azure Eye Clan, there were three Emperor Level powerful beings.

The other twenty-one Arrow Realms could also muster thirty-seven or thirty-eight Emperor Level powerful beings.

United together, especially with the Azure Eye Clan employing ancient forbidden techniques passed down through generations to burn their bloodline, life, and true spirit, they could unleash an immense banishing power.

According to ancient texts from the Azure Eye Clan, this power is enough to banish an Emperor Level being to a mysterious and unknowable exile.

That place is light-years away from here.

Even if an Emperor Level being wanted to return, it would take them a hundred to a thousand years.

As long as the only Emperor Level being, the Ancestor, disappears from the Snow Soul Realm, the Snow Spirit Clan would naturally lose its ability to suppress the various clans.

At that point, even if they were gone, the younger generation within the clan would quickly take charge and unite to dismantle the rule of the Snow Spirit Clan.

Of course, if any other top Arrow Realms intervened, their plan would seem utterly ridiculous.

But they were betting that those top Arrow Realms would not only refrain from interfering with their uprising but would also act against the Snow Soul Realm once the Snow Spirit Clan lost the deterrence of the Emperor Level.

After the God of Theater and the God of Magic wreaked havoc in the Snow Soul Realm, and with the collapse of the protective great formation of the Snow Spirit Clan, they had to seize this opportunity.

If they failed, it would mean the destruction of their nation and clan.

But if they succeeded, their descendants could live with pride and have a bright and beautiful future!

After all, the current situation was the most favorable beginning for success they had seen in centuries.

“Is the chaos within my clan your doing?”

The Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan got straight to the point and asked directly.

“What does it matter? Whether it is or isn’t… what difference does it make?”

The Third Duke of the Azure Eye Clan replied calmly, his expression unflinching.

The current turmoil within the Snow Spirit Clan was undoubtedly their doing.

After the God of Magic wreaked havoc on the Snow Spirit Clan, the Third Duke had made sure to spread the news of their united army’s impending arrival.

This was all part of the plan to destabilize the Snow Spirit Clan from within.

After all, the lingering shock from the God of Magic’s rampage was still fresh. Wouldn’t it be foolish not to exploit this opportunity?

“Pass a message to those behind you,”

the Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan said gravely. “If he stops his attempts to overthrow my Snow Spirit Clan, we will willingly release the bloodline and soul control over all the clans under our command.”

First came the economic collapse, and now the Azure Eye Clan was leading a united army to their doorstep.

This chain of events made it clear—there was someone powerful pulling the strings behind the Azure Eye Clan!

This was likely a warning from that shadowy figure.

A warning to the Snow Spirit Clan: if they continued to resist, the next strike wouldn’t just be economic—it would be far worse.

The Third Duke was baffled. “???”

What was this about?

Was the Snow Spirit Clan really this easy to negotiate with?

Just because they’d spread some fear-mongering rumors through their spies in the Snow Soul Realm?

They’d done this kind of thing before!

What’s more, they’d already prepared their joint forbidden technique to target the Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan, ready to sacrifice their lives to take him down.

And now, on the brink of battle, the Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan was calling it off?

What kind of twist was this?

“Indeed, the chaos has subsided,”

the Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan said after a moment. “My clan will lift the contract.”

“But don’t push us too far. The Snow Spirit Clan has no shortage of brave warriors willing to shed blood!”

With that, the Ancestor of the Snow Spirit Clan turned and vanished.

The Third Duke was left stunned. “???”

The united army was equally confused. “???”

What was going on?

Was the war for their clan’s survival still happening or not?

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