The Witch Hunter System

Chapter 956: Black Serpent Clan's Allegiance



(Your Excellency, I can't make such an important decision on behalf of our Black Serpent Clan. Please follow me to meet our clan leader and other elders.)

After recovering from its shock, the elder serpent humbly gestured for Vaan to follow it into the X-shaped crevasse, which was like an entrance to the domain of death. The dark abyss was quite a contrast to the gentle white glow of the sandy ocean floor.

If it were anyone else, entering the Black Serpent Clan's den would pose a greater danger.

But to Vaan, this danger was almost non-existent.

After Vaan entered the X-shaped crevasse, he found the Black Serpent Clan's den to be much bigger than he had imagined.

He could see that it had expanded countless folds since the Black Serpent Clan moved into it, which was also understandable considering the mutant size of its members.

Nevertheless, he was curious why the Black Serpent Clan picked such a spot for its den.

Did it possess something special?

"Welcome, Your Excellency. We are honored to be graced by your venerated presence," the black serpent leader greeted humbly in the human tongue.

Despite being the clan leader of the Black Serpent Clan and a First-stage Divine-rank life form, it did not display a shred of arrogance or pride in front of Vaan. Instead, it showed wisdom and patience.

"I already have an understanding of what happened outside, Your Excellency. You wish to recruit us and lead a revolution against the Celestial Kingdom, correct?" the black serpent leader asked.

"That's right," Vaan calmly nodded, seemingly unconcerned.

However, the expression and movements of the ten thousand black mutant serpents in the den were all under his indirect observation.

When Vaan gave his answer, the quiet den erupted with busy discussions as the black mutant serpents chatted with each other. Due to Vaan's presence, many black mutant serpents spoke favorably, while others expressed their concerns.

Very few were against the idea of overturning the Celestial Kingdom.

(Isn't this a chance for our Black Serpent Clan to be liberated from the Celestial Kingdom's control? Those Nauticans have been too much in the past several hundred years.)

(Right. Who do those Nauticans think they are? Just because they share the same origins as the Ocean Master, they believe they are entitled to the same worship and treatment?)

(Well said! I have never liked those blue skins, to begin with! I never thought I would get a chance to voice my discontent today! Those blue-skinned bastards don't even care about our interests and only see us as their slaves.)

(You are all looking at this matter too simply. There has never been more than one being with the Conqueror's Aura in history. A clash between two beings with the Conqueror's Aura isn't something we can participate in.)

(Elder Nakha is right. We cannot resist the Conqueror's Aura. If we blindly throw ourselves into the conflict, it will not be a pretty sight; we might be forced to attack friends and foes alike. Our losses will definitely be disastrous.)

(How is anyone supposed to fight in such a war? Won't all sea creatures be reduced to mere pawns and played to death in the contest between two beings with the Conqueror's Aura?)

(Alas, even if we don't want to join, we have to satisfy His Excellency. We can't go against his Conqueror's Aura. We will only suffer for nothing.)

When such words were spoken, every elder serpent agreed without hesitation.

Only Demigod-rank sentient beings and above could resist the Conqueror's Aura to some extent. It would be a great tragedy if they had to butcher their weaker kin for survival.

"Your Excellency, are you confident in defeating the Ocean Master?" the black serpent leader inquired carefully.

"How strong is the Ocean Master?" Vaan casually asked, adding, "Do any of you know?"

After hearing that, the black serpent leader instantly felt terrible, thinking they were all fucked.

The person with the Conqueror's Aura wanted to challenge the Ocean Master and the Celestial Kingdom but didn't even know how strong they were. If this wasn't foolishness, then he didn't know what was.

There should be a limit to arrogance.

"The Ocean Master's true strength has never been known since they have only ever needed to use their Conqueror's Aura, Your Excellency. However, only Divine Knights in the Celestial Kingdom can become the Ocean Master," the black serpent leader answered regardless.

"I see," Vaan calmly nodded.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Considering the Ocean Master was such an important position in the Celestial Kingdom, only the strongest Divine Knight would be qualified to inherit it.

In other words, the Celestial Kingdom didn't have anyone at the Divine Lord level. Its strongest was only a potential Peak-stage Divine Knight.

"The Ocean Master can't beat me," Vaan nonchalantly declared before adding, "I won't need your clan to fight the Celestial Kingdom either. I just need your clan to be my eyes and ears and provide me with information."

The black serpent leader and the elders couldn't help but look at each other and see the same incredulity in their eyes.

Vaan's conditions were far better than they had imagined. In fact, they were so good that they found it hard to believe.

"Won't you need an army to fight with against the Ocean Master and the Celestial Kingdom, Your Excellency?" the black serpent leader doubted.

"It's okay. I already have a better army," Vaan smiled mysteriously.

It was also questionable whether he would even need to rely on his private army of Death Eaters. The Divine Lord Death Eater alone was enough to bring the Ocean Master to his knees. Vaan figured his biggest challenge was guarding against the Celestial Kingdom's attacks. Its hidden cities could be anywhere, and they could engage in guerilla tactics. While they couldn't hurt him, they could hurt those around him.

As such, he wasn't interested in dragging out this potential war.

If he could take down the Ocean Master and locate all the hidden cities simultaneously, he could force the Celestial Kingdom into a passive position.

As such, it was also better to subjugate the marine clans in the inner sea. They would serve as a layer of protection to the land by keeping an eye out for the Celestial Kingdom's movements.

It was much better than sacrificing their lives in a big battle.

Although the black serpent leader and elders had doubts about Vaan's claim, the Black Serpent Clan had already been won over.

"All members of the Black Serpent Clan, listen up! From today onwards, we shall serve... Ahem, what did you say your name was again, Your Excellency?" the black serpent leader asked with embarrassment.