Dark Magus Returns

728 The Legend Of The Dark Faction

The creation of the Dark Faction was a big deal in the world of Pagna. Before the official creation of the Dark Faction, the clans were more so separated by the type of Qi that they learned.

This was more due to which area one was born in, how they were raised or techniques. It was common for clans in the same area to learn the same cultivation technique. However, the reason it was a big deal was all because of the Light Faction.

With the emergence of the Light Faction, the people and clans lived in fear, wondering not if, but when they attacked, who would be attacked first and which would be annihilated.

Some thought an attack would be what the clans needed to join up, and unlike those clans that focused on Demonic techniques, the Dark Clans were considered weaker.

However, even the Demonic Clans had to worry about the Dark Clans being eliminated. It would allow for the Light Faction to attack from all areas and angles. With the largest empire backing them, there were other ways they could attack as well.

The more governments, empires, and kingdoms they controlled, the more of the real world of Pagna they did as well. Supplies of food, clothing, and the means of warriors' living could be stopped.

There were other ways for one to fight than just their fists. Which was why the Dark Clans uniting under the Dark Faction had come as a complete surprise, and it was all because of a single person.

The Noctis Clan had quickly gained a name for itself with its new techniques. They showed that they were worthy of leading the Dark Faction, and on top of that, one of the stronger Demonic Clans, the Neverfall Clan, in an attack against the Dark Faction, was repelled.

This was an achievement that made the Light Faction take notice of the Dark Faction. They knew how powerful the Neverfall Clan was, so everything needed to be reevaluated for the situation.

However, as time went on, things were in a stalemate of sorts, a stalemate of power with each of the clans just aiming to grow stronger and stronger. For some reason, the Noctis Clan never instigated an attack.

They were never on the offensive, and this was the case for years and years, even though many considered that the Dark Faction was perhaps the strongest in this time frame.

Under the rule of Bofan Klikola and the Noctis Clan. However, a faction was made up of several clans, and so in order to give power, there were the clans that had stood out and managed to make a name for themselves.

Bofan knew their power firsthand, as he had dealt with them all. With him ruling the Dark Faction, he continued this, as he would fight any up-and-coming warrior if they asked.

In turn, the Lethal Bite Clan, the Moon Shield Clan, Tulip Clan, and the Flowing Force Clan had been selected under the Noctis Clan, and these were the five clans that had become the main clans of the Dark Faction.

This was the strongest point for the Dark Faction, and then one day, out of nowhere, Bofan disappeared.

He was nowhere to be seen, no one had heard or knew where he had gone. There was a large search for him throughout the Dark Faction, but even members of the Noctis Clan had no idea where he was.

The search continued, and they asked for absolute silence from those that did know about Bofan's disappearance. The other four major clans had even hired a look-alike to play and appear once in a while.

They needed to, because if he was gone, they were afraid. Afraid that the Dark Faction would crumble, and the others would attack knowing their weakness.

A meeting had occurred, this time in a small town, each of the main clan members were wearing robes to disguise who they were, and they had selected the middle of nowhere to try and make sure they weren't followed or anyone of importance would hear their discussion.

"It's been slightly over a year now and Bofan hasn't returned, we have to presume that he's dead at this point."

"That's impossible, even if one of the other clans had killed him, then why is no one claiming glory. The Light Faction would have announced such a thing and attacked. Yet they have done absolutely nothing."

"Regardless, the facts are that Bofan hasn't appeared and we have to assume he won't appear again. Besides, those in his clan are getting restless, they're getting desperate in their search for him… I'm worried that this might get out."

There was silence between all of those at the meeting. They knew what would happen if others found out about Bofan's disappearance.

"Then, isn't there only one thing we can do? We have to get rid of the Noctis Clan. They are the only ones that will know that the lookalike is a fake. Besides that, with Bofan gone doesn't that mean this is a chance for us."

"You're right, but that's only if the Noctis Clan doesn't exist, that will be killing two birds with one stone."

In the Noctis Clan, Bofan wasn't the only one that was strong. Each of the individual members was strong, especially at the higher level since they knew the Dark Edge Sword Arts.

Which was why a clever scheme had to take place between all of the major clans. The elimination of the Noctis Clan. Getting rid of warriors one by one, warriors of their own kind.

In a way, some thought that this might cause Bofan to appear and if he did this would also be a win for them as well. But it didn't.

The Noctis Clan was getting eliminated left and right. Some of the clans were searching for the technique books but were unable to find details about the arts.

Finally, as the Noctis Clan had crumbled just to a few remaining forces, a base was raided in the disguise of assassins from another clan. With the base taken over, the Dark Faction clans thought they would at least be able to find artifacts, books, or notes on just how the Dark Edge Sword Arts came about.

Yet for some reason, there was nothing. There was nothing written, nothing recorded either. Every single trace had disappeared as if someone knew it was coming.

The leaders had no choice, in their hearts they were glad at least the Noctis Clan's arts had disappeared along with them. So it meant no one could go up against them now.

While there was a stalemate due to fear, they could build up their strength for the fights up ahead.

The clans had gathered coming to a meeting once more, happy about their accomplishment.

"Mention of the Noctis Clan is being spread as a taboo among the clans, and it has started in the academy as well. I'm sure, in another century there will be no one left alive to remember this."

"No one but us." Another answered. "I plan to continue to progress myself as a warrior, and in turn, I plan to live a very long life, I'm not sure about you though."

"Do we have an idea of our enemies' strength? It seems that news has spread about the Noctis Clan being eliminated."

"That was impossible to keep on the down low, there are spies everywhere. The good thing is, we can use this case as a reason for attacking as well."

"But we are not strong enough to fight!"

"We have to appear to be strong enough. Bofan's name is still mighty, they might think he's in hiding or waiting for the right time. If we show confidence things will work out. We will do anything to win."

The Dark Faction had done just that, and without Bofan, by no means were they weak. Several clashes with the Light Faction and Demonic Faction had occurred. Although Bofan didn't turn up, the Dark Faction had long spent a mighty time together.

They were more unified than before and weren't the same bunch of separate clans from hundreds of years ago. They had grown in strength. But only the small clans had clashed, and the mighty leaders of the larger clans hadn't gotten involved.

That was when it would be a true test for the leaders. Or at least, that's what they thought.

A skirmish was occurring, and two of the Dark Faction Clan heads were out on the battlefield. They were fighting against the Light Faction, and against the Dawnblade Clan, the strongest Clan there was out there.

It was a tough fight which was why the leaders had to come out themselves.

"The Light Faction, with their straight-headedness, they're too predictable." The Dark Faction leader chuckled.

"Yeah, which is why I don't like it. If they fight, they fight because they feel like they can win, there has to be something else."

As the male Dark Faction leader stared into the battlefield of groups of ten or so warriors fighting at the same time. He could see something above, a spark, and moments later, a dimension had opened.

Coming right out of it, was what appeared to be a human landing right in the center of the bloody battlefield.

"Where am I?" Murkel asked.