Human Clan Defender-Chapter 350 -s 142-143 Begin Again (Two in One, Asking for Monthly Tickets)

The transformation of his strength and the changes to his panel were all good things for Shen Changqing. Looking at the remaining seven hundred or so Slaughter Value, he didn’t immediately enter the enhancement phase. Instead, he left his residence and made his way to the Demon Slaying Hall once more. There was no other reason for this; to enhance the panel, energy replenishment was necessary.

Just as he stepped out of the door, Shen Changqing ran into Xun Qu.

"Defender Xun!"

"The commotion Elder Shen caused is no small matter!" Xun Qu’s face bore a hint of resentment. The Scripture Pavilion being ruined was indeed a troublesome issue.

However, what truly concerned him was not the destruction of the Scripture Pavilion, but rather the reason Shen Changqing could cause such a disturbance. Remembering the scene with the rolling thunder, Xun Qu still felt a lingering fear. He had a premonition: if it had been him, he surely wouldn’t have been able to withstand the onslaught of the heavenly thunder. In contrast, Shen Changqing had endured the bombardment for so long and yet emerged completely unscathed. This point alone made Xun Qu feel inferior.

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing’s expression remained unchanged, without a hint of embarrassment. "At that time, I had some insights while contemplating Martial Arts and didn’t expect it to cause such a commotion. However, I see that although the Scripture Pavilion is destroyed, the losses shouldn’t be significant. If there’s anything specific, Defender Xun, you can tell me. I believe a few Silver Tael shouldn’t be a problem."

The damage to the Scripture Pavilion isn’t a major concern; money can compensate for it. I’m no longer as poor as before, so finances aren’t an issue. As for the books, only the Grandmaster Martial Arts on the fourth floor were destroyed, and there are backup copies in the Capital City. If not for that, Shen Changqing wouldn’t have been able to remain so calm and composed.

Xun Qu shook his head helplessly. "There’s no need for Elder Shen to worry about reconstructing the Scripture Pavilion. The Demon-Subduing Division can handle such matters. However, the Martial Arts Elder Shen was contemplating... it reminds me of something familiar. By any chance, are you practicing the Five Thunder Body Casting Technique?"

Regarding the Five Thunder Body Casting Technique, Xun Qu also had a considerable understanding. That particular Martial Art was considered unconventional, and very few could successfully cultivate it.

Shen Changqing said, "You could say I’ve gained some insights from the Five Thunder Body Casting Technique."

After a brief, casual chat, he bid farewell to Xun Qu and proceeded to the Demon Slaying Hall.

Previously, when enhancing Outer Techniques, he consumed the purest form of energy, which could be replenished simply by eating. Consequently, the Elixirs he exchanged for were typically Satiety Pills, Essence Pills, and the like. Elixirs with similar effects were also available in the Mountain-Breaking City Demon-Subduing Division; although they had different names, their effects were more or less the same. Moreover, since these types of Elixirs were not in high demand, there was a considerable stock, and their exchange price was low.

After exchanging for a batch of Elixirs, Shen Changqing returned to his residence.

With the Elixirs ready, it’s time for the breakthrough!

Looking at the many Elixirs before him, just as he was about to swallow the contents of a bottle, his hand suddenly paused. 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Wait!

Shen Changqing remembered something. If I were to enhance the Divine Heaven Golden Body within the Demon-Subduing Division, it would certainly attract heavenly thunder again. I’d likely destroy something else. I can’t break through within the Demon-Subduing Division; I must find a place that’s spacious and uninhabited—

The heavenly thunder... I had almost forgotten about it.

After fusing to form the Divine Heaven Golden Body, this Martial Art was vastly different from his previous ones. Firstly, while other Martial Arts were divided by layers, the Divine Heaven Golden Body was divided by ranks. A perfected Divine Heaven Golden Body had a total of ten ranks. After the initial fusion, although he was only at the first rank, it had already elevated his Flesh to a level comparable to that of a Great Grandmaster. At the tenth rank of Perfection, it was possible to break through the barriers of a Great Grandmaster and reach another realm. Shen Changqing did not yet have a thorough understanding of that realm, as there were no records of it in the Divine Heaven Golden Body technique.

However, from what he remembered, every advancement in the Divine Heaven Golden Body would invoke a heavenly thunder bombardment. This process used the power of the thunder to temper the body and cultivate the Qi and Blood Force within the Flesh, enabling it to undergo further transformation and enhancement. This aspect was somewhat similar to the Five Thunder Body Casting Technique. Strictly speaking, however, it was many times stronger than the Five Thunder Body Casting Technique.

Using heavenly thunder to temper the body endowed the Qi and Blood within the Flesh with the Heavenly Thunder Attribute. This made it even more fiercely yang and unyielding compared to the Qi and Blood Force of the Great Sun Golden Body. Not only that, but because of this Heavenly Thunder Attribute, both his attack and defense were stronger than those of an ordinary Great Grandmaster.

Although I am now a half-step Great Grandmaster, what I truly lack is only in the Divine Soul aspect. In other words, in terms of my Flesh, I am not at all weaker than Grandmaster Level experts. Coupled with the inherent power of the Divine Heaven Golden Body, ordinary Great Grandmasters relying solely on their physical strength may not necessarily be my opponents.

Shen Changqing had a general understanding of his own capabilities.

If, before fusing the Divine Heaven Golden Body, I could only match an ordinary mid-level Demon Evil, then after the fusion, I have a feeling I could even challenge a high-level Demon Evil. Such a transformation is qualitative, a complete change in nature!

It’s a pity the Divine Heaven Golden Body cannot be fused further for now. Otherwise, if I continued to fuse Martial Arts, perhaps I could forcibly elevate my strength without actually advancing in rank.

Shen Changqing shook his head with some regret.