Human Clan Defender-Chapter 352 -s 142-143 Begin Again (Two in One, Asking for Monthly Tickets)_3

However, Xun Qu wasn’t too curious about such martial arts. Although practicing them seemed impressive, the risks were equally great, much like the Five Thunder Body Casting Technique. This was originally a sect-defining martial art of a major sect. Later on, the powerhouses of that sect all perished under the heavenly thunder of the Five Thunder Body Casting Technique. In the end, that major sect was completely obliterated. Therefore, any martial art with obvious downsides isn’t necessarily a blessing.

Take the current situation for example: martial arts that invoke heavenly thunder boast tremendous momentum. But aside from Shen Changqing, anyone else who tried to cultivate them would likely meet their demise.

Watching the heavenly thunder outside the city, Xun Qu observed it intently for a moment but chose not to intervene further. If the other party had left voluntarily, they must have had their own plans. Meddling too much wouldn’t necessarily be a good thing.

The matter of the Demon Evil can’t be delayed. Half a month... this is troublesome...

Thinking about the Demon Evil, Xun Qu shook his head and sighed. This matter could not be dragged out any longer, as it concerned whether Shen Changqing could successfully advance to the Grandmaster Ultimate Summit. If they had a dual-peak Grandmaster presiding over Mountain-Breaking City, the situation would improve significantly.

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"Who would have thought Shimohe’s strength could be so formidable? Even when the Dominators of the three major Demon-Subduing Divisions of South Nether Prefecture joined forces, they were unable to contend with him. This battle has left the Demon-Subduing Division utterly disgraced!"

Atop a mountain peak, the Eternal Alliance Master watched the scene before him, his gaze fixed on Buddha Palm Mountain. He had been closely monitoring the battle from the moment it began.

Originally, he thought that if the Myriad Buddhas Sect couldn’t withstand the Demon-Subduing Division, the Eternal Alliance would have to provide clandestine support. After all, it wasn’t easy for a force capable of resisting the Demon-Subduing Division to emerge. For the longest time, only the Eternal Alliance had fought a lonely battle against the Demon-Subduing Division, enduring to the bitter end. Only the Eternal Alliance Master himself knew the immense pressure involved. Hence, even if Shimohe’s attitude was insolent, he hadn’t paid it much mind.

But—when the battle actually commenced, the Eternal Alliance Master realized he had ultimately underestimated Shimohe, and also underestimated a sect like the Myriad Buddhas Sect with its thousand-year legacy. Even without Shimohe, the Myriad Buddhas Sect’s strength was already considerable. Now, with Shimohe acting as their Sea-Calming Divine Needle, the sect’s power had skyrocketed to the point where even the combined forces of the three major Demon-Subduing Divisions of South Nether Prefecture couldn’t hold a candle to them.

Taking a deep look at Buddha Palm Mountain, the Eternal Alliance Master turned to the person before him.

"Among the three Demon-Subduing Divisions, only the South Sea City Demon-Subduing Division remains with its strength fully intact. The other two have suffered significant damage. This is an excellent opportunity to act against the Demon-Subduing Division; we can’t let it go to waste."

The Demon-Subduing Division’s power in South Nether Prefecture was now greatly diminished, presenting an opportunity for the Eternal Alliance.

"Where does the Alliance Hierarch plan to start?"

"The Demon Evil in Falling Moon City was killed by Shen Changqing, correct?" The Eternal Alliance Master’s expression was hidden behind his mask, but his words sent a cold sweat down the back of the black-robed person before him.

After the Demon-Subduing Division had conducted its investigation for several days, the black-robed man had found a chance to escape and report the news. Although he wasn’t to blame for this matter, if the Eternal Alliance Master decided to hold him accountable, he would be severely punished, if not killed. After all, a Grandmaster Level martial artist was not irreplaceable to the Eternal Alliance.

Under the Eternal Alliance Master’s gaze, the black-robed person, trembling with fear, replied, "Yes, Shen Changqing’s strength is too formidable. Even after Gu Cang successfully broke through to the Demon Evil level, he was still swiftly slain by Shen Changqing. With such power, I suspect he is no weaker than a mid-level Demon Evil. Within the Demon-Subduing Division, he would be equivalent to a Marquis Rank Defender Envoy."

"A Marquis Rank Defender Envoy!" the Eternal Alliance Master murmured, his eyes flickering. "If I remember correctly, Shen Changqing has only been with the Demon-Subduing Division for a mere three years, hasn’t he?"

In just three years, he possessed strength comparable to a Marquis Rank Defender Envoy. Such talent was beyond what could be described merely as genius. Without an incredibly powerful fortuitous opportunity, it would be absolutely impossible to reach such a level.

Yet, to the Eternal Alliance Master, the nature of Shen Changqing’s fortuitous opportunity was no longer important. Having reached this stage, any such fortuitous opportunities were likely almost exhausted.

"To possess the strength of a Marquis Rank Defender Envoy before even becoming one... If he becomes a Defender Envoy, the Demon-Subduing Division will likely have another Dongfang Zhao!"

It wouldn’t be a problem for the Demon-Subduing Division to gain another Defender Envoy. But another Dongfang Zhao? That would be a major issue.

For years, the Demon Evil Clan and the Eternal Alliance had failed to overcome Great Qin. Initially, this was due to the presence of Emperor Qin. Later, as Emperor Qin aged, Dongfang Zhao emerged. In the Eternal Alliance Master’s opinion, Dongfang Zhao was far inferior to Emperor Qin. However, Dongfang Zhao’s performance in the battle at Capital City had far exceeded his expectations. The Dominator of the Capital Demon Suppression Division had already made another breakthrough. With such power, the Eternal Alliance alone stood no chance of resisting him. Even the Demon Evil Clan backing them would find it difficult to deal with Dongfang Zhao.

Fortunately, Dongfang Zhao always remained in Capital City, serving merely as a Sea-Calming Divine Needle, and would not leave easily. Otherwise, if such a powerhouse were to leave Capital City, he would have the strength to sweep through all nine prefectures of Great Qin.