Human Clan Defender-Chapter 356 -s 144 to 145 - I Let My Guard Down! (Two in One 21300 Bonus for Monthly Votes)_3

Chapter 356: Chapters 144 to 145 - I Let My Guard Down! (Two in One 21300 Bonus for Monthly Votes)_3

The reason is very simple. A Grandmaster at the ultimate peak of one system and the pinnacle of another could only be considered to have stepped into the level of a Marquis Rank Defender Envoy. But a Grandmaster at the ultimate peak of two systems would be considered strong even among Marquis Rank Defender Envoys.

Xun Qu was indeed a Defender Envoy. However, when it came to strength, he had not even touched the threshold of the Marquis Rank.

Under such circumstances, a General Rank Defender Envoy coupled with a very weak Marquis Rank Defender Envoy was far less useful than a single powerful Marquis Rank Defender Envoy.

Therefore, Ji Tianlu would rather have Xun Qu leave and escort a few Demon Evils back from the Capital City than have him stay in Mountain-Breaking City all the time.

This was his initial thought. But now—looking at the imposing Shen Changqing before him, whose depth Ji Tianlu simply couldn’t fathom at a glance, a shocking guess began to form in his mind.

"Elder Shen has attracted heavenly thunder in these past few days, causing a sensation throughout Mountain-Breaking City. Once the news spreads, I’m afraid the entire South Nether Prefecture will be shaken."

Having said that, he paused, his gaze turning fervent.

"There’s something I want to ask. Has Elder Shen now broken through to the Great Grandmaster Realm?"

This question wasn’t asked on a whim but was backed by solid reasoning. Shen Changqing was already a Grandmaster at the Grandmaster Ultimate Summit, and now he had cultivated mysterious martial arts that had attracted relentless heavenly thunder for several days.

To be honest, if his strength hadn’t increased, I would never believe it, Ji Tianlu thought. But if his strength *has* increased, to what Realm would he have reached? After all, the man before me had already reached the end of the Grandmaster’s path. Although there were still some deficiencies in his spiritual system, he was almost there.

Under Ji Tianlu’s intense gaze, Shen Changqing neither nodded nor shook his head.

"If we’re speaking purely in terms of Realm, I’d say I’ve roughly put one foot into the Great Grandmaster level!"

HISS!

Ji Tianlu inhaled sharply. Don’t be fooled by his nonchalant tone, he thought. Having one foot in the Great Grandmaster level means he has stepped beyond the barrier of a Grandmaster! How many years has it been?

Not to mention the distant past, just in the last thousand years, the only person who’d truly broken through to Great Grandmaster was Shimohe.

Apart from him, no one else had even come close to breaking through to Great Grandmaster, let alone setting one foot into the Great Grandmaster category.

It was clear to see just how difficult it was for a Grandmaster to break through to Great Grandmaster.

This was precisely why, before Shimohe emerged, nobody even knew what the Realm beyond Grandmaster was called. Indeed, they were not even sure if there really was another Realm beyond Grandmaster.

Now, with Shen Changqing having one foot in the Great Grandmaster Realm, it was already earth-shattering.

Immediately following this, Ji Tianlu detected another hidden meaning in the words, and his expression stiffened slightly.

"Does Elder Shen mean that, if we don’t speak in terms of Realm—"

"Not speaking in terms of Realm, I believe no ordinary Great Grandmasters would be my match," Shen Changqing smiled confidently.

The third stage of the Divine Heaven Golden Body gives me significant assurance, he thought. Even without having sparred with Shimohe, and unsure if I could compete with that Mahavairocana, I am very clear about the changes in my own strength. If, right after I merged with the Divine Heaven Golden Body and stepped into the half-step Great Grandmaster stage, my strength was already several times stronger than when I was at the Grandmaster Ultimate Summit... then now, as the Divine Heaven Golden Body has progressed to the third stage, although my Realm remains at the half-step Great Grandmaster stage, my strength has more than doubled compared to when I first merged with the Divine Heaven Golden Body. It’s exponential growth. The further it progresses, the more my strength increases.

The reason Shen Changqing didn’t dare assert whether he could confront Shimohe was Shimohe’s prior feat of suppressing three King Rank Defender Envoys. Otherwise, Shen Changqing would not have been so conservative in his estimation.

Upon hearing this, Ji Tianlu was truly shocked. No ordinary Great Grandmaster could match him—what did that mean? It implied that even I might not be Shen Changqing’s opponent! To put it bluntly, a Great Grandmaster is akin to a King Rank Defender Envoy. Though I’m reluctant to admit it, I’m also aware that I’m just an average King Rank Defender Envoy. Among the many Dominators of the Demon-Subduing Division branches, my strength isn’t outstanding. I’m the kind who’s not among the best but better than many.

After the shock passed, Ji Tianlu gave a light cough. "Since Elder Shen has said as much, I am curious to experience it for myself."

His words implied doubt in Shen Changqing’s statement.

Shen Changqing shook his head slightly.

"Defender Ji, you’re not in good condition. It’s best not to attempt it; otherwise, if your injuries worsen, it would be troublesome."

"Rest assured, Elder Shen, I’m aware of my own limits." This statement immediately made Ji Tianlu somewhat dissatisfied.

What does he mean by that? he fumed internally. Even if I’m currently injured, it’s not as if just anyone can look down on me! In Great Qin, a King Rank Defender Envoy is still among the strongest of the strong. Even wounded, I’m not someone an average person can contend with!

In response to Ji Tianlu’s insistence, Shen Changqing didn’t refuse any further. Besides, I also want to gauge the current level of my own strength, he thought. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Since Defender Ji has made up his mind, then I shall accompany you to the end."

As his words fell, he left his seat and moved directly to the center of the great hall. He clasped his hands behind his back, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Defender Ji, please!"

"Be careful!"