Human Clan Defender-Chapter 362 -s 148-149 With Me Here, Unbreakable (Two in One, Ask for Monthly Votes)_3

Chapter 362: Chapters 148-149 With Me Here, Unbreakable (Two in One, Ask for Monthly Votes)_3

He did not know how much time had passed. He glanced at the sky, then stood up and left the courtyard, heading toward the great hall.

Along the way, every Demon Hunter he encountered bowed their heads in greeting.

"Elder Shen!"

"Hmm."

Shen Changqing acknowledged them with a light hum.

By the time he reached the great hall, he’d lost count of how many times he had hummed in acknowledgment.

Inside the great hall, it was crowded. Though there were many people, the hall was unusually quiet.

When Shen Changqing walked in, everyone turned to look at him, then greeted him in unison.

"Greetings, Elder Shen!"

He did not reply. He walked straight to Ji Tianlu’s former seat, then turned and sat down.

In that moment, looking down from above, he could clearly see the respectful expressions on the faces of everyone below.

For a time, a peculiar sensation rose within Shen Changqing’s heart. It was as if he held the lives of those below in his hands; a single word from him could determine a person’s life or death.

Power is indeed intoxicating!

After this silent reflection, Shen Changqing snapped out of that illusion.

If he truly became the dominator of a Demon-Subduing Division branch, he would indeed possess the power to determine life and death.

However, now was not the time for such thoughts.

He looked at those before him and began to speak calmly, "I believe everyone here knows who I am, so I won’t waste time on that. Before Defender Ji entered seclusion, he stated that all affairs of the Demon-Subduing Division would temporarily be under my full jurisdiction. During this period, I hope for everyone’s cooperation; otherwise, it will be difficult to proceed with subsequent matters."

As his words fell, Deng Gu was the first to speak up, "Since Defender Ji has already given his word, we will naturally follow Elder Shen’s commands!"

"We’ll do as Elder Shen decides."

"Indeed!"

After Deng Gu spoke, several other Demon Hunters voiced their agreement.

The rest had complicated expressions but offered no opposition.

Seeing this, Shen Changqing paid it little mind and went straight to the main topic. "Recently, the Heavenly Inspection Guard reported that Demon Evil activity has become excessive within the territory governed by our Demon-Subduing Division, causing numerous civilian deaths and injuries. What are your thoughts on this matter?"

Silence!

A deathly hush!

Everyone glanced at each other, none daring to speak out of turn. They had only just received this news themselves.

Deng Gu clasped his fists. "The Demon-Subduing Division already suffered considerable losses from our war with the Myriad Buddhas Sect. With the Demon Evil stirring now, it’s highly probable that the Demon Evil Clan intends to use this opportunity to attack our Demon-Subduing Division. I believe we absolutely cannot be negligent in this matter. Otherwise, the events of Luyang City could very well be repeated."

The news that Luyang City had been destroyed by Demon Evil was no longer a secret within the Demon-Subduing Division.

When he finished speaking, other Demon Hunters nodded. "Demon Hunter Deng is correct. Any movement by the Demon Evil should be suppressed with our full might. We cannot let them think our Demon-Subduing Division is weak and easily bullied."

The reactions from below were much as Shen Changqing had anticipated. Upon hearing of a Demon Evil attack, their first thought was to suppress it with full force.

Similarly, this reaction also matched the Demon Evil Clan’s predictions.

"Suppression is inevitable. At all times, the Demon-Subduing Division’s duty is to subdue Demon Evil. Now that Demon Evil are causing chaos, we of the Demon-Subduing Division will certainly not stand idly by."

Having said this, Shen Changqing observed the expressions of everyone below. "According to intelligence, the strongest among the currently rampaging Demon Evil are only at the Resentment Level. However, we cannot rule out the possibility that these are merely the advance forces of the Demon Evil. If we face a direct assault from Fiend Level Strange Monsters, the consequences would be unimaginable. Therefore, I have decided that all towns with populations under one hundred thousand will each be guarded by two Profound Rank Demon Hunters. Any trace of Demon Evil must be utterly exterminated."

"Furthermore—"

"The seventeen cities plagued by Demon Evil each require an Earth Rank Demon Hunter to help stabilize the situation. The remaining Earth Rank and Heaven Rank Demon Hunters within the Demon-Subduing Division will be stationed as support points every hundred miles. Should any city face an irresistible attack, the powerful individuals at each support point must rush there immediately, without fail."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of many changed.

Deng Gu hesitated. "Elder Shen, if we do this, the Demon-Subduing Division’s strength will be almost entirely depleted!"

The South Nether Prefecture is vast. The Mountain-Breaking City Demon-Subduing Division, though only one of three major divisions, controls a territory that is by no means small. It is centrally located in this region, perfectly positioned to attend to both front and rear. However, according to Shen Changqing’s proposal, even dispatching all the powerful individuals from the Demon-Subduing Division would hardly be sufficient.

"Indeed! If the Demon-Subduing Division’s strength is exhausted and the Demon Evil march straight for Mountain-Breaking City, wouldn’t we be powerless to resist them?"

Others also nodded slightly. This was no trivial matter. Mountain-Breaking City was the Demon-Subduing Division’s branch headquarters and the lifeline of this vast territory. If Mountain-Breaking City were destroyed, it would undoubtedly trigger widespread chaos.

Shen Changqing smiled confidently. "As long as I am in Mountain-Breaking City, it will not fall. You need not worry about these matters; simply carry out my orders."

Everyone’s heart trembled.

His words implied he planned to defend Mountain-Breaking City alone.

They naturally had no doubts about Shen Changqing’s strength. His name was already renowned throughout the South Nether Prefecture.