Human Clan Defender-Chapter 407 -s 171 to 173 South Nether Prefecture Defender Envoy (Three-in-one Thanks to Alliance Hierarch ’Passing Without Thanks’ for the reward)_5

Chapter 407: Chapters 171 to 173 South Nether Prefecture Defender Envoy (Three-in-one Thanks to Alliance Hierarch ’Passing Without Thanks’ for the reward)_5

After all, 40,000 Merit Points were no small sum. But now, it seemed the difficulty of obtaining them had lessened somewhat. With the salary supplement and earning some extra money on the side, it should be about enough.

Qianzhan handed the Merit Points to Shen Changqing.

He continued, "Defender Shen, His Majesty’s intention is for you to swiftly cleanse the South Nether Prefecture of Demon Evil and the renegades of the Heaven Alliance. At the very least, the unrest must not be allowed to expand, lest the common people be displaced and made homeless. As the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture, you now have the authority to make decisions on all matters within its borders."

"I understand."

Shen Changqing nodded.

The Emperor Qin, by offering him the position of Defender Envoy for the South Nether Prefecture to recruit him, certainly had other motives. Eliminating the Demon Evil was something he already planned to do. As for the Heaven Alliance, dealing with them along the way wouldn’t be a major issue.

After explaining all the matters, Qianzhan clasped his fists.

"With matters here concluded, I take my leave!"

Having said that, he gave a slight bow to Ji Tianlu as well, then departed with his two men.

With Qianzhan’s departure, the Great Hall fell into silence.

The expressions on everyone’s faces were somewhat different.

Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture!

Ji Tianlu felt quite conflicted at this moment. As the Dominator of Mountain-Breaking City, he was considered a sovereign power within the South Nether Prefecture, answerable to no one unless someone from the Capital City intervened. And yet, inexplicably, someone had suddenly appeared to rank above him. To say he was unaffected would be impossible.

Fu Lan’s expression was also subtle.

She knew the Imperial Court wouldn’t confer the position of Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture without reason. Shen Changqing’s appointment to this position indicated that Emperor Qin considered him capable. If Fu Lan previously had doubts about Shen Changqing’s ability to contend with Shimohe, she no longer concerned herself with it.

"Congratulations, Defender Shen! With you here, the South Nether Prefecture will certainly not tolerate any insolence from the Heaven Alliance!" Xun Qu said with a smile, clasping his hands.

As he broke the silence, the others also clasped their hands to offer congratulations.

Among them, Xing Yi’s and Du’er’s demeanors were even more respectful.

Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture.

In terms of status, he was only slightly inferior to Dongfang Zhao.

Within the Demon-Subduing Division, let alone them, even Qianzhan, the commander of the Heavenly Inspection Guard, had to show great respect.

Hadn’t they noticed? Qianzhan had even switched to addressing him with the formal "you."

"You are all too kind!"

Shen Changqing, having composed himself, put away the Identity Token representing his status as Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture.

So far, he had three Identity Tokens on him.

One represented the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture.

Another represented the Martial Hall Master.

The last one was his original Martial Pavilion Elder Identity Token. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

However, this Identity Token was now void.

Thus, he now held only two identities: Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture and Martial Hall Master.

"Defender Shen, please take the seat of honor!" Ji Tianlu said, yielding the main seat.

Seeing this, Shen Changqing shook his head. "Defender Ji, you are too courteous. How could I, Shen, usurp your role as host?"

"That won’t do," Ji Tianlu said with a slight smile. "As the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture, Defender Shen holds the highest position within our Prefecture’s Demon-Subduing Division. It is only right that you take the seat of honor."

Hearing this, Shen Changqing no longer refused.

After he sat down, the others also took their respective seats.

At first glance, nothing seemed different in the Great Hall, but in reality, the principal and subordinate roles had shifted.

Everyone understood that it wouldn’t be long before the news of Shen Changqing becoming the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture spread throughout the entire Prefecture.

Then, his reputation would once again soar to a formidable level.

After sitting down, the smile on Shen Changqing’s face vanished, replaced by a serious expression.

"I believe everyone heard it just now. The Martial Emperor betrayed the Demon-Subduing Division and willingly sank into depravity, siding with the Demon Evil. This act is equivalent to cutting himself off from the Human Clan, which is something we absolutely cannot tolerate. Therefore, I will trouble you all to disseminate this news. The Demon-Subduing Division must also adopt an appropriate stance and issue a wanted notice with a bounty."

"That’s simple." Ji Tianlu nodded.

Issuing a wanted notice and bounty was simple enough, but it was unrealistic to expect it to actually bring the Martial Emperor back. What the Demon-Subduing Division needed to do was, ultimately, to make a statement: to show others that anyone who betrayed the Demon-Subduing Division would not be tolerated by Great Qin.

"Furthermore—" Shen Changqing looked at everyone and said calmly, "Since the Heaven Alliance’s target is South Sea City, I will personally make a trip there. As for matters in Mountain-Breaking City, I will not involve myself too deeply."

Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture. Not the Defender of Mountain-Breaking City. He couldn’t possibly stay in Mountain-Breaking City indefinitely. He had his own plans for certain matters.

Ji Tianlu nodded. "Mountain-Breaking City should not be a major issue. Although my injuries have not fully healed, with Defender Xun and Defender Fu present, I presume the Demon Evil wouldn’t dare to act too audaciously. However, Defender Shen, venturing to South Sea City alone—isn’t that somewhat risky? If necessary, the forces of Mountain-Breaking City are at your disposal."

"There’s no need." Shen Changqing shook his head, refusing.

Seeing this, Ji Tianlu did not insist further.

Following that, Shen Changqing delegated a few more matters, instructing Ji Tianlu and the others on how to proceed.