Human Clan Defender-Chapter 410 -s 174 to 175 The Strong Outer, The Hollow Inside (Two-in-One - , Asking for Monthly Pass)_2

"If South Sea City were to fall, he, as the Defender Envoy, would also be suspected of dereliction of duty. It would be difficult to explain to the Imperial Court."

"Be that as it may, we cannot place all our hopes on Shen Changqing," Yun Venerable stated, his expression solemn.

Mountain-Breaking City.

At Shen Changqing’s residence, the Tiankui, which often consumed blood, had made rapid progress in strength. By now, although it had not truly broken through to the Grandmaster Realm, it was not far off. Not only that, but its physique had also grown further. Even if it couldn’t compare with the Tiankui from the Heavenly Realm, its presence was extraordinary.

"Excellent, excellent!" Shen Changqing nodded in satisfaction as he looked at the imposing Tiankui before him.

Perhaps because his own blood carried the Heavenly Thunder Attribute, its fur had taken on a faint purple hue after frequently consuming his blood. At the same time, its bell-like eyes were also tinged with a hint of purple. Its pair of wings, when spread, spanned about ten feet, and with each flap, fierce winds would rise, sweeping up dust.

For the first time, Shen Changqing sat on the Tiankui’s back. Then, he gently patted its head and pointed in a direction. "Go there!"

Suddenly, the Tiankui’s wings vibrated. Carrying Shen Changqing, it took off into the air, flying towards South Sea City.

Below, as the Tiankui took flight, many people looked up at the sky, witnessing a gigantic Fierce Beast soaring on its wings. And on the back of the Fierce Beast, a person was clearly seated.

"The Tiankui has truly matured!" Xun Qu’s eyes betrayed a hint of envy as he watched Shen Changqing ride the Tiankui.

Having a flying mount was something most people dreamed of. He wanted one too. Unfortunately, flying Fierce Beasts were already few and far between, and with the inconsistent opening times of the Heavenly Realm, capturing a beast like the Tiankui was no easy feat.

At this moment, Shen Changqing was already riding the Tiankui high into the firmament. The sensation was as if he were amidst the highest heavens, where the gentle breeze had transformed into a raging gale. If an ordinary person were to sit on the Tiankui’s back, a mere gust of wind could blow them from the sky. But Shen Changqing, sitting upright on the Tiankui’s back, remained as immovable as Mount Tai. No matter how violently the wind raged, it could not shake him in the slightest.

"The higher you fly, the different the view!" With the mountains below appearing as flat plains, a unique emotion rose in Shen Changqing’s heart. This feeling was completely different from his own Hovering Crossing.

However, no matter how beautiful the scenery, it would become dull if viewed for too long. After watching for some time, Shen Changqing found it uninteresting and looked away, his thoughts drifting elsewhere.

I am now the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture, and the forces of the Demon-Subduing Division within the prefecture can, to a certain extent, be considered under my command. The more strength the Demon-Subduing Division preserves, the more efficiently I’ll be able to capture Demon Evil in the future. Baiyue City is considered lost, but South Sea City must not fall to the Heaven Alliance. Otherwise, my losses will be considerable. As for explaining things to the Imperial Court, that is actually of secondary concern. Furthermore, the appointed time with the Yuanyang Auction House is almost here. If I can resolve the South Nether Prefecture issue, I can return to the Capital City in time to complete the tasks I had originally planned. Otherwise, it will have to be postponed.

The matter of the Yuanyang Auction House was something Shen Changqing also valued greatly. What it involved was not just a matter of Silver Coins; to a greater degree, it was linked to his personal strength. The Silver Taels acquired from the auction could be used to purchase Demon Evil at the Yuanyang Auction House and also to buy Merit Points. Merit Points were now no longer of singular use to him, as they had been in the past. Tasks from the Demon-Subduing Division made Merit Points another way to obtain Demon Evil. Moreover, exchanging for Demon Evil from the Demon Sealing Tower also required a large amount of Merit Points. After some calculation, Shen Changqing discovered that the two thousand-odd Merit Points he carried were merely a drop in the bucket.

Collecting his thoughts and gazing down at the vast land below, an involuntary smile touched his lips.

In three years, I have officially established myself in Great Qin. South Nether Prefecture will be an important foundation for me. As long as I manage this place well, the Demon Evil of an entire prefecture will no longer escape my grasp. Even Demon Evil from other prefectures could potentially become mine for the taking. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

This was no exaggeration. Shen Changqing believed that as long as he laid a solid foundation for South Nether Prefecture, everything else would become much easier.

In the wilderness outside the city, dense armies were arrayed. They represented the exclusive force of the Heaven Alliance. Nowadays, after breaching many cities, the Heaven Alliance was no longer the same force it once was. Not all of the Imperial Court’s armies would resist to the end. In fact, after their generals were slain, countless soldiers surrendered. It was precisely because of this that the strength of the Heaven Alliance snowballed, growing at a rapid pace. By this point, the number of their troops was already approaching one million.

In the midst of the army, Shimohe, dressed in a white kasaya, sat cross-legged. A gentle smile was on his face as he looked at the city ahead, his eyes showing no concern whatsoever.

"Have all the forces from South Sea City’s Demon-Subduing Division arrived?"

"According to reports, all personnel from South Sea City’s Demon-Subduing Division are already inside the city ahead."