Human Clan Defender-Chapter 421 -s 178 to 180 Human Clan’s Conflict Cannot Be Meddled by Demon Evil (Three-in-One - , Seeking Monthly Votes)_5

Chapter 421: Chapters 178 to 180 Human Clan’s Conflict Cannot Be Meddled by Demon Evil (Three-in-One Chapter, Seeking Monthly Votes)_5

「Elsewhere.」

As soon as Yun Venerable uttered his words, he knew he had misspoken. Immediately after, he spoke in a deep voice, "If we were to strike with full force, without considering the cost to exterminate them, it would take at most three months to clear out all the Demon Evils in the jurisdiction of South Sea City. But there is one condition: no new Demon Evils are to be born, nor should any more be sent here by the Demon Evil Clan."

"If we do not consider any other external factors, I want South Sea City to exterminate all existing Demon Evils within three months. Not a single one is to be left," Shen Changqing stated directly.

Exterminating Demon Evils was only the first step. The purpose of clearing the Demon Evils was to stabilize the hearts of the people in South Nether Prefecture. As for matters concerning the Heaven Alliance, they had nothing to do with him. Furthermore, he also did not wish for Demon Evils to affect him while he was dealing with other matters.

Upon hearing this, Yun Venerable solemnly nodded. "Defender Shen is renowned; none of us dare disobey. Within three months, we will ensure all Demon Evils are completely exterminated."

"That would be for the best." Shen Changqing nodded. Then he rose from his seat. "I have stayed in South Sea City for several days, and I have other matters to attend to, so I will not remain here much longer. Keep an eye on any news or unusual activities from the Heaven Alliance and transmit the information immediately."

"I understand," Yun Venerable replied earnestly. On him, one could hardly see the pride and boldness that an authority figure should possess.

Strength is honored. This law is applicable everywhere. Not to mention that Shen Changqing’s position was higher than his own, even if the other party were a Jianghu wanderer, as long as they possessed overwhelming strength, Yun Venerable would give them the utmost respect.

Quite simply, power and position can only play a deterrent role under certain conditions. Ultimately, it was personal strength that mattered most. Obviously, Shen Changqing was that person who possessed both power and strength. Unless Yun Venerable was out of his mind, he would never oppose Shen Changqing.

After Shen Changqing left, Fei Yun finally spoke, "This Defender Shen seems a bit restless!" The various decisions he made clearly indicated that he was up to something.

Yun Venerable regained his composure upon hearing this. "It’s normal for a new official to make a few changes. It would actually be strange if he were too complacent. The first Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture... truly enviable!" Having said that, he shook his head.

If possible, Yun Venerable also wished that one day he could become the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture. However, he also understood that it was just wishful thinking. Unless he could take a big step forward from his current foundation, then there would be a possibility of becoming a Defender Envoy of a prefecture.

But, powerful as a Defender Envoy might be, advancing further is extraordinarily difficult. Many Defender Envoys spent their entire lives making no breakthroughs, just treading water. By comparison, Martial Artists were now appearing who had broken their limits; perhaps they would have a smooth path ahead in the future.

"How are your injuries?" Yun Venerable looked at him.

In South Sea City’s Demon-Subduing Division, only three Defender Envoys remained. One was stationed outside, leaving only himself and Fei Yun, both of whom were wounded and not at their peak.

Fei Yun said, "It’s not a big problem. A little more time to recuperate, and I believe I’ll be almost healed. I can hardly imagine Shimohe displaying such strength in Exiled Immortal Valley; it’s so different from his current state." The contrast before and after was like the difference between heaven and earth. If Shimohe had been that strong in Exiled Immortal Valley, none of those present would have been a match.

「At this moment.」

With the retreat of the Heaven Alliance’s army, the people of the Heaven Alliance had also quieted down quite a bit.

Within the Myriad Buddhas Sect, the former Mahavira Hall had now become the Council Hall of the Heaven Alliance. Shimohe, clad in a white monk’s robe, sat on a cushion, with the rest seated cross-legged to his left and right.

"In the coming year, do not stir up trouble. Focus on stabilizing the Heaven Alliance. Also, dispatch people to exterminate all the Demon Evils in all regions, so as not to let the Demon Evil unrest become too severe," he said, looking at the crowd, his voice unhurried.

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Demon Sect Master, Yin Zizhen, her seductive face veiled in gossamer, showed a puzzled expression. "Alliance Hierarch, why did we retreat? If we had attacked with full force, with the power of South Gate City at that time, I’m afraid they wouldn’t have been able to withstand it, right?" This question had been weighing on her heart for a long time, but she had never found the opportunity to ask.

It wasn’t just Yin Zizhen. Even people from other Sects had this question. Although, when Shimohe clashed with Shen Changqing before South Gate City, no clear victor emerged, to say that Shen Changqing was stronger than Shimohe was simply impossible. Shimohe had been famous for eight hundred years. Shen Changqing had only recently risen to prominence. Even with the greatest fortuitous encounters, it was impossible for him to be strong enough to rival Shimohe. In their view, if Shimohe wished to, killing Shen Changqing would be no problem at all.

Faced with everyone’s doubts, Shimohe’s face was calm as he pinched a flower with one hand. "That newly appointed South Nether Prefecture Defender Envoy is no simple individual. If we rashly go to war, my Heaven Alliance and the Demon-Subduing Division will only both suffer devastating losses. Don’t forget, the Demon Evil Clan and the Eternal Alliance are both currently lying in wait. If we both suffer devastating losses, they will surely take the opportunity to strike. At that point, a single misstep could cause the Heaven Alliance to fall apart."

He felt that, during this time, the constant smooth sailing of the Heaven Alliance had made many people overconfident. Indeed, Shimohe himself had been somewhat complacent. But after encountering Shen Changqing, he had quickly sobered up. That’s right. He was strong, but he wasn’t invincible in the world. As long as one wasn’t invincible, there would always be adversaries. Acting rashly would lead to unimaginable consequences.

A Sect Master with furrowed brows asked, "Alliance Hierarch, is Shen Changqing really that strong?"

"Very strong!" Shimohe replied with two words.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s hearts trembled. Prior to this, they had never heard Shimohe offer such high praise for anyone.

After speaking, Shimohe added, "In the future, if you encounter Shen Changqing and can retreat, then retreat. If you cannot, it will be a dead end for you. Below the level of a Great Grandmaster, none of you are qualified to cross hands with him. Even for those who have broken through to Great Grandmaster, only a few can cross hands with him."

The gap between a Great Grandmaster who has mastered Divine Skills and one who has not is immense. Especially after the confrontation before South Gate City, Shimohe knew that Shen Changqing wasn’t just a newly advanced Great Grandmaster. The depth of power Shen Changqing demonstrated, even without using Divine Skills, was already on par with that of a peak Great Grandmaster. It could be said that even if neither side used Divine Skills, Shimohe was not confident in suppressing him. If Divine Skills were used, the outcome would likely be the same.

Upon hearing these words, Yin Zizhen and the others’ wariness towards Shen Changqing soared.

"From this moment on, I do not wish to hear any more rumors of Demon Evils within the Heaven Alliance’s territory!" Shimohe’s expression suddenly turned cold. "If there are any, they must be suppressed immediately. We of the Human Clan will absolutely not allow Demon Evils to meddle in our disputes."

The temperature in the Council Hall also dropped sharply. Under that spreading chill, everyone hastily nodded. "Alliance Hierarch, rest assured! We will do our utmost to eradicate the Demon Evils and prevent them from harming the common people!"

"That would be for the best." Shimohe nodded and chanted a Buddhist mantra. "Amitabha Buddha. Remember this: if the Heaven Alliance wants to overthrow Great Qin, it must first win the hearts of the people. Only with the support of the people can we succeed. Otherwise, just as water can carry a boat, it can also overturn it. If we allow the Demon Evils to run rampant unchecked, then without Great Qin even needing to act, our Heaven Alliance will collapse on its own."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s faces turned serious. They knew Shimohe’s words were not wrong. No matter how strong the Heaven Alliance was—strong enough to sweep through the entire South Nether Prefecture—in reality, relying on the Heaven Alliance alone would not be enough to succeed in the end. Only by winning the hearts of the people and utilizing all available forces could they possibly gain true control over South Nether Prefecture. Otherwise, even if they conquered South Nether Prefecture, they wouldn’t be able to hold onto it.