Human Clan Defender-Chapter 424 -s 181-182 Great Wilderness Ghost Hand (Combined - , Seeking Monthly Votes)_3

"How did it go?" a hoarse voice emerged from the black fog.

Upon hearing this, the Martial Emperor fell silent for a moment before responding, "I failed!"

As his words fell, the black fog shook violently, causing the entire chamber to tremble slightly. A terrifying power seeped out, pressing fiercely upon the Martial Emperor. In the face of this, the Martial Emperor dared not use his strength to resist and could only bow his head, silently enduring. Soon, his flesh cracked, and blood flowed from the wounds.

After a moment, the terrifying pressure vanished, and the hoarse voice spoke from within once more, "I demand an explanation!"

"The Demon-Subduing Division suddenly gained an expert of the Grandmaster Realm who could summon the power of heavenly thunder. I was caught off guard and heavily struck by the heavenly thunder. All the accompanying Demon Evils perished within it," the Martial Emperor explained, allowing his flesh to slowly heal itself as he spoke.

Hearing this, the crimson eyes flickered. "A Great Grandmaster— This world’s Ancestral Vein has already been severed. For someone to still break through their limits under such circumstances indeed shows considerable talent, but reaching this step is already their utmost limit. Further growth is as difficult as ascending to the heavens. As for the ability to summon heavenly thunder, if I’m not mistaken, it means they have mastered a Divine Skill!" The hoarse voice resonated at a steady pace within the chamber.

The Martial Emperor, however, was visibly startled. Divine Skills. It was the first time he had heard the term.

"May I ask, my lord, what exactly is a Divine Skill?" 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"Divine Skills are methods to seize the very creation of Heaven and Earth, not something ordinary people can grasp. Only those who reach what you call the Grandmaster Realm can begin to utilize the power of Divine Skills," the hoarse voice stated. Then, it added, "Before the Ancestral Vein was severed, there must have been powerful experts in this world. It isn’t surprising that Divine Skills were left behind. However, even if some Divine Skills remain, they are unlikely to be very powerful."

"I wonder, my lord, would you be willing to bestow a Divine Skill upon me? If so, I assure you I shall sweep through the Demon-Subduing Division and dismantle Great Qin!" the Martial Emperor said respectfully. Learning of the power of Divine Skills, his heart stirred with eagerness. He had never imagined such methods existed in Heaven and Earth. Recalling the moment Shen Changqing summoned the heavenly thunder, it was indeed extremely formidable. Without that heavenly thunder, the Martial Emperor believed that even if they couldn’t have killed Shen Changqing, they certainly wouldn’t have been nearly annihilated.

The hoarse voice said, "You have not advanced to the Grandmaster Realm, so by rights, you are not qualified to use Divine Skills. However, since the blood of our clan flows within your body, you can barely manage to wield them. Very well, I shall impart one Divine Skill to you. But I hope not to hear any more bad news. If you continue to fail, then you will have no one to blame but me!"

"Rest assured, my lord. I shall certainly destroy the Demon-Subduing Division and dismantle Great Qin!" Suppressing the excitement in his heart, the Martial Emperor replied in a resolute tone.

As his voice fell, the chamber instantly grew silent. Only the black fog continued to undulate faintly, as if something was being nurtured within. Suddenly, a beam of blood-red light shot out from the black fog, flying towards the Martial Emperor. The light moved with extreme speed; before he could even react, it plunged into his mind. Immediately, a surging tide of memories flooded his consciousness.

Absorbing these memories, the Martial Emperor, behind his mask, appeared somewhat stunned. It took a long time for him to fully assimilate them.

At this moment, the hoarse voice said, "What I have imparted to you is our clan’s seventh-rank Divine Skill, the Great Wilderness Ghost Hand. As long as you diligently cultivate this Divine Skill, with your strength, unless a Great Demon appears, no one will be able to withstand you."

"Thank you, my lord, for this technique!" the Martial Emperor said, his voice filled with excitement.

As his words ended, the crimson eyes vanished, and the black fog gradually dissipated. The Martial Emperor, however, remained standing in place, silently reviewing the memories in his mind.

Divine Skills are graded into nine ranks. If I can master a seventh-rank Divine Skill even to the introductory level, it will enhance my own strength by eighty percent!

If I can master it, who in this world can stand against me! A cold, fierce smile touched the face behind the mask.

Before encountering Divine Skills, the Martial Emperor hadn’t understood their true power. But now, having truly come into contact with one, he finally comprehended what terrifying methods Divine Skills were. Divine Skills are graded into nine ranks, and a seventh-rank Divine Skill is only third from the bottom. Even so, merely reaching the introductory level would allow him to enhance his strength by eighty percent when using it. If he could reach a state of Perfection, then the power wielded through the seventh-rank Divine Skill would be even more formidable.

The Martial Emperor believed that if he could perfect the Great Wilderness Ghost Hand, no one under Heaven could withstand him. Not even Dongfang Zhao or Emperor Qin would likely be his own match. As for Shen Changqing and Shimohe, they were not even worth mentioning.

Immediately, the Martial Emperor left the chamber. Upon arriving in the inner hall, he saw a person wearing attire similar to his own and a fierce mask, standing there with hands clasped behind his back. If anyone else had been present, they would absolutely not have been able to distinguish who the real Eternal Alliance Master was.

"What brings you here?" the Martial Emperor asked, his voice deep.

Hearing this, the man chuckled lightly. "The lords are quite dissatisfied with the results of your actions, so they sent me to assist. I didn’t expect that a mere South Nether Prefecture would not only cause your complete failure but also lead to you exposing your identity. Speaking of which, I too am very curious: the former Martial Hall Master, a renowned expert of the Demon-Subduing Division—why exactly did you forsake the Demon-Subduing Division and ally with the Demon Evil Clan!"