Human Clan Defender-Chapter 429 -s 184-185 Because You Are Strong Enough (Two-in-One - , Asking for Monthly Tickets)_3

Breaking through to Great Grandmaster... just how difficult is it? Dongfang Zhao sighed inwardly, then said, "Although becoming a Great Grandmaster is difficult, at least there is a path ahead. After you advance to Great Grandmaster, can you see the road forward?"

"I have not yet reached Grandmaster Peak, and the road ahead is still out of sight," Shen Changqing said.

He was currently only at the second tier of Divine Soul and the sixth tier of Divine Heaven Golden Body. To truly reach Grandmaster Peak, both the Divine Soul and Divine Heaven Golden Body needed to reach the tenth tier. Comparatively, I still have a long way to go.

Not yet at Grandmaster Peak! Dongfang Zhao nodded. "You have just broken through to Great Grandmaster and already possess such strength. In the future, if you truly grow to Grandmaster Peak, rivaling a Great Demon won’t be an issue. At that time, even if you stop progressing, taking charge of the Demon-Subduing Division will not be a problem."

Breaking through to a level comparable to a Demon Saint was very difficult. Or rather, it was almost completely impossible. The Demon-Subduing Division had been established for more than three hundred years, and no powerhouse had ever managed to reach this stage. At most, they were only comparable to a Great Demon. While Emperor Qin could seriously injure a Demon Saint, that was only because he borrowed Great Qin’s fate and luck. Therefore, being on par with a Great Demon was already the limit. Defender Envoys at this realm were also called Venerable Rank Defender Envoys.

Venerable! What did ’Venerable’ mean? A realm worthy of veneration, like the ancestral masters.

Shen Changqing was silent; he neither agreed nor refused.

Taking charge of the Demon-Subduing Division... Previously, he had never entertained such a thought. But now, he was somewhat tempted. Just like becoming the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture, as long as it was well managed, the power of the local Demon-Subduing Division could become the foundation for his growth. If he could become the true Dominator of the Demon-Subduing Division, that would be a different story. This Dominator was not comparable to the leaders of the Demon-Subduing Division’s branches. It was the genuine position, in control of the entire Great Qin’s Demon-Subduing Division. Once he took the role, he could make the entire Demon-Subduing Division operate solely for him. With that, he wouldn’t need to make any moves; just by staying peacefully in the Capital City, an endless stream of Demon Evil would be delivered for him to slaughter. However, if he took over the Demon-Subduing Division, there would be downsides as well. The simplest being responsibility.

Looking at Dongfang Zhao, Truthfully, Shen Changqing couldn’t see any sign that the other was about to die; there was no scent of decay or decline about him, and he didn’t look any different from a middle-aged man externally. But since Dongfang Zhao said so, Shen Changqing took him at his word for the time being. Perhaps the other had his own methods of concealment; who knew? After all, if the Dominator of the Demon-Subduing Division emitted an aura of decay and decline, anyone would know they were close to death. Conversely, someone like Dongfang Zhao, who showed no signs, was much more inscrutable.

Dongfang Zhao said, "If you weren’t returning to the Capital City this time, I would have found time to meet with you eventually. Since you’re here, I might as well inform you. I am not forcing you; if you are unwilling, I will not compel you. But as I’ve said before, in these chaotic times, while personal power is important, having an organization’s forces at your disposal can be much more convenient at times. The specifics depend on your decision."

Shen Changqing pondered for a moment, then said, "I need to consider this matter carefully and cannot give an immediate response."

"There’s no rush," Dongfang Zhao said with a gentle smile. "Just give me an answer before I die."

"Um... may I ask, Lord Defender, approximately when will you die?" Shen Changqing hesitated for a moment before asking.

Dongfang Zhao’s expression stiffened slightly, but then he chuckled. "Don’t worry, I won’t die in the next few years. When it’s my time, you will naturally know. Are you hoping I die sooner, or later?"

"Lord Defender jests. Naturally, I hope you live longer," Shen Changqing replied candidly. "After all, when the sky falls, it’s better to have someone tall to hold it up than for me to face it alone."

With the conversation having reached this point, he saw no need for further concealment. However, what truly gave him the confidence to speak frankly with Dongfang Zhao was not the other’s so-called promises or their recent heartfelt exchange, but his own strength. Shen Changqing believed that even if Dongfang Zhao turned against him, with his power, he could still withdraw unscathed. Besides, with his own strength, even if the other harbored ulterior motives, they would have to seriously weigh their options. But truthfully, Shen Changqing didn’t believe Dongfang Zhao harbored any malice toward him. At least, not yet; he hadn’t sensed any.

Dongfang Zhao shook his head and chuckled. "You are quite blunt. Well, with your talent, perhaps you can grow to an even more powerful realm in the coming years. By then, taking charge of the Demon-Subduing Division will be much more secure."

"Actually, after breaking through to Great Grandmaster, Divine Soul strength can also be supplemented by hunting Demon Evil," Shen Changqing said, probing. "Lord Defender, if possible, why not allocate some of the Demon Evil in the Demon Sealing Tower to me, so my strength can grow faster?"

He had been eyeing the Demon Evil in the Demon Sealing Tower for a long time; if he could acquire them without cost, that would be ideal.

Dongfang Zhao said, "There aren’t many Demon Evil imprisoned in the Demon Sealing Tower. Capturing even one requires a considerable price. Currently, the Demon Evil from the Demon Sealing Tower are mainly supplied to the Demon Sealing Hall for their research into methods to compensate for the flaws of Defender Envoys. This matter concerns all Defender Envoys of the Demon-Subduing Division and cannot be treated lightly."