Human Clan Defender-Chapter 444 -s 195 to 197 - Seeking One’s Own Death (Triple - s Combined for Monthly Ticket Bonus)

In the mountain forest.

Shen Changqing walked alone, the dim surroundings not rousing the slightest ripple within his heart.

This was a mountain range in South Nether Prefecture, abundant with wild beasts, and hunters often ventured in for their quarry in the past. However, as more and more hunters began to disappear within these mountains, fewer people dared to enter with ease as time went on. The locals also reported this matter. Later, the Demon-Subduing Division dispatched a Demon Hunter to investigate, but after an extensive search, no trace of Demon Evil was found, and the matter was left unresolved. Despite that, the archives of the Demon-Subduing Division still contained corresponding records.

No trace of Demon Evil was found, yet civilians disappear. Hunters themselves are extremely familiar with the forest; even if they encounter ferocious beasts, they possess the skills to save their own lives and escape. It’s understandable for one or two hunters to die accidentally, but if all the hunters were to die, that would be too far-fetched. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

As he wandered through the forest, Shen Changqing recalled the contents of the archives. After having Xing Yi organize the documents for him, he left Mountain-Breaking City and came here. Given his own understanding, Shen Changqing was almost certain there were monsters lurking within this mountain. What he had to do now was to find and expose every hidden monster.

The enhancement of his Divine Skills relied entirely on these troublesome spirits. At the same time, Shen Changqing felt no psychological burden about slaying these monsters. After all, according to the archives, quite a few civilians had already died at the hands of these monsters, and as a member of the Human Clan, he was also removing a menace for the people. As for whether the monsters saw it in the same light, that was of no concern to him. Some things have no inherent division between right and wrong, only differences in standpoint. He belonged to the Human Clan, and thus, he viewed things from the perspective of the Human Clan.

After breaking through to the status of Great Grandmaster, Shen Changqing had gradually reached a Realm of returning to simplicity. As long as he didn’t intentionally release his power, all his vitality lay dormant, revealing few clues. Therefore, while in the forest, he seemed just like an ordinary person, without much difference. He had a simple reason for doing this. Monsters seek good fortune and avoid harm; if one’s own strength is too strong, those monsters would not easily take action. Only by disguising as an ordinary person would they attack.

Time passed, and the sky grew a few shades darker. Though it wasn’t pitch-black, discerning objects was still difficult. Of course, this so-called difficulty was only for ordinary people. In Shen Changqing’s eyes, darkness or light, it was all the same.

It’s time for the monsters to make a move!

He walked along the path, a feigned look of panic faintly visible on his face, yet his heart remained calm and still. With the perception of a Great Grandmaster, Shen Changqing was certain that there must be something hidden around him. But he did not overly stimulate his Divine Soul Power, so he could not pinpoint the exact location of the monster.

Suddenly, a faint fluctuation emanated from behind him. Although the fluctuation was weak, Shen Changqing sensed a pure Spiritual Power within it.

Here it comes! he mused.

His footsteps paused.

The view before him remained unchanged; the spiritual fluctuation was no different from child’s play to a Great Grandmaster. The hidden monster had no chance of ensnaring him in its Illusory Realm.

At this moment, two scenes appeared in Shen Changqing’s vision. The first was the normal scene. The second scene, however, was completely different. He hesitated only for a moment before he proceeded according to the second scene.

As he walked slowly, a creature that seemed like an ordinary leopard leaped out from the darkness, eyeing Shen Changqing, who was advancing step by step, with a sinister chill in its emerald green eyes.

"The blood of living people is full of endless temptation!"

The leopard spoke human language, pacing around Shen Changqing. It was not afraid of being seen, for it knew that the man before it had already entered the Illusory Realm. However, the leopard was unaware that all of its actions were clearly visible to Shen Changqing.

Listening to the leopard’s words, Shen Changqing could assert with absolute certainty that the leopard before him was a monster. Just as he was preparing to make a move, a phrase he overheard made him restrain his impulse.

"No, not yet."

"I can’t eat him directly now. It’s the Elder Ancestor’s great longevity celebration. It’s best to bring this person back as an offering to the Elder Ancestor, and there will be plenty of benefits then."

The leopard muttered to itself, shaking its head. After speaking, its emerald green eyes fixed a deep glance on Shen Changqing, then it suppressed its inner urge to feast on his blood. Although the fresh blood was enticing, the Elder Ancestor’s longevity celebration was far more important.

With that thought, the leopard led the way, using its spiritual power to lure Shen Changqing to follow.

Elder Ancestor? Shen Changqing raised his eyebrows slightly. Well, from what it’s saying, I haven’t just found a single monster, but potentially an entire den of them. If that’s the case, then I’ve hit the jackpot. Now that Star Finger has evolved into a Divine Skill, I’m unsure if one point of Divine Ability Value can still elevate a Divine Skill by one level like before. After all, having possessed the panel for so long, I know that the more powerful the Martial Arts technique, the greater the consumption. If I can locate the monsters’ lair and harvest a large batch of Divine Ability Value, that would be the most foolproof plan.