Human Clan Defender-Chapter 448 -s 195 to 197 - Seeking One’s Own Death (Triple - s Combined for Monthly Ticket Bonus)_5

Chapter 448: Chapters 195 to 197 - Seeking One’s Own Death (Triple Chapters Combined for Monthly Ticket Bonus)_5

All of us were originally just ordinary beasts that developed Spirit Intellect, which in itself is an extremely unusual phenomenon. If I were from the Demon-Subduing Division and discovered such a situation, I would definitely conduct a thorough search.

But so far, no one from the Demon-Subduing Division has come to search the Qingyuan Mountain Range. That’s enough to show that the Demon-Subduing Division is completely unaware of our existence.

At this, Beiyang Ancestor nodded. The other party’s analysis was not without reason.

"Alright, today is my 300th birthday, so let’s not discuss these unpleasant matters. Since all of you have come, it shows respect to me. The human flesh-food is ready, so please follow me inside to enjoy it."

"That’s very kind of you, Qingyuan Ancestor!"

"Haha, speaking of which, it’s been a long time since I’ve indulged in such a feast."

"Yes, indeed. The Demon-Subduing Division keeps such a tight watch that I don’t dare to act rashly to avoid bringing trouble upon myself. Hmph, one day, I will surely slaughter an entire city to satiate my craving!"

As several transformed demons said this, they walked together toward the inside of the temple.

「Inside the cage」

Shen Changqing listened to the conversation of the demons, his expression calm.

Belief! The actions of these demons were indeed similar to memories from his past life. They captured humans not only to enjoy their flesh but also to collect belief. As for what this belief could do, that was also clear. One might not have eaten pork, but one has surely seen pigs run. In an age where information was shared in his past life, Shen Changqing was very aware that belief was rumored to enable deification.

In this world, there were also legends of Immortal Gods. The Mountain Gods venerated inside temples were, in fact, a type of Immortal God. However, whether these Mountain Gods truly existed was still a question. But if belief truly existed, those statues worshipped day and night by the Human Clan might indeed have a chance to become Immortal Gods one day.

Considering both Fengqiu Mountain and the current Qingyuan Mountain Range, all the places where demons resided were inside temples, so their purpose was quite obvious. These demons all aimed to replace the Mountain Gods in the temples, thereby receiving the offerings of the people and using the Power of Faith to enhance their own strength.

"Faith Deification!"

It’s not just a matter of possessing the Power of Faith; there must be some kind of opportunity, or perhaps a specific Cultivation Technique involved. If it were as simple as having the Power of Faith to succeed, then it’s impossible that the Demon-Subduing Division would have no record of it at all.

Shen Changqing’s eyes flickered. Heaven and Earth have existed for countless years, and the worship of Mountain Gods by the Human Clan has a long history. Yet, the Demon-Subduing Division has no records of it at all. From this, it was evident that simply gaining belief is not enough to achieve true deification. There must be some other key factors involved.

"Qingyuan Ancestor is celebrating his 300th birthday today, and Fengqiu Ancestor from Fengqiu Mountain also developed Spirit Intellect over 300 years ago. This at least corroborates my previous speculation that the appearance of demons could be related to the descent of the Demon Evil."

Though it’s said that no story is complete without coincidences, he did not believe things could be *this* coincidental.

Shen Changqing raised his head to look at the sky; the dark night sky shone as bright as daylight in his eyes. Dongfang Zhao had mentioned that the Demon-Subduing Division once speculated that the Demon Evil came from Outer Heaven.

"Originally, Heaven and Earth were without flaw, so there was no arrival of Demon Evil. It is after Heaven and Earth developed a flaw that the Demon Evil descended."

"The flawlessness of Heaven and Earth can also be metaphorically understood as Heaven and Earth being in a completely sealed state. The presence of a flaw indicates that this completely sealed Heaven and Earth has developed a breach."

If the Demon Evil Clan could enter through this breach, perhaps other things could also come through it.

Shen Changqing’s thoughts whirled. He was nearly certain that if the Demon-Subduing Division’s previous conjecture was correct, then the arrival of the Demon Evil must have drawn some kind of energy to Heaven and Earth that previously did not exist. It was because of this energy that ordinary beasts were able to develop Spirit Intellect and become demon-like existences.

"But speculation is just speculation. The specifics can only be known after a real inquiry."

Shen Changqing’s face gradually grew colder. Who to ask? That went without saying.

At this moment, as those transformed demons entered the temple, Qingyuan Ancestor’s voice soon came from within.

"My children, clean all that flesh-food thoroughly and bring it in here."

"Yes!" the demons all bowed and replied upon hearing these words.

Immediately, they turned to look at the humans in the cages.

Suddenly, the imprisoned humans showed expressions of terror and began to scream.

"NO—"

"Don’t eat me, please!"

"Spare me! I have an 80-year-old mother to care for! Please spare me!"

Facing their wails and pleas for mercy, the demon remained unmoved. Its ferocious face adorned with a cruel smile as it opened a cage and forcibly dragged people out.

At that moment, what was originally a cage designed to trap them had become a lifeline for many. Some desperately clung to the iron bars, refusing to be taken.

「Elsewhere」

The cage where Shen Changqing was located had also been opened. The other imprisoned Human Clan members were so frightened that they all retreated to a corner, inadvertently exposing Shen Changqing, who was sitting on the ground.

"You’re next!" The Leopard King recognized this person; it was the one he had lured here. Although curious as to why the human seemed unafraid of it, the Leopard King didn’t dwell on it.

It rose on its hind legs, its broad paws lashing out straight for the man in front of it. The sharp claws flickered with a cold light, looking as if they could easily tear through human skin.

HUM!

When the paw landed on Shen Changqing’s shoulder, his body trembled slightly. Instantly, the paw snapped. The crisp sound of breaking bone was particularly grating.

"AH!" The Leopard King howled in pain, involuntarily recoiling.

Shen Changqing stood up and walked step by step toward the open cage door.

「Outside」 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

The Leopard King clutched one of its front paws with the other, its ferocious face contorted in pain. As its green eyes watched the approaching human, they held both terror and killing intent.

"A strong one has infiltrated! Quickly, kill him!" it shrieked.

The Leopard King didn’t hesitate. The moment Shen Changqing drew close, it retreated explosively while shouting. Just now, it hadn’t even seen clearly how its paw had been broken by the opponent. Its beastly instinct to seek fortune and avoid calamity made the Leopard King realize this was not an adversary it could contend with.

There was no need for the Leopard King’s cry; the commotion here had already caught the attention of the other demons. Almost immediately, a large number of them swarmed over. Each fixed their green eyes on the person in the middle, ready to lash out and tear him to shreds on the spot.

"How brazen, daring to infiltrate this place!"

"Since you’ve come, don’t even think about leaving! It’s a perfect chance to sample the taste of a Martial Artist."

"Martial Artist flesh is quite chewy! Eating it not only tastes good but also greatly increases one’s power—"

Cruel smiles appeared on the faces of each of the demons.

A Martial Artist! That was rare and precious flesh-food. Especially a Martial Artist strong enough to injure the Leopard King; such vitality must be extraordinary! They were already fantasizing about how much benefit they could reap if they devoured such a Martial Artist. Even if they didn’t gain strength, just tasting it would be a treat.

"You demons prey on the Human Clan. As the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture, I cannot simply stand by! Today, I will execute every last one of you and restore a clear Universe to the South Nether Prefecture!" Shen Changqing declared, looking at the encircling demons and taking a step forward, his voice resonant.

Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture!

Upon hearing this title, the demons were initially confused. Then, as if they had realized something, their expressions drastically changed.

Suddenly, one demon shouted, "Don’t be intimidated by him! How could the Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture possibly come here? Kill him!"

"Right, that’s true! The Defender Envoy wouldn’t come to a place like this!"

The demons that had been momentarily frightened also snapped back to their senses. When they looked at Shen Changqing again, their eyes held less fear and more anger.

In the next moment, about a dozen demons charged, rushing to kill him.

"Seeking your own demise!" Shen Changqing shook his head slightly.

He pressed forward with two fingers of his right hand, and a terrifying Finger Gang struck out, instantly crushing one demon into pulp. Its flesh burst apart, blood and guts exploding everywhere. Blood splattered on the other demons, silencing the scene all at once.

But while the other demons were momentarily stunned and failed to react, that didn’t mean he would stop. Shen Changqing walked with unhurried steps, each strike of his Divine Sun Collapsing Heavenly Finger causing a demon to explode.