Human Clan Defender-Chapter 477 - 224 Chixiao Clan (Vote for Monthly Ticket)

Chapter 477: Chapter 224 Chixiao Clan (Vote for Monthly Ticket)

In the courtyard, Shen Changqing sat alone, his expression changing unpredictably. Although, based on his speculation, Great Liang and Dayue had not yet been infiltrated by Demon Evil, what about the future? Who could ensure that neither power would be penetrated by Demon Evil? If Great Zhou could succumb to such a fate, there was no absolute guarantee that Great Liang and Dayue would remain reliable. Now, Shen Changqing was one hundred percent certain that Great Zhou’s collaboration with Demon Evil was not as simple as it seemed.

Strength! It all comes down to the issue of strength. I can no longer delay. Before the situation deteriorates beyond repair, I must enhance my own strength. Only by becoming so powerful that no one can contend with me will I truly be able to control my own destiny!

His eyes suddenly hardened with determination.

From the moment he joined the Demon-Subduing Division until now, Shen Changqing had been constantly seeking ways to enhance his strength. The Martial Arts auction and the construction of the Demon-Subduing Prison were all to allow his strength to increase more quickly and effectively. But—compared to the unclear situation at hand, he felt that the speed of his strength enhancement was still too slow. Although for everyone else, rising from nothing to become a Great Grandmaster in just three years was an unprecedented feat, Shen Changqing considered it insufficient. However, no matter how fast, as long as his strength hadn’t reached the level where he could control his own fate, he considered it insufficient.

Once the Demon-Subduing Prisons in Mountain-Breaking City and South Sea City are constructed, I’ll have the force of two Demon-Subduing Division branches, with a continuous supply of Demon Evil. The only expense will be Merit Points.

Shen Changqing contemplated privately. Merit Points are not a concern for me; slaying Demon Evil and acquiring Yin Evil Aura can also be exchanged for Merit Points within the Demon-Subduing Division. I just need to cover the discrepancy by offering generous rewards out of my own pocket. Even so, the expenditure has reduced significantly. Subsequently, as long as I release new Martial Arts for auction and exchange them for Silver Taels, the problem will become much simpler. This is a cycle, a problem-free cycle.

However, I suddenly feel that having just the South Nether Prefecture supplying me with Demon Evil seems somewhat insufficient. If I could convince other prefectures to supply me with Demon Evil in the same way, that would change everything. But the probability of that happening is not high. After all, I am merely the Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture and have no way to interfere with the affairs of other prefectures.

Unless I become the true Dominator of the Demon-Subduing Division, then I would have a proper title.

Shen Changqing thought of what Dongfang Zhao had told him before. Becoming the Dominator of the Demon-Subduing Division would have very obvious benefits. Now that I think about it, there really isn’t any issue. However, Dongfang Zhao was still alive, and he naturally couldn’t wish for him to die sooner. Speaking of which, the current Dominator of the Demon-Subduing Division had been quite good to him.

Nevertheless... if I can’t start from the Demon-Subduing Division’s side, I can try starting with those Sects. The Demon-Subduing Division is the main force against Demon Evil, but the forces of the various Sects are also a considerable power against Demon Evil. Receiving their support would be greatly beneficial to me.

Shen Changqing lightly tapped his finger.

Starting from the Sects is much simpler than starting from the Demon-Subduing Division’s side. What those powers want, to put it bluntly, is very simple: Martial Arts! Resources! Protection! Regarding resources, although I don’t have much to offer, when it comes to Martial Arts and protection, there’s absolutely no problem. Winning over a group of Sects, giving them some sweeteners, and then having them serve me, regularly sending Demon Evil my way...

The more he thought about it, the more feasible Shen Changqing found this plan.

Forces like the Saber Blade Sect would be eager to establish connections with the Demon-Subduing Division. If they could use this opportunity to connect with me, I believe the Saber Blade Sect would certainly not refuse. By the same logic, other Sects also hope to link up with the Demon-Subduing Division or with me, a Great Grandmaster. This isn’t me being egotistical; it’s a simple truth. Who wouldn’t hope for more connections with a living Great Grandmaster, one of the top powerhouses of the age? If there were ever a dire crisis in the future, perhaps those relationships could be the key to their salvation.

Besides, I’m not trying to reap without sowing. The benefits that should be given will still be provided. The remaining issue to consider is the Great Qin Imperial Court. The esteemed Defender Envoy of the South Nether Prefecture having relations with numerous Jianghu Sects is bound to arouse suspicion. If I were Emperor Qin, I too would be wary of such a person.

With my current strength, I needn’t be too wary of the Imperial Court’s reaction. If I could take one more step forward, breaking through the barriers of the Great Grandmaster, I would have even less to worry about. For now, as long as I proceed covertly and don’t reveal any significant traces, I believe there won’t be any immediate trouble. The next step is to find an opportunity to connect with those Sects.

At this thought, a cold smile appeared on Shen Changqing’s face.

The issue of the Sects in South Nether Prefecture was something he had, for various reasons, left unaddressed for quite some time. Now that the auction had concluded, it was time to deal with it. But before that, I should focus on Tiankui’s transformation, he thought. This Fierce Beast had been dormant for a long time and, by now, was almost ready to complete its transformation. Just by sensing its aura, it was only a step away from reaching Grandmaster Peak.

Time passed.

「Several days went by.」

On this day, the Tiankui lying motionless on the ground suddenly began to tremble violently. The flesh sacs on its back contracted as if two hearts were beating non-stop inside. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

THUMP!

THUMP!!

The sounds grew louder, as if someone were beating a large drum. Its eyes snapped open, a sanguine color flashing within them before disappearing. Tiankui raised its head to the sky and let out an ear-shattering roar.

"ROAR!!"

The roar shook Heaven and Earth, as if the entire Mountain-Breaking City trembled slightly in its wake. Not only were the members of the Demon-Subduing Division disturbed, but all the citizens within the city were also startled by this roar.

"What’s going on!"

"What in the world happened?"

"Be on guard, be on guard..."

Most of the powerhouses in the Demon-Subduing Division experienced a drastic change in expression; in that roar, they sensed a powerful threat. Clearly, any being capable of producing such a sound must be extremely powerful. It wasn’t until the source of the sound was discovered that everyone calmed down.

Xing Yi said in a deep voice, "Don’t panic! The sound comes from Defender Shen’s residence. Go about your own business!"

Upon hearing this, those who were unaware of the situation also relaxed. If the sound came from Shen Changqing, there was nothing to worry about. If there were any real problems, with Defender Shen’s strength, he could directly suppress it. After everyone dispersed, Xing Yi turned his gaze in the direction of the courtyard.

He could tell the sound came from Tiankui. Sensing that powerful and overbearing momentum, he couldn’t help but speculate. Could it be that Tiankui has broken through once again?

Since Shen Changqing brought the young Tiankui out of the Heavenly Realm, only a few months had passed. During these months, a Tiankui cub had grown to its current extent, which was indeed somewhat astonishing. But since it happened to Shen Changqing, Xing Yi felt it made sense. After all, the man’s very existence was quite unreasonable in itself. Compared to that, other unreasonable events seemed much more plausible when associated with him. Shaking his head, Xing Yi didn’t ponder this matter any longer.

「 」

In the courtyard, Tiankui had fully awakened. The two flesh sacs on its back burst open, and a pair of wings with purple patterns grew out from them. As its two pairs of wings flapped, a fierce wind surged within the courtyard. After a long time, the flapping stopped.

The Tiankui, which had now grown to be indistinguishable from the adult Tiankui in the Heavenly Realm, gazed down with its blood-red eyes at the person before it. In its mind, two voices spoke incessantly. One voice said that the person before it was its master and its orders must not be defied. The other voice claimed that a Fierce Beast had no master and it should kill the person before it, then leave this place. As the two voices spoke, Tiankui fell into a state of hesitation. Its blood-red pupils sometimes appeared gentle, and at other times turned ferocious.

At that moment, Shen Changqing arrived in midair and landed directly on Tiankui’s back. Before the beast could resist, a pressure like that of collapsing mountains burst forth. The terrifying pressure forced Tiankui to kneel on all fours. This immense power made the Fierce Beast, which had just transformed to maturity, tremble with fear. Suddenly, the two voices in its mind vanished without a trace. Its previously ferocious pupils instantly became docile. Its large head bowed low, signifying submission.

Seeing this, Shen Changqing dismounted from Tiankui’s back. To deal with such Fierce Beasts, there is no way to control them other than using one’s overwhelmingly strong power to suppress them.

Looking at Tiankui, his expression became somewhat indifferent.

"This is the last time. If you show any hint of rebellion again, I will kill you!"

His calm words carried a dense killing intent. Tiankui’s head drooped even lower, almost burying itself in the ground.

At the same time, a reverent voice sounded in Shen Changqing’s mind.

"Yes!"

Though it was just one word, he could tell that Tiankui, after its transformation, seemed to have become much more fluent in communication than before.

Immediately, Shen Changqing asked, "Is the Realm you are in now the limit for your Tiankui clan?"

As his words fell, Tiankui’s voice soon sounded in his mind.

"Reporting to Master, our clan is not called Tiankui, but Chixiao. However, based on my bloodline inheritance, the Realm I am currently in indeed seems to be a limit."

Chixiao!

Shen Changqing nodded slightly. It wasn’t surprising that Tiankui was not the actual name of their species. Speaking of which, the name "Tiankui" was merely one bestowed by the Demon-Subduing Division.