Human Clan Defender-Chapter 542 -s 275-276 Investigate 2300 Years Back (Combined - , Seeking Monthly Votes)_3

If Wang Mubai had intended to hide, detecting him would have been very difficult. Once he finished speaking, Dongfang Zhao’s usually unflappable expression finally changed.

"I didn’t expect he would actually reach this step, much faster than I anticipated—"

Taking a deep breath, he couldn’t help but feel shocked. Although Dongfang Zhao had always known that Shen Changqing would one day grow to his current stature, he never expected the other party to have reached this point so soon. And—

Dongfang Zhao knew very well how strong Wang Mubai was. When Wang Mubai had just emerged from the Demon Sealing Tower, his strength not yet fully recovered, Dongfang Zhao himself could only barely suppress him. In other words, Dongfang Zhao was not absolutely confident he could suppress a Wang Mubai at his peak, unless he himself made another breakthrough. However, only he knew just how difficult it was to make another breakthrough at his current realm. This hinged on a specific opportunity.

That Shen Changqing was now able to chase Wang Mubai around and even force him to leave Great Qin was enough to explain everything.

"After this incident, the name Shen Changqing should be renowned throughout Great Qin!" Dongfang Zhao’s face revealed a smile.

Upon hearing this, Qianzhan said, "Simply being able to drive away a Great Demon is enough to make his name renowned throughout Great Qin."

"Do you think allowing him to take the position of Dominator of the Demon-Subduing Division would keep the situation under control now?" Dongfang Zhao countered.

Qianzhan fell silent. Answering this question either way would be problematic, so he chose to remain silent.

Dongfang Zhao said, "You don’t need to be so evasive. Since I’ve asked you, just answer truthfully."

"Er..." Qianzhan pondered for a moment. "Defender Shen’s strength and prestige are indeed adequate, but the final decision still rests with you, Lord Defender."

In his view, regarding strength and prestige, Shen Changqing was not much inferior to Dongfang Zhao, especially considering his age. The lifespan of a Great Grandmaster far exceeded that of a Defender Envoy. With Shen Changqing presiding over the Demon-Subduing Division, there would likely be far fewer upheavals in the next hundred years.

"Mmm, you may leave now. Keep a close watch on movements in all regions, especially concerning the Barbarian Clan. Report any unusual activities immediately," Dongfang Zhao waved his hand, signaling Qianzhan to withdraw.

Afterward, he looked towards the Star Plate projection in the center of the hall. There, not a single red dot remained. When the Star Plate activated, all traitors within the Demon-Subduing Division connected to the Demon Evil Clan had been completely rooted out. The current Demon-Subduing Division could be considered to have undergone a thorough cleansing. Although Dongfang Zhao could not guarantee that no one else was secretly colluding with the Eternal Alliance, at least those traitors tainted with the aura of Demon Evil had been entirely eradicated. However, if some were secretly colluding with the Eternal Alliance and the Demon Evil Clan yet remained untainted by the aura of Demon Evil, then it would be difficult to identify them. This was an unavoidable issue. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Powerful as the Star Plate might be, it couldn’t possibly cover every angle. The effectiveness it had shown was already quite impressive.

After taking a few more glances at the Star Plate, he stood up and left.

「Imperial Palace.」

Gu Xuanji today was somewhat different from the past; he seemed much improved in spirit and appearance.

"Your Majesty’s complexion looks good today," Dongfang Zhao commented with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xuanji also smiled lightly. "With the Star Plate active, it’s as if a huge burden has been lifted from my heart. I never imagined there would be Demonfolk hiding inside the Imperial Palace—truly outrageous!"

As he continued, the smile on his face vanished, replaced with a touch of murderous intent. The Imperial Palace is where the nation’s fortune gathers; it is the place with the densest concentration of national fortune within the entire Capital City. Ordinary Demon Evil would be reduced to ash by the power of the nation’s fortune with just one step into the Imperial Palace. The fact that Demonfolk could hide inside the Imperial Palace, undetected by the nation’s fortune, astounded Gu Xuanji; the Demon Evil Clan’s concealment methods were truly formidable.

It could be said that if it were not for the Star Plate’s emergence, he would still be in the dark. This also explained why many of the Imperial Court’s decisions were often leaked. Put simply, it was because the Eternal Alliance had long been keeping an eye on the Imperial Palace.

Dongfang Zhao said, "Your Majesty has executed all traitors. With the Star Plate now active, it is nearly impossible for Demon Evil to infiltrate the Capital City. This applies not just to the Capital City; any Demon Evil attempting to enter anywhere within the territory of Great Qin would be immediately detected by the Star Plate. I have also come before Your Majesty today to seek your opinion on a matter."

After he finished speaking, the murderous intent on Gu Xuanji’s face disappeared, replaced once more by a faint smile. "Speak. What matter is it that brought you here in person?"

"With the Star Plate established in all regions, once the Demon Evil are eradicated, the probability of them infiltrating our lands becomes minuscule. Therefore, the forces guarding the border prefectures of Great Qin become of utmost importance. I propose that we partially reduce the defender forces in the various prefectures within Central Plains Prefecture and, at the same time, increase the defender forces in the border prefectures. Should Demon Evil attack, we will be able to intercept them at the earliest opportunity. This way, should Demon Evil cause chaos again, casualties can be significantly reduced," Dongfang Zhao stated, cupping his fist.

In past years, Demon Evil incursions resulted in severe casualties, largely because many innocent civilians were affected and the Demon-Subduing Division was often unable to react promptly. But now, things are completely different. With the Star Plate, the Demon-Subduing Division can detect Demon Evil the moment they appear.