Human Clan Defender-Chapter 553 -s 281-282 Minister Shen Changqing Comes By Order (2 in 1 - Please Vote for Monthly Ticket)_2

This Fierce Beast now lived a more comfortable life than him. Despite wanting to pull Tiankui out for some training, upon reflection, it seemed there was no need to use him. As such, he could only let it lie there. He just hoped that the Fierce Beast would not forget its innate fighting instincts; otherwise, raising a Grandmaster Peak Fierce Beast to be useless would be quite embarrassing.

Leaving the courtyard, Shen Changqing arrived at Yi Ning’s residence. The Internal Affairs Hall Master, just like Tiankui, was lying on a chair basking in the sun.

"Defender Shen has come!" Upon seeing the visitor, Yi Ning immediately got up. "Is Defender Shen here this time to prepare to enter the Ancient Ruins with me?"

Ever since Shen Changqing mentioned that he would accompany him into the Ancient Ruins, Yi Ning had been staying in Mountain-Breaking City, hardly stepping out at all. As a result, after Shen Changqing returned to Mountain-Breaking City, half a month had passed without him seeking Yi Ning out, which made Yi Ning somewhat antsy. Now that Shen Changqing had come, Yi Ning couldn’t help but ask.

Shen Changqing nodded. "Pavilion Master Yi, I deeply apologize for making you wait for so long. My affairs are almost settled now, so entering the Ancient Ruins shouldn’t pose a problem."

"That’s great!" Yi Ning instantly perked up. Right now, all he wanted was to enter the Ancient Ruins; nothing else could capture his interest as much. After all, there were plenty of opportunities in the Ancient Ruins, offering a faster way to increase one’s strength compared to arduous cultivation. In the Demon-Subduing Division, the gains from half a month of arduous cultivation didn’t even equal one-tenth of what one could acquire from a single visit to the Ancient Ruins.

Now that a Great Grandmaster had appeared in the world, Yi Ning was also seeking an opportunity to break through. Although the opportunities in the Ancient Ruins were mainly aimed at enhancing spiritual power, other chances could also be found.

Then, Yi Ning said, "With our speed, the Ancient Ruins are just a two or three-day journey from here. If Defender Shen has no other arrangements, why don’t we set off right now?"

"Certainly," Shen Changqing did not refuse. His purpose in seeking Yi Ning was precisely to enter the Ancient Ruins. His Divine Soul Card was stuck at the seventh tier, and further promotion consumed significant resources. At present, only the Ancient Ruins could offer a chance to make a breakthrough.

Initially, I was disdainful of the Ancient Ruins, feeling that not many powerful beings could have existed during Ancient Times, and therefore doubting the value of the remains they left behind. But after the incident with Shimohe, I suddenly understood. In Ancient Times, there were indeed no shortage of strong individuals. There were Great Grandmasters, those in the Domain Realm, and perhaps even stronger experts beyond the Domain Realm. With so many powerful individuals, if any relics were left behind, they would undoubtedly be of great benefit at my current stage.

Having decided, the two set out from the courtyard, heading towards the outskirts of the Demon-Subduing Division. If it had been only Shen Changqing, he would have immediately used his Divine Skills to depart. However, since he had to accommodate Yi Ning, that was not feasible. Using Divine Skills while carrying an extra person would consume considerably more resources, and there was absolutely no need for that.

As they were about to leave the Demon-Subduing Division, Xing Yi hurriedly came over and stopped them. "Defender Shen, Pavilion Master Yi, please wait a moment!"

"What is it, Steward Xing?" Yi Ning frowned slightly, a bad premonition stirring within him. Anything involving the Heavenly Inspection Guard is unlikely to be good news, he thought.

Feeling their gazes, Xing Yi, composed and not out of breath, clasped his hands and said, "An urgent report has just arrived. His Majesty is personally leading the troops and has already reached Luo’an Prefecture. He hopes that Defender Shen will also head to Luo’an Prefecture to rendezvous and join the attack against Great Zhou!"

Rendezvous at Luo’an Prefecture! Shen Changqing’s heart skipped a beat. This news was unexpected. Gu Xuanji said nothing before, but now, at this very moment, he wants me to go to Luo’an Prefecture. There must be some problem.

Shen Changqing fell silent. I don’t even need to guess. Great Qin’s attack on Luo’an Prefecture this time will undoubtedly involve more than just a clash between two forces; the Demon Evil Clan will surely have a hand in it.

At first, I considered participating in the war. But at that time, the issue with Shimohe hadn’t been resolved. After the subsequent battle with Wang Mubai, I spent the rest of the time recovering and gradually put the war out of my mind. Now that Xing Yi mentioned it again, Shen Changqing suddenly remembered.

Soon, Shen Changqing made a decision. He looked at Yi Ning with an apologetic expression. "Pavilion Master Yi, it seems I must break our agreement this time. His Majesty has personally taken to the field. As subjects of the Imperial Court, we cannot refuse a royal decree. How about this: wait for my return from Great Zhou, and then we can go explore the Ancient Ruins together?"

"Alright..." Yi Ning sighed and glared fiercely at Xing Yi. If he had been just a bit slower, we would have already left the Demon-Subduing Division! he fumed internally.

「——」

Leaving Yi Ning behind, Shen Changqing took a step and instantly vanished.

Compared to banking on luck in the Ancient Ruins, I prefer a more straightforward method of increasing my strength: slaughtering Demon Evils. In the past, I always felt somewhat insecure about my own strength. But now, I have absolute confidence in my abilities. In all the land, how many can stand against Demon Evils of the Great Demon level, especially those considered top-tier among them? I can confidently claim that my strength ranks among the pinnacle across all nations. Even if I encounter a Demon Saint, and even if I cannot defeat it, I am confident I can retreat unscathed. My current strength is on a completely different level.