Human Clan Defender-Chapter 585 - s 301-304: First-Class Divine Skills, Demon Saint’s Assault (Four in One, Requesting Monthly Votes) _4

He had a moment of enlightenment.

Defender Envoy!

These three words actually explained a lot, especially the mission to suppress Demon Evil and protect the Human Clan. These emotions, which Shen Changqing had found unnecessary before, now seemed essential, for it is these emotions that truly make one human. Without them, what difference would there be from a walking corpse? Just like the Dead Corpse of Great Zhou, devoid of emotion, knowing only slaughter, existing without any meaning. That kind of outcome was not what he wanted.

HUFF!

Shen Changqing let out a long breath, his heart gradually becoming firm.

Soon after, he closed his eyes to rest and meditate, his entire being seeming to merge with Heaven and Earth as one.

「The ruins of the Great Zhou Capital.」

The Ghost Saint was listening to a report from the Eternal Alliance.

"Reporting to my lord, it has been nearly ten days without a sighting of Gu Xuanji, but food is delivered every day. I suspect Gu Xuanji is not dead," the Martial Emperor said, bowing his head.

After he finished speaking, a sinister smile appeared on the Ghost Saint's face. "No, this attempt to cover things up makes me even more convinced that Gu Xuanji has truly perished. He dares not reveal any clues, surely because he fears my knowledge. Now, in Great Qin, who else besides him can contend with me?"

Hearing this, the Martial Emperor fell silent.

The Ghost Saint's crimson eyes turned towards Great Qin, a cold, murderous intent surfacing on his face. "A hundred years ago, I suffered a loss at the hands of Great Qin. Today, I will take back what I lost with interest! This time, I will annihilate the entirety of Great Qin!"

When he finished speaking, he turned to the Martial Emperor. "The Eternal Alliance can set aside the matters of Great Qin for now. You just take care of the Barbarian Clan and the affairs of Great Liang and Dayue."

"I am quite familiar with Great Qin, and there are some matters in which I could serve you, my lord," the Martial Emperor replied.

"There's no need," the Ghost Saint refused immediately.

Seeing this, the Martial Emperor bowed his head and said no more.

"You may all go. I will deal with Great Qin's affairs," the Ghost Saint said.

"Your subordinate takes leave!"

The Martial Emperor and the other Eternal Alliance Masters bowed and retreated.

After they left, the Ghost Saint looked towards Wang Mubai and the other Great Demons and said, "For this attack on Great Qin, you will all follow me. However, there is one thing I must warn you about: the flesh and blood of the Qin People is not to be plundered by anyone. All of that is the resource I need to break through to Demon God. Whoever disobeys, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"Rest assured, my lord, we understand!" replied Wang Mubai and the other Great Demons, their hearts jolting as they quickly bowed in response.

Even before breaking through, the Ghost Saint was not someone they could contend with. Now that he had reached the level of Half-Step Demon God, his strength was even more terrifying. If they were to really anger him, there was only one path—death.

Seeing this, the Ghost Saint nodded in satisfaction and once again turned his gaze towards Great Qin. "Today, I shall slaughter Luo'an Prefecture!"

With these words, he stepped into the void, an overwhelming Yin Evil Aura bursting forth, causing the void to silently shatter.

Shortly after, Wang Mubai and the other Great Demons also rose into the void, closely following the Ghost Saint.

For a moment, the aura of Demon Evil spread rampantly across the land of Great Zhou.

「Atop the walls of Heavenly Gate Pass.」

Shen Changqing's thoughts stirred, and his spirit instantly withdrew from the state of Fusion of Heaven and Earth. Immediately, his gaze turned towards the void ahead.

A rolling tide of Yin Evil Aura surged fiercely. The once-bright sun seemed obscured as a blood-red color spread across the sky, heralding an ominous arrival.

This commotion immediately caught the attention of the experts within Heavenly Gate Pass.

Dongfang Zhao strode through the air, landing beside Shen Changqing. His gaze was firmly fixed ahead.

There, blood-red hues were spreading and the void was silently splitting, as though Heaven and Earth were entering an apocalypse.

Before long, Yan Jing and others also arrived.

Witnessing the terrifying force and the world-ending spectacle, shock filled all their faces. The mere aura made despair well up in their hearts.

Shen Changqing stood up, his expression calm as he faced the scene before him, and uttered a few words, "They have arrived!"

They had arrived!

Who had arrived? Everyone present knew all too well.

"Everyone evacuate Heavenly Gate Pass! Retreat a hundred miles!" Shen Changqing suddenly ordered.

Yan Jing and the others looked surprised. Just as they were about to ask questions, they were interrupted.

"Don't ask so many questions! Just retreat, immediately!" Shen Changqing's face was stern, his eyes fixed on the scene ahead.

On the other side, Dongfang Zhao also seemed to understand something and said solemnly, "Retreat!"

Since both of them had spoken, Yan Jing and the others, despite their confusion, began to organize the retreat.

The message was relayed, and a commotion spread throughout Heavenly Gate Pass.

All those stationed here were the elite of the elite. Upon receiving the command, they completely organized their troops in less than a quarter of an hour and withdrew from Heavenly Gate Pass in an orderly fashion.

Accompanying the retreating army was the imperial carriage that Gu Xuanji used for his personal expedition.

Before long, the vast Heavenly Gate Pass became an empty fortress.

「A hundred miles away.」

"Azure Dragon Army, full assembly!" Yan Jing bellowed.

Wei Yang also immediately relayed orders, gathering the Fire Qilin Army for battle.

At this moment, the blood-red expanse, like a sky-covering curtain, was about to cross into the borders of Great Qin.

Ahead, Heavenly Gate Pass, beneath the blood-red canopy, seemed extraordinarily small, as if it could be effortlessly destroyed.

Yan Jing took a deep breath, forcibly calming himself to avoid losing his composure.

He knew this battle would determine the fate of Luo'an Prefecture, and possibly the entire Great Qin.