Human Clan Defender-Chapter 656 - s Great Qin’s Concerns, Refinement of Divine Spirit Blood (Four-in-One, Request for Monthly Ticket)_6

"Your Majesty, since the decision has been made, this subject has no objections. It's just that the Compendium of Martial Arts is no small matter; hopefully, it will not be disseminated at this time."

Of course. Even if it were to be spread, there wouldn't be any significant issues in the short term. Even with secret scriptures of divine techniques, one would still need time to cultivate them. Besides, the current limit of the Compendium of Martial Arts only reaches the Heaven Being Realm; I am still holding back the Immortal Golden Body Realm. Even if someone were to cultivate to the Heaven Being Realm, they would not pose a threat to me. Moreover, if someone truly managed to cultivate it, who knows how much time it would take. By then, I cannot be certain of the realm I would be in.

After leaving the Compendium of Martial Arts, Shen Changqing left the Imperial Palace and returned to the Demon-Subduing Division. At this time, the matter of the lecture was still circulating only within the Martial Hall; no one had leaked it. Thus, the Demon-Subduing Division remained tranquil.

「Council Hall.」

Dongfang Zhao and Zhou Yuanzheng were present, of course, and Shen Changqing was also seated there. They had sought out Shen Changqing for a discussion about ten days to half a month ago. However, he had been in secluded cultivation and, upon emerging, had holed up in the Hidden Heart Pavilion, utterly out of reach. Only now did they have the chance to meet him. Upon seeing Shen Changqing, Zhou Yuanzheng couldn't wait to inquire.

"Defender Shen, news from the Heavenly Inspection Guard says you clashed with a mysterious powerful entity outside the borders of Great Qin. May I know the specifics of the situation?"

"That was the Barbarian God—" Shen Changqing said calmly. Subsequently, without waiting for further questions, he recounted what had been discussed in the Imperial Palace. After he finished speaking, the two exchanged glances, varying degrees of solemnity on their faces.

"The Barbarian God has always been a legend," Dongfang Zhao said, his expression grave. "I originally thought it was just a fabricated entity, never imagining that Divine Spirits truly existed in this world. According to Defender Shen's description, the Barbarian God's strength is not to be underestimated. If we allow it to recover its strength, it poses a considerable threat to Great Qin."

Although outwardly, that Barbarian God seemed to harbor no malice towards the Human Clan, one cannot judge anything solely by appearances. Its current display of goodwill is likely due to a wariness of Shen Changqing's strength. Once it regains its power, things could be very different. If the Barbarian God were to act against Great Qin then, the problem would be far from ordinary. He was no greenhorn; the wickedness of the human heart was no joking matter. The stronger a person was, the more inscrutable their true intentions became.

Shen Changqing understood his concerns. "Defender Dongfang, you can rest assured. It will likely not be easy for the Barbarian God to recover its strength. In the old days, even the Ghost Saint took a hundred years to regain its power. The Barbarian God has only recently re-emerged; even if its recovery is swift, it will not happen in a short time. Moreover, I am not standing still either. When that time comes, it is still uncertain who will prevail."

There was a faint confidence on his face.

So what if they're Divine Spirits? Given enough Slaughter Value, I could even slay gods now. The recovery of powerful beings is measured in years. With a few more years, even if I don't break through to the Immortal Golden Body Realm, reaching Immortal Golden Body Realm Perfection should be feasible. Based on my current strength, if I reach Immortal Golden Body Realm Perfection, contending with Divine Spirits shouldn't be difficult.

Subsequently, Shen Changqing took out the jade box containing Divine Spirit Blood. "Enclosed here is Divine Spirit Blood. According to the Barbarian God, Divine Spirit Blood can resolve the hidden danger for Defender Envoys, but whether that is true or false, I cannot be absolutely sure. If it is false, then we must prepare for the worst-case scenario."

Dongfang Zhao and Zhou Yuanzheng knew perfectly well what the worst-case scenario entailed. It was nothing more than an untimely death. Beyond that, there was no worse outcome.

Looking at the Divine Spirit Blood in the jade box, Zhou Yuanzheng's expression was somewhat complex. "If Divine Spirit Blood really can solve the lifespan issue, then it would be a boon for all Defender Envoys."

Becoming a Defender Envoy was never a choice for any of them. If there had been an alternative, no one would have willingly become one. But in the past, the path of Martial Dao was severed. Without paying the price to become a Defender Envoy, one simply could not contend with Demon Evil. Those who became Defender Envoys were all deeply committed to the Human Clan. Of this, there was no doubt. If this hidden danger could be resolved, it would undoubtedly be excellent news.

"Without actual experimentation, nothing can be one hundred percent confirmed," Shen Changqing said, slightly shaking his head. Right now, any talk was premature. Unless they confirmed the Divine Spirit Blood was effective, further discussion was a waste of effort.

As Shen Changqing finished speaking, Zhou Yuanzheng smiled and said, "Let me try it!"

"Are you certain, Defender Zhou?" Shen Changqing slightly furrowed his brow and warned, "Once something goes wrong, I cannot guarantee I can save you. If I truly cannot save you, you'll face demise."

"If it means death, then so be it. Even if I don't die now, I will die eventually. Having been a Defender Envoy, honestly, every extra day I live now is a bonus. If I can make some contribution to the Demon-Subduing Division before I die, that wouldn't be bad at all." Zhou Yuanzheng's expression was calm; he had already put life and death aside.

The Divine Spirit Blood needs someone to test it first eventually. Instead of someone else, it might as well be me. If there's a problem, it will only be my death.

At this moment, Dongfang Zhao spoke up to stop him, "Let's not, Defender Zhou. You still have a good ten to twenty years left. My time is short; let me take the risk. If it fails, it's essentially the loss of just two or three years."