Human Clan Defender-Chapter 707 - s 61-64: The Third Layer of Divine Skills, Return to the Great Zhou Capital (Four-in-One, Seeking Monthly Votes)_3

It was perfect; "Heaven and Earth Slash" had been enhanced from the first level of Divine Skills to the third level. As a top-tier Divine Skill, "Heaven and Earth Slash" at its first level could amplify a martial artist's strength twofold. Now, at the third level, each level could stack an additional twenty percent of power. Therefore, if he were to exert "Heaven and Earth Slash" with all his might, at his peak condition, he could unleash 2.4 times his own prowess. At such a realm, even an increase of ten percent was extremely astounding. With a 2.4 times enhancement, Shen Changqing even began to doubt whether he could match a contender of the God Realm.

It's time to return! Glancing at the Thunder Pit, he departed through the air. First, he returned to his residence to change into a complete set of clothes, then headed to the Council Hall. Dongfang Zhao, who had not emerged from seclusion for a long time, was now there.

"Congratulations, Defender Shen!" The moment Dongfang Zhao saw Shen Changqing appear, the Dominator of the Demon-Subduing Division bowed and congratulated him. The descent of a Heavenly Tribulation was by now no secret within the Capital City. Everyone knew that the only person who could summon a Heavenly Tribulation was this Great Qin Defender. Moreover, every appearance of a Heavenly Tribulation signified a breakthrough in his strength. Despite being astonished at Shen Changqing's rapid progress, Dongfang Zhao had grown accustomed to it. Initially, he would feel shocked, but over time, it no longer fazed him. Breakthrough! The faster, the better. For Great Qin to have such a strong Defender was good news for everyone.

Upon hearing this, Shen Changqing smiled faintly. "I've merely made some small gains. Speaking of which, Defender Dongfang, did you achieve anything else during your seclusion?" Dongfang Zhao was not one to enter seclusion lightly, nor would he emerge without reason. Now that he's out, he must have achieved something. Dongfang Zhao's expression remained calm. "Compared to Defender Shen, my gains are insignificant. They would be laughable to mention, so it's better not to speak of them." As he spoke, a slight ripple crossed his face. "Defender Shen, your timing is impeccable. News just arrived from Luo'an Prefecture, and I was planning to discuss it with you. Your arrival has saved me a trip."

"Luo'an Prefecture!" The smile on Shen Changqing's face vanished. With a moment's thought, he vaguely guessed the nature of the issue.

"The Great Zhou's problem?"

"Defender Shen, your insight is godlike," Dongfang Zhao exclaimed, his expression then turning solemn. "The Flying Phoenix Army sent word that frequent sightings of flames in the Great Zhou region suggest the rebirth of a calamity. The Heavenly Inspection Guard also dispatched scouts and confirmed it to be a calamity. This is likely to be troublesome!"

At his words, Dongfang Zhao let out a deep sigh. Troublesome. Even though he had been promoted to a Saint Rank Defender, he still found the matter difficult to handle. The calamity of Great Zhou was unlike other calamities. It was the amalgamation of resentment from the billions of fallen souls of Great Zhou, and one could only imagine how terrifying such an entity could be.

"Other calamities need at least decades, or even a hundred years, of gestation before they can emerge, with some requiring two to three hundred years. But the Great Zhou calamity has surfaced in just about a year."

Hearing this, Shen Changqing's expression also turned serious. The faster a calamity appears, the more intense the underlying resentment. Great Zhou had a population not inferior to that of Great Qin. All those people were sacrificed by Mu Shentong, and the resulting resentment was truly earth-shattering. The emergence of a calamity was inevitable. But I didn't expect it to happen so swiftly. Originally, I thought it would take at least several decades for Great Zhou to breed a calamity. By that time, with my own strength, resolving the Great Zhou calamity wouldn't have posed a significant problem. However, the Great Zhou calamity has emerged far too quickly.

"The Great Zhou calamity is born from the combined resentment of billions. Even in its infancy, its strength should not be underestimated. A calamity of this level cannot be restrained with the conventional methods used in the past to limit their growth. I will personally go to Great Zhou to see if I can resolve this menace."

After pondering for a moment, Shen Changqing made his decision. Indecision leads to chaos. I believe that no matter how formidable the Great Zhou calamity is, it shouldn't pose a significant threat to me at present. Even if I can't eliminate it, retreating safely won't be an issue. Regardless, I have to try. Otherwise, if I let it grow unhindered, dealing with it later will be much more difficult.

Dongfang Zhao nodded. "With Defender Shen personally taking action, I believe the Great Zhou calamity won't be able to cause much trouble. Furthermore, the Heavenly Inspection Guard has reported that Great Liang and Dayue seem to be plotting something lately. With the fall of Great Zhou, not counting the Barbarian Clan, only Great Qin, Great Liang, and Dayue remain in a tripartite balance of power. The actions of those two powers are very likely related to Great Qin."

Alliances were merely a matter of shared interests. Consequently, the Heavenly Inspection Guard had secretly infiltrated Great Liang and Dayue from the very beginning. Thus, any movements by those two powers rarely escaped the notice of the Heavenly Inspection Guard's scouts. When they detected any unusual activity, the Heavenly Inspection Guard relayed the information immediately.

"There's no need to worry about Great Liang and Dayue. If they are sensible, there's still room for maneuver. Otherwise, I will make them understand that this world speaks with fists." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Shen Changqing's expression was indifferent. He no longer considered Great Liang and Dayue as serious concerns.