Human Clan Defender-Chapter 708 - s 61-64: The Third Layer of Divine Skills, Return to the Great Zhou Capital (Four-in-One, Seeking Monthly Votes)_4

The Immortal Golden Body was at the Ninth Stage. His cultivation realm had already reached the latter stages of the Immortal Golden Body Realm, just one step away from Perfection. In terms of strength, he had undergone an earth-shattering transformation.

To make a simple analogy, Shen Changqing believed if the Ghost Saint were to appear before him again, the other party would not be able to block a single slash from him.

However, that slash would not be an ordinary one, but the Heaven and Earth Slash. This also indirectly indicated that he now had the power to kill a Half-Step Demon God in seconds.

With such strength, he deserved the title of the foremost individual of the Human Clan.

Even the Liang Emperor and Emperor Yue, drawing upon their respective forces' fortunes, would definitely not be able to withstand it.

Dongfang Zhao nodded. "If Defender Shen is confident, then I am relieved."

「Luo'an Prefecture. Fallen Saint Pass.」

Ever since news of the Calamity's advent spread, Wei Yang had placed the Flying Phoenix Army on full alert. Most of the scouts who had been secretly investigating the situation in Great Zhou had been withdrawn. They had to be pulled back.

The Calamity of Great Zhou was too enigmatic. Some scouts vanished without a trace for no apparent reason. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

He was well aware. As scouts of the Flying Phoenix Army, those men wouldn't act rashly. Especially after being cautioned about the dangers of the Great Zhou Calamity, they were even less likely to act recklessly.

Yet, those scouts still disappeared. This showed that the methods of the Great Zhou Calamity were bizarre, far beyond his imagination.

To prevent further losses and to avoid having members of the Human Clan fall into the Calamity's hands, thereby strengthening the enemy's foundation, Wei Yang had immediately recalled all scouts, temporarily relinquishing intelligence gathering on the Great Zhou Calamity.

They were to defend Fallen Saint Pass at all costs and prevent the Calamity Domain from silently invading.

Though the Calamity was strong, he was confident in resisting it.

As one of Great Qin's few elite forces, the Flying Phoenix Army naturally possessed extraordinary strength.

"The entire army is on high alert! Pay close attention to any movements outside Fallen Saint Pass. Report any abnormalities immediately. Remember, the Calamity's methods are unpredictable and inscrutable; if taken lightly, the consequences could be unimaginable!" Wei Yang said, his expression calm.

At his side stood several subordinate generals of the Flying Phoenix Army.

At his words, everyone bowed and accepted their orders.

Just as they were departing, a figure suddenly appeared on the city wall, having arrived at some unknown point.

Feeling a faint fluctuation beside him, Wei Yang's heart tensed, but he relaxed upon clearly seeing who the visitor was.

"Defender Shen!"

He quietly breathed a sigh of relief, and the seriousness that had been on his face dissipated entirely. This visitor's purpose was self-evident. With him here, the Great Zhou Calamity would no longer be an issue.

While Wei Yang was inwardly relaxing, Shen Changqing offered a faint smile. "General Wei, it has been some time since we last met."

"Indeed, it has been a while. I am still the same, but Defender Shen's bearing is even more impressive than before." Wei Yang started off with a bit of flattery.

Following that, he went straight to the point.

"Defender Shen, your visit this time is related to the Great Zhou Calamity, isn't it?"

"Correct. When news from the Flying Phoenix Army reached the Capital City, I came straight here. Do we have any new information about the Great Zhou Calamity now?" Shen Changqing nodded, his gaze shifting towards the lands beyond Fallen Saint Pass.

With his eyesight, he could clearly see Zhou Pass from afar, as well as the numerous dark figures atop it. Those weren't mere shadows, but soldiers clad in Great Zhou uniforms.

Now that Great Zhou had entirely fallen and all living beings within its borders had been sacrificed, it was self-evident what those soldiers on Zhou Pass truly were.

Although he had learned something of the Calamity's situation from the Heavenly Inspection Guard before arriving, seeing it for himself still shocked Shen Changqing. The Great Zhou Calamity's growth rate is truly too fast!

At his side, Wei Yang shook his head with a bitter smile. "We haven't been able to get any new information. Many of our scouts gathering intelligence near Great Zhou's borders vanished without a trace. I suspect the Great Zhou Calamity employed some unknown method. To avoid any significant losses, I've temporarily withdrawn all the scouts."

"General Wei, your decision was correct. The Flying Phoenix Army need not interfere further with the Great Zhou Calamity. Leave the rest to me." Shen Changqing nodded slightly.

After saying this, he paused for a moment before changing the subject.

"The Heavenly Inspection Guard has sent word that Great Liang and Dayue seem to be making some moves. Although Luo'an Prefecture doesn't border Dayue, it is close to Great Liang. Currently, Fallen Saint Pass also serves as the gateway to Luo'an Prefecture. General Wei, you must remain vigilant in the coming days to ensure no problems arise."

Of Great Qin's nine prefectures, only two bordered Great Liang: South Nether Prefecture and Luo'an Prefecture. If Great Liang truly intended to attack Great Qin, they would likely start from these two locations. Taking a detour to attack from other prefectures would mean the disadvantages outweigh the benefits.

Upon hearing this, Wei Yang's face turned solemn.

"Are you suggesting that they're planning to break the alliance?"

"General Wei, you should be aware that so-called alliances only hold true under specific conditions. Although I'm currently unsure of their confidence or true intentions, we cannot dismiss the possibility of them taking action against Great Qin. Guarding Fallen Saint Pass is therefore of utmost importance."

"Defender Shen, rest assured. With me here, Fallen Saint Pass will face no issues," Wei Yang stated solemnly.

"Good. Then I will head to Great Zhou to take a look."

Shen Changqing said no more. He had only offered a brief reminder. As a commanding general, Wei Yang surely has his own judgment.