Human Clan Defender-Chapter 710 - s 61-64: The Third Layer of Divine Skills, Return to the Great Zhou Capital (Four-in-One, Seeking Monthly Votes)_6

In front of him, an awe-inspiring city appeared. Although he had only seen it once, this city was not unfamiliar to him because it was the Great Zhou Capital!

By now, Shen Changqing was almost certain that the Calamity Domain had indeed covered the entire Great Zhou Domain. However, within this vast Domain, apart from Zhou Pass and the Great Zhou Capital before his eyes, all else was desolate, proving the Calamity still lacked the ability to fully actualize everything in Great Zhou.

Now that the Great Zhou Capital had appeared, although he had stepped into it, he could sense a terrifying presence brewing within. Clearly, the Calamity controlling the Domain was inside. Without hesitation, Shen Changqing stepped into it.

Inside the Great Zhou Capital, voices bustled, completely different from the desolation in other places. Some people hawked goods along the street, while some taverns were open, beckoning customers. The expression on each person's face was different, and at first glance, it was impossible to discern anything out of the ordinary.

In this situation, Shen Changqing's mind was not relaxed in the slightest; on the contrary, it became even more solemn. The more realistically the Great Zhou Capital was actualized, the more powerful the Calamity's strength was proven to be. He couldn't help but suspect that the reason for the desolation in other regions was that the Calamity focused its efforts here.

Without making a move or paying attention to anyone, Shen Changqing walked straight towards the Imperial Palace. There, he sensed the Calamity's presence.

As if under some command, when he entered the Imperial Palace, the guards there did not intercept him but watched his retreating figure with a deep, lingering gaze that lasted a long time.

This was his first time stepping into the Great Zhou Imperial Palace. Its layout wasn't much different from the Imperial Palace of Great Qin.

Shen Changqing followed his intuition, heading deeper into the Imperial Palace. He knew the Calamity had also detected his arrival. But the other party clearly had great apprehensions. Otherwise, resentful spirits would have attacked him the moment he stepped into the Domain.

Stepping into the great hall, civil and military officials were gathered. But the hall was very quiet, as all the officials turned their heads in unison, watching the newcomer with eerie eyes.

Shen Changqing ignored them and looked towards the person seated on the throne: a familiar face, familiar attire—the Saint Emperor of Great Zhou, Mu Shentong! Simultaneously, he felt the Calamity's aura centered on the other party. Obviously, the Calamity of the Great Zhou Domain was Mu Shentong.

Truth be told, although he had some vague guesses in his mind, when he actually saw Mu Shentong, he was still unavoidably shocked. The Saint Emperor of Great Zhou, who should have perished under Great Zhou's resentment, had now become a Calamity. Such an outcome was indeed quite ironic.

"We meet again." Mu Shentong's expression was somewhat sinister, less domineering but more chilling. "Last time I fought with Gu Xuanji, I didn't have the chance to talk to you properly. Now that you've come, we can properly get to know each other."

"The name of Emperor Zhou, Mu Shentong, is known to everyone," Shen Changqing replied, his expression indifferent. As soon as Mu Shentong spoke, Shen Changqing understood that the other party had not only become a Calamity but had also fully awakened his past memories. In that case, the difficulty of the situation was even more severe than he had initially anticipated.

He had come into contact with many Calamities and by now understood several phases of their transformation. In the beginning, a Calamity's power was insufficient, so its Domain was not evident; it would only manifest at specific times. Next, the Calamity Domain would be very small, just a tiny area. Only when the Domain could manifest without restrictions would it have enough power to expand. And then, afterward, came the awakening of memories.

Normally, going through these steps required a considerable amount of time. But the Calamity of Great Zhou had crossed many levels in a very short period. The current Mu Shentong gave Shen Changqing the feeling that he was much more terrifying than in the old days.

"To be honest, I didn't expect to have the chance to live again," Mu Shentong revealed a sickly, sinister smile. "But I wonder how Gu Xuanji is doing now?"

To live again! The opportunity for eternal life that I had desperately sought, only to achieve it after death. Becoming a Calamity! Completely free from the shackles of an Emperor. And, like a Demon Evil, with an almost endless lifespan. He felt very good about his current state. An endless lifespan. Power far more formidable than ever before. All these factors made Mu Shentong unconcerned with the past.

Shen Changqing's expression was calm. "His Majesty passed away a year ago."

"He is dead!" Mu Shentong looked startled, a mix of disbelief and relief in his eyes. Eventually, he showed an indiscernible smile. "Dead! I didn't expect that Gu Xuanji, who dominated an era, couldn't escape the shackles of lifespan! HAHAHA, how laughable! It's truly too ridiculous!"

His laughter contained ridicule for Gu Xuanji and also self-mockery. As an Emperor, yet subject to the limits of Heaven and Earth. Even with overwhelming power, unable to achieve immortality and longevity. Such an Emperor, how could he be a true Emperor? Ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous!

Hearing this laughter, Shen Changqing's expression remained indifferent. After a long time, the laughter subsided.

Mu Shentong looked down at the person below, his composure returning. "Now that Gu Xuanji has fallen, the new Emperor Qin must be that Crown Prince of Great Qin. Alas, it's a pity. He is not adept at maintaining what he has, nor is he sufficiently ambitious. Great Qin, in his hands, will not last long."