Human Clan Defender-Chapter 716 - s Difficult Decisions, The Moment for the Rise of Great Liang (Four-in-One for Monthly Tickets) _5

A Defender Envoy became excited. "Now that Defender Ran has broken through his limits, he can rightfully be called the foremost Defender Envoy! Our Great Liang Demon Suppression Department will officially surpass the Demon-Subduing Divisions of other nations. With this, our reputation will surely skyrocket!"

Among the Demon-Subduing Divisions of various countries, Great Liang's has always been mediocre.

The one with the most resounding reputation is Great Qin's Demon Suppression Division. It always has been.

The Great Liang Demon Suppression Department has always been overshadowed by Great Qin's. But now it's different.

Ran An has broken through his limits. In their view, there is no longer anyone in the Great Qin Demon Suppression Division capable of contending with him. His emergence from seclusion formally signifies that the Great Liang Demon Suppression Department's reputation will soar to new heights.

Ran An also smiled, but he demurred slightly, "Although I have successfully broken through, to call me the foremost Defender Envoy is perhaps too exaggerated. Dongfang Zhao from Great Qin's Demon Suppression Division also has quite considerable strength. Furthermore, there is the Great Qin Defender Shen Changqing; this man's strength should not be underestimated."

"Defender Ran is being modest."

Upon hearing this, the man couldn't help but shake his head. "Dongfang Zhao originally did have a good reputation, but unfortunately, his talent is inadequate. If Defender Ran had not broken through, he might have posed some threat. But now that Defender Ran has broken his limits, that man doesn't count for much. As for Shen Changqing, his talent is indeed strong, but he is lacking in depth of experience. During the battle at the Fallen Saint Pass, his ability to slay the Demon Saint was entirely because Gu Xuanji had severely wounded the Demon Saint first; otherwise, Shen Changqing would never have had the chance to slay the Demon Saint."

Ran An's face revealed a smile.

Looking at everyone, he simply said, "Keep the news of my breakthrough a secret for now. I will go see His Majesty before we proceed."

「Inside the Imperial Palace.」

In the Imperial Garden, the Liang Emperor sat facing Ran An. Fragrant Spiritual Tea rested on the stone table between them, and no eunuchs or court ladies were in attendance.

"Defender Ran has succeeded?"

The Liang Emperor spoke evenly, his words carrying a mix of questioning and certainty.

Upon hearing that, Ran An did not hide anything and nodded openly.

"It was a stroke of luck. Had it not been for some gains in a battle against Great Zhou, I might not have broken through so rapidly."

Before he became a Defender Envoy, he already possessed unmatched talent in the Martial Dao. However, decades have passed, and within Great Liang, hardly anyone remembers that young genius of old.

After becoming a Defender Envoy, Ran An no longer made a show of his spectacular ability. Instead, he chose to conceal himself, silently taking on the role of the Dominator of the Demon-Subduing Division and suppressing the Demon Evils that stirred trouble. Undeniably, his strength is indeed formidable. But in terms of reputation, he fell short when compared to the Dominator of Great Qin's Demon Suppression Division.

Now, reflecting on the past, Ran An feels like he can finally hold his head high. To become a Defender Envoy and lie low for decades, to break through in one glorious moment today—it would not be long before he shocks the world. His name, Ran An, would once again enter everyone's ears.

The Liang Emperor's face showed satisfaction. "Defender Ran's successful breakthrough is indeed a splendid event for our Great Liang. But do you now have confidence in dealing with Dongfang Zhao and Shen Changqing?" Speaking of these two, his expression grew slightly more serious. "We've received scout reports that the Great Qin Defender has also made significant progress recently, but the specifics have yet to be disclosed. As for Dongfang Zhao, we haven't been able to gather much information on him."

Great Qin is very adept at keeping its intelligence secret. Therefore, even though Great Liang has its scouts deployed, they haven't managed to infiltrate the higher echelons. Without access to the upper ranks, many secret pieces of information are beyond their grasp. As a result, their understanding of Shen Changqing and Dongfang Zhao's situation is only slightly deeper than what's available on the surface.

Upon hearing this, Ran An's expression did not grow overly serious. "Shen Changqing's talent is indeed formidable. But when compared with those who have been steeped in power for decades, his foundation at the same Realm will inevitably seem shallow. If I had not made a breakthrough, he would be a somewhat formidable opponent. But now that I've surpassed the limits, he's not worth worrying about."

"As for Dongfang Zhao—" He shook his head slightly. "His ascendancy as the Dominator of Great Qin's Demon Suppression Division speaks to his talent and intelligence. However, there's a fatal flaw in being a Defender Envoy, and that's the issue of longevity. Dongfang Zhao has been in charge of the Demon-Subduing Division for a hundred years. Even if he possesses methods to extend his lifespan, by this point, he's probably reached his limit. If he were twenty or thirty years younger, Dongfang Zhao might stand a chance of making a breakthrough. But now, he's also not worth considering."

As Dominator of one of the Demon-Subduing Divisions, Ran An knows Dongfang Zhao well. It's precisely because he understands him deeply that he is aware that Dongfang Zhao is not much of a threat to him now. A Venerable Rank Defender Envoy! In front of a Saint Rank Defender Envoy, that's all there is to it.

"The Demon-Subduing Division once had a formidable figure who determined there must be a more powerful Realm beyond that of a Venerable Rank Defender Envoy, and reaching it would grant the power to rival a Demon Saint. For this reason, that formidable figure named the Realm 'Saint.' I am now the first Saint Rank Defender Envoy of this age. The gap between a Demon Saint and a Great Demon is vast, and similarly vast is the difference between a Saint Rank and a Venerable Rank."

Ran An smiled confidently. It's not that he's become arrogant now. Rather, the assertions he makes are simply based on the facts of his increased strength. Whether it's Shen Changqing or Dongfang Zhao, while both are strong, in Ran An's view, neither has shattered that final barrier.