Human Clan Defender-Chapter 621 - s 13-16: Entering the Demon Sealing Hall, The Heroism of the Defender Envoy (Combined into one, asking for monthly tickets)_5

On the contrary, if one could possess a formidable Divine Weapon, the power of the Heaven and Earth Slash would certainly rise significantly. Therefore, after leaving the Hidden Heart Pavilion, Shen Changqing sought out Dongfang Zhao.

"Defender Dongfang, are there any skilled casting masters in the Demon-Subduing Division?"

"Skilled casting masters?" Dongfang Zhao noted the empty scabbard hanging at his waist. "The Demon-Subduing Division has quite a few casting masters, but those who can be called skilled are few. Your previous Divine Weapon was forged at the Demon-Subduing Division in Mountain-Breaking City. In truth, the Gongye Family, in the art of forging, is already unrivaled. If Defender Shen wishes to forge a Divine Weapon, it's best to head to Mountain-Breaking City. Gongye Heng is currently the Family Head of the Gongye Clan. He can forge any Divine Weapon that others can, and even those they cannot."

"The Gongye Clan!" Shen Changqing's mind was stirred.

He truly hadn't expected Dongfang Zhao to hold Gongye Heng in such high regard. And such a powerful casting master was merely staying in a place like Mountain-Breaking City! According to his original assumption, a craftsman of that caliber should be in the Capital City.

"Are the Demon Saint's bones still in the Demon Sealing Tower?"

"Indeed, the Demon Saint's bones and the previous half of the Demon Saint's body are all within the Demon Sealing Tower. Defender Shen may take them if needed."

Dongfang Zhao nodded. The Demon Saint had been slain by Shen Changqing, so the bones were his to take if he wished; nobody else could intervene. Moreover, since the Imperial Family supported Shen Changqing, it made no sense for the Demon-Subduing Division not to. Cultivating an invincible powerhouse was of crucial importance to the current Great Qin. Only with such an individual at the helm could the continuation of Great Qin, and indeed the Human Clan, be ensured. Otherwise, should the Demon Evil Clan arrive one day, it would spell the demise of the Human Clan.

As for Great Liang and Dayue, Dongfang Zhao silently shook his head. It wasn't that he looked down on those two powers, but for them to contend with the Demon Evil Clan with their current strength was utterly fanciful. For hundreds of years, if Great Qin hadn't taken the brunt of the attacks and drawn away the majority of the Demon Evil Clan's forces, those two powers would have been utterly devoured by the Demon Evil long ago, with no chance of surviving to this day. Therefore, in his view, only Great Qin was truly capable of ensuring the Human Clan's peace. At this point, Shen Changqing was already the strongest in Great Qin. Gu Xuanji had perished. He, the Dominator of the Demon-Subduing Division, was nearing his end, and the future hope rested on Shen Changqing.

Shen Changqing suddenly changed the topic. "How much time does Defender Dongfang have left?"

Time? Dongfang Zhao quickly understood and replied calmly, "Perhaps two or three years. There isn't much time left. But with you here, I have little to worry about."

All men must die. He had come to terms with it completely. From the day he became a Defender Envoy, he had already foreseen the situation he faced today. Otherwise, with his talent, he might have broken through the Grandmaster's Limit and entered the Great Grandmaster Realm. Unfortunately, not everything in life could be chosen freely. Back then, the Demon-Subduing Division had left him no choice. This current situation was only to be expected.

Two or three years. Shen Changqing looked at him and said in a deep voice, "Would Defender Dongfang mind if I examine your body?"

Now that he had broken through to the Immortal Golden Body Realm, his lifespan had already surpassed the original upper limit for the Human Clan. Therefore, he wanted to see if there was any difference between a Defender Envoy's Flesh and his own. If he could find a difference, perhaps he could solve the lifespan problem. After all, if he was able to help, he didn't want to see Dongfang Zhao just perish like this. If it truly wasn't feasible, then it couldn't be helped.

Hearing this, Dongfang Zhao fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "Very well, Defender Shen, you may examine as you see fit!"

He understood what Shen Changqing meant. But in his view, the chances of success were slim. Nevertheless, if there was even a glimmer of hope, he wished to seize it; no one truly wanted to die before their time. He might have dedicated his life to the Human Clan, but he also harbored a longing for life. Of course, this desire did not outweigh his identity as a member of the Human Clan. He wouldn't resort to inhumane acts like Mu Shentong, who, for the sake of so-called immortality, had committed such heinous deeds.

With permission granted, Shen Changqing wasted no words. His Divine Sense permeated Dongfang Zhao's body, landing directly upon him.

Feeling the arrival of an unfamiliar Divine Sense, Dongfang Zhao instinctively tried to resist. Then, realizing who it was, he forcibly suppressed the urge.

As time passed, Shen Changqing thoroughly examined Dongfang Zhao's Flesh, bit by bit. He didn't even overlook the Sea of Consciousness.

The Sea of Consciousness was critically important to any individual. The only exception was someone like Shen Changqing, whose Divine Soul and Flesh had fused, rendering the Sea of Consciousness less vital for him. If a Martial Artist's Sea of Consciousness were invaded by someone with ill intent, eradicating the victim would be a simple matter. Dongfang Zhao allowing his Sea of Consciousness to be examined was, in fact, an expression of immense trust in Shen Changqing.

His Divine Sense returned, and his brows furrowed. "Your Flesh has fused with the body of a Demon Evil. Demon Blood has melded with the original blood of the Human Clan, which Defender Envoys have named Spirit Blood. But that blood possesses a significant flaw. It is like a double-edged sword, granting you immense power while simultaneously eroding your foundation."