Human Clan Defender-Chapter 714 - s Difficult Decisions, The Moment for the Rise of Great Liang (Four-in-One for Monthly Tickets) _3

"Ah!"

Outside the Great Zhou Domain, Shen Changqing looked up at the Firmament, then withdrew his gaze, heaving a silent sigh in his heart.

The words of the Mount Tai Prefecture Lord were like a nail driven deep into his heart. The Demon Evil Clan was powerful, while the Human Clan was currently frail. If a real battle were to break out, the Human Clan's odds of winning were slim to none. He had said so much to Mu Shentong partly to make him relinquish his advantages, rendering him easier to deal with in the future, and partly to encourage him to increase his strength and enhance the foundation of Heaven and Earth. Of course, if the Demon Evil Clan truly launched an attack, it was still unclear whether that individual would be an enemy or a friend. However, that did not prevent him from taking a gamble. Even if he lost the bet, how much could the other party grow in just ten or twenty years? By then, he would simply make his move and eradicate him.

"I hope you'll be sensible—"

Shen Changqing's gaze grew colder.

If he had a choice, he would actually prefer to eradicate Mu Shentong directly, avoiding any hidden dangers, rather than taking such a gamble. But there was no helping it. The other's current strength was truly formidable. If they were to clash forcibly within the Domain, a protracted battle would very likely lead to his own downfall. That advantage of being able to resurrect was unparalleled.

Shaking his head, Shen Changqing took a step into the void and directly returned to Fallen Saint Pass.

"Defender Shen has returned! How did things go?"

On the city wall, Wei Yang had remained there. Seeing Shen Changqing return, the tension in his heart finally eased. Although he had great confidence in Shen Changqing, the Calamity of Great Zhou was obviously different from other Calamities. Wei Yang had no great assurance about the situation deep within Great Zhou. Now that Shen Changqing had emerged, it meant he hadn't been ensnared. No matter what, this was good news.

"The Great Zhou Calamity is very powerful, but it will not attack Great Qin for the time being. However, the defenses at Fallen Saint Pass must not be relaxed." Shen Changqing shook his head slightly. His gaze landed on Zhou Pass, his expression growing somewhat solemn.

"Even Defender Shen isn't confident about dealing with that Calamity?"

Even though he had somewhat anticipated this, Wei Yang still felt shocked. The man before him was the foremost expert in Great Qin. If even he couldn't handle it, then the Great Zhou Calamity would truly be unresolvable.

Shen Changqing said gravely, "It's not that I can't deal with it, but that Calamity can resurrect. It has combined the resentments of billions from the Great Zhou Human Tribe. To slay it, one would have to kill it a billion times. I am confident I could kill it ten or a hundred times, but a billion times is beyond my capabilities."

"HISS!"

Wei Yang's expression drastically changed. To completely eradicate that Calamity required killing it a billion times. Just hearing this, he could sense how truly troublesome it was.

"Moreover—" Shen Changqing's lips curled into a smile. "I'm afraid General Wei hasn't even considered who the Great Zhou Calamity truly is!"

Seeing his expression, Wei Yang's own changed. "Defender Shen, if you have something to say, please speak frankly."

He instinctively sensed something but couldn't be entirely sure.

"It's Mu Shentong."

"Mu Shentong!"

Wei Yang's expression completely changed. The Great Zhou Emperor—Mu Shentong! The identity of the Great Zhou Calamity was actually Mu Shentong. This news was entirely beyond his expectations.

"Defender Shen, you can't be joking, right? Didn't Mu Shentong already perish at the hands of the Great Zhou Human Tribe's resentment? Why would he transform into a Calamity?"

Shen Changqing shook his head. "I'm not sure, but he is undoubtedly Mu Shentong."

He had some understanding of how one becomes a Calamity. But as for why all the resentment would converge on a single person, he did not know. Mu Shentong's resurrection and transformation into the Great Zhou Calamity was an indisputable fact.

This is trouble! That was Wei Yang's first thought. His expression was grave.

"Mu Shentong is rapacious and ruthless. For the sake of eternal life, he wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice everyone in the Great Zhou Human Tribe. Now that he has transformed into a Calamity and lives again, it's terrible news for everyone."

Mu Shentong, having transformed into a Calamity, would only be more terrifying than when he was alive. As the architect of Great Zhou's downfall, his ruthless methods made even Wei Yang shudder. It could be said that this went beyond mere ruthlessness. Calling it utterly depraved would not be an exaggeration.

Shen Changqing said, "I've temporarily reached an agreement with Mu Shentong. Barring any surprises, he won't move against Great Qin for now. But if he truly attacks Great Qin, do not resist head-on. Prioritize retreating to preserve yourselves. If necessary, you can evacuate all the commoners and completely abandon Luo'an Prefecture. Remember, you absolutely must not let him feed on living beings; otherwise, it will only strengthen his power."

"I understand."

Wei Yang nodded. He also knew what Calamities needed to grow stronger. The reason Calamities are considered a type of Demon Evil is precisely because they also primarily sustain themselves by devouring living beings. The more flesh and blood they devour, the stronger they become.

At that moment, Shen Changqing's palm split open, and a drop of golden blood, exuding a terrifying aura, separated from within. The moment that drop of blood appeared, its mere aura caused space to twist and shatter. The vast Fallen Saint Pass was instantly enveloped by a terrifying pressure.

"This is—" Wei Yang involuntarily retreated, his expression horrified as he stared at the drop of golden blood. From that drop of blood, he sensed an aura of destruction. It felt as if that single drop of blood could utterly crush him the moment it fell.