Human Clan Defender-Chapter 858 - s 27–28: Destiny Seal (2-in-1)

"Peak Master!"

Inside Qiu Peak, Shen Changqing had just finished his cultivation and was planning to take a short rest, when he saw Cui Fu waiting outside the hall.

"What's the matter?"

"There are reports coming in that a Heaven and Earth Divine King of the Nine Mountains Sect has fallen, spreading fragments of the Divine Kingdom far and wide. Many powerhouses are flocking to the Nine Mountains Sect area, hoping to obtain some of the Divine Kingdom fragments. Does the Peak Master have any intention of going?"

Cui Fu replied respectfully.

Wherever a Divine King falls, countless powerful beings inevitably gather.

For no other reason.

The allure of Divine Kingdom fragments is immensely strong.

Especially for those at the Divine Realm level, their desire for the fragments is insatiable.

In his view.

If his own Peak Master were to go, he might have a chance to get some of the Divine Kingdom fragments. Even if it's not many, it would still be worthwhile.

"Another Divine King has fallen?"

Shen Changqing looked bewildered.

In the current Eternal Ancient Continent, the Divine King is considered the peak of power. Although there are beings even stronger than Divine Kings, they have not appeared for a long time.

For this reason.

The existence of Divine King level beings is extremely rare to fall.

Unless, like the previous Sun and Moon Divine King, during the appearance of the Death Tide, entering the Death Forbidden Zone, there's the potential to fall.

Otherwise.

With the power of a Divine King.

Unless it's during the Death Tide, delving into the Death Forbidden Zone under normal circumstances doesn't pose significant danger.

Although the one who fell this time wasn't the Sun and Moon Divine King, but rather a Heaven and Earth Divine King who had just ascended to the Divine King Level, it still constitutes a level beyond the Divine Realm.

However.

Shen Changqing wasn't particularly interested in the Divine Kingdom fragments of the Heaven and Earth Divine King.

He still had two unused One Origin Sun and Moon Divine Kingdom fragments, making additional fragments from the Heaven and Earth Divine Kingdom of little use.

Moreover.

The fact that the news reached Cui Fu surely means it is already known to other powerhouses.

By the time anyone gets there, let alone getting a share, they probably wouldn't even see the shadow of a Divine Kingdom fragment.

However.

He thought of something else.

"If I remember correctly, behind the Nine Mountains Sect is the Nine Mountains Clan, which doesn't count as a clan and doesn't host any Divine King Realm powerhouses. Why would a Heaven and Earth Divine King fall there?"

"It's rumored that a Divine King attacked the Nine Mountains Sect. The Sect Master and numerous Divine Realm powerhouses of the Nine Mountains Sect sacrificed themselves to forcibly elevate the sect's Zhen Sect Dao Soldier Shenshan to the Seventh Grade, thereby utilizing the power of the Dao Arms Tribulation to slay that Heaven and Earth Divine King.

As for that Dao Soldier, it wasn't destroyed in the tribulation; instead, it absorbed the Divine King's Divine Blood and ultimately succeeded in crossing the tribulation."

Cui Fu said in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this.

Only then did Shen Changqing understand why a Heaven and Earth Divine King would fall at the Nine Mountains Sect.

If a Fifth Grade Dao Soldier is equivalent to a Middle Stage Divine Realm powerhouse, then a Sixth Grade Dao Soldier is akin to Divine Realm Perfection, and a Seventh Grade Dao Soldier has already reached the level of a Divine King.

However.

The Dao Soldiers referred to here are true offensive Dao Soldiers, not ordinary auxiliary Dao Soldiers.

Of course.

Even auxiliary Dao Soldiers, in fact, have considerable value.

Like the Pursuit Shuttle originally held by Zhongshan Chou, it's an extremely precious item wherever it is.

Ordinary direct disciples naturally have no chance of acquiring it.

According to memory, the Pursuit Shuttle was a relic left by the opponent's deceased father.

Fortunately, the Pursuit Shuttle is only a Fifth Grade Dao Soldier and an auxiliary Dao Soldier; if it were an offensive Dao Soldier, the opponent, even as a direct disciple of the Candle Sect, might not be able to keep it.

After all—

For Dao Soldiers, breaking through each grade entails a terrifying transformation.

Take the difference between a Fifth Grade Dao Soldier and a Seventh Grade Dao Soldier, for instance. On the surface, they're only two grades apart, but in reality, the gap is vast. Even ten Fifth Grade Dao Soldiers cannot compare to one Seventh Grade Dao Soldier.

"The Nine Mountains Sect is backed by the Beiyue Clan. Now that there's a Divine King making a move against the Nine Mountains Sect, there must be other entanglements involved here—"

Shen Changqing's eyes glinted.

Upon hearing this.

Cui Fu shook his head: "There's too much information that I haven't been able to gather yet. For now, I only know that all Divine Realm powerhouses of the Nine Mountains Sect have fallen, and the attacking Heaven and Earth Divine King also fell.

However, with the successful upgrade of that Dao Soldier, the strength of the Nine Mountains Sect hasn't diminished but rather increased."

"With a Seventh Grade Dao Soldier stationed, of course, its strength wouldn't diminish but increase!"

Shen Changqing chuckled.

That's equivalent to having a living Divine King; how could it be an ordinary existence?

Sacrificing all Divine Realm lives in exchange for a Divine King level powerhouse to oversee it, ultimately isn't a bad deal.

However.

The growth of Dao Soldiers isn't like that of cultivators; for a Seventh Grade Dao Soldier to grow to Eighth Grade or higher in the future is very difficult.

In comparison.

For cultivators of equal level, advancing is somewhat easier.

After briefly inquiring about the situation, he didn't pay much more attention.

The affairs of the Nine Mountains Sect are largely irrelevant to himself.

Even if the Nine Mountains Sect's Divine Realm was entirely wiped out, or even the Beiyue Clan behind the Nine Mountains Sect perished, it wouldn't affect him at all.

What truly intrigued Shen Changqing was that newly advanced Seventh Grade Dao Soldier of the Nine Mountains Sect.

If he could obtain it, the problem of the Demon Evil Clan would be no concern.

Even though the Demon God also possesses a Seventh Grade Dao Soldier, it isn't an offensive Dao Soldier, and compared to a true offensive Dao Soldier, it falls significantly short.

Yet, he could only think about it.

To subdue a Seventh Grade Dao Soldier without absolute strength is an impossible task.