Towards the man before him, Gu Xing's reliance now outweighed his apprehension. There was no helping it. In Great Qin, only this Great Qin Defender possessed the greatest strength. Without him presiding over the nation, Great Qin might not be able to withstand an attack from any powerful expert. Despite the Capital City's considerable power, it counted for nothing against a true powerhouse. Even a vast army would hardly be effective.
In a world where the powerful are revered, individual martial strength can sotis be more important than numbers. Consider the Ghost Saint from a hundred years ago, who moved through Great Qin as if it were undefended. If his own father, the previous Emperor, hadn't used the dynastic luck of Great Qin to severely injure him, Great Qin would have perished back then. The sa was true for the recent incident: that golden light that fell from the Firmant. Had Shen Changqing not acted to intercept it, the Capital City would have been destroyed in an instant.
Therefore, no matter how great one's authority, it was not as useful as absolute strength. The man before him possessed this absolute strength. Although Gu Xing was now Emperor Qin, he retained great respect for him—or rather, awe.
Shen Changqing's expression was calm. "Since Your Majesty's ascension, your servant has been in seclusion and thus unable to pay a visit. Therefore, upon erging from seclusion, I ca for an audience and, incidentally, to discuss so matters with Your Majesty."
"Defender Shen, please speak your mind," Gu Xing said.
"This matter is related to the Demon-Subduing Division..." Shen Changqing spoke frankly, relaying what he had previously told Dongfang Zhao, as well as so of his own plans.
For a long mont, Gu Xing remained silent, weighing certain issues. The Imperial Court had always supported the Demon-Subduing Division, allowing them to train experts to deal with disasters caused by Demon Evils across the land. If he agreed to Shen Changqing's proposal, there wouldn't be much practical change.
However, the significance behind it was sowhat different. The Demon-Subduing Division was originally established for the sake of all people under Heaven. If he agreed, however, its primary focus would shift to supporting Shen Changqing. This was a question of priorities. Although the practical aspects might not change significantly, Gu Xing felt he had to consider it seriously. Besides, if the Imperial Family were to provide resources and the Demon-Subduing Division were to fully support Shen Changqing, what benefits would this bring to the Imperial Family itself?
With this thought, he pondered for a mont, neither refusing nor agreeing. "There is sothing I wish to ask. Regarding the golden light that appeared above the Capital City sky recently, does Defender Shen know the specific situation?"
"I already spoke to Eunuch Wu about the golden light. Did he not inform Your Majesty?" Shen Changqing asked.
"He did ntion it, but his explanation wasn't very clear. That's why I wanted to ask Defender Shen for the specific details," Gu Xing said, shaking his head. Wu Gan had only provided a general outline, which was far from the detailed understanding Gu Xing sought. The new Emperor Qin felt a great deal of apprehension towards such mysterious powerhouses.
Shen Changqing nodded. "If my guess is correct, that golden light was likely an attack by a Demon God from the Demon Evil Clan. A so-called Demon God is a Demon Evil whose realm surpasses that of a Demon Saint. The Ghost Saint ntioned before his death that he had already reached the Half-Step Demon God realm. Therefore, I can deduce that a Demon God must be even stronger than a Demon Saint. Now that the Ghost Saint has fallen, the Demon Evil Clan might have received so news. That would make it understandable for a Demon God to strike from a distance."
Gu Xing's gaze beca solemn. A Demon God! A Half-Step Demon God! He knew so of this information, but other parts were not entirely clear to him. Now, hearing Shen Changqing's explanation, he began to get a general understanding.
"Could it be that even with Defender Shen's strength, you cannot deal with a Demon God?" he asked, a hint of hope in his eyes.
Shen Changqing shook his head. "It would be very difficult. To be honest, my current strength, at its peak, is only comparable to a Demon Saint. I am still no match for a Demon God. Your Majesty must have felt the manifestation of the golden light very clearly. That was rely a distant strike from a Demon God, and I had to resist with all my might. If a Demon God truly appeared, I would have no chance of resisting."
He was speaking the truth. The power of a Demon God had already been made evident. In a full-fledged confrontation, let alone resisting, even with the Divine Skill of Dusk Cangwu, Shen Changqing was not sure he could escape unscathed. After all, the more powerful the being, the more potent the thods they possessed. Dusk Cangwu was powerful, but against a true powerhouse, it might not necessarily be effective.
Gu Xing's heart shook once more. Hearing Shen Changqing's definitive answer, a profound sense of crisis arose within him. Even soone as strong as Shen Changqing could not withstand a Demon Evil of the Demon God realm.
"Defender Shen, what is your opinion on the Demon Evil Clan?" Gu Xing asked, suppressing the shock in his heart and slightly changing the subject.
"The strength of the Demon Evil Clan is unquestionable. We at the Demon-Subduing Division have long speculated that they originate from Outer Heaven. The teor shower more than three hundred years ago was a sign of the Demon Evil Clan's arrival.
"The recent remote attack by a Demon God further convinces that a formidable power of the Demon Evil Clan exists beyond this Heaven and Earth.
"However, due to certain restrictions, they cannot fully descend into this world.
"Yet, given that so powerful mbers of the Demon Evil Clan managed to arrive over three hundred years ago, and a Demon God was recently able to strike from afar, I have reason to suspect that the world's inherent restrictions are gradually weakening.
"One day, the Demon Evil Clan will formally descend.
"When that ti cos, it will be the greatest crisis our Human Clan has ever faced."
Shen Changqing's face remained calm, but his voice gradually grew more solemn. He paused briefly before continuing.
"Your Majesty is certainly aware that the path I tread is sowhat different from others. The more Demon Evils I slay, the more I can enhance my own strength. Currently, what both Great Qin and the Human Clan lack are top-tier powerhouses."
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