Human Clan Defender-Chapter 653 - s Great Qin’s Concerns, Refinement of Divine Spirit Blood (Four-in-One, Request for Monthly Ticket)_3

"Defender Shen has arrived?"

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

Shen Changqing gave a slight fist salute. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

After sitting down, Gu Xing finally smiled and said, "Defender Shen, your timing is impeccable. A report came from Great Wilderness Prefecture recently. It said that outside Ningshan City, in the buffer zone between Great Qin and the Barbarian Clan, a battle occurred between mighty warriors. One of them, it is said, was you, Defender Shen?"

"Indeed," Shen Changqing nodded.

His battle with the Barbarian God was definitely something he couldn't conceal from others. And there was no shame in it, so admitting it was not a problem.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing couldn't help but be shaken. It was actually true. The distance from the Capital City to Great Wilderness Prefecture was not short. According to the intelligence, Shen Changqing was first spotted in South Nether Prefecture, then in Great Wilderness Prefecture, and later back in South Nether Prefecture, before returning to the Capital City. For an ordinary person, even if they traveled at full speed, it would not be possible to cover such distances back and forth in such a short time. But he had done it. To say that Gu Xing was not shocked would be a lie.

"I wish to ask, Defender Shen, how did you manage to traverse multiple prefectures in such a short amount of time?" After speaking, he added, "You need not overthink it; I am merely curious."

"Your Majesty is too kind. It is not any special method, but merely a Divine Skill that I possess."

"Divine Skills?" Gu Xing looked puzzled. It was the first time he had heard the term "Divine Skills."

"Divine Skills are methods that transcend ordinary Martial Arts," Shen Changqing explained. "Without reaching a certain Realm, one cannot master Divine Skills, nor easily perform them even if one barely manages to grasp them. Only by breaking through the Martial Artist Limit and stepping into another Realm can one meet the minimum requirements to wield Divine Skills."

There was no need to conceal the matter of Divine Skills. Whether the other party was aware of it or not, it had no impact on him.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing seemed to have an epiphany. The few words from the other party made him somewhat understand the power of Divine Skills.

Suppressing his curiosity about Divine Skills, Gu Xing asked again, "Defender Shen, you are the Great Qin Defender, and by strength, you are already the foremost individual in Great Qin. Looking across the world, I fear there's no one who can contend with you. Who exactly could fight a battle with you, Defender Shen, and has that person fallen?"

"No." Shen Changqing shook his head. He knew what Gu Xing was thinking. It was nothing more than the fear that a mysterious powerhouse had emerged, posing a threat.

"That person is extraordinary."

"I would like to hear more." Gu Xing's expression shifted slightly. Someone who could make Defender Shen use the word 'extraordinary' was clearly not simple. But that made sense. Anyone capable of clashing with this Great Qin Defender and withdrawing unscathed could not possibly be simple.

"The Barbarian God!"

"The Barbarian God!" Gu Xing's expression changed dramatically. His hand, holding the teacup, shook so violently that tea spilled, yet he paid it no mind.

"Is the Barbarian God that Defender Shen speaks of the same Barbarian God from the legends of the Barbarian Clan?"

"Exactly."

"HISS!" Gu Xing inhaled sharply. It was indeed the Barbarian God! He had always thought that the Barbarian God was merely a legend and couldn't possibly exist. Now, from what Defender Shen implied, the Barbarian God genuinely existed.

Shen Changqing said, "If I am not mistaken, the Barbarian God should be a powerhouse from Ancient Times. In his prime, his strength likely wouldn't be much weaker than the Demon God of the Demon Evil Clan. According to him, the Barbarian Clan is derived from his flesh and blood. Now that the Barbarian Clan has revived him, their purpose is self-evident."

Silence. A death-like silence descended.

Gu Xing's expression was volatile, his mind reeling. Great Qin had rejected the Barbarian Clan only a short while ago, and now the legendary Barbarian God had been revived. The Barbarian Clan's intentions in this were all too clear.

Thinking of this, he looked towards Shen Changqing. "Defender Shen, do you have any confidence in dealing with the Barbarian God?"

"I have exchanged blows with him. While I could not suppress him, I also have nothing to fear. However, his strength is not yet fully recovered. If he truly returns to his prime, with my current power, it would likely be difficult to contend. Of course, given another opportunity to make further progress, I dare not say I could completely suppress him, but I believe protecting Great Qin and ensuring its stability wouldn't be an issue."

Shen Changqing's expression was calm. He could see that the news of the Barbarian God was a heavy blow to Gu Xing. His words now were meant as reassurance. However, though reassuring, his words were also true. The Barbarian God had not recovered his strength, and his own power had not yet reached its true peak. Strictly speaking, he was currently only in the mid-phase of the Immortal Golden Body Realm, not even having entered the later phase. If he could enter the latter phase, or even reach the Immortal Golden Body Realm Perfection, Shen Changqing believed he definitely would not be much weaker than such a Divine Spirit.

Upon hearing this, Gu Xing's heart relaxed slightly. It wasn't that he had absolute faith in Shen Changqing; at this moment, he simply had no choice but to trust. If even Shen Changqing couldn't contend with the Barbarian God, then who in Great Qin could?

Shen Changqing said, "I have had dealings with him, and he also considers himself part of the Human Clan. It seems he has no intention of making a move against Great Qin for the time being. Furthermore, he is willing to negotiate peace with our Great Qin.

"The previous matter in Great Wilderness Prefecture has also received adequate compensation.

"I believe that with the emergence of the Barbarian God, a Divine Spirit from Ancient Times, it is not advisable to engage in significant conflict before we have absolute certainty.

"Since the Barbarian God is willing to make concessions, we should, for now, choose to keep the peace.

"All other matters can wait until my strength has further broken through. What does Your Majesty think?"

Gu Xing did not respond immediately but countered with a question.