Human Clan Defender-Chapter 684 - s 47 to 50: Spirituality and Resentment, New Rules (Four in One, Seeking Monthly Tickets)_5

Although it is very difficult to withstand the Demon Evil Clan without reaching the Divine King Realm, that is only if the Human Clan lacks a sufficient number of powerhouses. Only then is there a need for beings of such a realm to exist and suppress the situation. To take a step back, if the Human Clan possessed a large number of God Realm powerhouses, then even without the Divine King Realm, it is believed they could still contend with the Demon Evil Clan.

In the war back then, the Human Clan's powerhouses were completely annihilated, but the Demon Evil Clan also suffered heavy losses. Currently, the Human Clan has not recovered much of its vigor. Therefore, the Mount Tai Prefecture Lord believes that the Demon Evil Clan could not possibly have recovered much either. However, this is the most optimistic assumption. If one were to plan for the worst, the Human Clan's future would be dim.

"When Heavenly Calamities collect faith, do they gain more if the believers are stronger, or is it calculated based on the believers' degree of devotion?" Shen Changqing asked his second question.

The Mount Tai Prefecture Lord said, "The strength of faith provided mainly comes from the believers' power. The degree of devotion also has an influence, but it won't cause a significant change.

"However, if believers are sufficiently devout, a Divine Spirit can bestow a portion of its power upon them.

"In doing so, these believers can then represent living beings, walk the world, and spread the faith of that Divine Spirit, thereby strengthening themselves."

Shen Changqing understood. What the Lord said bore a great similarity to his own understanding of faith from his memories.

"If you have any other questions, it's better to ask them all at once. I will answer whatever I can," the Mount Tai Prefecture Lord said solemnly.

"Senior, I have another question. During the Primordial Emperor Era, were there any Dharmas that primarily cultivated spiritual power or the Divine Soul?"

"Yes!" The Mount Tai Prefecture Lord gave an affirmative answer.

"The system of the Primordial Emperor Era was based on Destiny Sealing the Gods, with the Divine Soul as its most crucial aspect—it is the sole foundation. Therefore, even when using destiny to grow the Divine Soul, there were corresponding Dharmas to enhance it.

"Unfortunately, I am now merely a remnant soul here, with few memories remaining.

"Thus, I cannot provide you with any Dharmas related to the Divine Soul."

A look of regret appeared on Shen Changqing's face. He had thought the Mount Tai Prefecture Lord possessed such Dharmas. If he did, it would not only be greatly beneficial for understanding Heavenly Calamities but also immensely helpful to the Human Clan.

It might appear that his newly created system wouldn't require further cultivation of the Divine Soul once someone reached the Immortal Golden Body Realm. In that state, the flesh and Divine Soul would completely merge, and it would seem that abundant vital energy and blood alone could nourish the Divine Soul's growth. However, before reaching the Immortal Golden Body Realm, the Divine Soul remains exceptionally important. In the Heaven Being Realm, only when the Divine Soul reaches the tenth rank can it merge with the flesh, allowing one to break through to the Immortal Golden Body Realm. Before becoming a Heaven Being, one needs to cultivate spiritual power to Perfection and nourish the Divine Soul with True Yuan to advance into the Heaven Being Realm.

Although slaying Demon Evils can greatly enhance the Human Clan's spiritual power, the problem is that compared to the billions of humans, the current number of Demon Evils in the world is far too scarce. Moreover, slaying Demon Evils carries immense risks. If there were a systematic Dharma, it would allow the Human Clan to avoid many detours. The general outline of Martial Arts might seem complete, but it contains a significant loophole: the lack of a corresponding method to enhance spiritual power and the Divine Soul. Comprehending True Intent is one way to enhance spiritual power. However, without a specific method, it's merely an instinctive means—inefficient and not particularly effective.

The Mount Tai Prefecture Lord said, "Though the Primordial Emperor Era has passed, I believe Human Clan powerhouses must have left legacies in the world. Among these legacies, there should be Dharmas for cultivating the Divine Soul.

"If you are determined, you can search for them in those places of inheritance."

Places of inheritance? The first thing Shen Changqing thought of was the Ancient Ruins.

"Thank you, senior, for the guidance."

"It's a minor matter," the Mount Tai Prefecture Lord replied with a faint smile.

Having finished his questions, Shen Changqing cupped his fists. "I have other matters to attend to, so I won't disturb you further. Farewell."

"If you have any questions in the future, you can also come directly here," the Mount Tai Prefecture Lord said before his figure disappeared into the Heaven and Earth Passage.

Shen Changqing detected no clues as to how the Lord had disappeared. He wasn't particularly surprised by such methods. It was only natural that powerhouses from Ancient Times possessed some methods he couldn't comprehend.

In terms of strength, this Mount Tai Prefecture Lord was undoubtedly a powerhouse of the Divine Spirit Realm. Although he wasn't sure which level of the God Realm the Lord had reached, he knew that in his prime, the Mount Tai Prefecture Lord was definitely not someone his current self could contend with.

Glancing one more time at the dark passage, Shen Changqing turned and left. Since Dharmas for the Divine Soul might be found in the Ancient Ruins, he would go search for them there. Ancient Ruins... He himself didn't know much about them, but some people certainly did.

「Capital City. Demon-Subduing Division.」

After breaking through the Saint Rank Defender Envoy level, Dongfang Zhao changed his usual style of presiding over the Demon-Subduing Division and mainly focused on seclusion. Before he ingested Divine Spirit Blood and broke through his limits, he hadn't had much time left. Back then, instead of wasting time in seclusion, it had been more practical for him to preside over the Demon-Subduing Division and handle its affairs. But now it was different. After breaking through to the Saint Rank Defender Envoy level, not only were his hidden ailments resolved, but his lifespan had also substantially increased. Furthermore, Dongfang Zhao could now see the path ahead more clearly. He had a premonition: he might become the one to pioneer the future path of the Defender Envoy system.