Human Clan Defender-Chapter 685 - s 47 to 50: Spirituality and Resentment, New Rules (Four in One, Seeking Monthly Tickets)_6

Therefore, after his successful breakthrough, Dongfang Zhao focused primarily on seclusion, devoting himself to finding the path forward for a Saint Rank Defender Envoy. The affairs of the Demon-Subduing Division, in turn, were all left for Zhou Yuanzheng to handle.

"Withdraw the troops?"

Listening to the Heavenly Inspection Guard's report, Zhou Yuanzheng, the acting Defender Envoy of the Demon-Subduing Division, furrowed his brow.

"Did Defender Shen truly order all the troops defending Minor Hillock Mountain to withdraw?"

"Yes," Qianzhan nodded.

He then added, "The Heavenly Inspection Guard investigated previously. The calamity there has not been eradicated."

"Alright, I am aware of this matter now. You may leave." Zhou Yuanzheng contemplated briefly and then waved his hand.

Qianzhan departed.

Zhou Yuanzheng then pondered the intelligence he had just heard.

The Demon-Subduing Division was well aware of Shen Changqing's recent activities eradicating calamities throughout Great Qin. The calamity in Qingjiang Prefecture was annihilated, thoroughly dispelling the rumor that calamities could not be exterminated. This was tremendously good news for both the Demon-Subduing Division and Great Qin.

If calamities could be slain, they would no longer leave people as helpless as before.

But what Zhou Yuanzheng could not understand was why Shen Changqing would order the defenders of Minor Hillock Mountain to withdraw. If the calamity of Minor Hillock Mountain had been eliminated, the withdrawal would be understandable. But the calamity still persisted. Ordering the defenders to withdraw, therefore, seemed rather unreasonable.

Could it be? Has that calamity become so powerful that even Defender Shen cannot slay it, or did they reach some kind of agreement? Zhou Yuanzheng wondered. If it is the latter, then it is somewhat acceptable. But if it is the former, that is not a good sign at all. Shen Changqing is currently considered the foremost individual in Great Qin, perhaps even in the entire Human Clan. If even he cannot deal with the calamity of Minor Hillock Mountain, then who in the Human Clan possibly could?

"Has Defender Zhou encountered some trouble?" Just as Zhou Yuanzheng's expression grew somber, a familiar voice sounded beside him.

Hearing this voice, Zhou Yuanzheng's expression changed. He immediately pulled himself out of his reverie and turned his head toward the sound.

Then, his grave expression eased, as if a great burden had been lifted.

"Defender Shen is back!"

"It seems Defender Zhou has some troubles?" Shen Changqing smiled faintly. He had just arrived in the Capital City and returned directly to the Demon-Subduing Division. Without hearing Qianzhan's report, he had only seen Zhou Yuanzheng sitting there with a heavy expression.

At this, Zhou Yuanzheng gave a bitter smile. "Speaking of which, I would like to ask Defender Shen about this very matter."

"What is it?"

"It is related to the calamity at Minor Hillock Mountain."

"So that is it." Shen Changqing's expression showed sudden realization. He had almost forgotten that he had ordered the troops at Minor Hillock Mountain to withdraw, news of which the Demon-Subduing Division would surely receive.

Whether the calamity had been exterminated could be determined simply by checking if its Domain remained. Without a doubt, the Domain of Minor Hillock Mountain still existed, a fact the Demon-Subduing Division was well aware of.

Afterward, Shen Changqing patiently explained, "Defender Zhou, you do not need to worry about Minor Hillock Mountain. That calamity has come to understand its true nature and awakened its past memories. Although it holds grievances against Great Qin, it does not deny its Human Clan identity. Thus, I have reached an understanding with it. In the future, this entity will be a significant asset to our Human Clan. The withdrawal of the defenders can be considered a sign of respect I'm showing it."

"Throughout Great Qin, calamities have always been cruel and savage. The number of commoners killed by calamities may not be much fewer than those killed by Demon Evil. If the defenders rashly withdraw and the calamity at Minor Hillock Mountain goes back on its word, Guangyuan Prefecture will undoubtedly be in trouble. Has Defender Shen thoroughly considered this?"

Zhou Yuanzheng's expression was stern. In his view, the Human Clan and Demon Evil inherently could not coexist. Similarly, he believed that calamities also belonged to the category of Demon Evil. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

As a Defender Envoy, Zhou Yuanzheng had clashed with calamities numerous times and had personally suppressed them during their uprisings. Because of this, he fully understood the inhumanity and brutal savagery of calamities.

Just like in Qingjiang Prefecture six months ago, an army of one hundred thousand was devoured by a calamity overnight. Such methods were simply horrifying.

Even with Shen Changqing's assurances, Zhou Yuanzheng held no trust for the calamity of Minor Hillock Mountain.

Shen Changqing said with a confident smile, "Defender Zhou, you can rest assured. I will deal with the calamity of Minor Hillock Mountain. If it truly acts against other members of the Human Clan, I will suppress it immediately. Moreover, although the defenders have withdrawn, scouts from the Heavenly Inspection Guard are still secretly monitoring. This will ensure that no major upheaval occurs."

In Shen Changqing's view, those defenders stationed there did not serve much purpose. They were only useful if the calamity actually made a move. This would enable the immediate assembly of a formidable force to block it, giving the Demon-Subduing Division time to respond.

However, against a calamity like the one in Qingjiang Prefecture, which had quietly accumulated power to ensure a devastating first strike, those defending forces were nothing more than fodder.

So far, Shen Changqing only knew of a few elite units in Great Qin capable of confronting powerful Demon Evil. Apart from those, other armies could easily suppress ordinary Demon Evil, but standing against powerful ones was virtually impossible. The 'powerful Demon Evil' mentioned here referred to those at least at the Great Demon level.

Since Shen Changqing had spoken to this extent, Zhou Yuanzheng, despite his lingering concerns, found it inappropriate to object further.

"Since Defender Shen is so confident, then let us proceed according to Defender Shen's decision!"

Now that the calamities throughout Great Qin had been eradicated, only the one at Minor Hillock Mountain remained.