Human Clan Defender

BOOM!

BOOM!!

The two figures collided in midair, releasing terrifying power that boomed like a thunderclap through the clear sky over the Capital City.

Within the Demon-Subduing Division, all the experts looked up in horror. They considered their own strength to be considerable; most of them could even be regarded as powerful figures within Jianghu. However, in front of the two clashing in the air, they were no different from ants.

Inside the Demon Sealing Tower, Shen Changqing was rushing toward the higher levels. Although the Demon Sealing Tower could isolate power, the commotion from the battle outside could still be clearly felt within.

「Soon,」

Shen Changqing had circled the first seven floors. Not a single Demon Evil sealed within had broken out. Clearly, the Demonfolk who had planned to release the Demon Evils hadn't had the chance to act before he killed them.

When he reached the eighth floor, he saw a large hole in the wall that hadn't been there before. The place where Wang Mubai had been imprisoned was now empty.

Wang Mubai has escaped! Shen Changqing's heart lurched. He was considerably wary of Wang Mubai.

Just how strong was a Great Demon?

Actually, Shen Changqing did not have a concrete understanding. But if even the most ordinary Demon Evil was no weaker than the Grandmaster Peak, then a Great Demon definitely operated on an entirely different level from a Grandmaster. Unlike other Demon Evils, Wang Mubai had been individually imprisoned on the eighth floor, indicating the Demon-Subduing Division's emphasis on him.

But now, this Great Demon had broken out. The consequences were predictable.

Looking outside through the hole, Shen Changqing saw two fearsome figures battling in midair. One was Wang Mubai; the other was Dongfang Zhao.

Both were fully unleashing their auras. Even the mere display of their power seemed capable of destroying heaven and earth. Shen Changqing's blood energy, hitherto at its peak, couldn't help but tremble uncontrollably in the presence of such auras.

Powerful beings! Truly top-tier fighters!

After breaking through to the Great Sun Furnace, the opponents Shen Changqing encountered could mostly be exterminated within a move or two, which had truly shown him what it meant to be powerful. So much so that he had started to lose perspective. But now, truly witnessing a clash between top-tier fighters, Shen Changqing suddenly realized... ...that he was still very weak. At least, in front of fighters of such caliber, he was nothing at all.

「After a long while,」

Shen Changqing withdrew his gaze and looked towards the ninth floor. He remembered Dongfang Zhao once mentioning that the remains of a Demon Saint were imprisoned there. Without any particular reason, an impulse arose in Shen Changqing's heart: he wanted to go to the ninth floor for a look.

He moved his feet. Just as he was about to step onto the ninth floor, the blood-colored lotus in his Sea of Consciousness swayed, emitting a strong warning signal.

「In an instant,」

Shen Changqing regained his senses. Seeing his foot hanging in the air, about to land, his expression changed drastically.

There's something odd about the ninth floor! I was nearly beguiled just now and almost set foot on it.

Although he hadn't actually seen the Demon Saint's remains, the anomalies beforehand had already made him deeply wary. Shen Changqing immediately backed away a few steps, no longer daring to recklessly approach the entrance to the ninth floor.

Clearly, the Demon Saint's remains were not something ordinary people could contend with. To think it could unconsciously beguile me like this... Other Grandmasters might genuinely have been seduced by the remains and stepped onto the ninth floor. Once one entered the ninth floor, it was uncertain what might happen.

「Afterward,」

Shen Changqing stopped thinking about the ninth floor. He returned to the hole to observe the battle outside. Viewing from the eighth floor of the Demon Sealing Tower, the fight was much clearer and more direct than watching from the ground.

In his line of sight, Wang Mubai no longer possessed his previous scholarly appearance. His once white clothes were now covered by a Yin Evil Aura, and his body had transformed into the true form of a Demon Evil, his green Scale Armor radiating a terrifying aura. At the same time, a third eye had grown on his forehead. From time to time, this third eye emitted a burst of green light, forcing Defender Dongfang to defend.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!

Their battle was relentless. Dongfang Zhao had fully activated his power. His punches and palms utilized the simplest of moves, yet they contained peerless might. Even faced with a Great Demon, he did not fall behind.

"You are good," Wang Mubai said, raising his hand to block Dongfang Zhao's attack. "It's been so many years, and the Demon-Subduing Division has actually produced a figure like you. Give you a bit more time, and I might really not be able to handle you!"

Even while clashing with a powerful adversary, he still had the spare capacity to speak.

Upon hearing this, Defender Dongfang did not respond. His dark power spread out like a celestial tide. With a punch, the very void wailed and trembled.

Wang Mubai's strength is formidable; Dongfang Zhao may not truly be his match! Watching the battlefield shift, Shen Changqing's heart grew heavy.

From the current situation, the strength of that Great Demon was truly frightening. Dongfang Zhao's attacks were already incredibly fierce, yet he still could not get the better of his opponent. Moreover, Shen Changqing suspected that Wang Mubai might not even be in his prime state. After all, he had just emerged from the Demon Sealing Tower. Having been sealed for so long, his strength must have suffered. Now, having just broken free, he could fight Dongfang Zhao and not be at a disadvantage. The strength of a Great Demon was astonishing.

If Wang Mubai were to fully recover, Dongfang Zhao might not be a match for him. Judging by this one Great Demon alone, I can glimpse the terrifying power of the Demon Evil Clan. Great Demons aren't even the strongest within the Demon Evil Clan; above them exist Demon Saints. If a true Demon Saint were to emerge, there would be even greater trouble.

Shen Changqing then thought of the Demon Saint's remnant body on the ninth floor.

With the Demon Saint being so powerful, how exactly did the Demon-Subduing Division obtain its remnant body? Could it be... that within the Demon-Subduing Division, there existed someone stronger than Dongfang Zhao?

But after thinking it over, it seemed unlikely. A Defender Envoy only lives for several decades; after those decades pass, the only path left is to pass away in seated meditation. Dongfang Zhao was able to become the Defender Envoy of the Capital City, and as an obvious leader, his strength must be second to none.

Someone stronger than Dongfang Zhao... in the Demon-Subduing Division? Unlikely. However... there was one possibility: the Demon-Subduing Division might have previously had someone stronger than Dongfang Zhao, but they had since passed away in seated meditation.

While his mind was occupied with these thoughts, Shen Changqing also kept a constant watch on the changes in the battlefield.

「At this moment,」

Green light burst forth, and the black aura dissipated. Dongfang Zhao's eyes turned crimson, like a Demon God descending upon the world. His fist thundered forward, colliding fiercely with the green light.

「Suddenly,」

The green light extinguished. His body shook with impact, yet he did not retreat.

「The next instant,」

He formed a seal with one hand, and torrents of black power transformed into a substantial Great Seal that crushed down.

Seeing this, Wang Mubai's expression turned solemn, as the third eye on his forehead emitted a dense green light.

BOOM!!

The Great Seal trembled. Green light scattered in all directions.

「Immediately afterward,」

A palm covered in green Scale Armor struck out, forcibly tearing the Great Seal apart.

The battle situation changed in the blink of an eye. The movements of the two combatants were extremely fast, to the point of being dizzying. Only a Grandmaster Level Martial Artist could hope to see their movements clearly.

Wang Mubai's strongest technique right now is the green light emitted by his third eye. Whatever that substance is, it possesses such formidable power. Without the aid of that green light, Wang Mubai, at his current stage, would not be a match for Dongfang Zhao. Shen Changqing reckoned internally.

Having observed for so long, he had come to understand some things. Wang Mubai was strong. However, he wasn't at his peak now, and compared to Dongfang Zhao, he seemed to be lacking slightly. But the green light emitted from the third eye was clearly an incredibly powerful attack. Even Dongfang Zhao struggled somewhat against such an onslaught.

If the problem with the green light could be resolved, Dongfang Zhao would have a clear advantage! Green light— Shen Changqing's thoughts whirled.

「Suddenly,」

He thought of something and then leaped down through the hole on the eighth floor. The distance between the eighth floor of the Demon Sealing Tower and the ground was not insignificant, but for a Grandmaster, leaping down from such a height posed no problem.

Landing on the ground, Shen Changqing headed towards the entrance of the Demon Sealing Tower. Above it, a bronze mirror hung.

The Demon Revealing Mirror!

He took down the Demon Revealing Mirror and then flung it with all his might towards Dongfang Zhao.

"Defender Dongfang, use this against him!"

Hearing this, Dongfang Zhao turned his head, just in time to see the Demon Revealing Mirror flying towards him. Without a second thought, he grabbed it.

On the other side, just as the third eye on Wang Mubai's forehead was about to emit green light, Dongfang Zhao held the Demon Revealing Mirror in front of his body.

BOOM—

The impact of the green light caused the Demon Revealing Mirror to quickly crack, then shatter into pieces that fell to the ground. But as the Demon Revealing Mirror shattered, the green light was reflected.

Caught off guard, Wang Mubai was hit full-on by the reflected green light. His Scale Armor shattered, revealing a hole on his shoulder, neither large nor small, from which dark blood flowed.

Seeing this, Dongfang Zhao naturally didn't miss the opportunity. He took advantage of Wang Mubai's injury and launched a fierce offensive, forcing his opponent onto the defensive.

BOOM!

BOOM!!

The scales of victory were now tilting in favor of the Demon-Subduing Division.

Struck hard by a punch, Wang Mubai coughed up blood and stumbled back. Although he was inherently stronger than Dongfang Zhao, Wang Mubai had just broken out of his seal and hadn't recovered much strength. Now, having been tricked by the Demon Revealing Mirror, his power had declined further. In such a state, defeat was inevitable.

After suffering another blow, Wang Mubai didn't attempt to defend. Instead, he used the force of the impact to propel himself towards the outskirts of the Capital City. But as he was escaping, he turned his head and gave Shen Changqing a deep look, his lips moving slightly.

"I'll remember you!"

With those words, he fled without looking back, heading out of the Capital City.

Dongfang Zhao did not let him escape and pursued him directly.

Below, Shen Changqing was speechless. Wang Mubai's last words clearly showed his resentment. Being targeted by a Great Demon was certainly no small trouble. Now, I can only hope that Dongfang Zhao will be able to kill him.