CHAPTER 495: CHAPTER 242 PERFECTION (SEEKING MONTHLY PASS)

Divine thunder rumbled incessantly, day and night.

Over time, the force of the falling divine thunder grew increasingly powerful.

Even tens of miles away, the people in Mountain-Breaking City could clearly feel an overwhelming divine might bearing down on them, and the pervasive power of thunder spilling out.

"Compared to the last time, this divine thunder is even stronger!"

Ji Tianlu was somewhat shocked.

There had also been divine thunder in the past, but it had never been as terrifying as what he was witnessing now.

If one were to say that facing the previous divine thunder meant a nine-in-ten chance of death, then the current divine thunder would definitely leave no chance of survival.

From this, one could see that the power of the divine thunder had surpassed the limit that a King Rank Defender Envoy could endure.

That is to say, the might of the divine thunder had reached the level of a Venerable Rank Defender Envoy, which was also the level of a Great Demon.

I originally thought he would need a few years before he could reach this stage, but now it seems I’ve underestimated him!

Ji Tianlu revealed a bitter smile.

By glimpsing this part, one could understand just from the power of the divine thunder what stage Shen Changqing’s strength had now reached.

How could he contend with the power of this divine thunder without the strength of a Great Demon? No. Even a typical Great Demon probably couldn’t withstand the power of this divine thunder!

Although shocked, Ji Tianlu felt more relief in his heart.

The natural disaster that struck earlier had put a lot of pressure on him; he was afraid that something would arise in the South Nether Prefecture that he couldn’t suppress.

Now that Shen Changqing’s strength had made another breakthrough, the South Nether Prefecture could be considered as stable as Mount Tai.

「Three days passed.」

The divine thunder continued to bombard relentlessly. Only later did its force gradually subside and fade away.

Inside the deep pit, the rich power of the divine thunder intertwined and lingered, seemingly transforming into a powerful Domain.

Shen Changqing sat cross-legged in the middle of the pit, unaffected by the surrounding divine thunder, which failed to shake his Flesh in the slightest.

His clothes were tattered. The power of the divine thunder emerged, forming a purple robe that draped over his body. On his exposed skin, divine thunder patterns were etched, intertwining to exude a misty golden light, making him appear as sacred and extraordinary as an Immortal God or Buddha.

Name: Shen Changqing

Faction: Great Qin’s Demon Suppression Division

Identity: Defender Envoy of South Nether Prefecture

Realm: Great Grandmaster

Divine Soul: Divine Soul (Seventh Rank)

Flesh: Divine Heaven Golden Body (Tenth Rank)

Martial Arts: Star Finger (Divine Skill, Second Level, Upgradeable, Fusionable), Ascension Step (Fourth Level, Upgradeable), Banishing Evil Great Palm Imprint (Uninitiated, Upgradeable, Fusionable)

Slaughter Value: 2,320

Divine Skill Points: 476

"The Divine Heaven Golden Body has finally reached Perfection!"

As Shen Changqing looked at the information on the panel, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

The cost for the Divine Heaven Golden Body was much larger than I had anticipated. Starting from before the seventh rank, the upgrade to the seventh, then to the eighth, and then to the ninth rank each cost one thousand Slaughter Value. Thus, the upgrades from the sixth to the ninth rank alone consumed three thousand Slaughter Value. The final advancement from the ninth to the tenth rank, to reach Perfection, consumed an amount equal to the sum of the previous three upgrades—another three thousand Slaughter Value. Therefore, upgrading the Divine Heaven Golden Body by four ranks had altogether consumed a whopping six thousand Slaughter Value. It was only because I had accumulated enough Slaughter Value from ten high-level Demon Evils that I was able to advance it to Perfection at all.

Standing up from the deep pit, Shen Changqing didn’t use much strength but merely threw a punch forward using only his Flesh.

BOOM—

The air exploded, and space violently distorted, rippling endlessly like the surface of water, as if it would shatter at any moment.

Ten miles away, a hill burst open. A white fist mark lingered in the air, slowly dissipating after a long while.

Seeing this, Shen Changqing’s expression was filled with shock.

Even though I understood that after the Divine Heaven Golden Body reached Perfection, my strength would become terrifyingly formidable, I certainly hadn’t expected it to be to this extent. The power of that punch was only slightly weaker than when I used Divine Skills at the sixth rank of the Divine Heaven Golden Body. And this was just an ordinary punch! If I were to punch with all my strength, then it would be no weaker than when I used Divine Skills in the past. Likewise, under these circumstances, if I were to use Divine Skills on top of that... Shen Changqing couldn’t imagine how tremendously powerful it would become.

With the Divine Heaven Golden Body at Perfection, my Flesh has reached the Great Grandmaster Peak. Although my Divine Soul is slightly weaker, it’s not a big problem to control the tenth-rank Flesh. However, if my Flesh is to break through further, my Divine Soul must be further enhanced. Right now, Flesh at the Great Grandmaster Peak is already somewhat exceeding the control of my Divine Soul!

Although the Divine Soul had been elevated to the seventh rank, the tenth-rank Divine Heaven Golden Body imbued the Flesh with even greater strength after its further transformation. It was somewhat difficult for the seventh-rank Divine Soul to manage such powerful Flesh.

But fortunately, it was a seventh-rank Divine Soul, not sixth-rank. If it were sixth-rank, there would be no chance of controlling the Flesh.

Seventh-rank Divine Soul. Tenth-rank Divine Heaven Golden Body.

Shen Changqing could feel that with his current strength, in a one-on-one fight against high-level Demon Evils, none would be his match.

As for a Great Demon, to be honest, I no longer have much trepidation in my heart. If I include my Divine Skills, I’m confident I can suppress an ordinary Great Demon. This estimation is a conclusion I’ve made by combining my past strength with my current capabilities. Even if it’s not perfectly accurate, the difference can’t be too significant.

He stood in place for a long time. Shen Changqing looked at the Thunder Pit in front of him, a faint smile on his face, as he murmured to himself, "Now I am truly free from too many concerns!"

There is a sky beyond the sky, and there are people beyond people. This truth is indeed undeniable. If the Demon Evil comes from Outer Heaven and there are stronger beings there, then with my current strength, I might not amount to much. But—within this Heaven and Earth, a strength not weaker than a Great Demon fully qualifies one to stride across the land unopposed. Whether among the Demon Evil Clan or within the Demon-Subduing Division, this level of strength allows one to act without restraint.

Is Dongfang Zhao strong? Very strong! But so what? Despite having the ability to repel Great Demon King Mu Bai when he wasn’t at full power, he didn’t have the means to kill Wang Mubai. And when Wang Mubai was at his peak, according to the information Shen Changqing gathered from the Demon-Subduing Division’s records, he was considered powerful among Great Demons. When not at his peak, his strength was roughly equivalent to that of an average Great Demon. Even so, Dongfang Zhao failed to kill him.

It can be foreseen that the strongest forces of the Demon-Subduing Division can only contend with Great Demons but would find it very difficult to kill one, unless a tremendous price is paid. Yet, I believe that if I went all out, my power would be unmatched by any ordinary Great Demon. Which is to say, the Demon-Subduing Division can no longer threaten me now. The only potential threats to me are the mysterious Emperor Qin and the Demon Saint of the Demon Evil Clan, whose whereabouts are unknown. However, even if my strength is inferior to that of a Demon Saint, I feel that such powerhouses might not necessarily be able to capture me.

The great mountain that had been weighing on his heart was finally significantly lightened at this moment.

What lies in Outer Heaven, I cannot be sure. But within this world, I feel my strength is no longer an issue. With this in mind, many actions can be taken without as much worry.

First, exterminate the Heaven Alliance and resolve the issues of South Nether Prefecture. Then, by joining forces with the Demon-Subduing Division, eradicate the Demon Evils across Great Qin— But before that, I must fuse the Divine Skills.

Shen Changqing made a simple plan for the future.

The Heaven Alliance definitely needs to be destroyed, and the Demon Evils within Great Qin certainly need to be eradicated. Moreover, eradicating the Demon Evils within Great Qin’s borders is just the first step. Subsequently, all Demon Evils everywhere must be completely wiped out. Otherwise, allowing Demon Evils to persist will always be a significant hidden danger.

Seeing over two thousand Slaughter Value on the panel, as well as the word "Fusionable" next to two Divine Skills, Shen Changqing did not leave. Instead, with a mere thought:

"Fuse!"

One thousand Slaughter Value disappeared. The words "Star Finger" and "Banishing Evil Great Palm Imprint" twisted together and then directly merged.

Shortly, a brand-new Divine Skill appeared on the panel.

Before he could make out the Divine Skill’s name on the panel, a vast and surging memory emerged from the depths of his mind. Then, a powerful force pulled him into an Illusory Realm.

Mountains collapsed. Rivers dried up. The ground cracked open.

There were no living beings in sight, only endless Demon Evils rampaging, turning Heaven and Earth into a Guiyu.

The moment Shen Changqing saw this Guiyu of Heaven and Earth, it was as if he saw the future of the world he was in.

Someday, if Heaven and Earth fall into ruin and Demon Evils run rampant, it will be the scene before me.

Before he could be shocked, a terrifying figure suddenly came from beyond the Guiyu. The moment the figure broke into this Heaven and Earth, all the Demon Evils sensed the disturbance and attacked in waves from all directions.

"Demons and Ghosts, how dare you run wild!" a majestic voice echoed throughout Heaven and Earth.

Following that, in Shen Changqing’s watchful gaze, he saw the figure extend a finger forward. A destructive Finger Gang tore through the fabric of Void Heaven and Earth, fiercely striking those Demon Evils. In an instant, all Demon Evils touched by the Finger Gang dissolved. No matter how strong those Demon Evils were, they had no power to resist the Finger Gang.

Heaven and Earth trembled. Before this finger, not only did the Demon Evils completely vanish, but even the vast Heaven and Earth itself seemed to be pierced through. An unfathomably deep crater, like a man-eating abyss, was deeply imprinted there.

The remaining Demon Evils in Heaven and Earth saw this scene and were so frightened they scattered in panic. However, it was of no use. Heaven and Earth was so vast, but in front of that figure, it was merely a tiny plot of land.

Several fingers descended. The destructive Finger Gangs occupied the Void Heaven and Earth, swallowing all the Demon Evils.

After a while, the force of destruction receded. No Demon Evils remained, only a battered and broken Heaven and Earth.

The figure withdrew its hand and turned to leave that Heaven and Earth.

At the same time, Shen Changqing’s consciousness also withdrew from this Illusory Realm.

The scene changed. As his consciousness returned to his body, before he had time to observe his surroundings, his mind was filled with the name of that new Divine Skill.