Chapter 1375 - 249: Proud Heaven from All Sides

Chapter 1375: Chapter 249: Proud Heaven from All Sides

For Shen Changqing, the recent incident was just a small interlude.

Although the Qianlong Conference is not held here, all the forces participating in the conference will first come to Heavenly Dao City to settle down.

Thus.

By staying here, he can more directly observe the strength of various sects.

It must be said.

The Five Sects and Twelve Palaces do indeed pay great attention to ostentation.

The Divine Realm Fierce Beast carriage from the Falling Flower Sect was considered quite low-key.

In the teahouse.

Shen Changqing saw purple clouds come from the east for thirty thousand miles, as if an Immortal God had descended to the mortal realm.

There were also sword flights to the heavens with sword qi raging across.

Such scenes.

Made everyone in Heavenly Dao City watch in stunned silence.

"That person riding the sword is the current Saint Heir of the Immortal Ascension Sect, Ying Tianyun. Rumor has it he’s born with a Sword Body, cultivated Supreme Sword Dao, and was taken as a true disciple by Slaughter Immortal God, thus having the potential to become the next Immortal Ascension Sect Master.

His strength ranks among the top of his peers in the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces."

Looking at the purple-clad youth arriving by sword, Ji Ying appeared a bit envious.

Compared to other sects’ Saint Heirs, he, the Holy Son of Heavenly Dao Sect, was truly lacking.

Among all the sects.

Those who can become Saint Heirs are at least at the Divine Realm Perfection level.

In comparison.

He himself is at best just a mere Divine Realm Middle Stage.

Regarding this.

Ji Ying didn’t believe it was entirely due to his own talent, since all sects expend their full efforts in raising Saint Heirs, whereas in the eyes of Heavenly Dao Sect, he was merely there to shield the real Holy Son from the storm.

Although there are resources for cultivation, Heavenly Dao Sect would never be fully devoted.

Otherwise.

With his talent, even if not reaching Divine Realm Perfection, entering Divine Realm Post-stage wouldn’t be an issue.

"Ying Tianyun!"

Hearing this, Shen Changqing looked at the purple-clad youth descending by sword and nodded slightly.

He could see that the other harbored a powerful sword intent.

That sword intent could erupt with the possibility of killing the Heaven and Earth Divine King.

Before seeing Ying Tianyun, Shen Changqing had thought that the so-called Saint Heirs of the Five Sects, even if strong, should not be too strong, especially looking at Ji Ying the counterfeit.

But only when he truly beheld the Saint Heir of the Immortal Ascension Sect did he realize his mistake.

The Saint Heirs of the Five Sects are not only strong; in fact, they are very strong.

One Ying Tianyun alone has the strength to reverse-slay a Divine King.

Such a figure could certainly be deemed as Proud Heaven within the Myriad Clans.

Should he enter the Divine Mandate Platform, he would have a great chance of making a name on the Investiture of the Gods.

"Are other sects’ Saint Heirs about the same as Ying Tianyun?"

Shen Changqing picked up a cup and took a sip, asking nonchalantly.

Ji Ying withdrew his gaze, nodded: "Those who can be Saint Heirs of the Five Sects are fundamentally similar..."

He did not continue speaking.

After all.

Speaking too much about these matters would only disgrace himself.

Shen Changqing laughed leisurely: "Indeed, I initially believed there weren’t many Proud Heavens among the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces, unexpectedly I underestimated them. A person like Ying Tianyun, within the Heavens, is considered a Heavenly Pride Level existence.

If no accidents lead to his demise, his future achievement as a Rule Divine King is assured."

"You hold him in such high regard?"

Ji Ying’s expression changed.

If it were from anyone else he wouldn’t think much of it, but from someone as powerful as Shen Changqing, it’s entirely different.

Immediately.

He reacted again.

"The Heavens... how much do you understand about the Heavens?"

Ji Ying showed curiosity.

The existence of the Heavens is a mystery for many in the Central Profound Realm, yet for some high-ranking disciples of the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces, it’s not unknown.

The Heavens Myriad Clans are the major threat to the Human Clan.

Though the Human Clan now hides within the Central Profound Realm, there’s always the chance that one day, the Myriad Clans will arrive.

Being informed of the Myriad Clans’ matters also helps in preparing early.

Moreover.

Talking about the Heavens Myriad Clans is to prevent some sects’ Divine Realm disciples from venturing out to the external Heavens, inviting disaster.

However.

Ji Ying, though aware of the Heavens, lacked detailed knowledge and only knew it’s a dreadful place that poses unimaginable calamity to the Central Profound Realm.

"The Heavens?"

Shen Changqing glanced at him, then spoke lightly: "Within the Heavens exists the Myriad Clans, forces like the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces are equivalent to a single clan.

And in terms of strength, they’re even more formidable than ordinary clans.

Regular clans merely have common Divine Kings; some powerful clans have only one or half a Rule Divine King in authority. If they possess Zhen Sect Dao Arms like the Heavenly Dao Seal, they’d be considered top clans."

He openly spoke of the Heavens without concern for others overhearing.

After the earlier interlude, Shen Changqing had set down a covert barrier around.

With the barrier.

Their conversation wouldn’t be heard by a third party.

Therefore.

He dared to talk about the Heavens, otherwise, mentioning it would surely stir unnecessary commotion.

Ji Ying was surprised: "So, the Heavens Myriad Clans aren’t that strong after all."

According to what he heard, a single Heavenly Dao Sect could be equivalent to a top clan.

Although he doesn’t understand what a clan is.

From the tone of the other’s speech, it’s clear that the so-called clan has a significant status in the heavens.

Shen Changqing shook his head with a smile: "There are hundreds or thousands of clans in the heavens, and the strength of a single clan is not as great as the Central Profound Realm, but when you consider the heavens as a whole, the Central Profound Realm still cannot compare to the heavens’ clans.

Moreover, above the clans, there are still divine clans, each with a Divine Lord in residence.

I once entered the heavens and was surrounded by numerous Divine Lords in a restricted area, and barely managed to escape. If this world is exposed, within three days, the Human Clan would be extinct."

Regarding Ji Ying’s inexplicable confidence, he had to make the other truly sober.

The Human Clan, though strong, is still too weak in the eyes of the myriad clans.

To put it bluntly.

The biggest problem for the Human Clan now is the lack of a true figure who can shoulder responsibility.

Even the strongest Divine King is only a Divine King, and is nothing before a Divine Lord.

Moreover.

Even possessing a Divine Lord may not necessarily count as a figure who can shoulder responsibility.

After all, there are quite a few Divine Lords among the myriad clans, and there might be existences above the Divine Lord level. To bear the burden of the entire Human Clan, one would need to have at least the strength of a top Divine Lord.

"Hiss!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Ying couldn’t help but draw a sharp breath.

He realized he had somewhat been viewing the world with narrow vision.

Only now, from Shen Changqing’s mouth, did he finally understand how powerful the heavens’ myriad clans are.

Then.

When he looked at the other person again, his gaze was already filled with admiration.

To be surrounded by so many Divine Lords and yet escape unharmed, such strength is truly astonishing.

At that moment.

Ji Ying completely believed that even if the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces joined forces, they absolutely wouldn’t be able to do anything to this person.

After all, the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces, no matter how strong, do not have a strong person at the Divine Lord level, if so many Divine Lords among the myriad clans can’t do anything to him, then neither can the mere Five Sects and Twelve Palaces.

After the shock, there was sheer joy.

Thank goodness he recognized the situation and clung to such a powerful figure.

Allying with such a strong person is far more promising than remaining as a puppet Saint Heir in the Heavenly Dao Sect.

On the other side.

Shen Changqing was contemplating other matters.

Based on his original plan, without being able to rival the Central Profound Realm, he would first intimidate one side, then maintain a non-interference relationship.

Once his strength was sufficient, he would properly settle the earlier grievances with the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces.

But now.

Shen Changqing changed his mind.

He did not intend to settle grievances with the Five Sects and Twelve Palaces but wanted to incorporate all of them into the Imperial Court.

Not only that.

Even the entire Central Profound Realm should be merged into the Imperial Court.

The Central Profound Realm has proud heavens, but the Imperial Court now lacks them, which is very crucial.

If the Human Clan emerges one day to face the heavens’ myriad clans directly, these proud heavens will be the best candidates for securing the Human Clan’s fortune.

Enter the Divine Mandate Platform.

Leave a name on the Investiture of the Gods.

If this step is achieved, the Human Clan’s fortune will naturally rise.

Once the fortune rises.

The Human Clan will gradually have new proud heavens born, which is a virtuous cycle.

Currently, the Human Clan’s fortune has actually fallen to the extreme, compared to a normal clan among the heavens’ myriad clans, it is far inferior.

If the fortune isn’t sufficient, how can there be proud heavens emerging?

Stepping back.

Even if the Human Clan doesn’t emerge yet, recruiting these proud heavens to serve the Imperial Court can ensure several strong figures for the Human Clan in the future.

In this way.

It’s far better than directly annihilating these proud heavens.

Thinking of this, Shen Changqing’s eyes flickered.

——

"Senior brother, those two didn’t just damage my face, they also tarnished the Heavenly Dao Sect’s face, if this matter isn’t resolved, our Heavenly Dao Sect will be laughed at."

Leaving the teahouse dejectedly, Lan Shan immediately sought out his senior brother.

As a true transmission of the Heavenly Dao Sect, when has he ever been humiliated by a nameless figure like this, especially in front of the woman he likes?

If the matter cannot be resolved, he’ll lose face completely.

Upon hearing this.

Wang Chong glanced at him indifferently, his voice void of any emotion: "Junior brother Lan, don’t cause trouble for the sect, the Hidden Dragon Conference is just around the corner, and powerful figures of various factions are gathering in Heavenly Dao City.

If our Heavenly Dao Sect makes any improper moves, it will lead to gossip.

If it damages the sect’s reputation, and we’re known for bullying the weak, it wouldn’t be worth it."

Regarding Lan Shan.

He holds a lot of contempt in his heart.

As a true transmission, his behavior is erratic, and everything he does tarnishes the image of other true transmissions.

If it weren’t for the face of the other’s master, Wang Chong wouldn’t bother with him.

Seeing Lan Shan about to speak further, he raised his hand to interrupt: "Enough, it’s not that I’m unwilling to help you, but the sect has earlier mandates, no one may defy them. If the matter really escalates, even your backers might not be able to settle it."

"This..."

Lan Shan’s face showed dissatisfaction, but he knew Wang Chong was right, so he could only suppress his inner discontent.

"Then let’s spare the two’s lives for now!"

Seeing this, Wang Chong ceased to care, but instead looked towards a certain direction in Heavenly Dao City.

There exists a mighty presence, a sword intent that makes even his heart tremble.

"Ying Tianyun..."