Human Clan Defender

Chapter 1000 - 97-98: The Emergence of the Divine Mandate Platform, Era of Great Strife (Double Length)

And Elder Xia, within the God Realm, is already no weaker than the average Divine King. If he advances to Divine King, he will be our clan’s Unparalleled Divine King.

In this way, the two slots on the Divine Mandate Platform are already a sure thing."

An elder said solemnly.

The others nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Indeed.

Leaving a name on the Divine Mandate Platform is reserved for the strongest of the current realm.

Zhongshan Dongxuan, needless to say, is a Divine King of two rules, rare to have opponents even among Rule Divine Kings.

As for Zhongshan Xia, within the same realm, his strength is terrifyingly potent.

Even the top Half-Step Divine King from the Dushan Clan was slain by him.

Such strength.

Is far from ordinary.

Zhongshan Dongxuan slightly shook his head: "The geniuses among the Heavens Myriad Clans are as numerous as the stars. If our clan competes with fellow clans, there is naturally no problem, but when it comes to competing with the Divine Clans above clans, inherently, there is some difference.

Elder Xia possesses abundant foundation, within the same realm, no clan can rival him, but when looking at the Heavens Myriad Clans, caution is still necessary.

The top geniuses of those Divine Clans possess Divine Lord level Innate Divine Abilities; though a God Realm cultivator slaying a Divine King isn’t frequent, it isn’t rare either."

By the end.

He sighed inwardly.

The most fair place of the Heavens Myriad Clans lies here, and the most unfair place lies here as well.

Once one wins, the whole clan rises.

As long as a top strong warrior emerges in a clan, all cultivators of that clan benefit.

The saying ’the strong get stronger’ stems from this reason.

Ordinary races wishing to rise against the tide need to pay even greater costs than those clans, only then is there a possibility of success.

Otherwise.

Not to mention rising up, even maintaining the existing foundation from declining is already considered good.

"Are those Divine Clans truly so formidable?"

Fourth Elder Zhongshan Ba frowned.

The Divine Clans are exalted high above, and typically, there is not much interaction with clans.

However.

Behind every powerful clan lies the shadow of a Divine Clan; take the Zhongshan Clan as an example, there is indeed a presence from the Divine Clan.

However.

Only Divine Kings have the qualification to contact the Divine Clans.

Ordinary elders do not have much understanding of the Divine Clans.

"Every Divine Clan can stand for over a million years without falling, not without reason. If our Zhongshan Clan could produce a Divine Lord one day, it would be enough to ensure our clan’s survival for a million years."

Zhongshan Dongxuan shook his head.

Yet he knows very well how difficult it is to produce a Divine Lord.

The Zhongshan Clan has not produced strong warriors at the Divine Lord level for an unknown time.

At this point.

The Candle Sect Master cast his gaze on Zhongshan Xia, whose expression remained calm.

"Now that the Divine Mandate Platform has emerged, all clans are drawn by it. Elder Xia, if you advance now, obstacles will be greatly reduced.

Furthermore, if you secure a name on the Divine Mandate Platform, it would yield opportunities, and your foundation would grow even more robust. Future advancements to Divine King would yield even greater benefits.

Of course, having another Divine King in our clan is indeed a good thing.

The choice ultimately lies in how you decide."

Upon hearing this.

Zhongshan Xia, without hesitating, said directly: "I wish to go take a journey on the Divine Mandate Platform."

"Good!"

Zhongshan Dongxuan nodded; the decision was unsurprising to him.

All true geniuses wish to compare themselves with others.

Especially the Divine Mandate Platform.

Leaving a name there would spread one’s fame across the Heavens Myriad Clans, and the benefits gained are unimaginable.

"Moreover——"

"A month later, a sect-wide competition will be held, all those in the God Realm can participate, not distinguishing clans.

Anyone who wins in the competition and ranks in the top ten will receive focused cultivation from the sect."

Zhongshan Dongxuan continued speaking.

Upon hearing this.

The other elders cupped their fists and took the command.

——

Shortly after the emergence of the Divine Mandate Platform, the news of the sect competition reached all Candle Sect disciples.

Within Qiu Peak, Shen Changqing, who was quietly immersed in cultivation, was also the first to receive the news.

"A month later, a sect-wide competition!"

His expression was somewhat peculiar.

The last sect-wide competition for direct disciples wasn’t too long ago, and now, they are holding another one.

Moreover.

Unlike the direct disciple competition, this time the competition is to select only ten slots.

Compared to the hundred slots of direct disciples, this is a ninety percent reduction.

With so many disciples in the Candle Sect, a ninety percent reduction means many will be eliminated.

Not even to mention.

Many direct disciples could not secure a spot in the top ten.

Typically.

Shen Changqing had no intention to participate in this competition, as keeping a low profile while leveraging the Zhongshan Clan’s vast resources for stable growth is the true path.

However——

Anyone in the top ten would receive full cultivation support from the Candle Sect.

What does full cultivation mean?

In his perspective, it means enough resources.

What is lacking the most now?

Resources!

What can the sect-wide competition offer?

Resources!

So.

Upon receiving the news, Shen Changqing was already considering competing.

However, the one concern he held was.

Can his current Divine Path Realm secure a spot in the top ten in the sect-wide competition?

He does hold a Divine Lord level Innate Divine Ability, which is noteworthy.