Human Clan Defender

Chapter 840 17-18: Wanted by All Clans, Battle for Faith (Two-in-One)

The reasoning is simple.

By fully obtaining the faith of a clan, one can rapidly ascend in the Divine Path.

Even if disguised, the strength behind the disguise must not be too weak.

On the other side.

Qingyang's face was solemn: "If the Supreme intends to unify the Qingfeng Clan, it will inevitably be targeted by the alliance of the other two tribes. I've heard that the two direct disciples who control the faith are also powerful beings at the Third Level of the God Realm.

Moreover, the strength of the other two tribes, while perhaps not individually superior to my clan, does not guarantee me a conclusive victory if they unite."

Soldiers confront soldiers.

Generals confront generals.

The battle for clan faith is essentially a contest of two aspects.

Firstly.

The competition among Candle Sect talents, followed by the contest between clans.

Only by winning both can one qualify to obtain the faith of a clan.

Furthermore.

The strong of the Candle Sect may not interfere in the conflicts among the Qingfeng Clan; no direct intervention is allowed, or it would be considered a violation.

In this way.

The difficulty is self-evident.

Shen Changqing fell into contemplation.

For a long time.

He looked at Qingyang, his expression calm.

"The Qingfeng Clan has become weak, to put it bluntly, because all the powerful ones in the God Realm perished, and they had no choice but to seek refuge with my Zhongshan Clan. But do you wish for the Qingfeng Clan to remain a vassal to the Candle Sect for eternity?"

"In fact, there have been clans in the past that sought refuge with our sect and later rose to become a power standing on par with my Zhongshan Clan.

Although the Qingfeng Clan is currently weak, it is only temporary.

Now I give the Qingfeng Clan a chance to rise in the future; it's up to you if you can seize it!"

Upon hearing this.

Qingyang's expression changed repeatedly.

Every word of Shen Changqing struck deeply within him.

Does the Qingfeng Clan wish to remain a vassal to the Candle Sect for eternity?

No clan wishes to be dependent on another power forever; they also long for a day of growth.

However.

These matters cannot be achieved by mere wishful thinking.

The Candle Sect shelters the Qingfeng Clan, allowing it to continue, thereby preventing the clan from facing extinction to a certain extent, and in return, the Qingfeng Clan must pay a corresponding price.

This is an equivalent exchange, a matter of mutual consent.

But the problem is.

The Candle Sect can shelter the Qingfeng Clan temporarily but not forever.

Moreover.

Even the Candle Sect is not the most powerful entity in the heavens. Should it encounter a crisis one day, the Qingfeng Clan would face destruction as well.

A reliance can crumble.

True indestructibility comes from relying on oneself.

However.

When the Qingfeng Clan sought refuge with the Candle Sect, all their faith was afforded to the Candle Sect, leaving nothing behind.

Without faith.

There is no potential for growth.

Unless—

The Candle Sect shows mercy and gives the Qingfeng Clan a chance to grow; otherwise, there is absolutely no chance for the Qingfeng Clan to turn things around.

As Qingyang struggled internally.

Shen Changqing spoke deliberately: "If you can help me unify the Qingfeng Clan, I will grant you ten percent of the faith, allowing you to ascend to the God Realm in the future!"

Bang!!

One sentence.

Shattered the last defense within Qingyang's heart.

"Does the Supreme mean that sincerely?"

"I never speak empty words."

Shen Changqing's face was indifferent.

"This is the only chance for your Qingfeng Clan. You are already at the peak of the Saint Rank, and all that stands between you and the God Realm is the Power of Faith. Now I offer you a chance to break through to the God Realm.

Similarly, if the Qingfeng Clan remains ever loyal to me, then when I become a Divine King or higher, your Qingfeng Clan may indeed have the potential to grow into a clan.

But how things unfold depends on your choice."

Upon hearing this.

Qingyang fell silent once more.

By obtaining faith and breaking through to the God Realm, the foundations of the Qingfeng Clan would be considerably strengthened, providing a glimmer of hope despite remaining a vassal to the Candle Sect.

However.

Eternal allegiance is no trivial matter.

Throughout countless ages.

There have been clans that pledged loyalty to a genius who rose from humble beginnings. When that genius reached an apex Realm, the loyal clans also gained immense benefits, instantly becoming powerful clans or even clan entities.

Such occurrences, while not frequent, are not rare in the heavens.

But.

Every situation has two sides.

Some clans choose the right power and rise to prominence, while others bet on the wrong one, ultimately facing complete extinction.

Therefore.

While Qingyang did not refuse Shen Changqing's offer, he neither accepted it.

The other party is a genius of the Candle Sect, achieving the Third Level of the God Realm in just five hundred years. His talent is incredibly strong, with hope of ascending to a Divine King in the future.

But hope remains hope. Whether he can truly ascend is another matter.

Without maturing, a genius does not count as a true genius.

Numerous powers labeled as geniuses in the God Realm either fall halfway or fail to break through their barriers until their deaths, unable to successfully ascend to a Divine King.

Frankly speaking.

While Qingyang sees the hope for a breakthrough, the likelihood is actually not very high.

While he remained silent.

Shen Changqing smiled faintly: "You don't have to answer me now. Give me your response once the Qingfeng Clan is formally unified!"

He never expected that a mere sentence could make the entire Qingfeng Clan submit to him.

The talent Zhongshan Chou initially demonstrated was commendable but not to the extent of making other clans worship outright.

Saying it now just gives them time to consider.

The rest.

Is to prove oneself.