Human Clan Defender

Chapter 882 - 39–40: Battle Merit (Double - – Vote Requested)

Candle Sect, main hall plaza.

When Shen Changqing arrived, all the elders were already present.

Besides that.

Many disciples of the Candle Sect were also gathered there.

At the forefront of the disciples was a group of direct disciples.

Amongst the many direct disciples, Shen Changqing did not know each one, in fact, many direct disciples were lone wolves, hardly ever anxious with other direct disciples.

Therefore.

Among the group of direct disciples, there were quite a few unfamiliar faces.

When he arrived.

One of the direct disciples let out a cold snort.

Following the sound, he saw the cold eyes of Zhongshan Sheng and Zhong Shengping among others.

Regarding this.

Shen Changqing didn’t pay any attention.

They were just defeated opponents, posing no threat to him.

However.

The two direct disciples evidently had no lack of resources; not long ago, one had his flesh shattered by him, and the flesh of the other nearly shattered, but now, looking at them, their injuries have completely healed.

Of course.

To restore such injuries, the cost must have been significant.

As time passed.

Other disciples also arrived here one after another.

Main hall plaza.

It covered a vast area.

In Shen Changqing’s perceptions, the disciples of Candle Sect present now numbered at least tens of thousands, but still hadn’t filled up every space.

As for precisely how many disciples Candle Sect had, he himself wasn’t clear.

But one thing was certain.

The disciples of Candle Sect would definitely be no less than a million.

After all, this was a force established by the Zhongshan Clan facing the Heavens Myriad Clans, extraordinary.

Among the many disciples.

Though not all were Saint Rank, the weakest were of Transcendent Level.

As for those below Transcendent Level, he hadn’t discovered even one.

Given this.

Shen Changqing was not very surprised.

Among the Heavens Myriad Clans, cultivators below Transcendent are not called ants, but they aren’t far off and are considered the lowest existence.

In the Human Clan.

Those below Transcendent are equivalent to high-level Demon Evil, akin to King Rank Defenders, almost being top-tier powerhouses.

But among the Heavens Myriad Clans, they indeed are not up to par.

In other words.

Comparing to the Heavens Myriad Clans, the number of powerful figures in the Human Clan now who can hold their own is less than a handful.

As for God Realm powerhouses.

In his perceptions, their numbers were quite substantial.

Among them.

Some had auras emanating from them that made him fearful.

Bear in mind.

His own level in Divine Path was already at the middle stage of fourth level in Divine Realm, whereas those in Candle Sect reaching seventh level and above in Divine Realm generally surpassed the disciple ranks, either becoming elders or stewards.

Yet among the many direct disciples, Shen Changqing found those at such level of power.

Following the aura with his eyes.

He saw several unfamiliar faces.

"Those should be veteran direct disciples indeed!"

Once one breaks into Divine Realm, they can directly have a life span of ten thousand years.

Divine Realm Perfection limits life span to twenty thousand years.

This lengthy lifespan is the reason why Candle Sect holds over a thousand direct disciples.

Many direct disciples linger in Divine Realm, failing to ascend to Divine King, yet unwilling to become elders or stewards, thus maintaining their direct disciple status until now.

In reality.

Regarding strength, quite a few direct disciples might not be much weaker than elders.

In Shen Changqing’s perceptions, those direct disciples he noticed were at least Divine Realm seventh level and above.

And this.

Is merely a portion of them.

Besides, there were some whose auras were strong, but because they were far away, difficult to examine with the eyes.

All in all.

The assembly now allowed him to formally witness the formidable foundation of Candle Sect.

At this moment.

A terrifying aura descended from the firmament, all disciples sensed it, neatly bowing in salute.

"Greetings Sect Master!"

"No need for formalities."

The dignified voice rang out, and many disciples then stood up.

After Shen Changqing straightened up, he looked forward, just as Zhongshan Dongxuan’s figure came into view.

This Divine King.

From start to finish, was surrounded by golden power of faith, ordinary cultivators simply couldn’t see him clearly.

Following Zhongshan Dongxuan’s appearance, soon after, more powerful auras arrived.

One!

Two!

Each aura caused the void to tremble violently, making all Candle Sect disciples feel pressured.

"Divine King!"

Shen Changqing looked at the suddenly appearing two golden figures, shock in his eyes.

Within Candle Sect, there exist five Divine Kings.

But.

Among the five Divine Kings, he had only met one, which was the current Candle Sect Master.

Apart from Zhongshan Dongxuan.

The other four Divine Kings he had only heard of but never actually seen.

Now.

Two Divine Kings appeared, through their indistinct figures, Shen Changqing could roughly discern they were one male and one female.

But their detailed appearance could not be seen.

However.

He had a premonition.

That if he used the Heavenly Gate Secret, he might be able to see through the appearance of the Divine King.

Yet.

Shen Changqing didn’t intend to do so.

The Heavenly Gate Secret is his own power, once used it would cause Zhongshan Chou’s Origin to dissipate, moreover, revealing himself just to see the Divine King’s appearance would be a foolish act.

With the appearance of two Divine Kings.

The main hall plaza was utterly silent.

Now.

The disciples present exceeded six figures, but the plaza seemed to infinitely stretch, no matter how many disciples arrived, it always appeared spacious.