Chapter 1482 - 356: Mysterious Powerhouse

Chapter 1482: Chapter 356: Mysterious Powerhouse

"Emperor Xing, no need to be nervous, it’s me."

Shen Changqing smiled faintly, as he had already anticipated Gu Xing’s reaction.

Now disguised with the Ziyun Clan’s origin, it’s normal for the other party not to recognize him.

Not everyone can see through one’s true self.

"You are... Defender Shen?" Gu Xing’s expression was somewhat stunned.

The person in front of him was not just unfamiliar in appearance, even the aura felt strange.

However.

Combining the words from the person now and Shen Changqing’s recent message, there seemed to be only one explanation for the visitor’s identity.

Shen Changqing smiled lightly: "The identity of a Human Clan walking among the Heavens is sensitive. I can only use the identity of the Myriad Clans to lurk there. I am now the Saint Heir of the Ziyun Clan, Ziyan Sheng. I hope Emperor Xing will not spread this matter publicly.

After all, the fewer people know about this, the better, to avoid unnecessary trouble."

"Uh... I understand your meaning."

Gu Xing paused, then nodded.

However.

He still seemed hesitant: "But it’s not that I don’t trust you, Defender Shen, do you have something to prove your identity?"

He couldn’t completely believe just from one sentence that the person in front of him was indeed Shen Changqing.

If someone else had gotten the Myriad Lands Jade Talisman and was deceiving him, it wasn’t impossible.

Seeing this.

Shen Changqing’s thoughts stirred.

Soon, a Great Seal appeared in his hand.

"Defending Seal!"

Upon seeing the seal, the last bit of doubt in Gu Xing’s heart vanished completely.

The Defending Seal is condensed from the Human Clan’s fortunes; besides Shen Changqing, no one else can possess it.

Similarly.

It is the one thing that cannot be stolen.

If Shen Changqing were to fall, the Defending Seal would dissipate, and the Human Clan’s fortunes would decline.

Now the Human Clan’s fortunes are as usual, especially upon seeing the Defending Seal, becoming increasingly active, showing that the Defending Seal is genuine.

The Defending Seal is genuine.

Thus, the Shen Changqing before them is naturally real.

"Defender Shen’s disguise is truly eye-opening; without the Defending Seal, I definitely wouldn’t recognize you." Gu Xing shook his head in amazement.

Despite his scrutiny, he couldn’t discern any anomaly.

Such a disguise method is truly impressive.

However.

Perhaps it is exactly because of such a method that he can blend among the Heavens without fearing exposure.

Shen Changqing asked: "Are all Immortal Golden Body Realm and above strong practitioners currently in the Capital City?"

"Currently, all the sects’ strong practitioners have arrived, including some strong practitioners within the Imperial Court."

Gu Xing nodded.

If not for the arrival of those practitioners, he wouldn’t have sent a message to inform Shen Changqing.

"Good, then let’s not waste time; let me meet them in the Imperial Palace!"

——

Inside the Court Hall.

The strong practitioners from various sects entered in order.

Upon entering the hall, they realized that there were no civil or military officials present, nor any idle individuals; only Gu Xing seated on the throne, and a mysterious purple-clad youth standing to one side.

Everyone who entered the hall instinctively glanced at the purple-clad youth, secretly guessing his origin.

When Ji Quan first saw the purple-clad youth, he couldn’t help but feel shaken: "This person is not simple!"

In his eyes, the youth appeared to have no cultivation at all, seemingly as powerless as a common person.

But the problem is.

With martial arts spread across the world for decades, there shouldn’t be anyone without any cultivation.

Even farming peasants usually possess Body Tempering Realm martial skills, and entering the Pulse Condensation Realm is not uncommon.

However.

The person before him seemed not even to be in the Body Tempering Realm, appearing completely uncultivated.

This leads to only one explanation.

The youth’s strength is immense, beyond Ji Quan’s ability to gauge, causing him to perceive only an ordinary person.

But one thing.

Ji Quan was once at the pinnacle of the God Realm’s Third Realm, just a step away from entering the Fourth Realm.

Even though most of his God Realm cultivation was abolished to pursue the Immortal Dao, reducing his strength significantly, his judgment remained intact.

"This is a terrifying powerhouse!"

"Definitely not as simple as an ordinary Fourth Realm of God King!"

Ji Quan’s eyes were heavy.

As if he had noticed something, Shen Changqing smiled towards Ji Quan’s direction.

He understood.

His deliberate suppression of strength had inadvertently alerted Ji Quan.

But under such circumstances, it is quite normal.

After all, suppressing too much might cause others to think in different directions.

Therefore, in the Ziyun Clan, Shen Changqing did not deliberately suppress his strength, generally maintaining the Half-Step Divine King level; but now, to create an enigmatic aura for other Human Clans, he intentionally suppressed it.

It’s not just Ji Quan.

The other strongmen of the Human Clan who arrived also noticed the unfathomable nature of the purple-robed youth.

Being able to stand beside Gu Xing was already an extraordinary existence.

"God Realm?"

Chang Yin’s heart was stirred.

He was already a strongman in the Immortal Golden Body Realm, and being unable to discern someone’s depth implies at least a God Realm existence.

In an instant.

Shen Changqing became the most mysterious strongman in everyone’s eyes.

In the eyes of those in the Immortal Golden Body Realm, he seemed to be a God Realm strongman, but to those in the God Realm, he appeared to be a Divine King Realm existence, and in the eyes of those in the Divine King Realm, he obviously seemed stronger than a typical Fourth Realm of a God King.

However, regardless of this, when they looked at Shen Changqing, their expressions involuntarily turned cautious.

"Greetings to Emperor Xing!"

Everyone bowed in unison.

Gu Xing’s expression was calm: "Please, rise!"

"Thank you, Emperor Xing!"

"Today, I’ve summoned you all here because there’s an important matter I’d like to discuss with you."

"May I ask, Emperor Xing, what might that matter be?" Yang Yi inquired respectfully.

Though he was one of the Four Emperors, his cultivation had now reached the Immortal Golden Body Realm, so he naturally had to come here.

Gu Xing said, "This is a strongman from the Ziyun Clan, and he will share the specifics with all of you."

Upon hearing this,

all eyes turned to Shen Changqing.

Ziyun Clan?

What kind of power is that?

For the Human Clan who haven’t left the Heavens, the Ziyun Clan was quite unfamiliar.

Facing the gazes of the crowd, Shen Changqing stepped forward and said loudly, "My name is Ziyan Sheng, from the Ziyun Clan. I believe many of you have not heard of the Ziyun Clan.

But know that our Ziyun Clan belongs to the Myriad Clans of the Heavens. When you all eventually leave this realm and venture into the outside worlds, you will naturally gain some understanding."

Boom!

The moment he spoke, the entire place was instantly abuzz.

The Heavens Myriad Clans!

He turned out to be from the Heavens Myriad Clans.

It’s known that the Heavens currently bear animosity towards the Human Clan, which is no secret anymore.

If this weren’t the Imperial Palace, and if Gu Xing wasn’t presiding, just by Shen Changqing’s words, they would have apprehended him.

"There’s no need for worry; it’s true that the Myriad Clans bear hostility towards the Human Clan, and even within the Ziyun Clan, there is considerable animosity towards humans. But the Ziyun Clan is its own entity, and I am myself. I have quite an acquaintance with Shen Changqing.

This time, I’ve come only to act on his instructions."

Shen Changqing smiled gently.

With his words, the previously tense and murderous atmosphere cleared up considerably.

Since he knew Shen Changqing, he wasn’t an enemy.

"May I ask, Defender Shen, for what purpose have you been summoned?"

Dongfang Zhao’s eyes shifted slightly before he asked in a deep voice.

Shen Changqing said, "I heard of the Human Clan’s resource scarcity, and now he has found suitable clans for you to take action against in the Heavens. However, due to his special status, it’s inconvenient for him to act personally, so he hopes that humans will handle it from this side.

The reason I am here is simple: to provide cover for you so that when you enter the Heavens, you won’t be detected by the Myriad Clans."

Entering the Heavens!

On hearing this news, everyone’s hearts were again shaken.

They never imagined that this summoning by the Imperial Court for the strongmen of the world was to prepare for entering the Heavens.

Immediately, someone asked: "May I ask, since the Myriad Clans of the Heavens are so powerful, how dangerous will it be for us to enter the Heavens?"

Shen Changqing looked at the person and said lightly, "The Myriad Clans of the Heavens are powerful beyond your imagination; your strength amongst them equates to the lowest tier. If detected by the Myriad Clans, death is inevitable.

Hence, this venture into the Heavens will not compel anyone; if you’re willing to take the risk, stand to one side. If not, remain where you are."

After speaking,

the scene quieted down.

From his words, it became clearer just how dangerous the Heavens truly are.

In the Human Clan, they were considered top-level strongmen, but in the Heavens, they were merely at the bottom tier.

This shift in status and position was not something everyone could accept.

Thus,

after a long silence, most remained where they were, with only a few stepping forward and standing to the side.

A moment later,

Shen Changqing looked at those who stood out and asked calmly, "Have you all thought it through? You must know, once a decision is made, there’s no turning back; entering the Heavens could very well lead to death."

"As members of the Human Clan, how could we have cause for retreat?"

Dongfang Zhao’s expression remained calm.

The other strongmen also nodded in agreement.

Seeing this,

Shen Changqing addressed those who remained still: "Then you may leave."

They did not leave immediately but looked towards Gu Xing.

Presently in the court hall, the one who could truly give orders was still Emperor Xing.

"You may all go back; there’s no need to remain in the Capital City any longer." Gu Xing waved his hand, dismissing them.

"We take our leave!"

Everyone bowed, then turned and departed.