CHAPTER 391: CHAPTERS 164 TO 165 URGENT NEWS (REQUEST FOR MONTHLY PASS)_2

Particularly in the vast territories of Great Qin, spreading a message often took a considerable amount of time.

Take the current situation, for example. By the time Xing Yi reported the news, the event had already occurred several days prior. A message going back and forth could mean ten days to half a month had passed. If Baiyue City cannot withstand the Heaven Alliance, then even if I were to go there now, all I would see would be ruins.

"Support for Baiyue City is already too late. All Mountain-Breaking City can do now is make preparations in advance to avoid being attacked by the Heaven Alliance."

Xing Yi shook his head. He understood Shen Changqing’s words. Supporting Baiyue City was simply not possible, unless they had received the news in advance, which would be another matter.

Subsequently, Xing Yi continued, "However, if we do nothing, it will surely tarnish our reputation. Perhaps we can send some forces there; who knows, they might be of some use."

As he finished speaking, he noticed Shen Changqing giving him a look as if he were observing an idiot.

Shaking his head slightly, Shen Changqing sighed deeply. "Steward Xing, there’s something you must understand. It’s not that we won’t support Baiyue City; it’s that we completely lack the strength to do so. Look at Mountain-Breaking City now. While it may have resolved the Demon Evil problem locally, the rest of the land is still ravaged by Demon Evil. The capable experts have almost all been dispatched to eradicate Demon Evil. How much strength do you think we have left now? Should I go, or should you?"

These words left Xing Yi speechless.

Indeed. Mountain-Breaking City had hardly any strength left to deploy. Shen Changqing certainly could not make any rash moves. With him present, the Demon Evil side wouldn’t dare to cause chaos. If he were to leave, and the Demon Evil Clan launched a surprise attack, that would be the real trouble.

Therefore, Xing Yi fell silent for a moment before changing the subject.

"There is something else I need to inform Elder Shen about."

"What is it?"

"According to a report from the Heavenly Inspection Guard, Demon Evil has caused calamities within the jurisdiction of Mountain-Breaking City. The Demon-Subduing Division had sent people to various Jianghu Sects asking for help, but the response was sparse. Many Sects were only looking out for themselves and showed no regard for the lives of the common people. This matter can be viewed as either trivial or grave, and I hope Elder Shen can make a decision on it," Xing Yi said solemnly.

The laws of Great Qin had long stipulated that when Demon Evil plagued the land, Jianghu forces could not simply ignore it. Many Jianghu forces had previously allowed Demon Evil to slaughter commoners while they sealed off their sects, only to be ultimately crushed by the powerful enforcers of the Imperial Court.

Hence, over time, all Jianghu Sects came to understand that if Demon Evil were to cause chaos under their watch, they absolutely could not turn a blind eye.

But now, many Sects within Mountain-Breaking City’s jurisdiction were brazenly provoking the law. If this issue was mishandled, the authority of the Demon-Subduing Division would definitely be undermined.

Shen Changqing’s expression remained unchanged; he had anticipated what Xing Yi would say.

"Steward Xing, in your opinion, what would be the appropriate action for Mountain-Breaking City to take?"

"If it were in the past, we would naturally suppress them with force to make them understand that the laws of Great Qin are not to be provoked lightly. But now, with the Heaven Alliance’s growing momentum, some Sects are still adopting a wait-and-see approach. If we act too aggressively, we might push these neutral Sects directly towards the Heaven Alliance. At that time, the forces of the Heaven Alliance will become even more substantial," Xing Yi replied frankly.

It was precisely because this matter was so tricky that he had said it was not easy to handle. If it was not suppressed, the authority of the Demon-Subduing Division would be damaged, and the laws of Great Qin would be trampled upon. However, if suppressed with force, it could also trigger a backlash from the Sects. Handling this situation required finding the right balance.

Under Xing Yi’s gaze, Shen Changqing said lightly, "How many Sects are violating the laws of Great Qin? Is there specific information?"

"There is!" Xing Yi took out a scroll from his robes. "The Heavenly Inspection Guard has compiled all the information in this scroll."

"Hmm." Shen Changqing nodded. With a slight thought, his Divine Soul Power left the confines of his flesh and landed on the scroll.

Then, to Xing Yi’s amazement, the scroll, as if held by an invisible hand, slowly flew towards Shen Changqing.

He was certain there was absolutely no True Qi involved. If it were True Qi grasping it, Xing Yi wouldn’t have been amazed, as any slightly stronger individual could achieve this. But a method as discreet and imperceptible as Shen Changqing’s, without the slightest fluctuation, was truly astonishing.

Paying no heed to the other’s amazement, Shen Changqing grabbed the scroll floating in front of him, then unfolded it to read.

After a while, he closed the scroll.

"I am aware of the situation now. I will handle the rest. The Heavenly Inspection Guard should continue collecting relevant intelligence."

"Yes!"

While Shen Changqing was stationed in Mountain-Breaking City, the events in South Nether Prefecture were compiled into an urgent report and sent to the Capital City.

「Capital City.」

「Inside the Demon-Subduing Division.」

Dongfang Zhao held a scroll, scrutinizing its contents, his expression constantly changing.

After a long moment, he read some crucial information, and a wave of emotions surged within him.

Who would have thought! He has already grown to this extent!

Great Grandmaster!

Shen Changqing was already a Great Grandmaster.

This meant he had successfully broken through the Martial Artist Limit, ascending to another realm.

This news was incredibly joyous for Dongfang Zhao.

Even though Shimohe was the first Great Grandmaster of this era, he was an enemy of the Demon-Subduing Division and certainly would not reveal the secrets of becoming a Great Grandmaster.