Human Clan Defender

Chapter 1042 - 119-120: God Realm Sixth Layer, Cave Heaven Sixth Layer (Two-in-One)

Name: Zhongshan Kongzhou

Realm: God Realm Tenth Layer

Progress: Ninety-Five Floors

Rank: One

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Name: Zhongshan Peng

Realm: God Realm Tenth Layer

Progress: Ninety-Four Floors

Rank: Six

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Name: Zhongshan Hai

Realm: God Realm Tenth Layer

Progress: Ninety-Three Floors

Rank: Thirteen

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All the ranking information regarding the Ascension Tower appeared directly in Shen Changqing’s mind, giving him a most intuitive understanding of the strength of those challenging the levels.

"During the last arena battle, Zhongshan Hai’s rank was above Zhongshan Peng, but judging by the Ascension Tower this time, he falls short of Zhongshan Peng significantly.

Progress of ninety-four floors means Zhongshan Peng has already conquered ninety-four floors, single-handedly annihilating four God Realm Tenth Layer Tower Guardians.

While Zhongshan Hai, who remains at ninety-three floors, temporarily lacks the strength to conquer ninety-four floors."

"The difference of one floor results in a ranking gap of seven places; clearly, there are many strong individuals within the Zhongshan Clan this time!"

Recalling the information in his mind.

He realized he had underestimated the foundation of the Zhongshan Clan.

Take Zhongshan Hai as an example: in the top thirteen rankings, only three are talents from the Candle Sect, while the remaining ten names are all talents from within the Zhongshan Clan.

Starting from the twelfth place.

The weakest have all conquered the ninety-four floors of the Ascension Tower.

In other words.

These talents are in the same realm, capable of taking on four or five strong opponents.

Not entering higher levels might not necessarily be due to insufficient strength; it could also be due to excessive consumption.

Nonetheless.

The strength of these talents is evidently clear.

However.

Regarding his own ranking, Shen Changqing was not at all surprised.

Twenty-first place.

Belongs to neither high nor low standards.

Although he is God Realm Fifth Layer, his powerful foundation coupled with formidable divine skills surpasses ordinary God Realm Tenth Layer.

This fact.

Has already been successfully proven within the Ascension Tower.

At this moment.

As Shen Changqing exits the Ascension Tower, other cultivators receive the corresponding information.

"Hiss...Who exactly is this Zhongshan Chou, able to reach the ninety-first floor with just a God Realm Fifth Layer!"

"I recall that the ninety-first floor should have God Realm Tenth Layer as Tower Guardians, so this means surpassing five realms—"

"Zhongshan Chou, the name sounds so familiar...I remember now, heard there’s a genius from Candle Sect who comprehended the Eyes of Time, named Zhongshan Chou, it seems they are the same person!"

Upon receiving updated information, the cultivators present were all visibly shocked.

It couldn’t be helped.

If the individual was God Realm Tenth Layer, ranking at twenty-first place would be no problem.

But with just a God Realm Fifth Layer, breaking into the twenty-first rank of the Ascension Tower, behind which are numerous God Realm Tenth Layer suppressed.

Thus.

It stands out especially.

All at once.

Many gazes fell upon Shen Changqing.

It couldn’t be helped.

The ranking just updated, coincidentally someone emerged from the Ascension Tower, and the opponent’s God Realm Fifth Layer couldn’t be hidden from those post-stage God Realm strong cultivators present.

Therefore.

It only takes a glance to find the main character.

Being watched by everyone, Shen Changqing slightly furrowed his brows, but he said nothing.

Then.

A tall and handsome young man stepped forward, slightly clasping his fists with a smile: "I am Zhongshan Lv, pleased to meet Brother Chou!"

"You’re too kind."

Shen Changqing likewise returned the gesture, but he already understood the other’s identity.

Zhongshan Lv!

Currently ranked second on the Ascension Tower, only below Zhongshan Kongzhou, but he too has cleared the ninety-five floors of the tower.

The reason his ranking isn’t above Zhongshan Kongzhou likely lies in the longer time taken for consumption.

After all, Ascension Tower rankings are based on formally clearing as a criterion.

Thus the ranking order must be calculated by duration, otherwise, there’s no alternative method.

"I’ve just exited the Ascension Tower, my primordial energy hasn’t yet recovered. When space allows, let’s engage in a thorough conversation!"

After saying that, Shen Changqing turned and left.

Despite the other’s apparent enthusiasm, he had never interacted before, this person’s purpose was not simple.

Moreover.

From Zhongshan Lv’s gaze, he also discerned a deeply hidden coldness.

Experiencing many such "Yellow Weasels paying New Year’s calls to chickens", Shen Changqing was disinterested in extensive dealings.

"..."

Watching Shen Changqing turn and leave, Zhongshan Lv’s smile gradually diminished, his eyes seemed to harbor a bit more coldness.

Yet.

He didn’t initiate any follow-up actions.

Simply glancing at the retreating figure for a moment before retracting his gaze.

Disregarding Zhongshan Lv, Shen Changqing glanced around, not finding any trace of Zhongshan Kongzhou and others.

That leaves two possibilities.

Either those individuals are challenging the Ascension Tower, or they’re off to other places for secluded cultivation.

Between the two.

He leaned more towards the latter.

With the abundant chatter around the Ascension Tower, reckless cultivation might introduce some issues.

Better to seek a secure location for assured restoration.

Understanding the crucial point thereafter.

Shen Changqing simply vanished from the original spot.

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The Heavenly Domain is vast.

Even with the Divine Skill of Instant Travel, Shen Changqing hadn’t reached the end of the Heavenly Domain.

Moreover.

There exists a perpetual form of inexplicable suppression within the Heavenly Domain.

That suppression.

Restricts his originally powerful divine sense to just a square yard’s radius.

A square yard is so small, his vision sees far beyond what his perception can observe by numerous times.