Human Clan Defender

Chapter 1096: Chapter 145-146: Why Is His Name Missing? (Double Chapter)

One must understand.

Among the Heavens, countless races exist, and those that can enter the Clans are as numerous as the stars.

The strength of the Zhongshan Clan is considered decent among the Clans, but in the context of the Heavens Myriad Clans, the Zhongshan Clan is nothing remarkable.

In such a situation.

The Zhongshan Clan being able to secure three slots is not to be underestimated.

However.

Though the Candle Emperor felt joy, there was also a heaviness in his heart.

The Zhongshan Clan has many adversaries, and the reason for the current ceasefire is merely due to the emergence of the Divine Mandate Platform.

If too many prodigies from the Zhongshan Clan leave their names on the Divine Mandate Platform, the forces coveting in the shadows will not remain quiet.

At that time.

A great war will inevitably erupt.

"Fight!"

"Our Zhongshan Clan has been silent for too long, too long."

"A million years ago, our clan suffered a setback, and now, a million years later, we can no longer afford any failure. If we must fight, then let us fight!"

The Candle Emperor’s gaze was icy.

He does not fear war.

Not fighting before was merely due to the timing being wrong.

Now, the prodigies on the Divine Mandate Platform are the hope of the Zhongshan Clan. If any forces dare to extinguish this hope, then they will fight to the death.

Because—

The Zhongshan Clan can no longer retreat.

If they retreat again.

There will be no opportunity to rise to the peak again in the future.

As the emperor of the Zhongshan Clan, the Candle Emperor absolutely cannot tolerate such a thing.

Subsequently.

His figure vanished from the main hall.

——

Within the Dushan Clan.

The Mountain Emperor’s expression was cold and stern: "The Zhongshan Clan already has a second prodigy entering the Investiture of the Gods; very good, unexpected that the Zhongshan Clan was hiding so deeply. Aside from Zhongshan Dongxuan and Zhongshan Xia, there are actually other cultivators who can enter the Divine Mandate Platform.

Now Zhongshan Xia has not yet entered the Sky-Piercing Road; when he does, the Zhongshan Clan will have three slots on the Investiture of the Gods!"

Three slots on the Investiture of the Gods!

For a clan, this is simply unbelievable.

Looking at the Dushan Clan.

Only he can enter the Investiture of the Gods.

Except for the Divine King List, to this day, no cultivator from the Dushan Clan in the God Realm can leave their name on the Investiture of the Gods.

If Dushan Changcang were still alive, with his strength, entering the Divine Mandate Platform would not be a problem.

However.

In the war between clans.

Dushan Changcang fell, slain under the sword of Zhongshan Xia.

Now the Dushan Clan is struggling, and in the God Realm, there are no more talents to cultivate.

On the contrary.

The Zhongshan Clan already has two prodigies on the Divine Mandate Platform, with great fortune rising.

As more time passes.

The gap between the Dushan Clan and the Zhongshan Clan will only grow larger, to a point beyond repair.

Upon hearing this.

An Elder questioned without understanding: "Zhongshan Dongxuan can enter the Divine Mandate Platform, but could the Candle Emperor not enter it too? If we count the Candle Emperor, the Zhongshan Clan most likely has more than just three slots!"

As is well known.

The strength of the Candle Emperor is considered the best of the Zhongshan Clan.

Even Zhongshan Dongxuan may not be his match.

If he were to enter the Sky-Piercing Road, entering the Divine Mandate Platform would basically be a certainty.

The Mountain Emperor shook his head: "The Candle Emperor will not enter the Divine Mandate Platform, he dares not enter. One Zhongshan Dongxuan leaving a name on the Divine King List might be fine; with the Sikong Divine Clan backing him, it might diffuse the crisis.

But if two Divine Kings both enter the Divine Mandate Platform, the matter is not so simple."

"You all must know."

"Any Divine King entering the Divine Mandate Platform, as long as they do not fall, has the potential to be promoted to Proof Path Divine Lord. Even the Sikong Divine Clan currently has only one Divine Lord presiding.

Imagine if the Zhongshan Clan, attached to the Sikong Divine Clan, produced two Divine Lords—what a scene that would be."

As the Mountain Emperor spoke these last words, a cold smile emerged at the corner of his mouth.

If a Divine King enters the Divine Mandate Platform, the Sikong Divine Clan might extend some help out of old acquaintance.

But if two Divine Kings enter the Divine Mandate Platform, the first to strike at the Zhongshan Clan would likely be the Sikong Divine Clan.

After all.

Once the Zhongshan Clan has two Divine Kings, how could the Sikong Divine Clan not have any apprehensions?

Therefore.

He actually hopes that the Candle Emperor also leaves his name on the Divine Mandate Platform at this time.

That way, the Dushan Clan wouldn’t need to step in.

Unfortunately.

The Candle Emperor is not foolish.

The fact that the door to the Sky-Piercing Road is now closed and he hasn’t entered the Divine Mandate Platform indicates that he wishes to leave the hope to Zhongshan Dongxuan.

And within this.

There lies a hidden meaning.

It is that he believes even without entering the Divine Mandate Platform and borrowing the fortune of the Investiture of the Gods, he can still prove the Proof Path Divine Lord.

However.

The likelihood of not entering the Divine Mandate Platform and proving the Proof Path Divine Lord is extremely slim.

In the Mountain Emperor’s view, he sees no possibility of success for the other side.

"My Emperor, what should our clan do now?"

"First, observe quietly. Currently, the Zhongshan Clan only has two slots on the Investiture of the Gods, which is still within a manageable range. Other forces might also not easily make a move.

If our Dushan Clan makes the first move now, it would only result in mutual damage with the Zhongshan Clan.

However, if the Zhongshan Clan has another prodigy entering the Divine Mandate Platform, then those forces won’t be able to sit still!"

The Mountain Emperor spoke unhurriedly.

He is not in a rush.

The war between clans cannot be resolved overnight, as many issues are entangled within.

Currently, the Zhongshan Clan only has two slots, which, while strong compared to most clans, isn’t overwhelmingly so.

But if the Zhongshan Clan were to gain a third, even fourth slot.

The situation.

Won’t be as simple as it is now.