21st Century Necromancer
Chapter 823 - 819: Demigod

Monk Xinyuan's question made Chen Yu smile faintly. After a brief pause, he countered, "May I ask, master, how many Demigods currently exist in the world? Previously, the British said that there are no Demigods left in the United Kingdom, which surprised me somewhat. A seasoned power like that without a single Demigod—how scarce is the pinnacle of supernatural forces in the world?"

Upon hearing Chen Yu's question, Monk Xinyuan couldn't help but show a melancholy expression on his face, letting out a long sigh.

However, he wasn't surprised that Chen Yu asked such a question. After all, so-called supernatural beings ultimately aim to withdraw from the mortal world, hidden from the knowledge of ordinary people. Chen Yu, being self-taught and without a master's guidance, unfamiliarity with these matters was only natural.

Furthermore, matters concerning Demigods, even within the supernatural community, are considered legends and secrets—not something widely known unless a person has reached a certain level of strength or holds significant influence. Many would doubt the existence of Demigods altogether.

Thus, after softly reciting a Buddhist prayer, Monk Xinyuan explained, "Demigods are the strongest beings among supernatural entities, and their numbers have always been scarce—decades may pass without the emergence of a single new Demigod. In fact, in recent decades, benefactor, you are the only newly emerged Demigod.

During the two World Wars, countless ordinary people from various nations perished, but even the supernatural realm suffered catastrophic losses. Demigods, as the forces of deterrence representing national might, were forced onto the battlefield for brutal clashes, leading to the downfall of many Demigods.

Currently, there are only twenty-seven verified Demigods remaining in the world, including myself.

Among them, Russia, benefiting from the legacy of the Soviet Union, has three Demigods—one was severely injured during World War II and has been recovering since, with little to no news beyond confirming their survival; another pledged a lifelong vow to guard Lenin's Mausoleum, never leaving Moscow's Red Square; thus, Russia now only has one active Demigod.

But this is already better than most countries. The Demigods of Europe largely fell during the two World Wars. Presently, Germany retains one Demigod, also gravely wounded and serving more as a deterrent than an active force; France has two remaining Demigods, both infirm and residing in the Veterans Home, rarely stepping into the outside world.

As for the United Kingdom, which benefactor mentioned—post-war, the nation originally had four surviving Demigods. Although all carried injuries to differing degrees, they were still capable of action. But then…"

At this point, Monk Xinyuan paused momentarily, a subtle smile appearing on his face before continuing, "During the Korean War, the United Kingdom dispatched two of its less-injured Demigods to support the Korean battlefield. However, they met their demise—one was slain outright by a Daoist Demigod from China, and the other was fatally wounded and reportedly passed away shortly after returning to their home country.

The two remaining Demigods of the United Kingdom could have lasted a few more years, but in an effort to leave behind a trace of their legacy, they followed the example of their predecessors and imbued their powers into respective sets of garments to preserve them. This method allows a Legendary-rank Supernatural individual to wield these relics and unleash Demigod-level abilities.

The two pseudo-Demigods you encountered in London are the result of this technique. Countries that once had Demigods often leave artifacts behind, more or less.

However, the power stored in these relics is finite; each use depletes it further. Without another Demigod replenishing the energy, such relics are rarely employed unless absolutely necessary."

"I see, it seems these old nations do have some remaining legacies." Chen Yu commented and then inquired further, "Master, you've mentioned six Demigods so far, including yourself, making it seven. What about the other twenty? How many Demigods does China have?"

"China's historical depth is profound—naturally, we have the most Demigods, with nine in total, the highest number of any country." Monk Xinyuan's expression revealed faint pride as he spoke, "Yet among these nine, one is a Daoist monk who reached enlightenment during the Song Dynasty and has long since detached himself from worldly matters, entering self-imposed retreat.

If not for the Japanese invasion of China awakening this elder, he likely wouldn't have emerged from seclusion. Currently, he remains isolated in Mount Hua, striving to transcend the final barrier and ascend to immortality.

As for the other eight, three ascended to Demigodhood at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Discontent with the Qing Court, they pledged allegiance to Mr. Sun, helping overthrow the Manchu regime. However, as political tides shifted, these three abandoned the Republic to join the founding father who was then in Yan'an, becoming China's national guardians.

Regarding the remaining four, one was nurtured by the first Prime Minister, one stems from Wudang, and another from Shaolin—both sects traditionally dispatching disciples to assist the ruling government in exchange for their endurance. The Wudang Daoist who slew the British Demigod on the Korean battlefield hailed from this tradition.

The last one came from the Soviet Union during its dissolution—a Russian Demigod who ultimately pledged loyalty to China."

After hearing Monk Xinyuan's outline of China's Demigods, Chen Yu felt profoundly relieved that he hadn't stirred trouble within the country. A Song Dynasty Demigod still alive—that elder would undoubtedly be terrifying, potentially only a step away from becoming immortal and transcending into the Divine Spirit Realm.

If a Demigod from the Song Dynasty could survive this long, wouldn't the Ming Dynasty also have similar hidden figures? Or even earlier, the Han and Tang Dynasties—or perhaps further back to the Pre-Qin era and the chaos of the Warring States...

Chen Yu dared not entertain such thoughts. The Land of the Divine, teeming with crouching tigers and hidden dragons, had so many Demigods—how many deities must there be? Five millennia of historical depth is no mere boast.

Having finished discussing China, Monk Xinyuan paused briefly to sip water before continuing, "As for the remaining eleven Demigods, six serve the United States. Of the other five, three are affiliated with the Catholic Church, one belongs to Green Religion as an Imam, and the last resides in Africa—worshipped by locals as a 'Goddess.'"

"So there are still so many Demigods in the world!" Chen Yu exclaimed in awe. Although twenty-seven Demigods don't seem like much, his Necromantic Space alone—with Artoria and Joan of Arc present—likely surpasses this count. But excluding the Ship-girls, Chen Yu himself didn't have a single Demigod under his command.

"Twenty-seven is far from numerous. Records show that more than a dozen Demigods perished during the Second World War alone—it is truly scarce." Monk Xinyuan shook his head, then unexpectedly turned serious and looked at Chen Yu sternly. With a solemn tone, he asked, "Because Demigods are rare, every new Demigod affects and entangles countless affairs. Previously, benefactor appeared in London, England, alongside four other Demigods—which greatly startled us. The British Government formally notified the P5 regarding this matter, and after deliberations, China's Demigods decided to send someone to meet benefactor.

Since I am proficient in Japanese, the task fell to me. Yet to my surprise, benefactor turns out to be of Huaxia descent, which has saved me considerable effort. Therefore, in boldness, I must ask—how many Demigods are currently by your side?"

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