Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

Seeing everyone in the hall was so perceptive, Chen Sheng found it inappropriate to press the issue further.

Otherwise, he would appear petty.

However, Chen Sheng’s gaze still swept over Zhan Fusheng in the corner with great interest.

The man had once been his stepping stone, solidifying his position in G Camp. Afterward, due to a bet and an inability to swallow his pride, he had chosen to be transferred.

Chen Sheng hadn’t stopped him.

He never expected that after all this time, the man would end up under his command once again.

It had to be said, there was a certain amount of fate between them.

Zhan Fusheng sensed Chen Sheng’s gaze and quickly, meekly lowered his head, his heart filled with anxiety.

The Chen Sheng of today was no longer that young, newly transferred man from back then. He was now "Blood Bell Chen Sheng," a man whose terrifying reputation was known throughout the Jingwu Bureau and even all of Ning’an Prefecture.

And he... he was merely an obscure, minor Deputy Captain.

With Chen Sheng’s background and strength, if he wanted to punish him, he could absolutely make his life a living hell.

Right now, Zhan Fusheng could only hope that Chen Sheng would be magnanimous and not stoop to his level.

However, Zhan Fusheng was clearly overthinking things. Chen Sheng had, in fact, already cast their past grievances to the back of his mind.

Even if not for the monk’s sake, one had to consider the Buddha’s.

Zhan Fusheng had been a trusted subordinate of Sun Yuzhi, and besides, the man had known how to accept defeat. Therefore, Chen Sheng couldn’t be bothered to pay him any mind. The earlier glance was merely a moment of reflection.

Soon, Chen Sheng got straight to the point.

He asked everyone about the current situation in Yunze City.

As they all spoke one after another, Chen Sheng gained a clear understanding of the situation.

In short, the current situation wasn’t great, but it wasn’t terrible either.

After all, besides the Jingwu Bureau, there was also a battalion of the Military Preparation Army stationed in Yunze City.

After several encirclement campaigns, the results had been remarkable.

They had suppressed and killed over several hundred water bandits from the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance and had even ventured deep into the Yunze Waters on multiple occasions to eradicate several of the Alliance’s branch headquarters.

Through these repeated campaigns, they now had a rough idea of the location of the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance’s main headquarters. All that was left was to proceed step by step, consolidating their position as they went.

Finding the main headquarters was a foreseeable outcome.

"Very good. You have all worked hard during this time. Once the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance is eliminated, I will personally request commendations for all of you."

Chen Sheng nodded in satisfaction.

"My Lord, what should be our next step? Do we proceed as planned, or..."

Wan Chong Peak couldn’t help but ask.

Everyone else also wore curious expressions.

After all, the higher-ups had suddenly transferred Chen Sheng over. It couldn’t be as simple as it appeared on the surface. Perhaps he had come with a special mission.

Chen Sheng’s fingertips tapped lightly on the table. After a moment of contemplation, he said:

"Tomorrow morning, all seven camps of the Jingwu Bureau will assemble their troops outside the city. We will officially move against the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present looked stunned.

"Captain Chen, but the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance’s location, right now we still..."

Someone started to speak but trailed off.

Although they had roughly pinpointed the Alliance’s general area, it was still a hundred-li expanse. Without a precise location, were they supposed to just circle aimlessly around the Yunze Waters?

"I already know the location of the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance. I came here this time prepared to completely eradicate them."

Chen Sheng’s expression was calm, his gaze serene.

In truth, he had known the Alliance’s location all along.

After all, he hadn’t come here to waste time.

He was here to settle old scores with lightning speed, destroy the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance, and seize the opportune fortune within it for himself.

As he spoke, Chen Sheng’s peripheral vision glanced at a seemingly ordinary Peacekeeper Envoy in the corner.

According to the Celestial Book of Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil, that person had deep ties to Luoyun Manor and was a hidden agent they had propped up.

And he was revealing his plan so openly precisely to disrupt the arrangements of all parties involved.

After all, the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance wasn’t the only group that wanted him dead. There were also the Golden Spring Temple and Luoyun Manor.

Only by throwing them all into chaos and not giving them time to scheme could he fish in troubled waters.

"Your subordinate obeys!"

"Your subordinate obeys!"

Seeing Chen Sheng’s declaration, everyone felt a jolt in their hearts.

Immediately, joy surged within them.

After all, if they could annihilate the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance, they would not only profit from it but also earn great merits.

At this moment, the last vestiges of their resistance toward Chen Sheng vanished like smoke.

"You are dismissed."

Chen Sheng said casually, waving his hand.

Seeing this, no one dared to object. They all bowed and exited the main hall, with only Zhan Fusheng remaining behind.

"Deputy Captain Zhan, is there something else?"

Chen Sheng narrowed his eyes.

THUD!

Without the slightest hesitation, Zhan Fusheng dropped to one knee. Under the pressure of Chen Sheng’s imposing gaze, he began to explain incoherently:

"Lord Chen, this subordinate... this subordinate has greatly offended you in the past and is filled with regret. I... I..."

"Enough."

Chen Sheng cut him off directly.

"Our past grievances are long over. As long as you know your place and do your duty, I will not hold it against you."

"This subordinate will definitely know his place! From now on, I will follow only your Lordship’s orders!"

Seeing this, Zhan Fusheng eagerly declared his loyalty.

He wasn’t asking for Chen Sheng to promote him on account of Vice Envoy Sun. As long as Chen Sheng could let go of that bit of resentment toward him, he would be completely satisfied.

Otherwise, being watched by a man with such a bright future as Chen Sheng, he truly couldn’t sit or stand in peace.

Chen Sheng waved his hand. Zhan Fusheng understood, performed another deep bow, and only then did he depart.

.....

「That night.」

In a pavilion in the rear garden of the City Lord’s Mansion.

Chen Sheng sat with his eyes closed, breathing rhythmically. In one hand, he held an Elemental Crystal, refining the Essence of Primordial Qi within it for his cultivation. A long time later, after the night had grown completely dark, he finally stretched his body.