Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

But no matter how exceptional, Chen Sheng was still merely an Earth Fiend cultivator.

Meanwhile, Lu Xuanzhou was a bona fide Profound Gang Martial Master, his Cultivation far surpassing Chen Sheng’s.

’How could he possibly lose to Chen Sheng?’

Lu Maozhi’s first reaction was that his older brother must be joking.

"I really lost. I ran into Chen Sheng at the Danxia Sect today. The man was insolent, so I meant to teach him a lesson and redeem the Lu Family’s honor, but..."

Lu Xuanzhou trailed off, unable to continue.

"Brother, could Chen Sheng have already broken through to Profound Gang?"

Lu Maozhi asked urgently.

"He hasn’t."

"Then he..."

"He defeated a Profound Gang as an Earth Fiend."

Lu Xuanzhou let out a faint sigh.

The words struck Lu Maozhi like a bolt of lightning. He froze on the spot, his eyes filled with utter shock.

’An Earth Fiend fought a Profound Gang... and won?!’

’Chen Sheng... he can actually fight across realms.’

’And he defeated a top genius like my brother, no less.’

For a moment, Lu Maozhi couldn’t process it, and a hint of despair crept into his eyes.

’If even my brother is no match for Chen Sheng, who can possibly wash away Luoyun Manor’s shame?’

’Does this mean I’ll be the laughingstock of Ning’an Prefecture forever?!’

"Is what you’re saying... true?"

Seemingly out of nowhere, the Manor Master of Luoyun Manor, Lu Canghai, had appeared, his expression grim as he looked at Lu Xuanzhou.

"Father, I would not make such a claim lightly."

The guilt in Lu Xuanzhou’s eyes deepened at the sight of his father.

"Come with me. Tell me everything that happened today, in detail."

Lu Canghai said, his expression grave.

"Yes."

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「Luoyun Manor, Grand Conference Hall」

After listening to Lu Xuanzhou’s account, Lu Canghai’s expression turned grim. He tapped his fingers on the armrest.

"A Mental Realm."

"I underestimated him."

To have comprehended a Mental Realm while still in the Earth Fiend realm... Chen Sheng’s talent was plain to see. That terrifying insight of his made even Lu Canghai feel a profound threat.

Even though Chen Sheng was currently just an Innate Martial Master, Lu Canghai had no doubt that with Nie Xuanfeng’s full support, there was a very high chance he would one day break through to Profound Mastery.

When that day comes, Luoyun Manor will face a formidable foe.

"Father, what should we do now? Do we seek peace, or..."

Lu Xuanzhou trailed off, hesitant.

"Peace?"

Lu Canghai slowly shook his head. "It’s too late to bury the hatchet now. The White Tiger Hall has already made a move. Chen Sheng can certainly guess who was pulling the strings.

Even if he were to agree to a truce on the surface, could we really trust him?"

"Besides, Luoyun Manor has suffered a great humiliation. If we bow our heads to a junior, how could we maintain our standing in Ning’an Prefecture in the future?"

If this were some trivial dispute, resolving it wouldn’t be an issue. But as things stand, reconciliation is no longer possible for either side.

Only when one side is utterly destroyed can the other truly rest easy.

"Chen Sheng fended off the assassins from the White Tiger Hall?"

Lu Xuanzhou was taken aback.

"That woman, Sun Yuzhi, protected him."

"Then what should we do now?"

Lu Canghai didn’t answer right away. He leaned back in his chair and slowly closed his eyes. He continued to tap the armrest, the rhythm slower and more deliberate than before.

The flickering candlelight cast shadows on his face, deepening the furrows on his brow.

After a long while.

Lu Canghai’s eyes suddenly snapped open, a sharp glint appearing within them.

"We need a two-pronged approach for this."

"We await your instructions, Father."

Lu Xuanzhou’s expression grew solemn.

"First, keep a close watch on Chen Sheng’s every move. If an opportunity arises, we must assassinate him and eliminate this future threat, no matter the cost. Second, immediately spread the news that Chen Sheng has comprehended a Mental Realm. Make sure everyone knows."

"Father."

Lu Xuanzhou looked troubled and hesitant.

Losing to Chen Sheng had already cost him dearly in terms of pride. To deliberately spread the news now... wasn’t that the same as rubbing his face in the dirt?

"Foolish."

Lu Canghai scolded him. "What does a little pride matter? Those who achieve great things don’t sweat the small stuff. My true purpose is to divert the flood.

Golden Spring Temple and Qingfeng Temple have always held the largest stakes in the battle of Wushan Mountain.

Now that Chen Sheng has comprehended a Mental Realm, he’s so strong that even Dharma Treasury and Zhang Daoming are likely no match for him. How could those two major powers possibly remain indifferent?

Furthermore, with Chen Sheng’s immense talent and potential, do you think Golden Spring Temple and Qingfeng Temple will just stand by and watch? They will undoubtedly do everything in their power to target him and stop his rise.

Especially Golden Spring Temple. I’ve heard they have a grudge against Chen Sheng as well. Knowing the domineering ways of those damn monks, they’re bound to make a move. When they do, Luoyun Manor can simply reap the benefits.

Even if we can’t profit, with so many top powers targeting him, how long can Chen Sheng possibly run wild?"

As he listened to the explanation, Lu Xuanzhou’s eyes lit up.

"Father, your insight is brilliant."

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Second Chapter coming in ten minutes.