Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

The situation on the field was quite interesting.

Although Monk Fazang, Chen Sheng, and Zhang Daoming hadn’t moved, the young heroes from their three factions had each securely obtained a Spiritual Talisman, and without much of a struggle at that.

It was almost as if the others had intentionally conceded.

The reason for this was simple.

Chen Sheng and the others hadn’t made a move, but not because they couldn’t. If their respective factions had failed to obtain a Spiritual Talisman, forcing them to personally enter the fray, the consequences would have been severe.

Even the Lu Brothers, who hated Chen Sheng to the bone, didn’t dare provoke him now.

’What if Chen Sheng gets angry and specifically targets Luoyun Manor’s Spiritual Talisman? Who would be able to stop him?’

SWOOSH!

A Spiritual Talisman shot through the air and landed securely in Chen Sheng’s hand. It was Xiao Jingheng who had sent it over.

The moment the Spiritual Talisman flew from the arena, the crowd instinctively parted to clear a path.

Soon.

Two more Spiritual Talismans flew out, one for Golden Spring Temple and one for Qingfeng Temple, landing securely in the hands of Monk Fazang and Zhang Daoming.

"Captain Chen, I have long heard of your great reputation. Later, in the arena battles, after we’ve both secured our shares, how about we have a little sparring match? My hands are itching for a fight."

Zhang Daoming added with a seemingly sheepish smile.

"You’ve comprehended a Mental Realm?"

Chen Sheng shot him a glance.

"A stroke of luck, that’s all."

Zhang Daoming didn’t try to hide it, admitting it with a nod.

"Fine. I’ll give you your chance later."

Chen Sheng gave a slight nod and went back to meditating with his eyes closed.

"My thanks."

Far from feeling humiliated by Chen Sheng’s indifference, Zhang Daoming found it all the more interesting.

’For Chen Sheng to be this confident,’ he thought, ’he must have the strength to back it up.’

And the stronger Chen Sheng was, the more exciting the prospect became.

Nearby, Monk Fazang’s face darkened with displeasure when he saw the other two talking without including him. He secretly made a resolution. ’Later, in the arena, I’ll make sure both Chen Sheng and Zhang Daoming get a taste of the power of our Buddhist Divine Techniques.’

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"Hahaha..."

Atop the Bluestone Arena, Lu Maozhi, spattered with blood, held a Spiritual Talisman high and laughed boisterously. After a grueling battle, he had defeated one powerful opponent after another, proving unstoppable as he tore a talisman right from the midst of the crowd.

He was radiating triumph.

His gaze sought out Wang Zilan, a flicker of hope in his heart.

He wanted to see a look of regret and astonishment in her eyes, but to his disappointment, Wang Zilan paid him no mind. She was currently locked in a fierce battle with Xiong Lie, the True Inheritor of the Iron Sword Sect.

Next, Lu Maozhi’s gaze fell upon Chen Sheng below the arena, hoping to see shock or solemnity in the man’s expression. Yet again, he was disappointed. Chen Sheng appeared to be meditating with his eyes closed.

He seemed completely oblivious to everything happening on the stage.

Soon, the chaotic battle on the high platform drew to a close.

Only a dozen or so figures remained standing proudly.

All of them were members of the Ning’an Ten Heroes.

Lu Xuanzhou, Wang Zhaoning, Chen Yanling, Li Danqing, Li Xuance, Shanming, and Lu Maozhi had each won a Spiritual Talisman.

The other three Spiritual Talismans had fallen into the hands of Chen Sheng, Zhang Daoming, and Dharma Treasury at the very start of the melee.

Xiao Jingheng had a chance to seize another Spiritual Talisman, but he ended up being subtly targeted by Luoyun Manor and ultimately lost his chance to qualify for the second round of the arena competition.

And so, the current situation became:

The Government Office, Danxia Sect, Ning’an Wang Clan, and Iron Sword Sect each had one talisman. Luoyun Manor, Golden Spring Temple, and Qingfeng Temple each had two, giving them the advantage after the first round’s chaotic battle.

"Captain Chen, I was incompetent and failed to secure another Spiritual Talisman. It’s all up to you now."

Xiao Jingheng said in a solemn voice, his face pale as he walked to Chen Sheng’s side.

"Leave it to me,"

Chen Sheng said, his tone calm.

Not far away, the various Sect Leaders were chatting and laughing amiably. The smile on the face of Lu Canghai, the Manor Master of Luoyun Manor, was particularly wide. Although it was only a slight advantage, he couldn’t conceal his delight.

After all, having an extra person in the second round was another chance. In the rotating arena battles, it gave them more of a buffer than the other factions, even if they had to contend with Chen Sheng.

There was no way Luoyun Manor would end up with the smallest share this time.

In contrast, Patriarch Wang of the Wang Family and Sect Leader Bai Qing of the Danxia Sect were frowning.

Chen Sheng had promised them a twenty percent larger share than in previous years. They had assumed this meant he would help them obtain more Spiritual Talismans during the initial melee.

But now, it seemed that wasn’t the case.

’So, what exactly is Chen Sheng planning?’

Monk Xuanbei of Golden Spring Temple wore a faint smile. Elder Liang Jingxing of Qingfeng Temple stroked his long beard. Although Lu Qingsong of the Iron Sword Sect was disappointed that Xiong Lie had failed to win a talisman, he found the current situation barely acceptable.

Meanwhile, Sun Yuzhi remained calm throughout, looking as though she had a plan of her own.

Seeing that the outcome was settled, Liang Jingxing no longer hesitated. He returned to the top of the Bluestone Arena, his faint smile returning as he scanned the crowd. His voice, infused with True Essence Power, boomed in all directions:

"The melee is over, and the talismans have been claimed. Next is the second round of arena battles! We will proceed according to the sequence of the talismans you heroes hold. The more consecutive victories one has..."

Liang Jingxing went on to explain how the shares for Wushan Mountain would be divided. A total of fifty percent was at stake; the more victories one achieved in the rotating battles, the larger the share they could claim.

After he had finished his explanation, Liang Jingxing asked one final question:

"If there are no objections, will the holder of the first talisman please step forward."

"I have an objection."

Chen Sheng suddenly spoke up, causing many in the crowd to turn and stare.