Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

"Captain Chen, hold a moment. I have a question to ask."

The Young Master of the Wang Family, Wang Zhaoning, suddenly spoke up, stopping the battle that was about to erupt.

"Speak."

Chen Sheng glanced at him, his expression calm.

"I would like to know, if Captain Chen wins, how will this fifty percent share be divided?"

Wang Zhaoning asked in a grave voice.

The Ning’an Wang Clan had previously made a deal with Chen Sheng, who promised to increase their share by twenty percent compared to last time, for which they had paid ten drops of fifty-year-old Earth Core Spirit Milk.

But his current challenge to all the great powers made the Wang Family worry that Chen Sheng might go back on his word afterward.

The Danxia Sect was also concerned that Chen Sheng would take their payment without honoring his commitment. After all, even if he did, he would suffer little more than a blow to his reputation and pay no real price.

For this reason, the Patriarch of the Wang Family, Wangqingshan, had sent a voice transmission to Wang Zhaoning, telling him to get a clear answer out of him in person.

Sure enough, as soon as he spoke, Li Danqing, the chief True Inheritor of the Danxia Sect, also stared intently at Chen Sheng.

Chen Sheng’s gaze swept over the crowd as he spoke, word by word:

"If I am victorious, of the fifty percent share, the Government Office will take thirty percent. The Danxia Sect, the Ning’an Wang Clan, and Qingfeng Temple will split the remaining twenty percent equally."

The Danxia Sect and the Ning’an Wang Clan had paid a price for this, so of course Chen Sheng would not break their agreement.

After all, if he tried to take it all for himself, it would surely cause a massive uproar.

If he forced the six great powers of Ning’an Prefecture to unite against him, it would be a bad outcome for both him and the Government Office.

Therefore, he had to divide them.

As for allocating a share to Qingfeng Temple, that was Sun Yuzhi’s idea.

One shouldn’t take things too far, or the Government Office would face immense pressure. Plus, Chen Sheng had no past grievances or recent enmity with Qingfeng Temple, so after some thought, he didn’t object.

Hearing Chen Sheng’s words, everyone present turned to look at the Danxia Sect and the Ning’an Wang Clan.

Up on the high platform, the Manor Master of Luoyun Manor glanced at the Clan Leader of the Wang Family, Wangqingshan, and said with a smile that didn’t reach his eyes:

"So, you bet on Chen Sheng early, Wang. No wonder you’ve been so composed. You must have a lot of faith in him."

"And Sect Leader Bai, so quiet all this time. It turns out you’ve been harboring your own little plans as well."

The Sect Leader of the Iron Sword Sect, Lu Qingsong, narrowed his eyes.

The amicable atmosphere from just a moment ago vanished instantly.

Because Chen Sheng’s declaration meant he was targeting Luoyun Manor, the Iron Sword Sect, and Golden Spring Temple.

As for the Ning’an Wang Clan and the Danxia Sect, if Chen Sheng were to win, the shares they would receive would be much larger than in previous years.

"Perhaps Captain Chen just has a good heart,"

Bai Qing said with a faint smile, her heart finally at ease.

’Since Chen Sheng dared to challenge all the great powers, he must be extremely confident. He must be sure of his victory. Of course, even if he isn’t, the Danxia Sect still stands to gain a lot this time.’

"Sect Leader Bai has a point."

Wangqingshan nodded in agreement.

However, he was still inwardly a little surprised.

’I had assumed Chen Sheng only had a deal with the Ning’an Wang Clan. I never expected him to secretly be on good terms with the Danxia Sect as well.’

Compared to the others, Elder Liang Jingxing of Qingfeng Temple breathed a sigh of relief, because no matter if Chen Sheng won or lost this battle, Qingfeng Temple’s interests would not be greatly affected.

Therefore, even if Chen Sheng really did overpower all the heroes, he might be shocked, but he could still give a satisfactory account of himself when he returned.

Only Monk Xuanbei of Golden Spring Temple had an absolutely foul expression.

’Although Golden Spring Temple has been secretly targeting Chen Sheng, and I myself even tried to set up a death trap for him, on the surface, there’s been no major conflict between Golden Spring Temple and Chen Sheng. So why target us now? Could it be that he’s already discovered something?’

...

Below the arena, having received a clear promise, Wang Zhaoning no longer hesitated. He immediately took a step back and cupped his fists solemnly at Chen Sheng.

"Since we have Captain Chen’s clear word, we, the Ning’an Wang Clan, willingly withdraw from this battle! I wish you, Captain... a swift victory!"

Li Danqing of the Danxia Sect followed suit immediately, announcing in a clear voice:

"The Danxia Sect also withdraws from this battle!"

With these words, the two of them had essentially given up any potential extra benefits, but they had also firmly taken Chen Sheng’s side, avoiding the risk of making an enemy of him.

"Captain Chen."

Zhang Daoming now spoke up as well. The lazy look on his face was gone, replaced by the seriousness of one who has met a worthy opponent.

"Since Qingfeng Temple has been gifted a share by you, Captain Chen, logically, I should not intervene. However, the chance to face an expert like you is incredibly rare, and the itch to fight is simply unbearable.

"If I make a move later, I hope Captain Chen... will not take offense."

Zhang Daoming’s words were frank, without any false pleasantry.

"No matter."

Chen Sheng replied, his expression still calm:

"Even if all of you attack at once, it makes no difference to me."

"Amitabha Buddha!"

A Buddhist chant, filled with rage, suddenly rang out.

Monk Fazang could no longer hold back. Flames of fury burned in his dark golden pupils, and a faint golden Buddha Light erupted from his body like a rising sun.

The next moment, he took a single step, his form streaking through the air like a golden rainbow. He leaped into the sky, looking down as he locked onto Chen Sheng.

"In that case, I shall experience your heaven-defying skills for myself, Donor Chen!"

Before his voice had even faded, Monk Fazang attacked with brazen fury.

He pressed his palms together, then thrust them out violently. A massive golden Palm Seal, formed entirely of condensed Buddhist Gang Qi, materialized from thin air.

The lines on the Palm Seal were distinct and it shone with a brilliant Buddha Light, carrying a majestic power capable of suppressing demons and crushing mountains as it slammed down toward Chen Sheng in the center of the arena.

Great Vajra Palm!