Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

Lu Xuanzhou was, of course, no stranger to the name Chen Sheng.

His hurried return from the Vast Sea Upper Sect was largely because of that very name.

If his father, Lu Canghai, hadn’t mentioned in his letter that he had already hired assassins from the White Tiger Hall and strictly ordered him not to act rashly, Lu Xuanzhou would have likely stormed the Jingwu Bureau, sword in hand, the very day he returned to wash away this great shame for Luoyun Manor.

"Lu..." Bai Qing’s crimson lips parted slightly, but she hesitated to speak.

She was well aware of the widely publicized feud between Chen Sheng and Luoyun Manor.

At this moment, she was unwilling to offend either Luoyun Manor or the rapidly rising Jingwu Bureau.

She wanted to ask Lu Xuanzhou to step aside for a moment to avoid a conflict on the Danxia Sect’s territory, which would only create more trouble.

"Sect Leader Bai, you worry too much."

Lu Xuanzhou understood Bai Qing’s unspoken intention. His expression had already returned to calm, and a faint smile even touched his lips.

"Since Deputy Captain Chen is visiting, I should naturally see for myself this man who has recently made a name for himself in Ning’an. Sect Leader Bai, please, invite him into the hall. I... know my limits."

"Lu, you truly have an extraordinary bearing."

Bai Qing nodded slightly, her heart settling a little.

Although the Danxia Sect was showing signs of decline, it was still a top power that had stood in Ning’an for many years. Moreover, she was its Sect Leader, a Martial Dao expert at the Profound Mastery level.

If Lu Xuanzhou were to cause trouble here without any regard for the occasion, it would be a blatant disregard for the Danxia Sect’s authority.

His current attitude showed that he understood the bigger picture.

"Please have Deputy Captain Chen enter the hall." Bai Qing’s cool voice carried outside.

"Yes." A disciple outside the hall responded and left.

Before long, the sound of steady footsteps approached from a distance.

Dressed in a black martial robe, Chen Sheng stepped into the grand hall. His gaze first fell upon the beautiful woman in the main seat, who was wearing a moon-white palace gown.

Her dark hair was tied up in a high bun, her skin was as smooth as fine jade, and her phoenix eyes held a hidden brilliance. Every glance and movement exuded the graceful air of someone long accustomed to a high position.

Her figure was curvaceous yet well-proportioned, and the palace gown was tailored perfectly, subtly outlining her mature charm beneath its dignified appearance. In terms of looks and beauty, she was in no way inferior to Sun Yuzhi, but she also possessed a gentle, mellowed grace that came with time.

But Chen Sheng only glanced at her for a moment before quickly lowering his gaze and looking away.

He appreciated her beauty, but he was keenly aware that the woman before him was a Profound Mastery expert, the Sect Leader of the Danxia Sect—absolutely not someone he could scrutinize at will.

Then, Chen Sheng’s gaze shifted to the other young man in the hall.

He wore a pale green robe, with a tall and straight posture and handsome features. There was a fifty or sixty percent resemblance to Lu Maozhi in his brow and eyes, but his temperament was completely different.

Lu Maozhi’s arrogance was flashy and overt, whereas this man’s aura was dense and restrained, like a deep ocean undercurrent. His gaze was calm yet held a hidden sharpness.

More importantly, the fluctuations of Gang Qi faintly circulating around his body were rich and pure, far beyond what Lu Maozhi could compare to.

As for his identity, it was self-evident.

Chen Sheng understood in his heart, but his face remained unruffled. He took a few steps forward and calmly clasped his hands in a salute toward Bai Qing in the main seat.

"Chen Sheng of the Jingwu Bureau, it is an honor to meet Sect Leader Bai."

"Captain Chen, no need for formalities."

Bai Qing made a small gesture with her jade-like hand, her eyes landing on Chen Sheng and studying him closely.

His posture was as straight as a pine, he had sword-like brows and star-like eyes, and his face was sharp and defined. Most striking were his eyes—bright and deep, revealing a composure and confidence far beyond his years.

No wonder he was able to stir up such a storm in Ning’an in such a short time. Even a woman as arrogant as Sun Yuzhi looked upon him with special favor.

As Chen Sheng performed his salute, Lu Xuanzhou, on the other side, was silently scrutinizing him.

This "culprit" who had damaged Luoyun Manor’s reputation was younger than he had imagined, and also more... calm.

It was not the calmness of cowardice, but one born from a firm belief in his own strength. A flicker appeared in Lu Xuanzhou’s eyes, and he silently flexed his fingers inside his sleeve.

"Captain Chen, you’ve come a long way. To what do we owe the honor?" Bai Qing retracted her gaze and got straight to the point.

Chen Sheng looked up and said in a clear voice:

"Sect Leader Bai, I have come on this presumptuous visit to ask for two favors."

"Oh? Captain Chen, please, speak freely."

"First, I have long heard that Master Huoyunzi of your esteemed sect possesses artifact refining skills that are unmatched in Ning’an. I would like to ask the master to refine a Cold Stone into my personal weapon to upgrade its rank.

Second..."

Chen Sheng paused, his voice clear. "I would like to request a Dust-Reducing Spirit Pill from your esteemed sect."

’Refining a weapon with a Cold Stone?’

’A Dust-Reducing Spirit Pill?’

A glint appeared in Bai Qing’s eyes.

The Cold Stone was a rare refining material, and it wasn’t easy to get Master Huoyunzi to act. However, given Chen Sheng’s current prestige, power, and status, helping him wasn’t out of the question.

’But this Dust-Reducing Spirit Pill...’

At this thought, Bai Qing paused to reflect, a slightly troubled expression appearing on her face.

"As for refining the weapon, I will need to ask Elder Huoyunzi if he is available. As for the Dust-Reducing Spirit Pill... That pill is a secret Spirit Pill of my Danxia Sect. Its main ingredients are hard to find, and it is difficult to concoct. We have always reserved it for internal use or for trading for critical resources. I’m afraid it will be difficult..."

She didn’t finish her sentence, but her intention to refuse was clear.

Chen Sheng seemed to have anticipated this. His expression remained unchanged as he replied:

"Sect Leader Bai, I am naturally aware of how precious the Dust-Reducing Spirit Pill is. I am willing to purchase it with Elemental Crystals at market price, and I will certainly not let your esteemed sect suffer a loss. Furthermore, the battle of Wushan Mountain will soon begin. Although I am not particularly talented, I may be able to represent the Jingwu Bureau in the fight. At that time, within the bounds of the rules, I can offer the Danxia Sect some small assistance."

’The battle of Wushan Mountain again!’

Bai Qing sighed softly in her heart, a complex and indescribable feeling welling up inside her.

’Has the Danxia Sect truly fallen so low that we need to use help from an outsider as a bargaining chip?’

’First Lu Xuanzhou, and now Chen Sheng... But this is the reality, and I have to face it.’

The candlelight in the hall flickered gently, illuminating her stunning profile.