Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

From the tavern’s upper floor, County Magistrate Lin Shou watched the scene unfold. He subconsciously reached for a jade flute, raising it toward his lips, but then he remembered Chen Sheng’s prior warning and lowered it again.

Still, a hint of envy flickered in his eyes.

Madam Yang had found the man of her heart.

But he... he had been abandoned by the man in his heart. A sudden, strange melancholy washed over him.

"Stop staring. She’s Captain Chen’s woman now."

Suddenly, a hand clapped Lin Shou’s shoulder. He turned to see County Captain Wu Kuang and immediately shook his head.

"Don’t be ridiculous. That’s not what I meant at all."

"Then what did you mean?"

Wu Kuang was a little surprised.

He had just seen Lin Shou staring intently and assumed the man was still nursing some regrets.

Lin Shou shook his head, unwilling to explain.

Although Wu Kuang knew a little about his situation, it was still too embarrassing for him to say it out loud.

Meanwhile, the carriage trundled slowly toward the city gate.

The ride was rather bumpy.

Faintly, some rather suppressed sounds could be heard coming from within.

With Chen Sheng’s vigorous assistance, Madam Yang’s cultivation soared to new heights. Finally, with a low moan, a surge of True Essence burst through an acupoint. After that, there was a long, lasting peace.

Chen Sheng looked at Madam Yang, who was nearly faint after breaking through her bottleneck, and shook his head slightly.

He hadn’t expected that his impending departure would give Madam Yang the courage to burn her bridges and go all in.

At this thought, Chen Sheng couldn’t just leave her alone. He had to wait for Madam Yang to come to her senses and waste some time taking her back to the Yang Family residence to recuperate.

What was supposed to be a farewell for him ended up with him seeing her off instead.

...

"My name is Chen Sheng. By the time you read these words, I am filled with endless regret. After obtaining the Profound Sun Treasure Pearl, I couldn’t wait to return to the Jingwu Bureau and enter seclusion. My plan was to absorb the Bright Yang Qi from the Treasure Pearl to perform Condensing Evil and Refining Gang, hoping to break through to the next realm.

However, to my great regret, I ultimately underestimated the difficulty of Breaking Realm. The Nine Nether Yin Fiend is a top-tier Evil Qi, and the Profound Sun Treasure Pearl is a top-tier Refining Gang Spiritual Object. When combined, their power was far greater than anticipated. Even though I had made preparations, I still encountered danger during the Gang Condensation process...

Had I known this earlier, I would have made thorough preparations and gone to the Danxia Sect to request a Dust-Reducing Spirit Pill. With that pill to neutralize the Yin Fiend and Profound Sun Qi, my breakthrough would have surely been smooth.

Unfortunately, in this world, there is no..."

Originally, Chen Sheng had indeed planned to rush back to the Jingwu Bureau to enter seclusion for his breakthrough. But along the way, the Celestial Book of Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil suddenly gave him a warning.

Because of this, Chen Sheng had no choice but to alter his itinerary.

After all, a breakthrough was important.

But a successful breakthrough was even more important.

He didn’t want any accidents to occur during the process.

Besides, his Cold-Intimidating Treasure Saber was becoming inadequate. Chen Sheng’s original plan was to find an Artifact Refining Master to smelt the Cold Stone he had obtained from the Xu Family into the blade.

But for various reasons, this had been delayed.

Now, he could take this opportunity to make a trip to the Danxia Sect and resolve this potential problem as well.

As for the possibility of them refusing, Chen Sheng wasn’t worried.

The Danxia Sect was not having an easy time. Although listed as one of the six major powers, in recent years it had declined to the point of being the weakest among them.

Plus, they were being jointly targeted by the Blood River Sect and the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance. While their situation wasn’t as precarious as a stack of eggs, they definitely wouldn’t want to make an enemy of him over a single Spirit Pill.

With the battle for Wushan Mountain approaching, the Danxia Sect was extremely anxious.

In fact, after Chen Sheng defeated Li Xuance at Luoyun Manor, the Danxia Sect had even discreetly sent him some gifts to congratulate him on becoming the fifth of the Ning’an Ten Heroes.

Although they were sent in the name of a Danxia Sect True Inheritor, the intention was self-evident.

Furthermore, during a casual chat with Sun Yuzhi, she had mentioned that she was on friendly terms with the current Sect Leader of the Danxia Sect.

All these factors added up, the Danxia Sect would surely give face to a newly-risen prodigy like him.

Besides, if the Danxia Sect were truly going to refuse him, the Celestial Book of Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil would have given him a warning.

For all these reasons, Chen Sheng felt that this trip should be problem-free.

.....

Inside the main hall of the Danxia Sect, Sect Leader Bai Qing was currently reviewing the sect’s recent affairs. Her elegant brows furrowed slightly, and she couldn’t help but let out a soft sigh.

The Danxia Sect’s situation had been growing more and more precarious lately.

The fiends of the Blood River Sect and the water bandits of the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance were constantly targeting the Danxia Sect, relentlessly ambushing and killing their disciples. Not long ago, they had even lost an elder at the Profound Gang Realm.

But what truly put pressure on Bai Qing was the upcoming battle for Wushan Mountain.

The resources from the Wushan Yuan Ore were far too important for the Danxia Sect.

She wasn’t hoping for the Danxia Sect to gain more resources this time; she only prayed they could maintain the share they were allocated last time. Otherwise, under the immense pressure, the Danxia Sect would likely find its expenses outstripping its income.

But how difficult that would be.

Ten years ago, while the Danxia Sect’s True Inheritor wasn’t the absolute best, they could at least rank fifth among the Ning’an Ten Heroes. But now, even their most outstanding True Inheritor had been pushed down to tenth place.

The top nine of the Ten Heroes were terrifyingly powerful.

She really had no confidence at all.

And so, this predicament left her deeply worried.

"Sect Leader, Young Master Lu Xuanzhou of Luoyun Manor requests an audience."

Just as Bai Qing was pondering a way to break her sect’s predicament, a disciple entered the hall and reported respectfully.

Bai Qing’s brows twitched upon hearing the news.

’Why would the Young Master of Luoyun Manor suddenly come here?’

However, she was familiar with this young prodigy who had joined the Vast Sea Upper Sect. After a moment of contemplation, she did not refuse and immediately ordered him to be brought into the main hall.

A moment later, Lu Xuanzhou, dressed in a pale cyan robe, walked slowly into the hall. He bowed to the figure on the high seat.

"This junior, Lu Xuanzhou, pays his respects to Sect Leader Bai."

Bai Qing sized him up for a few moments, her gaze calm. She gestured for him to rise.

"What brings you here, Lu?"

"This junior has come on my father’s orders... That Envoy Nie of the Jingwu Bureau comes from the Nie Family of Yunzhou. His transfer to Ning’an was an order from the Nie Family, a move to extend their reach and establish a foothold here... That’s why he has repeatedly allowed Chen Sheng to provoke disputes, all to muddle the situation... Therefore, my father hopes to form an alliance of the six sects to face this together."

Lu Xuanzhou respectfully explained the entire situation.

After receiving verbal instructions from the Vast Sea Upper Sect, Lu Canghai had devised a plan. He was determined to unite the other major powers, find a way to drive out Nie Xuanfeng, and ruin the Nie Family’s schemes.

Luoyun Manor alone could never hope to stand against the Government Office.

But if the six sects joined forces, that would be a different story.

Before this, the Iron Sword Sect had already agreed. As long as Luoyun Manor took the lead, the Iron Sword Sect would offer its assistance. However, the other powers had yet to be swayed.

That was why he had come to win over the Danxia Sect.

Although the Danxia Sect had weakened in recent years, it was still one of the top powers in Ning’an Prefecture with deep foundations. If they could form an alliance of three sects, they could then force the hand of the Ning’an Wang Clan.

After that, they could convince the Golden Spring Temple and Qingfeng Temple.

Bai Qing couldn’t help but smile upon hearing this.

"So, what benefit is there in this for my Danxia Sect?"

’The Nie Family’s intention to take control of Ning’an isn’t something the Danxia Sect needs to worry about.’ After all, the Danxia Sect had no grievances with the Government Office. She was even on friendly terms with Sun Yuzhi and had no desire to get involved.

The Danxia Sect’s main problems right now were dealing with the Blood River Sect and the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance, as well as the upcoming battle for Wushan Mountain.

"Of course there are benefits."

Lu Xuanzhou lifted his head confidently and said:

"If Sect Leader Bai is willing to ally with my Luoyun Manor, then during the battle for Wushan Mountain, I can assist the Danxia Sect. At the very least, I can help the Danxia Sect maintain its previous share."

"Oh?"

A flicker of interest showed in Bai Qing’s eyes; she was tempted.

With Lu Xuanzhou’s strength at the Profound Gang Realm, he was strong enough to rank in the top three of the Ning’an Ten Heroes. If he was willing to help, the Danxia Sect would have a much better chance.

But she wouldn’t agree so easily. She planned to drag things out a bit. If she could get Luoyun Manor to also help the Danxia Sect deal with the Blood River Sect and the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance, then she might just seriously consider it.

However, before she could speak, a disciple outside the hall suddenly announced:

"Sect Leader, Deputy Captain Chen of the Jingwu Bureau requests an audience."

’Chen Sheng?!’

Surprise filled Bai Qing’s beautiful eyes when she heard the name.

She was no stranger to that name.

In recent months, he had caused quite a stir in Ning’an Prefecture. In a short period, he had risen from a nobody to become the fifth-ranked of the Ning’an Ten Heroes.

He could be called the most renowned young prodigy in the Ning’an Martial World in the past year.

The incident where he crashed the wedding at Luoyun Manor, in particular, had sent his fame skyrocketing and made his name resonate throughout Ning’an.

Thinking of this, Bai Qing’s gaze subconsciously fell upon the Young Master of Luoyun Manor standing before her.

At the same time, when Lu Xuanzhou heard the name, his gaze sharpened abruptly, and a cold glint flashed in the depths of his eyes.

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