Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

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The sealed stone door of the secret chamber slowly groaned open.

Chen Sheng rose to his feet, the bones and tendons throughout his body letting out a series of soft pops like crackling soybeans.

As he slowly stretched, the potent aura that had become slightly unrestrained from his seclusion gradually retracted. It grew perfectly contained, settling into a profound and imposing disposition, as steady as a mountain overlooking a deep pool.

His jet-black Jingwu Bureau robes stirred without a wind, the hems fluttering gently.

After a moment of contemplation, Chen Sheng stepped out. The light in his eyes was restrained, his stride steady as he walked toward the light outside the secret chamber.

He had ended his seclusion early for two reasons.

First, after his breakthrough to the Profound Gang level, his progress in his various Cultivation Techniques had stagnated. Simply continuing arduous closed-door cultivation was no longer effective.

Second, while he was in seclusion consolidating his realm, the Celestial Book of Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in his sea of consciousness had issued another warning.

His display of a Mental Realm at the Danxia Sect and his victory over Lu Xuanzhou despite being in a lower realm had finally provoked the fear and killing intent of the monks from the Golden Spring Temple.

The temple’s upper echelons had already decided to dispatch Monk Xuanbei, the First Seat of Prajna Hall, to personally find an opportunity to "convert" him using the Buddhist Sect’s Secret Technique, the Buddhist True Words.

If the conversion failed, they were prepared to secretly use the Buddhist True Words to disrupt his mind, corrupt his Dao heart, and obstruct his path of cultivation.

Xuanbei was a genuine powerhouse in the Mystic Realm.

If he fell for it, the light consequence would be a tarnished state of mind and stagnant Cultivation; the heavy consequence would be a controlled spirit and a damaged Dao heart.

He had to deal with this matter in advance and prepare his defenses.

Fortunately, with the Celestial Book’s early warning, he could prepare ahead of time and avoid falling into their scheme completely unaware.

Aside from this trouble, there was also a piece of not-so-bad news from the Ning’an Wang Clan.

The intentions of the Wang Family’s Patriarch, Wangqingshan, had been revealed by the Celestial Book.

The man wanted to solidify the marriage alliance, tying Chen Sheng to the Wang Family’s war chariot. He planned to use this as a bargaining chip to secure more benefits for the Wang Family in the upcoming battle of Wushan Mountain.

Chen Sheng was well aware of this and knew that a marriage alliance was out of the question.

His relationship with Wang Zilan was a transaction of mutual benefit. There were no romantic feelings involved, and he certainly wouldn’t bind himself completely to the Wang Clan for it.

However, not forming an alliance didn’t mean he had to break ties with the Wang Family immediately.

Since the Wang Family needed his help in the battle of Wushan Mountain, they would naturally have to offer something of sufficient value in exchange.

Just as Bai Qing of the Danxia Sect had gifted him a blade to foster a good relationship, if the Wang Family wanted his assistance, they too would have to pay a fitting price.

The Wang Family had been entrenched in Ning’an Prefecture for many years and could be called Ning’an’s foremost Noble Family. With their profound resources, they surely possessed many rare Spiritual Objects that could aid his Cultivation—and that was exactly what he needed right now.

...

He had just left the secret chamber and hadn’t even had a chance to rest when Sun Yuzhi’s summons arrived, ordering him to the Governor’s Office immediately.

Chen Sheng didn’t dare to delay. After briefly regulating his breathing, he set off.

Upon stepping into the Government Office Hall, Chen Sheng’s gaze narrowed slightly.

Not only was Sun Yuzhi present in the Government Office Hall, but even Governor Nie Xuanfeng was seated to one side of the main seat.

This surprised him slightly. After all, the relationship between Sun Yuzhi and Nie Xuanfeng was delicate, and they rarely held court together.

’Something must have happened.’

"Sit."

Sun Yuzhi glanced up at him, her tone placid.

"Yes."

With Nie Xuanfeng present, Chen Sheng’s expression was quite deferential. He did as he was told and took a seat below them.

"Good lad,"

Nie Xuanfeng, sitting in the main seat and dressed in a jet-black official robe embroidered with gold, fixed his gaze on Chen Sheng. His voice was filled with undisguised admiration and emotion. "You’ve truly given this old man a tremendous surprise."

When the news of his victory over Lu Xuanzhou—a feat being called "Earth Fiend Defeats Profound Gang"—and his comprehension of a Mental Realm reached him, Nie Xuanfeng had been deeply shaken.

Although he had long seen Chen Sheng’s extraordinary potential, he had never expected him to be so monstrously talented.

Comprehending a Mental Realm while still in the Innate Realm.

Such aptitude was as rare as a phoenix feather, not just in Ning’an Prefecture, but even among the younger generation of the Nie Family in Yunzhou.

After his initial surprise and delight, Nie Xuanfeng immediately wrote a letter and sent it back to his family.

In the letter, he not only detailed Chen Sheng’s recent situation and combat achievements but also heavily emphasized his comprehension of a Mental Realm.

He believed that this time, his family’s reaction would be anything but lukewarm, unlike before.

A young genius with a clean record, no complicated background, and yet such terrifying talent was enough to move the Nie Family to seriously consider a marriage alliance—and the status of the candidate for that alliance would surely have to be raised a level.

"You praise me too much, Your Excellency. I failed to report this in a timely manner. Please forgive my transgression."

Chen Sheng cupped his hands, his tone sincere.

"What transgression is there to speak of?"

Nie Xuanfeng waved his hand and chuckled. "This is your own fortuitous encounter. I am only happy for you. But if you have another such astonishing breakthrough in the future, you must give this old man a heads-up. That way, I can be prepared and not have my jaw drop to the floor."

"Alright, that’s enough small talk for now."

Sun Yuzhi tapped her fingers lightly on the armrest of the zitan wood chair. Her gaze shifted to Chen Sheng, her expression returning to one of all-business solemnity.

"The main reason I summoned you today is the matter of the White Tiger Hall."

Chen Sheng’s expression turned serious, and he listened with rapt attention.

"I previously left my waist token as proof of my identity, intending to make them back down in the face of a superior force."

Sun Yuzhi’s voice was cold. "However, more than half a month has passed, and there has been no word from the White Tiger Hall, as if a stone has sunk into the sea. This is not normal. I speculate they are either secretly preparing a more thorough and ruthless second assassination attempt...

...or they have some powerful backing and have completely disregarded my warning."

At this, Sun Yuzhi paused, her sharp gaze fixed on Chen Sheng.

"Regardless of the situation, it means the danger has not been eliminated. You must not let your guard down. You need to be doubly cautious."