I Can Extract Divine Power

Shen Bai scanned his surroundings. Seeing the familiar grotto, his expression was calm and composed. "Has the mine returned to normal?"

Yao Long nodded. "The mine returned to normal long ago, and mining has resumed without issue. It’s just the Hundred Truths Remains... Wait! Where are the Hundred Truths Remains?"

It was only when he mentioned the Hundred Truths Remains that Yao Long realized Shen Bai had emerged alone.

He thought for a moment before offering some comfort. "Lord Shen, please don’t worry. Even if the Hundred Truths Remains are lost, it will take our enemies some time to comprehend them. While they’re occupied, we can mobilize everyone in the Observatory to investigate. We’re bound to find a clue."

Yao Long had assumed the worst when Shen Bai was pulled into that strange place. Seeing him emerge now was a true relief.

As for the missing Hundred Truths Remains, Yao Long didn’t think it was a major issue.

As long as Lord Shen was around, Nanxing Prefecture wouldn’t fall, and the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory would continue to thrive.

Although some unexpected things had occurred, they would always find a solution under Lord Shen’s leadership.

Shen Bai gave him a curious look after hearing his words. "Who told you someone else took the Hundred Truths Remains?"

"Huh?"

Surprise flickered across Yao Long’s face. "Lord Shen, the Hundred Truths Remains aren’t here. Are they hidden somewhere else?"

He hadn’t seen the Hundred Truths Remains, which was why he’d come to that conclusion.

But Shen Bai’s sudden question made him think there might be more to the story.

Shen Bai smiled. "I sealed the Hundred Truths Remains in a separate dimension. I can retrieve them with a single thought, but I can’t bring them out right now. You should know the reason why."

’The Hundred Truths Remains, now freed from the coffin’s confinement and the suppressing power of the ore vein, had immediately begun to emit a terrifying plague the moment I tossed them into the rift.’

’It’s only because I have the Flawless Ten-layered Body and the Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill that I can withstand it.’

’But if this plague were to spread, I fear all the people of Nanxing Prefecture would suffer, and that’s something I’m not willing to see.’

’Even with my Level 6 Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill, there are still parts of the plague I can’t neutralize. That’s why I plan to temporarily store the Hundred Truths Remains in the dimension created by my Life and Death Storage Skill.’

’Destroying it is impossible. I tried striking the Hundred Truths Remains with my Sword Qi earlier, but it had no effect whatsoever.’

’The man these remains belonged to was the Hundred True Gentlemen, once the undisputed most powerful person in Nanxing Prefecture.’

’After his death, his withered bones became shrouded in disease, granting them astonishing defensive power.’

’So, I figure there are two ways to solve this problem.’

’First, I could upgrade my Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill by another level and completely neutralize the plague.’

’Second, I could wait until my strength reaches the Unity Realm. By then, I should be able to move unchallenged even in the Void Realm and will be strong enough to destroy the Hundred Truths Remains.’

’Of the two options, the first is actually much easier. After all, I only need to raise one more Divine Power to Level 6 to reach the Unity Realm.’

Hearing Shen Bai’s explanation, Yao Long’s eyes widened.

He then recalled that Shen Bai was known as the Eight Extremes Young Master and possessed a Space-Type Cultivation Technique—something ordinary people could only dream of.

’Sealing it in a secret dimension would indeed protect the Hundred Truths Remains from outside influence while also preventing the plague from spreading through the streets of Nanxing Prefecture.’

Feeling somewhat reassured, Yao Long asked, "Lord Shen, what are our plans now?"

"Let’s return to the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory for now," Shen Bai said calmly. "We’ll leave this place for the Government Office to handle. In any case, I’ve already taken the Hundred Truths Remains, so no Demonic Forces will have their eyes on this place anymore. The risk is just too high."

The matter was resolved. He had achieved his goal, and Dongfang Li had achieved his as well. It was a happy outcome for all involved.

Right now, Shen Bai just wanted to return to the Observatory, grind Divine Thousand Miles to Level 6, break through to the Unity Realm, and then settle a final score.

As for that final score, it had two parts.

First, completely destroying the Hundred Truths Remains. Second, completely eradicating the influence of the Wild Taoist Sect and the Wild Buddha Sect in Nanxing Prefecture.

As for how to find them, he’d figure that out once he reached the Unity Realm.

Shen Bai had given his orders, and Yao Long naturally didn’t dare to disobey. He promptly relayed the command.

The group descended the mountain, handed matters over to the constables, and then headed for the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory.

On the way, they happened to run into Zheng Xing and Wu Tian.

They had set out immediately upon receiving the news, hoping to find some trace of Shen Bai, but to their surprise, he had already emerged on his own.

After a brief exchange, they fell silent and soon arrived at the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory.

...

「Nanxing Prefecture, Observatory.」

Shen Bai told the others to go rest, then walked alone toward the five-story building.

Amber emerged from his body and affectionately hugged his arm, the very picture of loyalty.

Shen Bai ruffled Amber’s cat ears. "Regarding the Hundred Truths Remains, do you know of any way to destroy them completely?"

Amber tilted her head, her delicate face looking up at him as she hugged his arm even tighter.

Shen Bai could feel a soft pressure against his arm.

’It was a well-known fact that all men had a soft spot for cat-girls, and Shen Bai was no exception.’

’Of course, cat-girls were fine.’

’Furries, however, were not.’

Amber shook her head. "Master, there are just too many diseases on those remains, and they have nothing to do with the Weird. I wouldn’t even know where to begin."