I Can Extract Divine Power

If it were a Deceitful Object or some other strange entity, Amber the Deceitful Beast could probably come up with a solution. But the Hundred Truths Remains was neither of those, so Amber was out of ideas.

Shen Bai stroked his chin. He closed the door to his fifth-floor room and sank into thought.

’The divination was overwhelmingly auspicious, and it said the Hundred Truths Remains held a great opportunity for me. But as things stand, I haven’t found that opportunity yet. In that case, I’ll just focus on grinding Divine Thousand Miles to Level 6 first.’

’Maybe once I reach Level 6 and ascend to the Unity Realm, a solution will naturally present itself.’

With that, Shen Bai made up his mind.

He had Amber merge with his entire body, then began grinding the Skill Level for Divine Thousand Miles.

...

Time slowly passed, and in the blink of an eye, many days had gone by.

Over the past few days, Nanxing Prefecture had appeared calm on the surface, but much had been happening in the shadows.

The various Demonic Forces had suffered a great blow to their strength because of the incident at the mines, and word of this had spread throughout the Jianghu and among the major powers.

As for the Hundred Truths Remains, the official news released by the Observatory claimed that they had swiftly destroyed it, leaving no trace behind.

During this time, many Jianghu Influences had quietly investigated, but it was true that no one had seen any sign of the Hundred Truths Remains appearing.

Because of this, most people felt that the matter had finally come to a close.

「Meanwhile, on a mountaintop far from Nanxing Prefecture.」

Antique-style buildings clung to the mountainside, and people dressed in academy uniforms moved back and forth among them.

Abbot Xuanzhen and Qi Huang Taoist stood at the entrance, their expressions grim.

"You two will wait outside for now. We will inform the Vice Dean. A decision will be made then on whether he will see you."

A hint of arrogance showed on the academy member’s face as he turned and walked inside.

Qi Huang Taoist’s face was dark. "A mere gatekeeper at the Unity Realm dares to block our way. How insolent!"

They had come to Xinhua Academy as a last resort; they had no other choice.

After all, Xinhua Academy had only lost two mid-stage Void Transformation Realm experts in the whole affair—a loss as insignificant as a flea bite, nothing major at all.

But if they wanted to deal with the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory, deal with Shen Bai, and obtain the Hundred Truths Remains, their current strength was no longer sufficient.

As for the Observatory’s claim that the Hundred Truths Remains had been destroyed, others might have believed it, but they knew it was a lie meant to deceive them.

Abbot Xuanzhen said helplessly, "Daoist, please calm down. We are, after all, here to ask for a favor."

Qi Huang Taoist snorted coldly and said no more.

Before long, the academy disciple who had gone inside hurried back out. He gestured and said, "Please follow me, you two. The Vice Dean has agreed to see you."

Although both Abbot Xuanzhen and Qi Huang Taoist felt deeply aggrieved, they still followed him. Their two factions were supposed to be on par with Xinhua Academy, but now it felt as if they were a step below.

However, since he was willing to meet them, they would proceed.

Perhaps after the meeting, many things could be clarified. It might even be the key to reviving the Wild Taoist Sect and the Wild Buddhas, and maybe even killing Shen Bai.

Before long, led by the academy disciple, the two of them stepped into Xinhua Academy.

The complex was built into the mountain, giving it a magnificent presence. Overall, it felt opulent and grand, yet retained a sense of stately dignity.

Upon entering, they found themselves in an immense courtyard, from which countless small paths snaked away, leading to one building after another.

Guided by the disciple, the two took the widest path and arrived at the inner court of Xinhua Academy.

The inner court was much larger than the outer court, and its decor was far more stylish.

And in the very center stood a great hall.

On normal days, disciples of Xinhua Academy were responsible for its cleaning and maintenance.

The academy disciple led them into the great hall, told them to find their own seats, and then turned and left without even offering them a cup of tea.

Qi Huang Taoist continued to suppress the anger in his heart.

Although he was being slighted in this regard as well, he thought, ’I’ve already endured so much. Putting up with a little more now won’t hurt.’

They waited just like that for about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, and then a set of footsteps sounded.

An old man dressed in magnificent silk robes, leaning on a cane, slowly walked in.

The old man exuded an aura of approachability and kindness, yet both Abbot Xuanzhen and Qi Huang Taoist grew vigilant.

Despite his kind face, this was the Vice Dean of Xinhua Academy in Nanxing Prefecture, a man of immense power whose strength was at the peak of the Void Realm.

Coupled with the academy’s various crazed research projects, his methods were far more numerous than their own.

After the Vice Dean sat down, he immediately tapped his cane on the floor, drawing their attention.

"I know why you two have come. The matter of the Hundred Truths Remains was, shall we say, a failure. Your factions suffered rather heavy losses, for which I express my deepest regrets."

Abbot Xuanzhen remained silent, but Qi Huang Taoist was the first to speak.

"It could very well have been a success, but your academy sent only two people. You clearly didn’t take the Hundred Truths Remains seriously enough."

"This failure has a great deal to do with your academy."

Abbot Xuanzhen still said nothing. Since Qi Huang Taoist intended to play the bad cop, he was happy to let him.

Hearing this, the Vice Dean smiled faintly, and the amiable, kind aura around him vanished in an instant.