I Can Extract Divine Power

The Saint Martial Emperor had once decreed that Shen Bai alone was to control everything in Nanxing Prefecture, granting him the utmost authority.

Therefore, it was only natural for Shen Bai to take all these Deceitful Objects for himself.

As for Yao Long and the others, they certainly had no objections.

As long as Lord Shen was in Nanxing Prefecture, he was the greatest treasure of all. The prefecture’s prosperity was merely a matter of time.

No, it was already prospering.

The Wild Taoist Sect, the Wild Buddha Sect, and Xinhua Academy were all gone.

If that wasn’t prosperity, what was?

Never mind him taking seven Deceitful Objects. Even if Lord Shen wanted the stars from the sky, the Observatory would exhaust all means to get them for him, and they would do so willingly.

"Let’s begin the final step," Shen Bai said.

Now that everything was settled, all that remained was the final Deceitful Beast contract.

Shen Bai was also curious to see what kind of power-up Red Makeup would receive by using Cold Moon as a vessel to become a Deceitful Beast.

Red Makeup lowered herself slightly, her entire being radiating a graceful and classical charm that stirred the heart.

Her voice was as soft as a noble princess’s as she whispered, "From this day forward, I place myself in your care, my lord."

Before Shen Bai could speak, a light on his chest flickered.

Amber poked her head out, furrowed her adorable brow, and said, "From now on, you’re number two. I’m number one."

Hmph, hmph.

’If this wasn’t going to boost Master’s power and fundamentally transform Cold Moon, I never would have agreed to let Red Makeup become his Deceitful Beast.’

’But it’s fine even if she becomes a Deceitful Beast. I was here first, so I’m the boss.’

’This detestable red-clothed woman can only be number two at best.’

’She’s no threat to Lady Amber’s position.’

Red Makeup didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. "Of course, Sister Amber."

Amber was quite pleased to be called "Sister Amber."

She huffed twice smugly, then dove back into Shen Bai’s body and vanished.

Red Makeup then turned to Shen Bai. "Master, are you ready?"

Shen Bai nodded. "Let’s begin."

Red Makeup gave a slight nod, and her body began to glow with a brilliant light.

The crimson light, carrying a cold and sinister aura, completely enveloped Shen Bai.

No one could see clearly what was happening within the crimson glow.

Red Makeup reached out her arms and pulled Shen Bai into an embrace.

Shen Bai felt a soft, cool sensation, and a single thought crossed his mind—’So big.’

’At least, bigger than Amber’s.’

As this thought crossed his mind, Shen Bai realized that the papery feel of Red Makeup’s body had vanished, replaced by the sensation of a living person.

"I’ve now grown a body of flesh and blood, Master," Red Makeup murmured, her voice soft and close to Shen Bai’s ear.

Inside Shen Bai’s body, Amber gritted her teeth.

’Wicked woman!’

’Hugging Master the moment she arrives! Just you wait, I’ll make you pay for this!’

Shen Bai, however, was unfazed. He patted Red Makeup’s shoulder and said, "Let’s begin."

Red Makeup gave a gentle nod, then transformed into a streak of crimson light that flowed into the Cold Moon in Shen Bai’s hand.

A scarlet hue surfaced on Cold Moon’s blade.

In the span of a few breaths, Cold Moon, which originally had a metallic luster, turned completely red.

The red color spread, covering Cold Moon entirely.

Cold Moon now looked like a longsword forged from pure blood. Just holding it sent a tremor through the heart.

A single glance from an onlooker was enough to sense its terrifying might.

Shen Bai hadn’t expected Cold Moon’s appearance to change so drastically.

He held Cold Moon, concentrating as he channeled his Qi into the blade.

The next moment, Shen Bai could feel his connection to Cold Moon deepening at a rate visible to the naked eye.

Red Makeup’s voice sounded in Shen Bai’s mind. "Master, from now on, Cold Moon will level up alongside you. Furthermore, it will double the power of any of your Swordsmanship-type Cultivation Techniques."

’Double the power?’

Shen Bai stroked his chin.

’By that logic, not counting my Divine Powers, Amber triples my total combat strength. And Red Makeup doubles the power of my sword techniques. If I use the Anti-Demon Blood Sword Dance, I would gain five times the power.’

’And that’s just the enhancement from my Deceitful Beasts.’

’If I factor in my other Divine Powers... I don’t dare to imagine how monstrously powerful I’ll become.’

’In short, my power would be inhuman.’

Of course, the benefits from Red Makeup didn’t end there.

Red Makeup continued, "In the future, as you grow stronger, Master, so will I. The combat bonus I provide to your Swordsmanship will also increase. Doubling your power isn’t the limit—a tenfold boost is even possible in the future."

Shen Bai understood.

’This meant that as I advance through the realms, the enhancement to my Swordsmanship will grow even stronger.’

"Excellent. We can leave now," Shen Bai said.

After he formed the Deceitful Beast contract with Red Makeup, streams of cold, sinister aura appeared before his eyes.

These sinister auras were gradually fading away, a sign that the events within the Mysterious City were finally drawing to a close.

Now, they only had to wait for time to run out before he and the others could leave.

’This trip was very fruitful. After I get back, the first thing is to appraise all the Deceitful Objects.’

Shen Bai was already planning his next steps. ’Shouldn’t be a problem. I have plenty of Evil Qi.’

He had obtained a massive amount of Evil Qi this time. Shen Bai had never felt so wealthy.

As these thoughts ran through his mind, his surroundings began to crumble into ash.

At the same time, the real world was gradually manifesting. Shen Bai could even see the green of grass and trees appearing around him.

Vitality was gradually replacing the cold, sinister atmosphere of the Mysterious City.

Upon seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

The trip had been perilous, but they had made it through unscathed, finally resolving the crisis completely.

However, they all knew very well that if Shen Bai hadn’t been on this mission, their chances of survival would have been zero.

’First thing when I get back, I’m going to the Music Bureau to unwind for a day,’ Yao Long thought to himself.

The others were also thinking about how they would relax after this mission ended.

Just as everything before them was about to dissolve into nothingness, Shen Bai suddenly heard a voice by his ear.