I Can Extract Divine Power

The principle of Infinite was to go from nothing to something, and then to the absolute limit.

From now on, whenever Shen Bai used his Infinite Divination Skill, he could use the Infinite Attribute to strengthen the attributes of his other Divination Skills.

That was precisely how the phantom was able to use a Level 5 Infinite Divination Skill to achieve such a terrifying level of calculation.

Within him, his Qi began to circulate. The golden energy had already cleared a path halfway through the second bridge.

’It doesn’t grant a direct boost to my combat power, but my odds of dealing with underhanded schemes in the future will be infinitely greater,’ Shen Bai thought.

He had also gained an additional boost to his Fortune and Misfortune and Detailed Calculation abilities.

This support-type Divine Power was finally catching up to his own progress.

’Next, I’ll focus on grinding out the Void-breaking Cyan Eye,’ Shen Bai thought.

Besides its support functions, this Divine Power also provided a direct boost to his combat abilities, making it an extremely well-balanced power in Shen Bai’s eyes.

It was especially useful for guarding against hidden enemies.

’But I’m out of time for now,’ Shen Bai thought.

He was set to depart for Xuanjing City tomorrow, so he figured he might as well give himself a day off.

With that, Shen Bai’s mind was made up. "Let’s go out and eat."

A streak of light flashed, and Amber emerged from Shen Bai’s body, standing gracefully beside him.

Red Makeup stood on his other side, a vision of gentle charm.

Shen Bai waved. "Let’s head out. Time to eat."

Without lingering, the group headed out of the Observatory.

...

Shen Bai had generously given himself the day off.

After their meal, he took Amber and Red Makeup strolling through the bustling streets of Nanxing Prefecture.

Nanxing Prefecture was vast, and they made sure to pick the liveliest streets to wander.

By the time they had their fill of wandering and returned to the Observatory, it was already evening.

Back at the Observatory, Shen Bai relayed some important arrangements to Zheng Xing and Wu Tian before finally returning to his five-story building.

By the time the next day arrived, a carriage was waiting outside the Observatory’s gate.

...

The coachman waited patiently by the carriage, his face flush with excitement.

He alone knew who he was chauffeuring today: the most powerful and distinguished man in all of Nanxing Prefecture.

Zheng Xing and the others, along with all Observatory members free from assignments, were already waiting.

Their gazes were stern, their expressions solemn.

Before long, the sound of approaching footsteps made them all stand a little straighter.

Shen Bai emerged from the entrance with Amber and Red Makeup.

He couldn’t help but chuckle the moment he stepped outside and saw Zheng Xing and the others.

"Did you really have to make this so formal?" Shen Bai asked, exasperated.

Zheng Xing nodded and said respectfully, "You are the Prefecture Chief of the Observatory. As you are about to depart for the Capital City, we must ensure the proper pomp and circumstance."

It was a necessity. Otherwise, if word got out, people might think the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory lacked prestige.

In the Jianghu, prestige is often a very important thing.

Shen Bai said, "After I’m gone, if you can’t handle things here, go to the Prefect."

He had already given his instructions yesterday, but he felt the need to repeat them today.

This place was his domain, after all. Now that he had to leave so suddenly, he found himself surprisingly reluctant to go.

Zheng Xing declared firmly, "Lord Shen, rest assured. You restored Nanxing Prefecture to its former glory. If we allow the Nanxing Prefecture Observatory to fall into decline, I, Zheng Xing, will be the first to take my own life before you."

The other members shouted in unison, "We too shall take our lives before Lord Shen!"

The corner of Shen Bai’s mouth twitched. "There’s no need to be so dramatic."

"Alright, the Observatory is busy. There’s no need to escort me to the city gate. I can see myself out."

Zheng Xing opened his mouth to protest.

But Shen Bai cut him off with a wave. "That’s an order."

Zheng Xing was left feeling rather helpless.

According to his plan, after seeing him to the gate, he was going to send an escort to accompany him to the nearest Official Posthouse. Only that would be a fitting display of Lord Shen’s status.

But now, Shen Bai’s single command had silenced any further argument.

Shen Bai boarded the carriage.

Fang Tong handed a bundle to Shen Bai. "Lord Shen, these are some local specialties from Nanxing Prefecture. Have a bite if you get hungry."

Shen Bai accepted it. "You have good potential. Keep working hard, and try to get promoted to Divisions Jia and Yi soon."

Fang Tong nodded vigorously.

People of the Jianghu are not ones for sentimental trifles.

Shen Bai lowered the carriage curtain and said, "Depart."

The coachman cracked his whip, and the carriage departed without a backward glance, steadily receding into the distance.

Everyone stood rooted to the spot, watching the carriage recede until it vanished from sight before finally looking away.

"Everyone!"

Zheng Xing clenched his fists. "Lord Shen built this great foundation for our Observatory. We cannot let him down! From this moment on, we will eradicate every last remnant of the Demonic Forces and restore peace and order to Nanxing Prefecture!"

"Yes, sir!" everyone replied, full of motivation.

Wu Tian remarked, "Now that he’s gone, I have a feeling Lord Shen’s fame will only grow."

Zheng Xing turned to him. "You haven’t heard? There are rumors going around that Lord Shen is no longer one of the Eight Extremes, but has become one of the Nine Extremes. He didn’t seem to like the title, so I didn’t dare bring it up with him."

Wu Tian sighed. "With Lord Shen’s abilities, I doubt the Nine Extremes will be his limit."

"Lord Shen is like a dragon in the heavens. Sooner or later, he will soar between Heaven and Earth."

"Just getting to know Lord Shen has been a stroke of great fortune for us."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The Observatory was a busy place. After a few more moments of reflection, they each went their separate ways to attend to their duties.

But even as they worked, they would occasionally remark on Lord Shen’s greatness.

...

On the main road, a steady drizzle was falling.

The sun had been shining brightly when they departed, but unexpectedly, after traveling for just half an hour, a light rain had begun to fall.