I Can Extract Divine Power

One of the Monks cried out.

Not long after, a member of the Wild Buddha Sect slipped away quietly.

...

Fierce winds howled.

Shen Bai activated Divine Thousand Miles and the Flawless Ten Layers Body at the same time.

The white light of his Flawless Ten Layers Body blocked the fierce winds, so he made very little noise.

Below him, the mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas had become minuscule. From his vantage point high in the sky, he had a commanding view of the world below—an exhilarating and liberating feeling.

’At this rate, it’ll only take three days to reach Xuanjing City,’ Shen Bai estimated as he flew.

The Great Zhou Country was vast, with countless cities, and Nanxing Prefecture was a great distance from Xuanjing City.

This great distance was precisely why the incident with the previous Prefecture Chief had occurred.

At Shen Bai’s speed, arriving in three days was remarkably fast.

’It’s just... the Demonic Forces haven’t shown up yet,’ Shen Bai thought, stroking his chin.

He had expected this journey to be fraught with complications, but so far, it had been surprisingly peaceful.

What Shen Bai didn’t know was that because he had changed his mode of travel, the Demonic Forces were now scrambling to adjust their plans to deal with him.

Ahead, ominous clouds filled the sky.

Such weather would make most people feel oppressed, but Shen Bai was unfazed.

To him, the gloomy sky instead added a touch of solemn grandeur.

The dark clouds, in particular, looked like giant, open-mouthed beasts, ready to devour any creature that dared to press forward.

Shen Bai’s hand went to Cold Moon. He drew the blood-red blade and held it ready.

The dark clouds did indeed resemble open-mouthed beasts. But to be precise, it wasn’t a resemblance—it was reality.

One by one, figures emerged from within the dark clouds.

Members of the Wild Taoist Sect, the Wild Buddha Sect, and Xinhua Academy had joined forces, surrounding Shen Bai completely.

There were a thousand of them in total, every single one a Void Realm cultivator, and among them were many masters at the Void Realm Peak.

Against such numbers, a single cultivator at the Void Realm Peak would stand no chance. Even ten of them would only be courting death.

Shen Bai stood proudly in the sky, his expression calm. "It seems you’ve brought all the forces you could muster."

Their higher-level masters couldn’t travel such a great distance to be here, nor would they dare reveal themselves.

Once exposed, they would face retribution from the Observatory and suffer devastating losses.

Risking such severe repercussions just to deal with Shen Bai was not a worthwhile trade.

If Shen Bai hadn’t broken through to the Unity Realm, and even built two bridges, he probably would have had no choice but to flee from such an army.

Quantity, after all, has a quality all its own.

Leading the group was a white-haired Daoist from the Wild Taoist Sect.

Although the Daoist had white hair, he looked young. In a video game, a head of pure white hair like that would cost a pretty penny.

"Shen Bai, your doom is at hand. Surrender without a fight, and we can grant you a quick death."

His answer was a slash of Blood Red Sword Qi.

"If we’re going to fight, then let’s fight. Enough talk."

The battle erupted in an instant.

The ominous clouds began to roil with violent Vibrations.

A barrage of attacks tore through the sky, visibly shredding the surrounding clouds.

Even the lightning that had been gathering within them was snuffed out by the shockwaves.

In the distance, Jianghu People watched the sky flash with brilliant light and felt a collective shiver run down their spines.

"Who in the world could be causing such a spectacle?"

No one knew, and no one dared to go and find out.

They were happy to watch a spectacle from a distance, but they weren’t brave enough to risk their lives for a closer look.

...

「Xuanjing City.」

As the most prosperous city in the Great Zhou Country, it was always bustling with people.

One could feel the prosperity of its streets and alleys with just a single glance.

The cacophony of sounds, full of life, created a vibrant atmosphere that felt grounded and real.

In Xuanjing City, you could bump into a high-ranking official or a member of the nobility just walking down the street.

At this moment, many young-looking cultivators were strolling through the streets, admiring the sights.

Peng Xiang was one of them.

He hailed from the Tiger Crane Sect and was the prodigy of his generation, his strength having already reached the Void Realm.

Of course, though he was still young, he was technically no longer part of the "younger generation," but he still carried the title of prodigy.

This time, the Celestial Pride Hall of the former dynasty was opening. Furthermore, the Saint Martial Emperor had lifted some of its restrictions, allowing him to participate.

Two men accompanied him. They were from factions allied with the Tiger Crane Sect and were also Peng Xiang’s closest friends.

Meng Shan took in the bustling surroundings and remarked with a sigh, "The last time I was in Xuanjing City was a few years ago. I can’t believe how much everything has changed."

Shi Hua, on the other hand, was more contemplative, glancing toward the city gate every so often. "Let’s wander for a little while longer, then head to the city gate to take a look."

Peng Xiang bought a small trinket from a nearby stall. "The Nine Extremes Young Master is already the center of attention even though he hasn’t arrived yet," he said. "But we’ve been waiting for days with no sign of him. Maybe we should just forget it."

Lately, the gates of Xuanjing City had been crowded with people.

The reason was simple: they were all waiting for one person’s arrival.

—The Nine Extremes Young Master, Shen Bai.

By now, Shen Bai’s name was known throughout the entire Great Zhou Country.

The Battle of Shengyun County, the Battle of Fenglin State, and the Battle of Nanxing Prefecture.

These many battles had not only made Shen Bai famous but had also caused his title to change repeatedly.

First, he was the Six Extremes, then the Eight Extremes, and now, the Nine Extremes.

For the opening of the Celestial Pride Hall, countless prodigies from all over the Great Zhou Country were arriving in a steady stream.

They were all estimating when Shen Bai would arrive and were waiting for him at the city gate.

Partly, they wanted to witness his legendary demeanor for themselves; partly, they hoped to see if they could befriend him.