I Can Extract Divine Power

「Inside the quiet top floor of the Observatory headquarters.」

A gentle breeze blew in from outside, carrying a soft sound that made the wind chimes hanging there jingle.

"Talking bad about me again?" Eunuch Chen’s first words upon stepping inside were confrontational, his aura pressing down like a mountain.

Shen Bai felt that the current situation was extremely awkward.

These two represented the pinnacle of the Great Zhou Country, in terms of both strength and authority.

’Now that these two are butting heads, maybe I should go out for a walk and come back after they’re finished.’

The General Department narrowed his eyes and sneered, "Old man, your strength has improved again. I only sensed you when you reached the door."

Eunuch Chen grabbed a nearby chair, placed it crookedly to one side, and sat down in a very languid manner.

This action made the General Department’s brow furrow repeatedly.

His OCD was getting the better of him. In fact, it had become increasingly obvious ever since the founding of the Great Zhou.

The problem was that this old man, Eunuch Chen, was deliberately exploiting his weakness.

"I knew Shen Bai was arriving today. I had intended to escort him into the palace personally, but it seems I can save myself the trouble now."

Eunuch Chen picked up a nearby teacup and poured himself some tea. "There are some important matters that should be discussed right here and now, lest you grow suspicious and claim I have ulterior motives for one of your men."

Eunuch Chen took only a single sip before setting the cup aside.

"You don’t even have any wine. Can you really call this hospitality?"

The General Department’s face was devoid of expression. "I didn’t invite you. You came uninvited, so you are no guest of mine. As for the important matters you mentioned, you can discuss them with me right now. Shen Bai is my subordinate. You cannot take him."

As soon as he finished speaking, the General Department’s aura began to rise.

"I lost to you by half a move a few years ago. Today, I’d like to see if we can settle things once and for all."

Shen Bai: "..."

’Wait, does the plot have to move this fast?’

’They were just talking a moment ago, and now they’re about to fight?’

’Also, General Department, you need to calm down. You lost by half a move last time; a few years isn’t necessarily enough time to turn the tables.’

Shen Bai was internally screaming, but on the surface, he showed no reaction.

In truth, he was also very curious about why Eunuch Chen had sought him out.

Seeing the General Department’s aura swell, Eunuch Chen waved his hand dismissively. "I am a man of refinement and have no taste for the brawls of you brutes. If you don’t want to listen, you can leave."

"This is my Observatory." The General Department’s eyes narrowed, his meaning clear: Eunuch Chen was the one who should be leaving.

Eunuch Chen shot him a sidelong glance. "So, are you going to listen or not?"

The General Department considered this for a moment, then sat up straight. "I’m listening."

His reply was curt, as if Eunuch Chen were the one begging him to listen.

Eunuch Chen chuckled, his gaze finally sweeping over to Shen Bai. "Shen Bai, you’ve barely arrived and you’re already causing such a commotion, even killing over a thousand Void Realm members of the Demonic Forces. Truly a good thing. I knew I wasn’t wrong about you."

Shen Bai cupped his hands. "Thank you for your high regard, Eunuch Chen."

This was the second time they had met.

Although Eunuch Chen’s voice had a sharp, reedy quality, his words and mannerisms exuded the bold, heroic spirit of the Jianghu.

Based on their two meetings, Shen Bai’s impression of Eunuch Chen was actually quite good.

Eunuch Chen waved his hand. "No need for modesty. You must be weary from your journey, so I won’t waste your time. I’ll get straight to the point: have you ever heard of the Celestial Pride Salvation Society?"

After speaking, Eunuch Chen put on a smug expression and even turned his body slightly to the side.

He was waiting for Shen Bai to ask him about it.

After all, the name of this organization was a top secret even within the Observatory; very few people knew about it.

Once Shen Bai asked, he would adopt the air of a senior and graciously explain everything to him.

And just like that, the image of him, Mr. Chen, as a wise senior would be established.

Who would have thought that Shen Bai would give him a strange look, nod confidently, and say, "I know."

Eunuch Chen’s expression stiffened as if he were made of wood. The smug look from moments before was now frozen on his face.

"How could you know?"

’That’s impossible.’

’Impossible.’

’Logically, Shen Bai should have had no way of coming into contact with this information. So how could he know?’

’He must be pretending to know more than he does.’

’That’s it. All young people these days have this common flaw. It’s only normal that Shen Bai would be the same.’

Eunuch Chen cleared his throat. "There’s no need to pretend you know everything in front of us. We are your elders, and it is our duty to enlighten our juniors."

Shen Bai spoke slowly, "The Celestial Pride Salvation Society was founded by people left over from the Era of Ten Thousand Cities. Their primary objectives are to deal with the traitors from back then and to root out the mastermind behind them. The remnants of the Era of Ten Thousand Cities provide various resources to new members, but there are certain requirements to join. Some are based on strength, while others are based on completing missions."

Eunuch Chen: "..."

The General Department: "..."

The room fell so silent you could hear a pin drop.

After a few moments passed,

Eunuch Chen turned to look at the General Department. "Did you tell him?"

The corner of the General Department’s mouth twitched. He fought the urge to fix Eunuch Chen’s crooked posture. "I didn’t tell him," he said. "And speaking of which, can’t you sit properly?"

Eunuch Chen ignored the General Department’s complaint and remained seated askew. He looked at Shen Bai and asked, "Where did you learn of this?"

Shen Bai gathered his thoughts before answering, "I learned it from Master Wuxin."

Shen Bai then recounted the entire story, explaining how Demonic Forces like the Wild Taoist Sect were founded by those very traitors.

When Shen Bai finished, he noticed the tea on the table. His mouth felt a little dry, so he took a sip.