Chapter 457: Chapter 171: Hundred Truths Remains, Divination Skill Level 4
His words were calm, but no one dared to say another word.
It was true that Zheng Xing, Wu Tian, and even the heads of the four departments were capable of annihilating these dozen or so Demonic Forces.
But they had been extremely well-hidden, yet Shen Bai had wiped them all out in one fell swoop today.
First, it was the Gao Family, then Zui Wujiang, and now over a dozen Demonic Forces.
Shen Bai hadn’t been in Nanxing Prefecture for long, yet every move he made was utterly terrifying.
"Didn’t you hear me?" Shen Bai frowned, his voice laced with displeasure.
The moment he spoke, Zheng Xing snapped back to his senses.
"My apologies, Lord Shen. We were simply too stunned. I’ll make the arrangements at once," Zheng Xing said hurriedly.
Shen Bai waved a dismissive hand. "You handle the arrangements. I’m returning to my room. In the future, if you encounter anything you can’t handle, come find me."
He had spent quite a bit of time on this today, and he needed to hurry back and grind his Skill Levels. Without lingering, Shen Bai turned and left.
After Shen Bai left, the crowd stared at the heads on the ground, remaining silent for a long, long time.
The silence seemed to be contagious, spreading until it filled the entire courtyard. Aside from the quiet, only the occasional chirp of a bird broke the stillness, making the atmosphere feel even more serene.
About the time it takes for half a stick of incense to burn, a sigh broke the silence.
Wu Tian, the Landlord of the resource building, sighed. "Lord Shen is truly a man of incredible means. With him overseeing Nanxing Prefecture, it is sure to regain its former glory, and all evil will be forced to retreat."
Zheng Xing nodded. "I originally thought Lord Shen was just ruthless, but perhaps lacking in personal strength. It seems I was wrong. His power is as formidable as his methods. Perhaps Nanxing Prefecture is just a stepping stone for him."
The leaders of the four departments exchanged glances, all understanding the implication of Zheng Xing’s words.
With Shen Bai’s power and methods, even a place as large as Nanxing Prefecture would ultimately be too small to hold him for long.
"But at least Lord Shen will be here for some time, and Nanxing Prefecture will surely improve because of it, won’t it?" Wu Tian said with a smile.
Zheng Xing laughed as well. "Indeed. As long as Lord Shen is in Nanxing Prefecture, the prefecture will prosper. I imagine the Demonic Forces are in for a major headache."
"Alright, gather up these heads. Tomorrow, we’ll hang them in a prominent location. Let the spies hiding in Nanxing Prefecture see the might of the Observatory."
At his words, the others nodded and began gathering the heads from the ground.
The courtyard grew lively once more. Everyone’s heart surged with excitement, as if they could already see the declining Nanxing Prefecture Observatory being restored to its former glory.
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Shen Bai was unaware of the events that followed. He had already returned to his five-story building.
He had resolved a major crisis today, and by using his Divination Skill afterward, Shen Bai had also managed to completely eradicate dozens of Demonic Forces.
Unfortunately, these Demonic Forces were all pathetically poor; he hadn’t found a single Deceitful Object even after wiping them all out.
’At least I got ten more wisps of Evil Qi, bringing my total to twelve. Time to pick a new Divine Power to grind,’ Shen Bai thought.
It was now nighttime. He lit the oil lamp on his desk and, in its flickering light, summoned his most up-to-date Divine Power panel.
Before him, a wisp of smoke drifted and dissipated, transforming into a wall of text that materialized in the air.
[Anti-Demon Blood Sword Dance, Level 6 (Swordsmanship +32, Anti-Demon +32, Vibration +32, Sword Qi +32, Spirituality +32, Sword Heart +32): 0/20,000]
[Vajra Dharma Form Fist, Level 6 (Fist Technique +32, Buddha’s Light +32, Power Dao +32, Fist Gang +32, Dharma Aspect +32, Fist Intent +32): 0/20,000]
[Flawless Ten-layered Body, Level 6 (Hardness +32, Resilience +32, Counter Damage +32, Anti-Sealing +32, Overlapping Waves +32, Movement +32): 0/20,000]
[Chaotic Heart Spell, Level 6 (Clear Heart +32, Neutral +32, Blessing +32, Non-Invasion +32, Chaotic Heart +32, Destructive Attribute +32): 0/20,000]
[Shadow Kill, Level 5 (Hidden +16, Hidden Track +16, Shadow-Dispelling +16, Night Combat +16, Creating Shadows): 1,000/15,000]
[Divine Thousand Miles, Level 5 (Speed +16, Endurance +16, Evasion +16, Burst Charge +16, Flying +16): 1,000/15,000]
[Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill, Level 5 (Healing +16, Recovery +16, Antitoxic +16, Poison Attachment +16, Spirit Recovery +16): 2,000/15,000]
[Mixed Element Array-Breaking Technique, Level 5 (Array +16, Gathering Array +16, Primordial +16, Resistance +16, Heaven and Earth +16): 0/15,000]
[Spirit Casting Technique, Level 4 (Casting +8, Fault Tolerance +8, Commander +8, Soul Absorption +8): 0/10,000]
[Water Control Technique, Level 4 (Water Attribute +8, Water Speed +8, Water Control +8, Water Attack +8): 0/10,000]
[Life and Death Storage Skill, Level 3 (Space +4, Living Creatures +4, Dead Objects +4): 0/5,000]
[Divination Skill, Level 3 (Calculation +4, Accuracy +4, Fortune and Misfortune +4): 0/5,000]
These were all the Divine Powers he currently possessed.
His previous trip to the Netherworld had been quite fruitful. However, for the skills starting from Shadow Kill downwards, he hadn’t accumulated much Skill Level, and the amount required to level them up was immense.
Shen Bai thought for a moment, then his gaze fell upon the Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill.
The Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill had the most accumulated points—2,000 Skill Level points, to be exact. Logically, he should prioritize grinding it.
After all, this Divine Power was incredibly useful for defending against underhanded tactics and also provided a powerful boost to his combat strength.
But after staring at it for a long while, Shen Bai’s gaze shifted to the Divination Divine Power.
It was too much.
The Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill required too much Skill Level. Even with the 2,000 points he already had, he would still need another 13,000 to level it up.
Even with the triple bonus from the Amber, Shen Bai decided against raising the Skill Level of his Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill for now.
The reason was simple: his actions today had undoubtedly left a deep impression on the Demonic Forces of Nanxing Prefecture.
He had annihilated dozens of factions one after another tonight; he was sure the other Demonic Forces would now be targeting him.
Shen Bai wasn’t worried about them coming after him directly, but he was concerned they would resort to underhanded tactics.
It would be incredibly annoying for anyone to have an enemy hiding in the shadows, popping out to take a bite at them every now and then.
The Divination Skill had many mysterious uses. In a situation rife with hidden dangers, it could provide far more utility.
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