I Can Extract Divine Power

Chapter 474: Chapter 174: Arriving at the Ore Vein, Making a Plan (Part 2)

"In the end, all of his cultivation techniques erupted at once, instantly transforming into an unknown disease that killed him."

"At the time, a physician went to treat him, but was infected, turned into a diseased corpse, and vanished without a trace."

"The Hundred True Gentlemen knew his end was near, so he told everyone in Nanxing Prefecture that he would hide in an unknown location to prevent his body from becoming a source of disease after his death."

’Diseased Corpse?’

Now, Shen Bai finally knew what that faint aura was.

He possessed the Poison Avoidance and Spirit Recovery Skill and had even obtained the new Attribute: Breaking Illness.

It was safe to say that Shen Bai had some expertise in the field of disease.

That faint aura was laced with disease; no wonder Dongfang Li had dispersed it so quickly.

After all, if that aura were to leak out, it would likely cause civilian deaths.

However, the term ’Diseased Corpse’ reminded Shen Bai of what he had encountered at the Hundred Medicines Valley in Fenglin State.

Back then, Valley Master Lin had been trapped by a Diseased Corpse, nearly causing a catastrophe.

And now, Dongfang Li was telling him that a Diseased Corpse had vanished back then.

’Putting it all together,’ Shen Bai thought, ’the Diseased Corpse that went missing back then might just be the one from Fenglin State.’

"Lord Shen, if people find out the Hundred Truths Remains are in the mines, I’m afraid it will cause a massive stir." A hint of worry clouded Dongfang Li’s eyes.

Shen Bai stroked his chin and asked, "Is it that serious?"

Dongfang Li nodded. "Very. No one ever imagined the Hundred True Gentlemen would use a mineral lode to suppress his own remains. Now, it seems the remains have developed a consciousness, or perhaps turned into some kind of anomaly. Many people want them."

"If they can overcome the disease afflicting the remains, they might be able to obtain the Hundred True Gentlemen’s Cultivation Technique."

Shen Bai frowned. "People still want a Cultivation Technique with such a massive flaw?"

’Carelessness with this kind of technique could cost you your life.’

’Shen Bai, on the other hand, felt that obtaining such a technique wasn’t a blessing, but a curse.’

Dongfang Li gave a wry smile. "Cultivation in this world is as hard as ascending to the heavens. Even if a Cultivation Technique has a major flaw, there will always be those who believe they’re the one who can unlock its secrets."

"If the flaw could be resolved, just imagine: hundreds of Cultivation Techniques integrated into one body. One could truly become invincible among those at the same level."

"Just invincible at the same level," Shen Bai said.

’Being invincible at the same level didn’t seem all that great to him.’

’After all, Overcoming Adversity and Attacking Upward was what was truly exciting.’

’Compared to that, the Hundred Truths Technique was worlds apart from his own Golden Finger.’

The corner of Dongfang Li’s mouth twitched. "Not everyone can achieve Overcoming Adversity and Attacking Upward like you, Lord Shen. Being invincible at the same level is already an incredibly rare feat."

’He really wanted to ask if Shen Bai took being invincible at the same level too lightly.’

’The Hundred True Gentlemen drew from the strengths of a hundred schools to create the Hundred Truths Technique, a truly rare treasure, yet Shen Bai acted as if it were nothing special.’

’It was simply absurd.’

Shen Bai said, "Actually, the Demonic Forces in this area have probably been after the Hundred Truths Remains for a long time."

’It was simple, really. When he thought about it, all the recent incidents were related to the mines.’

’The Hundred Truths Remains were suppressed beneath the mines. Shen Bai would be the first to disbelieve anyone who claimed nobody knew.’

Hearing this, Dongfang Li nodded. "Just as you say, Brother Shen. It is indeed the case. These recent incidents alone have drawn a great deal of attention. I fear other Demonic Forces have already set their sights on the Hundred Truths Remains. If they were to unearth them, to say nothing of anything else, the disease from the remains alone would be impossible to guard against. It would cause massive casualties among the populace."

The Hundred Truths Remains were once the body of the Hundred True Gentlemen. When he used medicine to try and heal himself, his hundreds of Cultivation Techniques transformed into a grievous disease, turning his entire body into a terrifying mass of pathogens.

For this very reason, if the Hundred Truths Remains were to appear in the world, they could cause tremendous harm even to Cultivators.

Shen Bai nodded. "Lord Dongfang, leave your constables in place for now. I will return and arrange for people from the Observatory to relieve them. This matter now temporarily falls under the Observatory’s jurisdiction."

According to regulations, the matter had indeed fallen to the Observatory, so Shen Bai had no reason to delay.

He planned to start arranging the expedition to the mines as soon as he returned.

Dongfang Li nodded. "If you find yourself short on manpower, Lord Shen, you can come to the Government Office to find me at any time. I can assign some constables to assist you."

Shen Bai nodded to show he understood.

Dongfang Li hesitated for a moment before adding, "Lord Shen, you must be careful. You’re not just up against a single Demonic Force. Even Righteous Forces like the Holy Fist Sect have been tempted. One can only imagine how many other enemies are lurking in the shadows."

The allure of the Hundred Truths Remains was simply too great. It was estimated that even experts at the Void Realm couldn’t resist trying to uncover its secrets. After all, its original owner was once the number one figure in Nanxing Prefecture, an existence who had been truly unrivaled in the entire region.

The title "Number One" alone was enough to drive people mad.

That was why Dongfang Li was so worried.

Shen Bai stood up. "This is an urgent matter, so I won’t linger at the Government Office. Lord Dongfang, I’ll take my leave."

"Don’t worry about the mineral deposits for now. It won’t be too late for you to begin mining after this business with the Hundred Truths Remains is settled, Lord Dongfang."

Dongfang Li nodded. "I understand. Take care, Lord Shen."

Shen Bai lingered no longer, leaving the Government Office and heading toward the Observatory.

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The sun had set. A hazy glow lingered in the sky, slowly fading.

Night gradually swept across the sky, replacing the day.

The bright day gave way to a tranquil scene, as if draped in black cloth.