I Can Extract Divine Power-Chapter 162 - 109: The Upper Evil Sect’s Last Resort (Part 2)
After all, this whole affair was aimed squarely at him.
’They can’t get their bigger prize as long as I’m alive.’
Shen Bai thought, ’It seems it’s time to end this, once and for all.’
Seeing Shen Bai lost in thought, Hong Feng slowly asked, "Shen Bai, what do you think?"
Shen Bai turned and asked, "What’s the cultivation level of the Upper Evil Sect’s Sect Leader?"
Hong Feng thought for a moment, then said, "According to our intel, he’s at the peak of the Five Organ Realm. He is not to be underestimated."
The Five Organ Realm—heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys.
Each level is an insurmountable mountain.
An expert at the peak of the Five Organ Realm could effortlessly dominate those at a slightly lower level.
Shen Bai mused aloud, "And what about you, Lord Hong?"
Hong Feng was a bit taken aback. He hadn’t expected Shen Bai to suddenly ask about him, but he answered anyway. "The Five Organ Realm is a major threshold. Once you pass it, you shed your mortal form entirely. When one’s Three Treasures and Five Organs reach Perfection, they can no longer remain in the Bing Division. At least, that’s the rule for the Observatory in a State-level City."
"I am currently at the Five Viscera Realm Peak as well. Just one final step away from breaking through to the next realm and advancing to the Yi Division."
The Yi Division in Fenglin State is a major hurdle.
Everyone in Fenglin State dreams of joining the Yi Division, but it has a strict power requirement: one must be above the Five Organ Realm.
Shen Bai stroked Amber’s white fur and said, "Lord Hong, can you have everyone else leave? Including Lord Jian."
Hong Feng didn’t know what Shen Bai was getting at, but since the Upper Evil Sect was deliberately targeting Shen Bai in this matter, he simply waved his hand and had everyone leave.
A moment later, only Shen Bai and Hong Feng remained in the clearing.
Hong Feng glanced around and said, "There’s no one else here now. Shen Bai, if you have something to say, now’s the time. I’ll do everything in my power to help you solve this."
Truth be told, Hong Feng greatly admired the young man who had been specially recruited.
Before arriving, Hong Feng had reviewed Shen Bai’s file and was familiar with his history.
In his youth, Hong Feng had also been wild and rebellious. If Liu Wufeng hadn’t beaten some sense into him, he’d probably still be out in the Jianghu, living a life of grudges and glories.
As someone from the Jianghu who had fought his way up from the bottom, he had the least respect for the pampered prodigies of Fenglin State’s major powers, viewing them as nothing more than hothouse flowers.
But his opinion of Shen Bai was different.
Having also fought his way up from the bottom, Shen Bai’s history earned Hong Feng’s profound admiration.
That was why Hong Feng wanted to solve this problem for Shen Bai, but as things stood, there seemed to be no solution.
The other party had demanded Shen Bai by name, insisting he go in person, and they held over a thousand corpses.
Of course, if Shen Bai was unwilling, the Observatory would resort to other methods, but they weren’t guaranteed to be the best option.
Instead of replying to Hong Feng, Shen Bai slowly drew Cold Moon from his waist. He held the blade and said, "Amber, go play somewhere else."
Hong Feng froze, not understanding Shen Bai’s action. He asked subconsciously, "What’s this all about?"
Shen Bai met Hong Feng’s gaze and said calmly, "I never act without confidence. Since you, Lord Hong, are also at the Five Viscera Realm Peak—similar to their Sect Leader—why not test me first? See if I have what it takes to go alone."
Upon hearing this, a look of realization dawned on Hong Feng’s face. "Alright, that works. If you’re not up to it, we’ll think of another way."
He understood Shen Bai’s intention. If Shen Bai could get past him, it would prove he had the ability to go alone.
As soon as he finished speaking, Hong Feng’s hands formed into claws.
In the next instant, lightning and gales swirled around his claws.
Hong Feng’s expression turned serious. "My Gale Thunder Claw is famed for its wind and lightning. I won’t hold back, because you’ll be facing the Evil Sect alone. I need to give you a serious evaluation."
Shen Bai circulated the Qi in his body.
His blood-red Sword Qi shone like a blood moon.
The Buddha’s Light on his left hand blazed like a fiery sun.
A white glow enveloped his body like luminous jade.
Dao Text and shadows moved in tandem.
All these terrifying powers swirling around him made Shen Bai look like a Demon King descending upon the world.
"Lord Hong, I will throw just one punch and one slash, but it will be with my full strength. You should be careful," Shen Bai said calmly.
Hong Feng nodded. "Don’t worry. I’m the leader of the Bing Division. I can take it."
’He’s a young prodigy, sure, but he’s only just entered the Five Organ Realm,’ Hong Feng thought. ’Taking his attack will be no problem.’
Shen Bai stopped talking. He swung his sword and threw a punch with his left fist at the same time.
The Sword Qi was like a blood moon, the Fist Gang like a blazing sun.
Shining in concert, the blazing sun and the blood moon coexisted, creating an apocalyptic scene.
Hong Feng’s eyes went wide. An icy chill ran through him as a sense of mortal peril bloomed in his heart.
’How is this possible?’
BOOM!
The roar echoed throughout the dense forest...
...
In a clearing some distance away, the others were resting.
Qin Shuang gazed in the direction Shen Bai had gone, her heart filled with worry. "I just don’t know how Shen Bai is going to handle this. The Upper Evil Sect seems dead set on his complete and utter ruin."
Jian Taiwen, who was instructing the Ding Division members on guard duty, overheard and said, "Shen Bai rose from the very bottom. He must be used to situations like this. Don’t worry about him. He wouldn’t make a move unless he was completely sure of himself."
Thinking back on their various experiences in Shengyun County, Qin Shuang nodded. "I know his character, but the Upper Evil Sect are like filthy rats. They’ve been hiding in Fenglin State for years, committing heinous, bloody crimes. I can’t help but be worried."
Huang Guang finished checking the Corpse Driver’s injuries and chimed in, "That’s not what I’m worried about. I have total confidence in Brother Shen."
All eyes turned to him, waiting for what he would say next.
Huang Guang pointed in Shen Bai’s direction and said, "Remember the Xuanxin Temple? Brother Shen was like the bright sun in the sky, so dazzling you couldn’t even open your eyes."
