I Can Extract Divine Power

Chapter 381 - 158: Massive Skill Level, Killing Wang Tianxing

The thought solidified in Feng Zheng’s mind, and he grew ever more certain.

At that moment, Shen Bai hovered high in the sky but had not yet delivered the killing blow to Wang Tianxing.

Shen Bai held Wang Tianxing by the throat. His body was completely immobilized, yet he still struggled with frantic desperation. "I’ve lost. I’ve lost! Just kill me. It’s just as they say: to the victor go the spoils."

He couldn’t accept how terrifyingly powerful Shen Bai was, but it was reality—an outcome that couldn’t be changed, no matter how hard he fought.

Winner takes all.

Now, Wang Tianxing only wished for death.

Shen Bai stroked his chin. "Tell me how to open the Netherworld," he said. "And how you found this Netherworld Fragment."

Wang Tianxing paused, looking at Shen Bai in confusion. "What are you planning?"

Then, as if he’d realized the reason, his face filled with dread. "You got the Netherworld Fragment and you’re still not satisfied? You’re searching for the Netherworld... don’t tell me you want to destroy it, too?"

Shen Bai didn’t answer, but his silence was confirmation enough.

The rewards he had just reaped made Shen Bai realize that the so-called Netherworld Fragment was composed of nothing more than Deceitful Objects.

’A single fragment had yielded ten Deceitful Objects and given him such a massive boost to his Skill Levels.’

’So what about more fragments?’

’And what about the true Netherworld? That vast, boundless realm... wouldn’t it be an irresistible treasure trove of Deceitful Objects?’

’If there was a way to enter the Netherworld, Shen Bai would absolutely try it.’

’After all, to him, that place was a treasure trove.’

Seeing Shen Bai’s silence, Wang Tianxing knew what he was thinking. "You can’t get in," he said. "All I know is how to enter a Netherworld Fragment. And after all these years, the academy has only ever learned of a single fragment being born from the Netherworld. We don’t know anything more."

"Why are you answering so readily?" Shen Bai asked.

At this, Wang Tianxing seemed to resign himself to his fate, letting his hands fall to his sides. But a crazed light still gleamed in his eyes.

"A loss is a loss. Denying it won’t change that. It’s just a shame... I still have so much research left to complete."

Judging by his tone, even though Wang Tianxing had conceded defeat, he hadn’t truly given up.

Shen Bai said coolly, "And this ’research’ of yours is fueled by human lives, isn’t it?"

Wang Tianxing retorted, "You wouldn’t understand. Research is the ultimate pursuit, a lifelong endeavor that gives me an unimaginable sense of accomplishment. People see my research as unethical, but from my perspective, I’m actually saving this world from being ravaged by all this strangeness."

"Saving? You call this ’saving’?" Shen Bai shook his head.

Wang Tianxing said, "I know you don’t agree. None of you do. But the academy... only they understood my vision..."

He couldn’t finish his sentence. A sharp pain erupted in his chest.

He looked down to see that Shen Bai’s sword, Cold Moon, had pierced through his chest.

"Why... didn’t you let me finish?" Wang Tianxing stared at Shen Bai, seemingly oblivious to the pain in his chest.

Shen Bai shook his head. "I don’t waste words on madmen."

The Blood Red Sword Qi flared from his hand, blooming like a flower of death. In an instant, Wang Tianxing was reduced to a pile of drifting ash.

’There was no need to waste any more words. Since Wang Tianxing didn’t know how to open the Netherworld, there was no reason to let him keep talking.’

’As for prying any more clues from him, that was impossible.’

’Trying to get clues from a madman from that academy was a fool’s errand.’

’With an enemy like this, turning him to ash as quickly as possible was the only way to be at ease.’

’Leaving him alive would just be asking for trouble.’

Once that was done, Shen Bai slowly descended to the ground and surveyed his surroundings.

All eyes turned to Shen Bai.

No one spoke. They were all still reeling from the sight of Shen Bai executing Wang Tianxing.

The terrifyingly potent displays of his Cultivation Techniques had left everyone speechless.

At this point, words failed them. Any description of Shen Bai would feel utterly inadequate.

Feng Zheng sighed, then clasped his hands in a formal salute. "Thank you, Lord Shen, for intervening and saving the people of Yunxi State from this disaster. Everyone in the Yunxi State Observatory will forever remember what you’ve done today."

As he spoke, Feng Zheng gave Shen Bai a deep, formal bow.

Although Shen Bai’s official rank was lower than his own, Feng Zheng felt he was more than deserving of such respect.

Had they lost this battle, the people of an entire state would have perished. Tens of thousands of lives would have been turned to dust in the blink of an eye.

But Shen Bai had succeeded.

Shen Bai had secured the safety of the entire state.

In Feng Zheng’s opinion, no gesture of respect would be too great.

"SHINK!"

A synchronized sound rang out.

All the members of the Observatory sheathed their weapons and saluted Shen Bai in unison.

"Lord Shen, the Yunxi State Observatory will never forget what you have done today. Thank you, Lord Shen!"

Their voices were in perfect unison, and every word came from the heart.

Even the members who had participated in the internal assessment earlier now offered their heartfelt thanks and respect.

A complicated look appeared in the Third Prince’s eyes. After a sigh, he too clasped his hands in salute. "Brother Shen, your actions today are a blessing for the Great Zhou Country and for the people of this state."

’The loss of an entire state’s population would have been a significant blow to the Great Zhou Country.’

’Shen Bai had averted that loss.’

As a Prince of the Great Zhou Country, the Third Prince felt it was his duty to express his gratitude as well.

Seeing their gestures, Shen Bai turned slightly to the side. "I only did what was necessary," he said. "There is no need for such ceremony."

As they raised their heads, their gazes were all filled with admiration for Shen Bai.

’If any of us had accomplished such a feat,’ they thought, ’we’d probably be bursting with pride.’