Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

The Dragon Guard captain Jing Yuefang moved extremely fast and brought Yuan Chengkai over in just a moment. Luo Wangshu couldn't enhance Lin Hao today, and probably won't have time in the next few days either. She grasped Lin Rui's arm, her voice laden with apology, "The situation within the prison guard army is already terribly bad, and extremely complicated. Cleansing it thoroughly will not be an overnight achievement. I foresee I will be tied up these days. However, my war dragon is here, and it can assist in your enhancement just the same. Little Hao Hao, just come over every day on your own, and make sure to cultivate diligently." She then admonished him with deep concern in her voice, "Little Hao Hao, once this case is delivered before the Divine Court, the gods will surely regard you even more highly. This is both advantageous and disadvantageous for you. The advantage is that you now have divine favor upon you. For the next several decades, whether in cultivation or in officialdom, you will sail with a following wind, successful in every endeavor. Even a Divine Envoy or a heavenly prince would find it difficult to shake you; The disadvantage is that since they now see you as a precious sword, they will also have higher expectations of that sword, and will employ it more frequently. You will have to charge into battle on their behalf. Do you understand?" Fortunately, this god always treats the capable and willing with clarity in rewards and punishment, generous with those dogs who stand out in ability and are willing to work wholeheartedly for him. Before these vicious dogs grow into fierce beasts, the god will be extraordinarily generous. Luo Wangshu walked this very path in the past, climbing step by step to the position of Divine Envoy. Lin Rui's expression was solemn, and he felt a deep gratitude in his heart. He knew Luo Wangshu was worried that he was fragile and easily broken. This mentor truly cared for him. Lin Rui nodded emphatically, "Rest assured, Master, I understand fully. Since I have become the commander of the counter-spy bureau, I am prepared to be a blade." His voice then shifted, "However, there are two ways to be a blade. One is to be sharp and aggressive, treading on blades and drinking blood; the other is like a kitchen god carving up an ox, the good blade concealed." Luo Wangshu's eyes brightened, and she couldn't help but pinch Lin Rui's cheeks, which were full of collagen, "What a wonderful saying, a kitchen god carving up an ox, the good blade concealed! That's exactly right, I was going to advise you to be a bit more restrained, to consider keeping a low profile, for fear that your sharpness might lead to setbacks. Although you now have my protection, and have also gained the gods' favor, there are many ruthless people in this world. Like Yue Tianqing, or that ninth candidate for Divine Envoy—for them, the ends often justify the means. If driven into a corner, they might take desperate and dangerous actions. But I'm also concerned about the gods. They currently value your decisiveness and swift action. It has become the foundation of your standing. Since you've already revealed your edge before them, it's not good to be too restrained now. But since you understand the principle of changing your edge according to the situation, I can rest easy." The other Dragon Guards watching Luo Wangshu's affectionate tone and actions were extremely astonished. Even Dragon Guard captain Jing Yuefang couldn't help but blink, thinking that her master used to treat Meng Weiyun like her own daughter, yet that was nothing compared to Luo Wangshu's closeness with Lin Hao now. Yuan Chengkai, kneeling below, looked sideways, wondering if this mentor and apprentice pair were really this close? He had truly underestimated Lin Hao's status in Luo Wangshu's eyes before. The eight-dragon flying chariot was also nearby at this time. The Heavenly Demon, standing at the front of the chariot, saw this scene and his eyes gleamed subtly. He was now even more certain that his future lay with this commander Lin. Standing behind Lin Rui, Ji Xueying felt a touch of envy. Sometimes she also wanted to make some affectionate gestures with Lin Rui but didn't have the courage to do so. Lin Rui himself felt like he was becoming a little puppy. Luckily, Luo Wangshu only pinched him briefly before releasing her hold, taking her Dragon Guards and Yuan Chengkai with her onto the eight-dragon flying chariot, and flew off towards the divine mountain. This divine mountain was located nine thousand zhang above the imperial palace, usually hidden amongst the clouds with an Array distorting time and space and light rays, seldom visible to the naked eye of the common folk. The eight-dragon flying chariot spiraled upwards and in just a moment reached the high skies above seventy thousand zhang. It was at this moment that Luo Wangshu's expression became slightly focused. She stepped out of the carriage compartment to stand at the chariot's shaft, her hands clasped behind her back, gazing ahead with a smile that was not quite a smile. Then, half a breath later, two streaks of golden light, one large and one small, flew towards her from behind. It was a ninth realm Martial Cultivator and a ninth realm war dragon of dark golden hue! The man appeared to be in his thirties, dressed in a suit of golden armor, with a resolute face, a high-bridged nose, and sharp, profound eyes. He emanated an aura of dignity and vigor. After arriving near the eight-dragon flying chariot, he slowed down and let out a hearty laugh, "What a coincidence, is the Divine Envoy Luo also on her way to the divine palace for an audience with the gods?" All the Dragon Guards by Luo Wangshu's side were on edge, and reflexively grasped their weapons. Because the ninth realm Martial Cultivator in front of them was the implicated ninth candidate for Divine Envoy, the leader of the prison guard army, Qi Wuji! All the Dragon Guards were thinking, why has this man come? And what does he intend to do? ``` Luo Wangshu, however, remained composed with an even tone, "The Ninth Candidate Divine Envoy, I am not sure where you received your information to come here and test me. But no matter, I will make it clear to you now that my visit to the Divine today is in regard to the assassination case of the Guard Commander a year ago, as well as the collusion between the Purgatory Army leader and the Heavenly Demon in an attempt to rebel." She gave Qi Wuji a sidelong glance, her lips curling coldly as a sharp, murderous intent gleamed in her eyes, "Will you accompany me now to the divine mountain to beg for forgiveness from the Divine? Or shall I wait until I receive the Divine's decree and capture you, to avenge the Guard Commander?" Qi Wuji's smile gradually faded, and his face turned slightly pale. In fact, since Yuan Chengkai's arrest, he had been paying close attention to this man. He and his collaborators had more than once worried that Yue Tianqing might have leaked the secrets of their collaboration to his lover Yuan Chengkai, and that evidence might be in Yuan Chengkai's hands. Qi Wuji had considered silencing Yuan Chengkai, but initially, it was because Yuan Chengkai had the support of the emperor and a formidable power behind him, equal to theirs, which made them hesitate to act rashly. Qi Wuji was more worried that Yuan Chengkai had a contingency in place, and if they killed him, it could turn the situation upside down, causing the evidence in Chungkai's possession to be revealed. Once Yuan Chengkai was sent to the Divine Prison Division, Qi Wuji and the others had no opportunity. What kind of place was the Divine Prison Division? It was the prison of the gods! Not only did it have a complete set of mechanisms, but all of the prison guards were carefully selected, with clean backgrounds, and their families were under the control of the court. So, while they could pass messages to the prisoners inside, the difficulty of silencing someone was akin to ascending to the heavens. If a problem occurred with any of the prisoners inside, it would be a crime against the gods! The punishment would be the execution of the nine clans! How could those prison guards risk the lives of their families? And killing someone inside the Divine Prison Division was hard to do without leaving evidence. Once the Divine Court started an investigation, it would only expose them sooner. Today, when Qi Wuji heard that Yuan Chengkai had confessed to Lin Hao, he realized that something might have gone wrong. Although he did not know what exact evidence Yuan Chengkai had or what he had told Lin Hao, just the mention from Yuan Chengkai that 'this matter involves your master, the Third Divine Envoy,' gave Qi Wuji an extremely ominous premonition. When he learned that the Third Divine Envoy's Dragon Guards had taken Yuan Chengkai away, and later Luo Wangshu personally escorted Yuan Chengkai to the Divine Court, Qi Wuji was certain that the assassination case from a year ago could no longer be suppressed. As the former Commanding General of the Garrison, Wei Jian had obtained evidence of his collusion with the 'Purgatory Three Divines,' forcing Qi Wuji to set up a plot to ambush and kill him. Qi Wuji had repressed this calamity for a full year, and now, it was still unstoppable. But in his heart, he was not willing to give up and wanted to come and see for himself, to test Luo Wangshu's stance. However, Luo Wangshu's voice, undisturbed and filled with extreme killing intent, extinguished his last glimmer of hope. Qi Wuji had actually anticipated this day; the case of Wei Jian's assassination, although seamless, and despite his successful extraction from the list of suspects, had left behind two unresolved dangers. Therefore, he quickly adjusted his mentality and turned to look at the colossal divine mountain hidden above the clouds, letting out a light chuckle. "I wonder if Divine Envoy Luo still remembers? Approximately one hundred and ten years ago, the Judicature Army suffered heavy losses from a Purgatory demonic calamity, and the Divine called for Martial Cultivators from the thirty-six conscripted divisions of the Great Song to come to the capital, selecting officers to rebuild the Judicature Army. In that grand competition, I, unfortunately, lost to you and had to take second place." Qi Wuji had always held on to this memory, and from then on, he was always a step behind others. Although he now held the position of Ninth Candidate Divine Envoy, he knew there was no chance for him to enter the Forest of the Divine Envoys. "Oh?" Luo Wangshu sensed the sudden surge of an incredibly powerful and sharp sword intent coming from Qi Wuji, crashing towards the direction of the eight-dragon chariot. She raised her eyebrows with interest, "I do have a vague memory of the incident, but do you dare to make a move at the foot of the divine mountain, seeking to redeem your past disgrace today?" "That is precisely my intention!" Qi Wuji's pupils dilated, and his black eyes suddenly turned to a golden red. He gripped the long sword at his waist, "I also want to know if the price I paid for what I have obtained was worth it." Boom! In that instant, the clash of their auras caused the eight seventh-realm demonic dragons to wail, all bleeding from seven orifices, barely able to maintain the stability of their forms. On the chariot, all the Dragon Guards, except for the captain Jing Yuefang, turned pale as well. ```