Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate

Just as the 3000 soldiers of the Third Divine Guard charged into the night sky, inside the First Divine Envoy Court at Divine Scenery Mountain, the atmosphere was exceptionally tense. From the Dragon Guards down to the servants, everyone's expression was solemn and their faces were grave. The First Divine Envoy himself came to the square in front of the Divine Envoy Hall in the middle of the night, looking up at the clouds above. His face appeared calm, yet his fists were tightly clenched inside his sleeves, and his veins were bulging. Today, the gods suddenly became enraged, shaking the entire Luo Jing with the Eastern Emperor Bell, yet the First Divine Envoy was completely unaware of the reason, which made him anxious and fearful while also making him cautious. Was it because of the battle that had just erupted between the Ninth Candidate Divine Envoy and the Third Divine Envoy? He found it odd just now—why did the Ninth Candidate Divine Envoy clash with the Third Divine Envoy? Moreover, the Third Divine Envoy, Luo Wangshu, had quietly mastered the 'Heavenly Principle Divine Heart Sword', a secret imperial sword of the ninth realm! Without using the battle dragon, she severely injured the Ninth Candidate Divine Envoy, Qi Wuji, with one sword—her combat power was formidable! This woman had actually used this secret sword technique to compensate for her greatest weakness. Although Luo Wangshu was of the ninth imperial rank, she had entered the ninth realm not long ago and had never had a reliable source for Heavenly Demon potions. Neither her physical constitution nor her Primordial Spirit cultivation was comparable to other ninth realm imperial ranks. However, the characteristic of the 'Heavenly Principle Divine Heart Sword' allowed her to complete most of the process in advance, storing the power to be triggered at the moment of battle. And this sword was not only extremely powerful, but also combined attack and defense! Combined with her unique martial arts and bloodline power, it could unleash combat power beyond the ninth imperial rank at the moment of battle. The First Divine Envoy also noticed the two sabers falling from the sky. "Divine Dragon Slayer!" The First Divine Envoy's heart chilled inwardly. On the very night that Lin Hao was granted the Divine Merit Order by the god, he was also bestowed with the Divine Dragon Slayer Saber! From this, it was evident how great Lin Hao's merits were that the gods had to break convention to award him again, commending his achievements! But what kind of merits were they that warranted the god to break precedent with such an astonishing act? At the same time, he also couldn't help feeling impressed, "The younger generation is indeed formidable, obtaining both the Divine Merit Order and the Divine Dragon Slayer Saber in a single day; this young fellow is truly fortunate." This young man had virtually secured a position as a Divine Envoy! As long as he could survive safely to the ninth realm without falling prematurely, he was bound to rise to Divine Envoy, and perhaps even take his place. Just then, a streak of golden light fell from the sky and landed in front of him. The First Divine Envoy was invigorated and recognized the thirty thousand leagues flying scroll from a familiar god temple priest in front of him. As he extracted and glanced at the letter carried by the flying scroll, the First Divine Envoy's expression first paused, then he understood. "So it's the Prison Guard Army!" While the First Divine Envoy's mind relaxed, he was also secretly shocked. No wonder the gods, having personally commended Lin Hao less than three hours earlier, gave him the Divine Dragon Slayer Saber! It turned out that a major incident had occurred with the Prison Guard Army, one of the four Heavenly Pool armies, and the Ninth Candidate Divine Envoy, Qi Wuji, the army's commander, was collaborating with both Purgatory and the Heavenly Demon. This man had transformed the soldiers of the Prison Guard Army into half-demons, substituting them with the so-called 'biological weapons' of the Heavenly Demon, and this had been ongoing for several years. This indicated just how dire the internal situation of the Prison Guard Army was! Possibly this entire army was thoroughly corrupted. The First Divine Envoy was utterly baffled as to why this man would risk conspiring with the Heavenly Demon and Purgatory. What was he thinking? What did he intend? "Divine Envoy sir!" The captain of the First Dragon Guard looked up, his expression filled with curiosity at his master, "May I ask what has enraged the god so?" The First Divine Envoy did not answer, instead, he tossed the letter in his hand over. The First Dragon Guard captain glanced at it and his pupils violently contracted, then he solemnly bowed, "Sir, with such a significant matter, Luo Wangshu did not inform you in advance; this woman might have ulterior motives and should not go unchecked!" "Because it is of great importance, her not sending a message is actually appropriate." The First Divine Envoy shook his head, smiling serenely, "Moreover, everyone has their own desires; how could I demand that she share the same heart and ideals as me? As long as the Third Divine Envoy can align with me on major policies, then my support for her will not have been in vain." The captain of the First Dragon Guard lowered his head, but his gaze was cold as ice. He knew that the generosity of the First Divine Envoy was more out of helplessness. The Third Divine Envoy had not only mastered the 'Heavenly Principle Divine Heart Sword', but had also secured a strong foothold in the court, spreading her influence. "Later, go to my treasure vault and pick some top-quality elixirs for Lin Hao. This young man has broken conventions, obtaining both the Divine Merit Order and the Divine Dragon Slayer Saber in a single day. His potential is boundless and he can no longer be regarded lightly!" The First Divine Envoy sighed inwardly, feeling a tinge of envy. Lin Hao, a favored son of heaven, had actually become a disciple of Luo Wangshu. If he could have taken this young man as his apprentice, it would have been like adding wings to a tiger. Not coincidentally, at the front of the Divine Dragon Hall within the imperial palace, the Emperor also stood with his hands clasped behind him, gazing into the sky. His expression was equally severe and cold. The Emperor had not expected such a major scandal to break out with the Heavenly Pool Military, nor had he anticipated that Yuan Chengkai, an official he once valued, would be involved as well. At this moment, he felt shocked, relieved, annoyed, and fearful all at once. The shock and relief stemmed from the 'Heavenly Pool Military'—one of the four main forces of Heavenly Pool, responsible for at least three major branch tunnels within Heavenly Pool! It was fortunate that this breach was discovered in time; otherwise, the Great Song would definitely have been taken advantage of by the hellish armies. Once the hellish armies invaded the surface, the consequences would be unimaginable. The Emperor did not know if the Divine Above could survive, but for all his royal family, their fate was certainly sealed. His annoyance was because of Yuan Chengkai. The Emperor trusted Yuan deeply, not only repeatedly assigning him major tasks, appointing him as the governor of the second-rank Lower Sand State, but also protecting him from attacks by court officials. Yet, this ungrateful man repaid his kindness in such a way! Yuan Chengkai knew fully well that General Wei Jian of the Heavenly Pool Military had been assassinated by Qi Wuji and others, that there might be issues within the military, yet he still chose to conceal this. Such a crime deserved death! The fear came from how this involved a close servant of his like Yuan Chengkai in the case of the 'Heavenly Pool Military.' What would the Divine Above think of him next? How would they see him? Could they believe that the corruption in the 'Heavenly Pool Military' and the death of General Wei Jian were done with his tacit approval and assistance? The Emperor, troubled and disturbed, forcibly maintained his composure and asked Ren Xuezhi, who stood solemnly beside him, "So, before Luo Wangshu went to the Divine Palace, she definitely did not communicate with the First Divine Envoy?" "Not at all!" Ren Xuezhi replied decisively. "The servant can confirm that at the time of the incident, even the inside and outside of the First Divine Envoy's residence were in a panic." This was an elderly eunuch in his sixties, with white hair and a benevolent appearance, yet he was actually more than 200 years younger than the Emperor. His eyes shimmered faintly, "It is evident that the Third Divine Envoy believes she has a solid foundation and fully-fledged wings! In the future, this woman will likely not continue to follow the First Divine Envoy step by step." The Emperor smiled faintly, thinking this was the only thing that had comforted him recently. "This is your achievement in counseling! Indeed, you have a precise judgment of people, Luo Wangshu is definitely not a common person, and she cannot remain subordinate forever. Assigning her the position of Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau is far better than the other two. At least she is genuinely interested in stabilizing the Great Song dynasty." The Emperor pondered whether it was possible to create discord between Luo Wangshu and the First Divine Envoy in his mind. But he then shook his head slightly and suppressed the thought. At present in the court, in the Divine Envoy's surveillance, the First Divine Envoy's most reliable ally was only Luo Wangshu. With the First Divine Envoy's old scheming, how could he let him have his way? Luo Wangshu is extremely clever, and if his subordinates didn't handle matters well and left loopholes, it would only backfire. "Starting from tomorrow, treat Lin Hao with the respect due to a royal prince when he enters and leaves the palace restrictions!" The Emperor, with hands clasped behind him, "In the future, if Lin Hao seeks an audience, do not delay or neglect it. Inform me immediately! Also tell all the royal family members within the capital, they must not provoke this man. Whether they are right or wrong, they must concede three steps. They must not err in his hands, for then even I would be helpless." Ren Xuezhi was slightly surprised upon hearing this. He was not surprised by the Emperor's latter statement; by now, the Divine Above had already bestowed Lin Hao the Divine Dragon Slayer Saber and granted him the right to an audience in the Divine Palace. What power did the Emperor still have to refuse him? If they really did that, where would they place the Divine Above? Ren Xuezhi was astonished by the earlier statement, "Treat him with the respect due to a royal prince," to treat a fifth rank as such? Even though he was the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, wasn't it inappropriate? But he soon understood, knowing that previously in the court, only three people received both the Divine Merit Order and the Divine Dragon Slayer Saber—two Divine Envoys and the top candidate Divine Envoy. Among them, the only one who had not served as Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau was the First Divine Envoy, simply because there was no such bureau during that era. With the Divine Merit Order and the Divine Dragon Slayer Saber, Lin Hao's status in the court was not far from that of the former Crown Prince. The Emperor asking him to be treated with the respect due to a royal prince was certainly not excessive. Ren Xuezhi further understood the Emperor's intent to elevate; Lin Hao indeed had extraordinary abilities having solved major cases within just ten days of his appointment, earning high esteem and recognition. But now, being favored by the Divine Above and stepping into this position, he would certainly become a target of envy from all sides! Given Lin Hao's age and martial prowess, this might not be a good thing. Ren Xuezhi's heart also felt somewhat uncomfortable for the former Crown Prince. In the past, the former Crown Prince was a unique talent, not only known for his clear and icy demeanor but also for his exceptional capabilities and respectful treatment of scholars; yet he fell at the Heavenly Pool Divine Stone Castle, completely disrupting the Emperor's national succession plans. Ren Xuezhi thought that this young man might not necessarily have an easy journey to the end. The days to come are still very long.