Ascending to Godhood: I Can Foresee All Futures

Chapter 345: Chapter 190: Taking Command of the 7 Battalions, The Eight Beauties of Mingjing

When he first had this thought, Chen Sheng was only in the early Innate realm and had yet to make a name for himself.

Even for a marriage alliance, it could only be with a daughter from a collateral branch.

So, while he had the idea back then, he never acted on it.

It wasn’t until Chen Sheng earned the title of one of the Ning’an Ten Heroes that he recommended him to the Nie Family.

And now, the value Chen Sheng demonstrated was even more astonishing.

He had comprehended a Mental Realm before even reaching Profound Mastery.

By his own power, he overshadowed all other prodigies of his generation in Ning’an Prefecture.

He had even fought seven opponents at once, a feat that shook the Prefecture and earned him the title of ’Ning’an Prefecture’s most talented individual in a century’.

The Nie Family would naturally place great importance on such an outstanding young man.

His earlier displeasure with Chen Sheng was, in fact, partly for this reason.

’I originally wanted to share the happy news with him.’

’But I didn’t expect him to vanish for over half a month.’

”I heard a rumor about the Nie Family’s ’Three Beauties’—one ’Pearl’ and a ’Pair of Jewels’?”

Chen Sheng asked with a light laugh, seizing the opening.

Nie Xuanfeng raised an eyebrow.

”You know quite a bit, kid.”

The Nie Family’s Three Beauties were the three most outstanding noble ladies of the direct lineage, their status within the family far surpassed even his own.

”Do you think I have a chance, Governor?”

Chen Sheng continued, still smiling.

As for the titles of the ’Pearl’ and the ’Pair of Jewels’...

Sun Yuzhi had mentioned them during their conversation in the Profound Flame Cave Mansion.

’They were considered the three most outstanding noble ladies the Nie Family had produced in the last twenty years.’

’Marrying any one of them would bring incalculable benefits.’

Sun Yuzhi had even urged him at the time to use whatever means necessary. Since he was going to marry into the family, he should aim for a truly top-tier figure, so her own concession wouldn’t be in vain.

But Chen Sheng hadn’t shown any particular reaction at the time, merely changing the subject.

”Aren’t you aiming a little high, kid?”

Nie Xuanfeng gave a wry smile and explained,

”The ’Pearl’ refers to the most dazzling gem of our family, the only daughter of the Nie Clan Leader, and she is ranked as one of the Eight Beauties of Mingjing. The ’Pair of Jewels’ are the two granddaughters of the Great Elder.”

”An ordinary man has no chance of marrying any of those three.”

Nie Xuanfeng stressed his last few words slightly.

He didn’t want Chen Sheng to get his hopes up and aim too high, only to be disappointed in the end.

Chen Sheng just smiled. He had heard about these things from Sun Yuzhi before.

The so-called Eight Beauties of Mingjing referred to a list of eight peerless beauties from the Jianghu. It was created after the Daqian Emperor changed his reign title, with the selections made by the ”Central Plains’ First Painting Saint” from among the various Noble Sects across the Twelve Provinces of the Central Plains.

In fact, getting on the list wasn’t something one could achieve with beauty alone.

It required one to be exceptional in both talent and appearance, and also took family background and other factors into comprehensive consideration.

They were adored by countless enthusiasts across the provinces of the Central Plains.

Of course, whether the great Noble Families had a hand in it, or if the list was deliberately created for some purpose, no one knew for sure.

But Chen Sheng figured they probably did.

’Otherwise, why would the great Noble Families want such a hollow title?’

”Of course, with your aptitude, it’s not entirely impossible. Perhaps there’s still a sliver of hope for the ’Pair of Jewels.’ I will do my best to help you secure a chance.”

Nie Xuanfeng’s tone suddenly shifted as he spoke.

’In truth, he also hoped that Chen Sheng’s marriage partner would have the highest possible status.’

’That way, his own faction would also benefit.’

”I understand.”

Chen Sheng’s smile didn’t falter.

He wasn’t overly invested in the idea of a marriage alliance, but ever since Sun Yuzhi mentioned the Nie Family’s Three Beauties, he’d had some ideas. Perhaps his current standing wasn’t enough to warrant a marriage with one of the Three Beauties.

But that might not be the case in the future.

The more value he demonstrated, the greater the price the Nie Family would have to offer.

And he was interested in more than just the looks of the Three Beauties.

The Nie Family was vast and powerful, with countless disciples. There were even distinctions among the different direct lineages. If Chen Sheng wanted to gain greater support from the Nie Family, it was naturally better for his marriage partner to have the highest possible status.

This would be beneficial to his future development.

As for now, there was no point in overthinking it.

After some more idle chat, Chen Sheng stood up to take his leave. Having discussed matters with Nie Xuanfeng, he prepared to head to Yunze City the next day to assume his post.

...

After returning to the G Camp barracks.

Chen Sheng didn’t hide anything. He informed his close confidants, including Xu Shenzhi and Li Huai Sheng, of his impending transfer to Yunze City and his new command over seven camps of Jingwu Guards.

Upon hearing the news, they were stunned for a moment, then burst out in irrepressible, joyous excitement.

Xu Shenzhi and Li Huai Sheng exchanged a glance, each seeing the thrill in the other’s eyes.

’Command of seven camps!’

’This authority far exceeded that of an ordinary Captain of Jing’an; it was substantive power on par with a Vice Governor!’

’This meant Chen Sheng’s status within the Jingwu Bureau had quietly leaped to the core echelons, second only to the few Governors themselves.’

’And as his earliest followers and confidants, they naturally shared in his glory. Their futures were boundless.’

The only slight regret was that

Xu Shenzhi’s and Li Huai Sheng’s Cultivation was still some distance from the Earth Fiend realm.

Otherwise, with Chen Sheng’s current power, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to promote each of them to lead a camp of their own.

But for now, they needed to continue accumulating their Cultivation and solidify their foundations.

Once Chen Sheng gave the order, the camp quickly bustled with activity, preparing to move out the next day.

...

Twilight fell, and the city’s lanterns began to glow.

A streak of crimson light, almost invisible against the night sky, descended silently into the private courtyard where Chen Sheng lived in the rear garden of the Jingwu Bureau.

Sun Yuzhi pushed open the door and entered, looking slightly travel-worn and weary.

But her clear eyes brightened the moment they landed on Chen Sheng, and a hint of almost imperceptible joy smoothed the lines of her brow.

Without a word, Sun Yuzhi untied a long object wrapped in dark cloth from her waist and handed it to Chen Sheng.

”Master Huoyunzi personally forged it and did not disappoint. In addition to the Flood Dragon blood essence and Dragon’s Tooth you provided, the Danxia Sect also added several other rare treasures, like Red Flame Iron Essence and Cold Pool Sinking Silver.”

”The blade’s edge is now contained within, and it has birthed its own spirituality. It is now worthy of being ranked as a high-grade Spiritual Soldier.”

Chen Sheng took it with both hands. It felt heavy.

He unwrapped the cloth, revealing the simple, unadorned scabbard of the Dragon Roar Blade. At first glance, it looked no different than before, but upon closer inspection, the grain of the scabbard seemed deeper and more reserved, with a faint, dark light flowing within it.

With a light push of his thumb, it let out a clear, sonorous ring like a dragon’s cry, longer and more solid than ever before.

As the blade left the scabbard, there was no blinding, cold gleam. Instead, it possessed a dark, deep luster, like the surface of an ancient pool.

Along the cutting edge ran an extremely fine crimson thread, radiating a bone-chilling sharpness.

There was also a faint but heart-stopping pressure, like that of a Flood Dragon.

He flicked the body of the blade, and it rang as clear as a chime stone. The resonance lingered long after, as if the spirit within the blade was humming in response.

”A fine blade!”

Chen Sheng’s eyes lit up, thoroughly pleased with the Dragon Roar Blade’s transformation.

A high-grade Spiritual Soldier was an absolute treasure, even in a place like Ning’an Prefecture.

It could even be called a rarity.

Only the Sect Leaders of the few top factions were qualified to wield high-grade Spiritual Soldiers.

Ordinary experts at the Profound Mastery realm typically used only low or mid-grade Spiritual Soldiers.

The Danxia Sect had not only put in the effort but had also been willing to invest their own precious materials.

He would remember this sincere gesture of goodwill.

”Nie Xuanfeng told me you accepted an assignment in Yunze City. You’re to command seven camps and destroy the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance?”

Sun Yuzhi sat down in a nearby chair and poured herself a cup of cold tea.

Her eyes, however, never left Chen Sheng’s face. Her tone might have been casual, but it was tinged with concern.

”Yes.”

Chen Sheng nodded slightly. He slid the blade back into its sheath and ran his fingers slowly over the cool scabbard. A sharp, cold glint flickered in his eyes.

”Some old debts have been outstanding for far too long. It’s time for a reckoning.”

Chen Sheng had never forgotten the Cyan Flood Dragon Alliance’s assassination attempt against him.

Back then, his Cultivation had been weak, and he could only endure, lay his plans, and use others’ power to strike back.

But now, he had broken through to the Profound Mastery realm, wielded a high-grade Spiritual Soldier, and possessed Anomalous Fire Divine Techniques.

He also had eight hundred elite Jingwu Guards under his command.

It was time to settle this score.

After all, his nature had never changed.

Anyone who dared to make an enemy of him had to be prepared to have their entire house wiped out!

Sun Yuzhi smiled and said softly,

”I’ve already requested permission from Governor Nie to accompany you to Yunze City. You’ll operate in the open, and I’ll be in the shadows.” 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ

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