Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands - Chapter 506: Supreme Heavenly-Grade Blackwater Profound Essence

The three Dharma Manifestation Realm experts accelerated again, their figures vanishing in a flash.

When they reappeared, they were already floating above the outpost.

“Look, look! It’s General Zhu!”

“And the other two generals must be from the other strongholds!”

Some sharp-eyed Demon Suppression Guards immediately noticed them and shouted excitedly.

The three Dharma Manifestation experts slowly landed.

Ye Yan saw that the leader was Zhu Xuanji, and his heart instantly skipped a beat.

He had once promised Zhu Xuanji that he would do his utmost to protect Vermilion Bird Fifty-One Outpost.

Yet now, not only had he failed to protect the outpost, but he had even needed Shen Mo’s help.

He had never felt more humiliated.

“Greetings, General Zhu, General Bai, General Xiong,” Ye Yan said quietly.

Zhu Xuanji nodded to him, but her gaze soon moved past Ye Yan and landed on Shen Mo.

Xiong Ling and Bai Jue didn’t even spare Ye Yan a glance, staring directly at Shen Mo.

“Shen Mo! I didn’t expect it to really be you,” Zhu Xuanji said, smiling as she walked closer.

Shen Mo cupped his hands. “It’s an honor to meet the three of you, seniors.”

Xiong Ling and Bai Jue both looked surprised.

Bai Jue strode forward. “So it’s Shen Mo. A pleasure, a pleasure. I’ve long heard your name.”

He sized up Shen Mo, clicking his tongue in admiration.

This was his first time seeing Shen Mo in person.

Xiong Ling’s voice was a deep rumble. “Shi Tian told me in person that Shen Mo of Black Tortoise Fortress is remarkable, and now that I’ve met you, it’s true!”

Shen Mo greeted them with a friendly smile.

It’s only polite to be friendly when others are.

“So… what happened here? Which Dharma Manifestation Realm expert killed that beast?” Bai Jue pointed at the huge corpse outside, looking confused.

Xiong Ling also turned to Shen Mo. “Right, we hurried here non-stop only to find we weren’t needed after all. What on earth happened?”

Only Zhu Xuanji sensed something unusual.

She keenly noticed that all the Demon Suppression Guards around were looking at Shen Mo with deep gratitude and admiration.

‘Could it be that eighth-rank demon beast was killed by Shen Mo…?’ Even she found her own suspicion ridiculous.

Before Shen Mo could reply, the nearby centurion couldn’t hold back any longer and said, “Reporting to the generals, that eighth-rank demon beast was slain by General Shen!”

The words left Bai Jue and Xiong Ling both stunned.

“What the—?” Bai Jue finally managed to blurt out a curse.

Xiong Ling went right up to Shen Mo, sniffing around as if he could find some hidden secret on him.

Zhu Xuanji, already having guessed the truth, was less shocked—she just looked at Shen Mo with a sense of admiration.

‘Zhang Longxiang, your eye for talent is sharp as ever!’ she thought to herself in praise.

Shen Mo couldn’t help but laugh wryly.

He cupped his hands and said, “It’s true, I killed the eighth-rank demon beast. The reason is simple: I’ve condensed just a few more dharma manifestations than usual.”

Xiong Ling and Bai Jue suddenly seemed to remember something.

Bai Jue’s eyes lit up. “That’s right, Old Tang mentioned you had two dharma manifestations—one is a giant elephant, the other is a great river.”

“I don’t know exactly what they are, but he said that just seeing them from afar gives off an ancient and mighty aura. Their rank must be extraordinary.”

“No wonder you could so easily slay an eighth-rank demon beast. Impressive!”

Bai Jue spoke with genuine admiration.

‘Truly, the waves behind push the waves ahead—the elders get swept onto the sand.’ Compared to Shen Mo, he felt like an old chicken.

Xiong Ling, for his part, looked at Shen Mo with a hint of wariness.

In his eyes, Zhang Longxiang was already a first-class genius.

Shi Tian often said that if Zhang Longxiang hadn’t been injured, his strength would rank among the top three of all Demon Suppression Generals.

But now, he was seeing a Human with even more limitless potential than Zhang Longxiang!

It was truly astonishing.

Once he returned, he’d have to report this to Shi Tian immediately.

“Thank you. If not for you, Vermilion Bird Fifty-One Outpost would surely have suffered total destruction.”

Zhu Xuanji gave Shen Mo a slight, sincere bow.

“By the way, our Vermilion Bird Fortress also has a young genius I’d like General Shen to meet.”

Zhu Xuanji smiled and waved her hand. “Ye Yan, come here.”

Ye Yan stiffened, but still walked over.

Shen Mo smiled, half amused.

Zhu Xuanji said warmly, “His name is Ye Yan. He’s our fortress’s top talent. He’s a little older than General Shen, but has already cultivated to the peak of the Divine Palace Realm, at the Golden Apex Venerable level.”

“I expect that in another thirty to fifty years, he should be able to break through to the Dharma Manifestation Realm.”

“When that day comes, if he ever needs your help, I hope you’ll look after him.”

Ye Yan felt bitter inside.

Zhu Xuanji truly valued him.

She even took the initiative to introduce him—

But… General Zhu, Elder Sister Zhu, you’re asking the wrong person.

Shen Mo nodded with a smile. “General Zhu, you’re too polite. We’re all of the Human Race—of course I’ll help wherever I can.”

“Besides, I’ve actually known Ye Yan for a while. We both joined the Demon Suppression Guards through conscription.”

Zhu Xuanji was surprised. “You’ve known each other for a while?”

She looked at Ye Yan. “You never told me that.”

Ye Yan forced a smile, pulling out his prepared excuse. “It’s true I’ve known General Shen since the beginning, but I didn’t want to make that public.”

“It would feel like I was using my connection to General Shen to climb upward. I don’t want that.”

Zhu Xuanji nodded approvingly after hearing this.

“Good! That’s the spirit I admire in a genius!”

“As cultivators, we should rise one step at a time, without relying on personal connections—steadfast and solid!”

She patted Ye Yan heavily on the shoulder, her expression full of comfort.

“In the future, make sure to keep a good relationship with General Shen. You can’t stand against an eighth-rank demon beast. If you encounter danger, call for help at once. Understand?”

Ye Yan nodded. “Understood.”

Zhu Xuanji turned serious. “General Shen, I hope you’ll continue to support the outposts of Vermilion Bird Fortress in the future.”

After some thought, she took something out.

It was a jet-black drop of water, wrapped in dense spiritual energy.

Even though she had just brought it out, it was already drawing water essence from the air.

In the blink of an eye, dense moisture gathered all around.

Xiong Ling didn’t recognize it.

But Bai Jue immediately did.

“This is… a supreme heavenly treasure, Blackwater Profound Essence?”

Zhu Xuanji nodded. “Exactly.”

She handed it to Shen Mo.

“This is a drop of Blackwater Profound Essence. I came across it by chance while searching for heavenly treasures in the fifth layer.”

“I heard General Shen has condensed a great river dharma manifestation?”

“This treasure is best for strengthening dharma manifestations related to rivers and lakes.”

“It’s a waste for me to keep it, so I’d rather give it to you.”

Shen Mo was a little surprised.

Next time the Heavenly Dao Treasury descended, he’d been planning to exchange for a drop or two of Blackwater Profound Essence.

As Zhu Xuanji said, this treasure is perfect for enhancing dharma manifestations of rivers and lakes—making it ideal for his Undying River dharma manifestation.

But this treasure would cost a full ninety Class-B battle credits in the Heavenly Dao Treasury.

That’s nearly one Class-A battle credit!

Very expensive!

Blackwater Profound Essence could be found in the deeper layers of the Demon Suppression Sea, but it was rare.

Now that Zhu Xuanji was offering him a drop, he was naturally delighted.

If a treasure comes knocking at your door, why refuse it?

As for why Zhu Xuanji was giving him Blackwater Profound Essence, he could pretty much guess her reasoning.

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