Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate-Chapter 743 - 689: The Power of the Heavenly Venerate

Chapter 743 -689: The Power of the Heavenly Venerate

Lin Rui’s consciousness returned to the alien body, and he immediately consulted the Battle Spirit Ring.

“Ring Spirit, based on the existing clues, help me deduce—what exactly is this Knowledge Barrier hiding from me?”

Prompt: Detected a powerful Heavenly Venerate manipulating and influencing your fate. To penetrate this Knowledge Barrier, 170,000,000 soul power points are required.

Lin Rui’s pupils constricted sharply, and then he sat on the Radiant Holy Altar, sinking into deep thought.

A powerful Heavenly Venerate? Could it be referring to the Great Sun Venerable?

So, he was actually walking along a fate trajectory set by a certain Heavenly Venerate?

Lin Rui could now confirm that the matter this “Longevity Realm” wanted to conceal was internal to the Light God Sect and was directly related to him.

It must be a matter of critical importance, something that could even affect the Great Sun Venerable’s pollution and corruption of him.

Thus, this individual went to great lengths to interfere with fate, preventing him from piercing this layer of Knowledge Barrier.

Lin Rui was deeply wary of the forces behind this “Longevity Realm.”

What were they trying to do? Could it be an attempt to rebel, seize the Holy Thunder Tribulation Fire, and usurp the position of King Ming? So, they cloaked his perception for their scheme!

Lin Rui’s heart tightened slightly, a cold unease rising within him.

This was a force capable of enlisting the power of a “Longevity Realm”!

That Longevity Realm he had almost obliterated, who was nearly devoured by the Abyss Divine Artifact and had no choice but to self-seal, was a combatant whose strength could rival a demigod!

And as for Lin Rui, despite his earlier awe-inspiring display within the Heavenly Curtain, exuding boundless divine might, truthfully, it was thanks to the massive formation there, bolstered by the power of nine “Light Saints,” thirty-six “Red Priests,” twenty-seven billion believers, as well as the consumption of tremendous amounts of high-quality casting materials and Etherium.

His real body and alien body remained fragile. Although he could now utilize his Abyss Power, the duration was limited to a mere ten seconds at most.

Fortunately, for reasons unknown, this “Longevity Realm” had merely placed a layer of Knowledge Barrier around him. If the person had chosen to directly confront Lin Rui or infiltrate the Light God Sect Headquarters for an assassination attempt, even hiding in the deepest recesses of the headquarters would not guarantee his survival as King Ming.

Lin Rui glanced down at Tian Xiang, Shancai, and the others, as well as the numerous “Light Saints” and “Red Priests” below.

He hadn’t forgotten the dire straits Yin Qianqiu had faced in Luojing, surrounded on all sides with no one to turn to.

The Three Pillars, Five Envoys, and Seven Kings within the Light God Sect were all inherently rebellious individuals.

Even someone as seemingly dependable as Tian Xiang could turn traitor if Lin Rui’s actions displeased her.

He could not afford to lower his guard!

The Bright Sage Master, Gong Bonan, noticed the elemental power fluctuations within the array stabilizing, and the energy consumption of the electronic altar and Etherium was correspondingly decreasing.

His expression shifted slightly as he gazed toward the top of the Holy Altar. “Your Highness, King Ming, have you returned safely?”

“I am unharmed, and the General of Heavenly Demons has also escaped unscathed,” Lin Rui replied with a gentle tone, waving his hand. “Bright Sage Master, please deactivate the array. Thank you all for your hard work!”

Hearing this, Gong Bonan’s expression relaxed, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

His greatest concern had been King Ming’s safety. Earlier, the Abyss entities trapped in “Divine Sleep” within the Heavenly Curtain had stirred, causing alarm and tension to writhe within him.

Though he was dying to know what exactly had occurred within the Heavenly Curtain and what had caused such tremendous commotion, Gong Bonan restrained his curiosity. He had not been chosen as the Bright Sage Master merely due to his near-Divine Envoy-level cultivation but also for his tact, composure, and shrewd reserve.

He quickly suppressed his questions and instead deployed multiple streams of elemental power, progressively shutting down the massive formation.

Meanwhile, Lin Rui rose from the Holy Altar and descended, asking in passing, “Heavenly Fragrance Divine Envoy, is it true that our Dharma King Bai Mei still refuses to come to the Headquarters to meet me? Have you uncovered the reason behind his absence?”

Halfway through his question, he noticed that the gazes of everyone present were trained on him with some peculiarity.

Lin Rui froze for a moment, taken aback, before realizing that all those people were looking at his feet.

Lowering his head, he saw that the sacred white flames on the surrounding steps were shrinking and bowing, as if in worship of him.

Lin Rui instantly understood that this phenomenon must be related to his integration of Abyss Essence Soul, which had significantly deepened the Abyss Transformation of his soul.

Evidently, he had inadvertently exposed some of his true essence. But this wasn’t necessarily a bad thing—

Heavenly Fragrance Divine Envoy stared at the flames on the steps, momentarily dazed, before snapping out of her trance under Lin Rui’s gaze. She cupped her fists. “Your Highness, to date, the Headquarters has dispatched four messengers to the Tianzhou Diocese to proclaim your decree. However, Dharma King Bai Mei has consistently refused to see them, citing severe illness and ongoing secluded recovery.

This individual is highly skilled at managing his resources; his core subordinates are almost impenetrable. As such, the Heavenly Fragrance Holy Hall is yet to gather any information on Bai Mei Dharma King’s recent activities. Nevertheless, I have sent several exceptionally capable Fragrance Clothing Envoys to investigate the truth. We should receive news shortly.”

Lin Rui squinted slightly, suspecting that, for now, Bai Mei Dharma King appeared to be the most dubious figure within the Light God Sect.

As the disciple of Elder Wan Xin and the elder brother of the previous Sect Hierarch, this man had glaringly displayed his defiance by failing to visit the Headquarters to pay homage to the new King Ming for two whole months since Lin Rui’s ascension.

Just as Lin Rui was about to ask more about Bai Mei Dharma King, the Protecting Sect Dharma King, Bai Xishi, entered from outside.

“Your Highness!” Bai Xishi’s icy expression remained cold as he cupped his hands toward Lin Rui. “Red Priest Li Guchan has returned to the Headquarters and says he wishes to meet with Shancai Divine Envoy as soon as possible!”

Hearing this, Shancai Divine Envoy Zhao Chongling’s face darkened slightly. Skull Mechanic Heavenly Monarch Li Guchan was the right-hand man of the Invincible Dharma King.

His return to the Headquarters undoubtedly meant he was here to push him, the Shancai Divine Envoy, to supply more resources.

Indeed, the Light God Sect had recently sold off a batch of goods at a high price through the Great Song Star Port’s channels.

However, ever since the Invincible Dharma King began his war against the Great Cheng Country over two months ago, the sect had been operating at a deficit across the board with no significant revenue streams.

Drafts for resources hung over not just the Invincible Dharma King’s areas but also every diocese and holy hall, each teetering on the edge of running out of provisions.

Lin Rui briefly observed Bai Xishi with intense scrutiny.

This Protecting Sect Dharma King was in a position equivalent to the commander of imperial guards—a quasi-Divine Envoy-level cultivator.

In terms of raw power, this made him even more formidable than the likes of Zhao Chongling and several other Divine Envoys.

Over the past two months, Lin Rui had expended significant effort trying to win this man over.

However, Bai Xishi seemed impervious to both flattery and threats. His demeanor, speech, and actions were consistently rigid and aloof, giving the impression of a cold machine.

This man had risen to power during the eras of Elder Wan Xin and Yin Qianqiu, and Lin Rui could not suppress his unease toward him.

If only he held more authority; as things stood, he was still a puppet with limited power. Or else, his first move would have been to replace this Protecting Sect Dharma King.

“From what I know, since the Three Gods of Purgatory designated the Great Song as their main target, the Invincible Dharma King’s battles along the Great Cheng frontline have resumed. For Red Priest Li Guchan to return at this time, it must be a matter of utmost urgency. Zhao Divine Envoy, proceed as you see fit.”

Lin Rui then added, “Once you conclude your official discussions, have him come to the Great Ming Hall. I need to speak with him.”

He was reminded of the two 9SS+ Red Spider Combat Robots and the 9SSS-grade Outer Elixir “East Monarch” that Lin Tianchen had traded to him.

Lin Tianchen had given him two 9SSS-grade Outer Elixirs in total. One, “Tai Zhen,” had been given to Luo Wangshu, while Lin Rui intended to keep “East Monarch” for his own use.

Lin Rui planned to embed this Outer Elixir onto his Hidden Dragon Battle Armor.

Additionally, the two 9SS+ Red Spider Combat Robots also had further room for modification.

These were genuine Type 9 models—not the downgraded 8PRO series. The Red Spider, in particular, was renowned for its thick armor and impressive adaptability.

After dispatching Zhao Chongling, Lin Rui returned to the Bright Hall. Opening the quantum communication system, he navigated to Luo Wangshu’s contacts.

Although Luo Wangshu did not yet possess an alien body, Lin Rui had already implanted her with a quantum communication chip to facilitate internet access, allowing her to explore the Heavenly Demon Origin.

His master exhibited great interest in the Outer Heaven Demon’s network.

However, unlike Ji Xueying and Meng Weiyun, who became addicted early on, Luo Wangshu handled her newfound online freedoms more selectively, engaging only during her rare intervals of spare time.

Gu Ying Tiandao (Lin Rui): Master, I’ve found an Abyss Divine Artifact that suits you. Take a look.

While sending this message, Lin Rui attached a video.

Though the “Sky Curtain Spirit” could not record videos, he could use the supercomputing AI to generate visuals according to his thoughts.

These visuals were undoubtedly distorted and highly abstract, but they were sufficient to convey the main idea.

Lin Rui did not wait long for Luo Wangshu’s response when a message from Lin Xi popped up on his device.

Xia Moqian (Lin Xi): Brother, two minutes ago, Lin Tianchen boarded a Security Bureau Escort Ship and left the port.

Lin Rui’s eyes narrowed slightly: “Can you determine the direction in which the escort ship is headed?”

Xia Moqian (Lin Xi): I suspect it’s heading toward the “Capital” class ship. About thirty minutes ago, he left the East Asia Experimental Base. First, he visited Zhou Yunfei and two other former subordinates’ remains, and then he boarded a ship to leave the Star Port.

Xia Moqian (Lin Xi): Sister Xianyu met with him briefly. She said his killing intent was palpable, incredibly intense! She also got a sense of his power—immense, absolutely immense! She said it reminded her of the Invincible Dharma King, making it hard for her to even draw her sword.

Lin Rui immediately understood. This was a tiger being let out of its cage.