Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate-Chapter 749 - 693: Pinching

Chapter 749 -693: Pinching

At the Light Main Altar, within the Bright Hall, Lin Rui looked at the people below who were arguing, his head aching.

Earlier, Skull Mechanic Heavenly Monarch Li Guchan returned to the Main Altar seeking an audience with Shancai Divine Envoy Zhao Chongling. Lin Rui thought they could resolve their discussion in three to five hours at most.

Unexpectedly, War Sky Dharma King Fei Yi also rushed back, not only requesting aid for several districts in the West Continent but also making exorbitant demands for vast amounts of money, grain, weaponry, and manpower from Zhao Chongling.

It was all because the situation in the West Continent was critical; the Great Wei was mobilizing a large military force, stationed at the borders of the West Continent’s major districts and sacred halls.

That region had always been the domain of Regent Deputy Sect Leader Wanyan Layman, who was now extremely tense, intensifying preparations for war.

Meanwhile, on the Da Liao side, trouble was brewing as well. Wan Lei Yuanjun dispatched a powerful Red Priest to request funding from the Main Altar.

These people were continuously arguing over the allocation of Light God Sect’s money, grain, and weaponry, eventually escalating their dispute to Lin Rui’s presence. Hoping their ‘King Ming’ could mediate and uphold justice, they turned to him. However, when Lin Rui finally spoke, none were willing to listen—they continued their arguments, even dragging Wisdom Divine Envoy Xiao Xingyi into the fray.

Had Gong Bonan and Discipline Divine Envoy not been present to restrain the situation, these individuals would likely have resorted to direct conflict then and there.

Lin Rui felt helpless. His authority had not yet been firmly established, and currently, only Heavenly Fragrance Divine Envoy could barely be considered his ‘staunch ally.’ Yet, the ‘Heavenly Fragrance Holy Hall’ ranked second to last in strength among the five major holy halls of the sect, with its members spread across distant regions, unable to consolidate their influence.

As for Gong Bonan—while widely revered, he wasn’t directly involved in sect affairs.

Thus, in this financial battle, Lin Rui could only play the role of a bystander.

When their discussions finally concluded, Lin Rui would simply sign off for approval.

Fortunately, Shancai Divine Envoy Zhao Chongling and Wisdom Divine Envoy Xiao Xingyi were supportive of the ‘King Ming’s’ underground farm project. Without Lin Rui needing to speak, the two were vigorously defending and ensuring funds for the Main Altar’s reconstruction.

The ‘King Ming’ had already leveraged a deal with Lin Tianchen to acquire four modified ‘Star-Class’ colonial battleships.

Reportedly, East Asia—renowned for its immense shipbuilding industry—was responsible for constructing them. They were expected to be delivered to the Light God Sect within three months.

At that time, these colonial battleships would not only function as mobile farms but each could accommodate one million sect members, allowing for the underground farm’s expansion sixfold.

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Lin Rui observed Skull Mechanic Heavenly Monarch Li Guchan gradually gaining the upper hand.

It couldn’t be helped—among the sect, Invincible Dharma King possessed the strongest power. Not only was he the Regent Deputy Sect Leader, but he also repelled Da Cheng Country’s invasion not long ago, earning immense prestige within the sect.

Especially among the sect’s hardliners and radicals, who had been gradually consolidating under Invincible Dharma King during the months of sustained conflict, further amplifying his influence.

—This was precisely what Wanyan Layman and his group feared most.

The challenge was that the sect’s current reality had shifted significantly due to Lin Rui successfully ascending the Radiant Holy Altar, displaying no harm after sitting upon the Fire Lotus. Not only did he win the approval of mid-to-lower-tier priests, quelling concerns of division, but he also elevated his legitimacy to its zenith.

Lin Rui’s appointment of the ‘Regent Deputy Sect Leader’ naturally granted substantial authority within the sect’s hierarchy.

Thus, Li Guchan frequently invoked the name of Invincible Dharma King, stating that his decrees carried the latter’s backing, even daring them to directly challenge the Regent Deputy Sect Leader. He further threatened to convene a ‘Light Assembly,’ summoning all Light Priests to collectively deliberate, reorganizing the Three Pillars, Five Envoys, and Seven Kings. This proposal left the disputants speechless.

While reorganizing the Three Pillars, Five Envoys, and Seven Kings wouldn’t necessarily harm their positions, redrawing district boundaries would spell disaster.

Moreover, with both Skull Mechanic Heavenly Monarch Li Guchan and Hundred Wings Saber King Situ Leng aligned under Invincible’s banner and enjoying his towering reputation, convening a Light Assembly would undeniably ensure their promotion.

The last time ‘King Ming’ painstakingly forced these two into the roles of Red Priests, how could he possibly allow them to ascend to become sect ‘Dharma Kings’ so quickly?

Amidst the ongoing arguments, Lin Rui distractedly glanced at Earth Federation news.

“Zang Shaochen escaped prison, was injured by Second Fleet Group’s newly appointed commander Lin Tianchen. During the battle, Lin Tianchen not only slew Zang Shaochen’s Battle Dragon but also killed two congressman-level entities and eliminated all Longevity Association demon weapons onsite. Including Zang Shaochen’s arm, Lin Tianchen was truly formidable. But, alas—”

It was a pity that he fell short of finishing Zang Shaochen entirely.

This demonstrated how much the Longevity Association valued Zang Shaochen; they deployed such powerful forces and suffered significant losses just to ensure his escape.

Lin Tianchen should have reached out to Lin Rui for assistance earlier—he could have mobilized at least three Honorary Members and three Quasi-Members for that battle.

While Lin Rui didn’t have any congressman-level individuals under his direct command, a few days ago he had finalized a Divine Contract with Firepower Mad Bear Balder Martínez and two other congressman-level figures.

As long as he had enough money, he could hire them without limits.

“Hmm~ Thunder General has been promoted to One-star Marshal and is concurrently serving as Security Guard Force Commander-in-Chief?”

Lin Rui saw an internal email from the Security Bureau personnel center, raising his brow slightly, reflecting, ‘Thunder’s’ status was becoming increasingly prominent, making it harder to detach from him.

The Federal Security Guard Force’s two overstaffed sub-fleets each carried three battleships. Alongside their anti-smuggling fleet, this amounted to combat strength equivalent to half a fleet group!

As Lin Rui watched these updates with interest, he received a video call from Luo Wangshu.

Glancing at the still-arguing individuals, he stepped out to his private quarters at the rear and answered the call.

In the video, Luo Wangshu’s gaze burned sharply: “That appears to be the divine artifact ‘Supreme Divine Heart.’ It does suit me, but the question is—was the Six-eyed Demon in your video perhaps God-Sealing Master Ge Xianshan?”

The video Lin Rui provided had been too distorted, too abstract for her to be certain.

“It likely is,” Lin Rui had researched Six-eyed Demon’s records thoroughly.

Among the Super Divine Envoys and Quasi-Immortal Level experts over the past ten thousand years, there were fewer than five hundred individuals total. The one most aligning with the characteristics of the Six-eyed Demon was indeed this God-Sealing Master.

“This person’s conceptual power resembles that of the Finance Emperor from the Federation, but his focus is magic. His sealing concept is at ninety-five percent!”

“Then it must be him,” Luo Wangshu’s eyes sharpened further, “Can you narrow down his location? The region spanning ten thousand miles is simply too vast.”

This ‘Supreme Divine Heart’ was not only formidable but tailored to her. Having absorbed Ge Xianshan’s strength and flesh, it could very well become the closest Abyss Divine Artifact to achieving Supreme and National Guardian levels.

The artifact would allow her to escape into Purgatory when facing the East Abyss in the future, preserving her life.

Lin Rui shook his head slightly, a look of helplessness crossing his face.

Though he had connected via magic and successfully inserted the Thunder Spear into Ge Xianshan’s cavern, revealing its internal scene, the situation was akin to making a video call. While it enabled visual communication, pinpointing the exact location remained a challenge.

He smiled bitterly: “For now, I have no way to achieve that—unless I reopen his knowledge barrier for further sensing.”

However, reopening the knowledge barrier would release the Abyssal aura of the ‘Supreme Divine Heart,’ certain to attract attention from several Abyss figures.

“Don’t open it! The knowledge barrier involves you; should any Abyss figures grow curious and trace the thread of fate, the consequences would be disastrous.”

Luo Wangshu shook her head slightly: “Don’t worry about this matter. I’ve already established myself at Sky Pond and will seek that cavern myself. Judging by Ge Xianshan’s state, he should still be able to endure for some time—likely around a year and a half.”

This also meant the knowledge barrier shielding the Abyss levels would only last for a year and a half.

They both had to locate Ge Xianshan’s cavern within this timeframe; otherwise, not only would Lin Rui’s exposure become inevitable, but she would also lose this chance at acquiring the Abyss Divine Artifact.

Lin Rui rubbed his nose thoughtfully, considering how he could possibly stand by idly.

After all, the quickest way to crack the knowledge barrier was to find Ge Xianshan himself.

As long as the Abyssal aura of the ‘Supreme Divine Heart’ could be shielded, he could safely trace the fate concealed within the knowledge barrier.

The conversation turned to Lin Tianchen’s affairs.

By this time, Great Song’s upper echelons had already learned about the Earth Federation’s newly added ‘Super Divine Envoy,’ causing significant shifts internally. This was being observed closely.

For Great Song, this was good news.

Lin Tianchen’s alignment with the Federation Government suggested strengthened trade agreements between the two sides.

Lin Tianchen’s critical blow to Zang Shaochen, nearly resulting in his death, also won favor with certain factions within Great Song.

Soon after, when Lin Rui returned to the Bright Hall’s main chamber, he discovered that Skull Mechanic Heavenly Monarch Li Guchan and the others had reached an agreement.

Li Guchan’s demeanor was cold as he handed a roll of bright yellow dragon skin paper to Lin Rui: “Your Highness, this outlines the allocation clauses for money, grain, and weaponry as agreed upon by myself and Shancai Divine Envoy. Please endorse it. If there are no changes in circumstances within the next six months, this plan will remain in effect.”

Lin Rui didn’t immediately endorse it but instead carefully examined the dragon skin paper.

This was a decree issued under the identity of ‘King Ming.’ The people within the Bright Hall had drafted it without consulting him, their ‘King Ming.’

Li Guchan watched as Lin Rui meticulously reviewed the text, his expression turning slightly disdainful.

The allocation plan for money, grain, and weaponry was essentially the collective will of the three major Deputy Sect Leaders, resulting from compromises among them. Did ‘King Ming’ think he could alter it?

After about half a quarter of an hour, Lin Rui finally retrieved a seal from his waist and stamped the decree.

Zhao Chongling had done well. As long as funds for expanding the underground farm weren’t touched, everything else was negotiable!

“Please remain for a moment, Li Priest. I have something to discuss with you afterward.”

Li Guchan’s brow furrowed immediately, his gaze tinged with impatience. What could he possibly need to discuss with this ‘King Ming’?

When the others had all departed, Lin Rui smiled.

“Li Priest should be aware of Lin Ruizhen, correct?”

“Lin Ruizhen?” Li Guchan raised his brow, “The individual wielding two Abyss Weapons, a well-known figure in Ninth Sky Demon Origin. Anyone even slightly familiar with the Heavenly Demon would know of him.”

Especially his superior, ‘Invincible Dharma King,’ who had always kept the Ninth Sky Demon Origin under close observation.

Ever since learning about Lin Ruizhen, Invincible Dharma King had inexplicably taken a particular interest in Lin Ruizhen and his sibling, consistently collecting their information.

Yet even Invincible Dharma King couldn’t explain why—

“The trade channel established earlier by Shancai Divine Envoy was through Lin Ruizhen’s Forest Chamber of Commerce. At the time, Lin Ruizhen’s negotiation representative handed me a letter through Shancai Divine Envoy.”

Lin Rui, seated within his Hidden Dragon Battle Armor, looked at Li Guchan with intrigue: “The contents of the letter are confidential, so I can’t reveal them. However, it mentioned the former First Saintess of the Mechanical God Temple—apparently, she’s fallen into Lin Ruizhen’s hands.”

Skull Mechanic Heavenly Monarch Li Guchan’s body shook violently in response.