Chapter 684 - 211: Beheading, Arrival from Great Yue Country

In any case, Shen Bai had now become the brightest star in all of Lingyun Dao.

Numerous Jianghu People began reining in their forces, not daring to get on Shen Bai’s bad side.

Meanwhile, Shen Bai was completely immersed in furiously grinding his Skill Levels.

After returning last night, Shen Bai had planned to grind all night long. He hadn’t expected, however, to be pulled into the Space of the Life and Death Storage Skill by Red Makeup and Amber for a night of debauchery and passion.

He had to admit, it was an easy thing to get addicted to.

By the time Shen Bai emerged from the Space of the Life and Death Storage Skill, it was already the dead of night.

Fortunately, his self-control was formidable, and he spent the rest of the night grinding his Skill Level.

Currently, all of Shen Bai’s Divine Powers were at Level 5, but his Life and Death Storage Skill was still at Level 4.

’I should first grind the Life and Death Storage Skill until its second qualitative transformation,’ he thought.

Two more sections of the Golden Bridge needed to be connected for it to be complete. He estimated that once the Life and Death Storage Skill reached Level 5, he would be able to connect another section. At that point, he would be even closer to the Void Realm.

With a lingering flush on her face, Red Makeup was brewing tea for Shen Bai.

Meanwhile, Amber had merged into Shen Bai’s body, helping him cultivate the Life and Death Storage Skill.

Neither woman disturbed him, but the three of them weren’t the only ones in the Observatory.

Shen Bai suddenly stopped. The Space before him grew calm.

Through his Void-breaking Red Eye, he saw Wang Teng ascending the stairs, a folded report in his hand.

"Go open the door," Shen Bai said.

Red Makeup set down the teapot and nodded gently. She obediently went to the door and opened it before returning to Shen Bai’s side. She sat down beside him and refilled his cup.

Amber materialized and glanced over from the side.

’I’ll never be able to learn that classical elegance Red Makeup has,’ she thought.

Of course, her master didn’t want her to learn it anyway, so Amber decided not to bother, sticking to her usual quirky and mischievous nature.

A few moments later, footsteps sounded at the door.

Wang Teng saw the open door and wasn’t the least bit surprised. He entered the room, closing the door behind him, then walked up to Shen Bai and placed the report on the table.

"Lord Shen, the order from the superior city has arrived. The decision regarding Zhang Dao Ling’s case is in this report."

The Observatory’s efficiency should not be underestimated.

As soon as Shen Bai had given his instructions the previous night, his subordinates had immediately set his plan in motion.

A cultivator at the Celestial Spirit Realm flew at full Speed to the superior city; one night was enough for a round trip.

Although they might be stopped by other Daoist-level Cities along the way, the matter was of such great importance that a simple questioning was all that was needed to be allowed to pass.

That was why by this morning, the report was already on Shen Bai’s desk.

Shen Bai nodded. He picked up the report from the table, read it carefully, and then set it aside.

It detailed the arrangements for Zhang Dao Ling.

The verdict was stated in just a few short lines, but it sealed Zhang Dao Ling’s fate.

This afternoon, Shen Bai was to supervise the execution and witness the beheading of Zhang Dao Ling.

As for his family, in light of Zhang Dao Ling’s past major contributions to Lingyun Dao, they would be spared execution.

However, they would have to live under the supervision of the Great Zhou Country.

This decision was, in fact, already considered exceptionally merciful.

In any other country, Zhang Dao Ling’s family would likely have been either exiled or forced into the Music Bureau.

But the Saint Martial Emperor had not done so.

Shen Bai didn’t know what the Saint Martial Emperor was thinking, but he felt the decision was of little consequence either way.

"Make the preparations. This afternoon, take him to the Vegetable Market for the execution."

Wang Teng nodded and affirmed his understanding.

Shen Bai thought for a moment, then added, "There can be no mistakes during this execution. The common people are allowed to watch at the Vegetable Market, but ensure the perimeter is secure."

Since things had already come this far, Shen Bai intended to ensure the matter of Zhang Dao Ling had a conclusive end.

He didn’t want any further complications.

"As you command, my lord," Wang Teng quickly replied.

With that, Wang Teng left to handle the arrangements.

Not long after Wang Teng had gone, Ding Quan came up. Upon seeing Shen Bai, he said quickly,

"Lord Shen, Yang Chuan has begun to act. The plan is progressing steadily."

Shen Bai’s interest was piqued. "I didn’t expect him to move so quickly. Excellent. Once his part is done, the Marquis of Ren De can be completely removed from Lingyun Dao. Also, you are to cooperate fully with Yang Chuan. Make sure he doesn’t become too impulsive or reckless. This matter requires caution."

Ding Quan acknowledged the order and then also left the five-story building.

Soon, only Shen Bai, Red Makeup, and Amber remained in the five-story building.

Red Makeup handed him his teacup. "Master’s plan is meticulous," she said. "Once the Marquis of Ren De is removed, Lingyun Dao will finally be at peace."

Shen Bai took a sip of tea and gently pinched Red Makeup’s fair cheek. "It won’t be completely at peace yet," he said. "For true peace, we’ll have to completely eradicate the Three Great Demonic Forces first."

The last battle dealt the Three Great Demonic Forces extremely heavy losses, striking at their very foundation, but it did not wipe them out completely.

For one thing, the leaders of the Three Great Demonic Forces never even appeared. It was only Wen Jing, a Gold Token member, leading the charge.

’If those three aren’t completely eliminated, Lingyun Dao will never know true peace,’ Shen Bai thought.

Right now, the principle was to secure the interior before dealing with external threats.

Shen Bai was focused on securing the interior. Once the Marquis of Ren De was eliminated, he would make his move against the Three Great Demonic Forces.