Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate
Chapter 808 - 736: Holy Thunder from Afar

Fang Junhao's expression was as usual, seemingly without a trace of emotional fluctuation, but inside his heart was tumultuous.

A year ago, when Ming King ascended the throne, all the mid-to-high level members of the sect felt that the great building was about to collapse.

An unidentified, weak cultivation Ming King, along with a regent deputy sect leader whose actions were radical and feared by the Heavenly Demon, coupled with the joint siege by the Four Great Dynasties and Central Continent, even made someone as resolute as Fang Junhao harbor pessimistic thoughts.

But the fact is that over the past year, the Invincible Dharma King has been invincible in the Beicheng District, repeatedly defeating Beicheng and Central Continent's sieges, not only stabilizing the Beicheng District but also expanding its territory and follower population in the past four months.

This 'Ming King' proposed the underground farm plan, carving out a new path for the Light God Sect and reversing its declining financial status.

Even the two Vice Sect Leaders, Wan Yan and Wan Lei, managed to hold their districts against the pressure from the Wei and Liao countries with the endless financial support from the sect.

Last year, the sect's income reached 32 million taels of Divine Gold, although this figure is pitiful compared to the Four Great Dynasties and Central Continent, considering the tax revenue of the Great Song's Star Port alone exceeds 4 million taels of Divine Gold daily.

But they do not need to pay salaries for the lower level priests and Divine Guards; these devoted followers serve the sect for faith. They either farm, gather herbs, operate shops, or rely on their crafts to sustain themselves.

So this 32 million taels of Divine Gold can allow the sect to accomplish many things.

As Xiao Xingyi mentioned, the biggest wealth harvested from the underground farm plan is the 800,000 priests.

They can enter the Main Temple to contemplate the Holy Thunder Tribulation Fire, thereby deepen their understanding of the Light Teachings and practice the Light Technique.

In the future, these people will be the cornerstone of the Light God Sect, spreading the seed of light.

At this moment, everyone in the sect feels that the Light God Sect has regained its momentum from decades of decline and is thriving.

Therefore, Fang Junhao does not sincerely wish to see any conflict between Ming King and the regent, which would spoil the excellent situation of the sect.

"So Brother Fang should understand that everyone in the sect, including Wan Lei Yuanjun and myself, hopes to further expand the underground farmland."

Wisdom Divine Envoy Xiao Xingyi looked at the scenery ahead with admiration, though his words were laced with sarcasm: "The regent deputy sect leader wants to purchase a hundred starships; what benefits does it bring to our sect? Given our sect's circumstances, dealing with the evil gods of the Five Continents is already tough; why provoke the Outer Heaven Demon?"

The regent knows that the embargo policy of the Heavenly Demon was started because of her, costing the sect an extra 5 million taels of Divine Gold this year just to purchase Heavenly Demon supplies! Furthermore, the medicinal and mineral productions of various districts have piled up into mountains, difficult to sell. Even if they can be sold, they are pressed to seventy percent or even fifty percent of the market price! Does the regent not realize that her further expansion of the starship fleet would only make the Heavenly Demon more alert? Is the regent seriously considering leading us into the Heavenly Demon Origin?"

Fang Junhao frowned deeply at Xiao Xingyi's barrage of questioning: "The regent's acquisition of starships is precisely to avoid having our sect's lifeline controlled by the Outer Heaven Demon. These Heavenly Demons are not of our kind; they have different intentions and must be watched and guarded against. With starships in hand, we can trade independently without relying on the starships and channels of the Outer Heaven Demon, being able to respond should conflict arise."

Xiao Xingyi slightly shook his head, the mockery in his eyes growing stronger: "Then may I ask Fang Divine Envoy, what has been the profit of the regent deputy sect leader's starship fleet over the past year?"

Fang Junhao was rendered speechless upon hearing this.

Indeed, the regent's starship fleet did engage in some trade with Fang Junhao's help, but the profit was little. If the starship acquisition cost were included, overall, it actually resulted in a loss.

"To my knowledge, the fleet's revenues are increasing month by month at a rate of thirty percent. It must be understood that in interstellar trade, the more ships, the greater the profits, especially as the regent deputy sect leader oversees the Southern State Diocese and places great emphasis on sea and air supremacy amidst the siege of the Central Continent Business Alliance fleet."

As Fang Junhao spoke these words, his tone was clearly lacking confidence: "The regent has a vision and insight beyond ordinary people. She is fully committed to building the starship fleet for her own reasons, which we do not comprehend wholly.

Moreover, the regent has been leading the battles in Beicheng, winning time after time, protecting the Beicheng District and the surrounding incense halls with three billion followers intact. This is true toil and merit; without the regent, our sect's situation would have already collapsed."

Xiao Xingyi coldly scoffed at these words: "So the sect should invest tens of millions of Divine Gold just to purchase warships and credit her with the achievement? If Ming King's Highness firmly refuses, what would the regent do? Would she leave the sect with several Dharma Kings and various red priests under her wing? Is Fang Divine Envoy also preparing to follow the regent?"

Fang Junhao's demeanor turned cold, his voice chilled: "Not to that extent, Xiao Divine Envoy, you overthink. Yet it seems Xiao Divine Envoy's allegiance has already shifted towards Ming King's Highness?"

He realized Xiao Xingyi might have volunteered to take over from Heavenly Fragrance Divine Envoy in welcoming him, possibly with the intention to spar on behalf of Wan Lei Yuanjun, but his main aim might have been to persuade him on behalf of Ming King's Highness, thereby currying favor with His Highness.

"Looking at Ming King's Highness's actions over the past year, they are awe-inspiring, balancing literature and military, embodying benevolence and wisdom, truly another virtuous master after our Seventh Generation Sect Leader!"

Xiao Xingyi's expression was spirited, unabashedly exhibiting his admiration and esteem for Ming King: "Naturally, I will wholeheartedly assist, aiding Ming King's Highness in recreating the glorious era of the sect, just as it was four hundred years ago."

Fang Junhao's emotions were complex, astonished that the reverence for Ming King within the sect has surged to such a degree? Even Xiao Xingyi, someone so proud and haughty, has become a devotee of Ming King.

On closer examination, Ming King hasn't done much beyond delivering regular sermons and officiating at the altar.

Although he proposed the underground farm plan, the chief executors were Shancai Divine Envoy, Heavenly Fragrance Divine Envoy, and the Protecting Sect Dharma King; Ming King's Highness rarely interfered with the practical affairs.

There's also the battle of Tianzhou eight months ago, shrouded in mystery and uncertainty—

Fang Junhao thought of this, a slight glimmer appearing in his eyes.

The Battle of Tianzhou has numerous versions of rumors, one of which claims that King Ming personally acted during the battle, not only burning Elder Wan Xin to death but also killing Great Wei Taizong Wei Jingtong.

It is said that the Dharma King Protector joined forces with the Heavenly Fragrance Divine Envoy and another Red Priest named Huang Quangu for a great battle with Elder Wan Xin, demonstrating strength approaching that of a Senior Divine Envoy!

Fang Junhao found this version of the rumors to be the most absurd.

King Ming is only at the Seventh Realm, how could he possibly have killed Elder Wan Xin and Great Wei Taizong Wei Jingtong?

As for the Dharma King Protector, consider that the Sect Leader's two Deputy Sect Leaders, Wan Lei and Wan Yan, are also only at the Divine Envoy level, approaching Senior Divine Envoy status.

This Huang Quangu, moreover, with an Eight Realms status, squeezed into the ranks of candidate Divine Envoys. Yet before this, Fang Junhao had never heard of such an outstanding figure in the sect.

Even though he saw some scattered video clips afterward, he still found it hard to believe.

After all, the so-called AI technology of the Heavenly Demons is extremely advanced, capable of fabricating all kinds of video images, making it difficult to discern their authenticity.

However, after the Battle of Tianzhou, Dharma King Bai Mei voluntarily went to the Main Temple to plead guilty at the Judgement Holy Hall, which is factual, and afterward, the Tianzhou Diocese fell into the control of Huang Quangu, a trusted right-hand man of King Ming.

This person, not long ago, even squeezed into the ranks of Vice Dharma Kings alongside Skull Mechanic Sky Monarch Li Gu Chan and Hundred Wings Saber King Situ Leng.

In truth, Fang Junhao deeply recognized King Ming.

This King Ming is far more outstanding than Fang Junhao had initially anticipated, imparting Light Teachings through religious doctrine and virtues, establishing a lofty reputation silently and unobtrusively over the year, thereby subduing the Three Pillars, Five Envoys, Seven Kings, and controlling the Divine Sect both internally and externally.

He handles administrative matters effortlessly; indeed, he governs by simply holding court, and the world is at peace.

Yet Fang Junhao also deeply worries about potential schisms within the Divine Sect.

Since Prophet Li Weiliang assumed regency, he has battled for a year in the Beicheng District, growing increasingly powerful.

Under his command are numerous masterful experts and mighty generals, already forming the most powerful faction within the Divine Sect.

Such factions also include Wan Lei, Wan Yan, smaller ones like Divine Power Dharma King Niu Tao, War Sky Dharma King Fei Yi, and even Fang Junhao himself.

These are issues left over from the Light God Sect's past, but were they King Ming's fault, improper handling might lead to the sect's fragmentation?

Therefore, it's still necessary to discuss with King Ming, see if a method can be devised to appease the regent, and maintain the current situation.

He thoughtfully looked at Xiao Xingyi beside him: "Brother Xiao, are you sure next year the Divine Sect's income can truly reach 54 million taels of Divine Gold?"

"Absolutely!"

Xiao Xingyi responded with a bright smile: "But brother is mistaken, this is only the income from the farm. If combined with other sect incomes and could reach 80 million taels, if the expansion of the Glory Altar according to King Ming's plan succeeds, and another is built, breaking through 200 million taels of Divine Gold next year is no difficulty. The prerequisite is the postponement of the regent's Starship purchase plan—"

By then, the two had already entered the Main Temple, and Fang Junhao was startled once more, seeing the dazzling pure brilliance from the direction of the Radiant Holy Altar.

He looked from a distance and found that today King Ming was not seated on the altar, yet the Holy White Flames on the altar still soared nine fathoms high, emanating Infinite Bright Light, not only tremendously grand; Fang Junhao very clearly sensed this Divine Fire was purer, even more, pure than a hundred years ago.

Fang Junhao then thought that currently, around this Main Temple, not only are there 8 million priests gathered, but also nearly 20 million relatives of these priests and the Protecting Sect Divine Army.

With so many pious worshippers gathered together, the presence of this Radiant Holy Altar is naturally different.

Fang Junhao furrowed his brow, thinking that this Holy Altar indeed needed expansion.

Judging by the presence of the Divine Fire, it was evident that it was constrained by the altar, unable to reach its full potential.

Perhaps the Seventh Generation Sect Leader who created this item was constrained by material shortages or anticipated the sect's current situation, thus this Radiant Holy Altar cannot bear the sincere prayers of the 28 million worshippers outside the Main Temple, nor accommodate their pure wills and thoughts.

Then Fang Junhao heard around the Holy Hall, tens of thousands of priests singing the Holy Song.

"Holy Thunder glows, Tribulation Fire shines, pity us mortals, troubled and laden; worldly affairs tumultuous, demonic dust pervasive; heaven and earth filthy, evil pervasive bringing disaster, ailments progressing; what joy in life, what anguish in death?

Thus there is Ming Virtue in the world, purging the darkness of the nine heavens, eliminating the pollution of the nine earths, renewing all realms; magnificent Holy Thunder, pioneering of all forms, revitalizing our Ming nature, inspiring our clear hearts; bright Tribulation Fire, originating all transformations, purifying our imperfect bodies, promoting good and eliminating evil—urging you to refrain from all evil, practice all good, purify your intentions, these are the principles of Light!"

Fang Junhao suddenly furrowed his brows deeply, feeling significant differences in the priests' Holy Song compared to previous versions.

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