Nuclear-powered Sword Immortal
Chapter 436 - 432: True Self

Chapter 436: Chapter 432: True Self

"Indeed, the difficulty of cultivating divine powers with the body of a Martial King surpasses that of Heavenly Beings."

Gu Jinlai looked at the Thunder Sword, which had only reached the Mahayana Stage, and did a quick calculation. To fully cultivate this divine power to Perfection, he feared it would take thirty or forty streaks of Qingguang.

In other words, he was still short of about twenty streaks.

The Thunder Sword, after being modified with derivative divine abilities from the Great Thunder Sword Technique, had become easier to deploy. Combined with his cultivation of the Chaotic Star Light Body, the energy in his body was no less powerful than that of those at the peak Martial King level; the power he could unleash was massive, already comparable to an attack divine power.

Just reaching Mahayana, the boost to his combat power was enough to make him equivalent to a Sixth-Rank Heavenly Person, that is, a Peak Heavenly Being.

"The Chaotic Star Light Body and the Eternal Furnace are inherently linked. If I have enough Qingguang, I can completely make the Eternal Furnace’s transmission characteristic compatible with the power of the Chaotic Star Light Body. Then, using the Ten Directions Annihilation method to throw a flying sword, and infusing the Thunder Sword divine power into the thrown ’flying sword’ through the transmission characteristic..."

Gu Jinlai did a quick calculation.

Wow.

Electromagnetic flying sword?

Long-range attack!?

This is truly a divine power for Heavenly Beings.

"It’s actually feasible."

Gu Jinlai pondered, "The reason I initially chose Primordial Magnetic Divine Light was because of its inherent electromagnetic field. I wanted to see if enhancing the utilization of this divine power with the magnetic field’s power could improve my control over the output of the Eternal Furnace’s energy. Once I’ve fully learned Primordial Magnetic Divine Light, I can use the power of the magnetic field to activate the Thunder Sword, making it faster, stronger, and more powerful."

He mulled over the thought that the power might then be no less than that of a top-grade divine power.

Usually, only Saints and Void Immortals study top-grade and top divine powers.

If he could truly cultivate a top-grade divine power to Perfection, climbing another rank in combat power to match a Seventh-Rank Heavenly Person would not be an extravagant hope.

If he could further solidify his foundation, tempering his physique to the extreme, and then add a Dao Artifact Battle Sword and a set of War Armor...

That would put him at the Ninth-Rank Devas.

Ninth-Rank Devas, this is a level capable of confronting a Martial Saint.

And that’s before even considering the Martial Arts Will.

If he could also condense Martial Arts Will...

Comparable to a Saint!?

"However, this is also the ultimate that can be achieved at the Martial King stage. Martial Kings are not Heavenly Beings. If I were a Heavenly Being, wielding Divine Weapons... even a dead Divine Weapon is equivalent to a Supreme Dao Artifact... this would elevate my combat power by two more ranks. If they are not dead Divine Weapons, it would be like enhancing by three ranks. My goodness, Fifth-Rank Saint, Peak Saint Level."

Thinking of this, Gu Jinlai suddenly felt that Divine Weapons were indeed too unreasonable.

"Speaking of Divine Weapons..."

A memory of the Aries Star Lord crossed his mind.

"Divine Weapons, yes, there are not just one, it’s a place left for Aries Star Lord’s comeback. Unfortunately, it is located in the Chen Domain portion of the Holy Land, which has fallen and become a Demon Paradise. If I go there now, with my current power, I’m afraid it won’t be enough."

Gu Jinlai suppressed these thoughts.

After the fall of the Holy Land, every one of the Twelve Domains was overseen by powerful Demon Emperors. Going there before reaching the Martial Saint Stage, if exposed, he might not even have a chance to escape.

So, things must be done step by step.

Focus on fully gathering Qingguang to cultivate divine powers.

Then, train hard on the Chaotic Star Light Body.

Once the Chaotic Star Light Body is cultivated to Perfection, able to completely control the power of the Eternal Furnace, then it’s not too late to proceed to the next plan.

If there is enough time, head to the Chen Domain.

If not, return to Qiantian first. After dealing with the Heavenly Dragon Wood situation, then head to the Chen Domain to retrieve the Divine Weapons left by the Aries Star Lord.

...

After finishing his cultivation, Gu Jinlai left the Martial Saint Institute and returned to the Law Enforcement Court in the Southeast Outer City District.

On seeing his return, Tang Zhengxiao, An Yu, Fu Youguang, and others who were fraught with anxiety seemed to have found their backbone and let out a sigh of relief as if a weight was lifted off their shoulders.

"District Chief, you’re back?"

"Hmm."

Gu Jinlai looked at the few of them.

He had only spent one day in the Cultivation Room.

But judging by the slightly haggard expressions on their faces, it seemed that day was extremely nerve-wracking for them.

"Zone Chief Zhen, Commander Xu, and Martial King Shao all came to our Law Enforcement Court, and many families sent greeting cards," Tang Zhengxiao quickly got to the point. "You, Dean, seized assets directly from the Wan Family, Fang Family, and Bai Family upon ascending to the position. Almost the entire upper echelon of Wan and Fang Families have been apprehended. The remaining power groups are somewhat afraid and sent greeting cards, wanting to know your next move. As for Zone Chief Zhen, Commander Xu, and Martial King Shao..."

"No need to pay them any mind."

Gu Jinlai interrupted, "Commander Xu is part of the City Guard Army, not subject to our Law Enforcement Court. As for Martial King Shao... Demon-slaying Hall can’t manage our District Chief Mansion. As for Zone Chief Zhen, we each have our own responsibilities: I won’t meddle with his turf, and he’d better not try to point fingers at the Law Enforcement Court."

"Zone Chief Zhen is not trying to point fingers but to prevent District Master Gu from walking down an irreversible path to destruction."

At this moment, another voice arrived.

Immediately afterward, Fang Jianfei, the District Chief of the Southeast Outer City District, and Zhen Chuanzong appeared together.

Both wore somewhat grim expressions.

"What wind blows District Chief Fang here."

Gu Jinlai responded calmly.

"If I hadn’t come, the Southeast Outer City District would have been turned upside down by your commotion."

Fang Jianfei said, waving his hand dismissively, "You’ve also captured a large number of people from the Wan Family, Fang Family, and Bai Family? How can we allow you to make arbitrary arrests without evidence? Release them immediately!"

"Evidence, we certainly have it."

Gu Jinlai looked at the usually elusive District Chief Fang, "Besides, how can my effort to rectify the order of the Southeast Outer City District be called a commotion? Didn’t District Chief Fang see the cheers of the people when I brought the members of the Wan Family, Fang Family, and Bai Family to justice? It’s clear that the people of the Southeast Outer City District have long suffered under the oppression of these three families."

"What do those foolish people understand? They just need to follow our orders and do their work!"

Fang Jianfei regarded Gu Jinlai.

Considering Gu Jinlai’s achievements in decisively eliminating Wan Tianlie and Fang Butong, he finally softened his tone slightly, "As a new Deputy District Chief setting out to establish your authority, I can understand that. I’ll give you some face, and you can do as you please with the Wan Family’s people, but release the people from the Fang Family and the Bai Family immediately."

"They are each burdened with a litany of crimes, and the evidence is irrefutable. To watch them oppress the public and do nothing, I cannot do that."

Gu Jinlai sternly replied, "I’ve heard countless rumors about the Holy Land, where everyone regards it as the only sanctuary for the Human Clan. They all loudly proclaim that, here, all have set aside their prejudices and are united in their struggle against the devils. But when I actually came here, I realized that things are not as I thought. At least Wind and Rain City isn’t as good as I’d imagined. The lesson of the Holy Land’s failure is right before our eyes, and under no circumstances can I watch the Holy Dynasty, watch Wind and Rain City, follow in those footsteps!"

"What nonsense are you spouting? You’re just a small Deputy District Chief—you don’t have the right to question matters that concern the lives of hundreds of millions of people in Wind and Rain City."

Fang Jianfei’s expression became stern as well, "I’m asking you now, do you release these people, or not?"

"As a martial artist, reaching this crucial step, the most important thing is to face one’s own heart, face the truest self. I am well aware of what the real me is, and what exactly it is that I must do. Moreover, I am firm in my belief that everything I do is right."

Gu Jinlai’s aura began to climb gradually, a grand and upright aura diffused from him, "His Majesty the Holy Emperor once said that the lives and safety of the citizens of the Holy Dynasty come above all else. Anyone who arbitrarily deprives others of life is undermining the foundation of the Holy Dynasty, a subverter of the order of the Holy Dynasty. Now, knowing full well that the people from the Fang, Wan, and Bai families have oppressed the lives of thousands of innocents, you still insist on their release without guilt..."

At this point, his eyes blazed with fury, "District Chief Fang, Zone Chief Zhen, are you eroding the foundation of the Holy Dynasty, subverting the order of the Holy Dynasty, and opposing His Majesty the Great Holy Emperor?!"

"Boom!"

Life Magnetic Field and Star Magnetic Field resonated silently, making it seem as if a heart-shaking thunder rumbled through the void.

Under the tremor of the thunder, Fang Jianfei and Zhen Chuanzong were both startled and couldn’t help but step back several steps, their eyes filled with fear.

And when Tang Zhengxiao, An Yu, and Fu Youguang heard Gu Jinlai speak with such righteousness, their eyes shone brightly, and they looked up to him with admiration.

Fang Jianfei, intimidated by Gu Jinlai’s aura, immediately felt annoyed.

"You..."

He stared at Gu Jinlai, his eyes brimming with chill.

Fang Butong was merely the Martial Arts Youth of Martial Saint Fang Yan, while he...

Was Martial Saint Fang Yan’s very own nephew.

Since Martial Saint Fang Yan had achieved his status by refining Fierce Beast Essence Blood and became reproductively isolated, unable to have offspring, he treated their younger generation as if they were his children. But Gu Jinlai, a Martial King from the Martial Saint Institute...

Dared to show him such disrespect?!

"I believe that deep in everyone’s spirit, they hold on to the light. Darkness cannot engulf the Earth forever. If the world has no more people to shine a light, if no one else speaks out for justice, then... let me be the first."

Gu Jinlai’s words were deafening, his tone full of passionate eloquence.

And as he uttered these words...

It seemed as if he truly touched upon something.

Not just rhetoric!

But...

His true self!

The very soul of his being!

This anomaly suddenly made Gu Jinlai even more moved, and in a faint sense, his Spiritual Will seemed to have become more refined.

"You... you..."

Fang Jianfei pointed at Gu Jinlai, stammering the word "you" three times.

But in the end, he couldn’t find any reasons to refute.

After a while, he shook his hand violently, "Gu Jinlai, your indiscriminate arrests will ultimately provoke public rage. When the time comes, I wonder how you’ll end it. That’s all I’ll say. You’re on your own."

Having dropped that remark, he no longer wished to stay at the Law Enforcement Court, and turned to leave with Zhen Chuanzong and the others.

"Dean..."

Tang Zhengxiao, An Yu, Fu Youguang and others looked at Gu Jinlai.

Gu Jinlai probably thoroughly offended both District Chiefs today.

But...

The speech Gu Jinlai had just given, and his courage to uphold justice, had involuntarily inspired their admiration, their eyes seemingly glowing with light.

Gu Jinlai paid no mind to the change in their emotions.

He was finely attuned to his own being.

"True Self..."

His true self was indeed related to maintaining order and upholding the Righteous Sect.

The increased refinement of his Spiritual Consciousness was the best proof.

With this thought, his resolve grew stronger.

"The Fang Family, Wan Family, and Bai Family are just the beginning."

Gu Jinlai spoke forcefully, his tone resolute, "Following the ancestral teachings, next, we go to the Yan Family!"