Chapter 1023: Announce Rule! Sweep Up Psychic Points!

In the square beneath the headquarters building of Tianyu Daochang.

Xu Jingming was surrounded by pitch-black lightning, expressionless as he regarded the two men before him.

As the ninth-rank enforcers stationed by America in Sakura Country, they had long grown accustomed to wielding power and bullying others—when had they ever endured such humiliation?

But they were well aware of Xu Jingming's strength, especially since Kitahara Sohkei was already dead.

Even if both of them attacked together, they wouldn't be enough to fill his teeth.

One of the white men's expression shifted repeatedly, but finally he spoke: "We will report your words exactly to His Holiness the Pope!"

With that, the two shot into the sky and vanished within moments.

"They… just left like that?"

Sakura Miki, still kneeling on the ground, looked dazed.

Sakura Country was a vassal state of America, inherently inferior in status.

Any psychic sent over by America had to be treated with the highest protocol.

Even non-psychics—mere merchants—had to be received with caution.

Not to mention these ninth-rank enforcers from America.

Which one of them wasn't arrogant and haughty?

Yet now they cowered like quails, retreating at just a few words from Xu Jingming…

"Don't worry, stick with us S-rankers, you'll never go wrong."

The holographic projection of Eva, the green-haired girl with twin pigtails, appeared, giggling: "His women? All their psychic abilities have evolved to SS-rank."

"SS-rank psychic abilities?" Sakura Miki's beautiful eyes widened sharply.

SS-rank psychic abilities… and they can be mass-produced?

After taking a deep breath to calm her shock, she looked up at Xu Jingming, her eyes filled with boundless admiration and reverence:

"Master, what shall we do next?"

"Notify every Tianyu Daochang psychic above Master Zongshi rank to come to the first floor of headquarters. Anyone who dares not come, bears the consequences."

Xu Jingming walked toward the headquarters building, most of which had been severed.

Seeing this, Sakura Miki quickly rose from the ground and followed, her long, shapely legs encased in black tights.

After they left, the crowd, frozen in terror, erupted into screams and murmurs.

"Lord Sohkei! Lord Sohkei is dead?"

"Xu Jingming dared kill the Chief Supervisor! How could he dare?!"

"It's over—Tianyu Daochang, no, the entire Sakura Country is about to be turned upside down!"

"…"

Countless people frantically pulled out their phones to upload what had just happened to the internet.

But some others' eyes flickered, contemplating the opportunities this event might bring…

Tianyu Daochang was Sakura Country's largest faction, with 70% of all psychics in the nation joining.

Kyoto, as Tianyu Daochang's headquarters, naturally concentrated roughly 60% of the entire sect's strongest members.

Xu Jingming had spent just over a minute dealing with Kitahara Sohkei; these powerful figures had received the news long ago, many even present at the scene.

Thus, mere minutes after Sakura Miki's notice was sent, numerous strong figures gathered in the VIP lounge on the first floor of the headquarters building.

I have to say, the number of strong individuals in Sakura Country is indeed pitifully small.

The entire Tianyu Daochang had only twenty-one eighth-rank Grand Masters.

At this moment, all twenty-one eighth-rank Grand Masters stood trembling in place.

"I want Sakura Miki to become your Tianyu Daochang's Chief Supervisor, responsible for overseeing Tianyu Daochang and commanding the entire Sakura Country. Do you have any objections?"

Xu Jingming lounged lazily in his chair, while Sakura Miki obediently massaged his shoulders and back.

"No objections, of course none.

The Holy Maiden was already being trained as the designated successor to Chief Supervisor; her early promotion is only what everyone expects."

As soon as the words ended, the eighth-rank Grand Masters below nodded rapidly like chickens pecking rice.

Joking? Xu Jingming dared kill Kitahara Sohkei.

Sakura Miki is clearly Xu Jingming's proxy—how could they possibly refuse?

After all, for them, it's no different from before.

Previously, America rode on their heads; now it's merely replaced by Xu Jingming.

As for avenging Kitahara Sohkei? They had no such thoughts.

Anyone who did would not be standing here—they would have fled immediately after the incident.

"Good. Your attitude pleases me."

Xu Jingming nodded slightly. "But good attitude alone won't make me fully at ease."

As he spoke, his powerful spiritual force surged forth, imprinting marks into the minds of the twenty-one Grand Masters.

After a brief moment of confusion, their expressions returned to normal, then they turned to Xu Jingming and spoke in unison, respectfully: "Master."

Spiritual-type SSS-rank technique: Slave Heart Seal.

In the past, Xu Jingming might have needed to severely wound an opponent and scatter their spiritual energy before successfully casting it.

Now, with his spiritual force at 770,000 Hz, he could cast it effortlessly, simultaneously controlling twenty-one eighth-rank Grand Masters.

"Excellent. Now I'm truly at ease."

Xu Jingming smiled. Beside him, Sakura Miki gently bit her red lip, feeling a twinge of envy.

That title was supposed to be mine alone…

"Announce Sakura Miki's appointment as Chief Supervisor as soon as possible, and ensure all accompanying propaganda follows suit."

Expand the scope of the Tianyu Daochang; in one month, I do not wish for any other psychic factions to remain in Sakura Country.

Xu Jingming spoke, giving his order.

He intended to turn Sakura Country into his personal garden, obedient only to him, harnessing the entire nation's resources for his sole use.

Naturally, he would not allow any other voices to emerge within this country.

"Understood."

Everyone present bowed their heads respectfully, not a trace of discontent.

This was the advantage of the Slave Heart Seal.

With the strength of the Tianyu Daochang, they were fully capable of swallowing all psychic factions within the country.

Yet many of these psychic factions had originally been cultivated by themselves, making prior handling difficult.

But now it was different.

Under the control of Xu Jingming's Slave Heart Seal, everyone had but one goal: to fully carry out Xu Jingming's orders.

After all arrangements were settled, Xu Jingming left the Tianyu Daochang headquarters with Sakura Rin, heading for the location where ferocious beasts were kept.

"Roar—"

"Howl—"

"......"

Behind the barbed wire, countless ferocious beasts roared.

Xu Jingming stood silently in midair, accompanied by Sakura Rin.

"The last capture cleared out the easier-to-catch beasts nearby; this time, the number of ferocious beasts is slightly fewer, but their ranks are higher."

Sakura Rin spoke softly.

"It doesn't matter."

Xu Jingming swept his right hand, and SSS-grade Chaotic Divine Thunder poured forth, instantly forming a storm zone twenty kilometers in diameter!

Wan Leitian Yin!

This SSS-grade lightning technique underwent a qualitative transformation after his breakthrough to the ninth rank.

Black lightning flashed; the entire region seemed transformed into a sea of thunder, countless ferocious beasts obliterated within the bolts.

At the same time, his system panel's psychic points surged upward!

"Such immense power! No wonder you're my master!"

Gazing at Xu Jingming's figure, wreathed in thunder, tall and resolute.

Sakura Rin's cheeks flushed slightly, and unconsciously she pressed her beautiful legs tightly together...