[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-can-extract-divine-power":3,"chapter-i-can-extract-divine-power-i-can-extract-divine-power-chapter-99":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Can Extract Divine Power",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1209803,1570,"Chapter 99 - 88: Arriving at Fenglin State, Various Factions Are on the Move","i-can-extract-divine-power-chapter-99",99,"\u003Cp>Now that all his Divine Powers had reached Level 4, the Qi in Shen Bai’s chest was as full as a round moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, a wisp of Qi overflowed from his chest, eventually flowing into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai’s Divine Soul was enveloped by the Qi, and he felt a warmth, like being bathed in the morning sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Shen Bai had stepped into the final stage of the Three Treasures Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Next up is the Vajra Demon Subduing Fist,’ Shen Bai thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Vajra Demon Subduing Fist had a dual Divine Power cost, its Skill Level was currently the highest. Shen Bai’s plan was to induce its second qualitative transformation first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this in mind, Shen Bai prepared to continue grinding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, the pawnshop door was pushed open, and Qin Shuang walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai temporarily paused his plan to grind his Skill Level and asked, \"Is everything taken care of?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He assumed Qin Shuang had handled the remaining affairs and that they could now head to Fenglin State.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, Qin Shuang shook her head, a troubled look on her face. It seemed there was something she wanted to say but found it difficult to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai frowned. \"What’s wrong? Is there another problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai could tell from her expression that something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shuang hesitated for a moment before saying, \"Shen Bai, Zhou Qing just told me he doesn’t want to join the Observatory anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, Shen Bai looked confused upon hearing Qin Shuang’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The assessment was imminent. According to Qin Shuang, the reason Zhou Qing had failed to enter the Observatory on previous attempts was related to his merits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing had been involved, to some extent, in the recent incident in Shengyun County. Combined with his previous accomplishments, joining the Observatory should have been a simple matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now Qin Shuang was telling him that Zhou Qing no longer wanted to join the Observatory. Shen Bai couldn’t understand the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shuang shook her head. \"I don’t know either. Maybe you should go ask him yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai rubbed his chin. \"You wait for me at the pawnshop. I’ll go find Old Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Shuang nodded and watched Shen Bai leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「...」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Government Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai’s arrival startled the constables guarding the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, Shen Bai had practically been a shut-in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they hadn’t known for a fact that Shen Bai was still in Shengyun County, the constables would have assumed he had already left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him now, a constable immediately walked over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shopkeeper Shen, is something the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here to see Zhou Qing. You can carry on, don’t mind me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then please be careful, Shopkeeper Shen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief exchange with the constable, Shen Bai walked straight into the courtyard and headed for the constables’ quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he entered, he saw Zhou Qing packing his belongings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Zhou, what’s going on? Why have you decided not to join the Observatory?\" Shen Bai asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing, not expecting Shen Bai to come, set aside the bundle he was packing. \"I’ve realized that with my abilities alone, I wouldn’t be of much use even if I did join the Observatory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the recent string of events, Zhou Qing had formed his own ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt his strength was too low. Even if he joined the Observatory, he would be useless and only cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai frowned. \"Then where are you planning to go, packing your bags like this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing smiled. \"To join the army.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai heard this and said, \"Joining the army... what’s the difference between that and joining the Observatory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Zhou Country did have an army, usually stationed in important cities and border regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai knew that the situation in the military was different from that of the Observatory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing organized his thoughts before speaking. \"Lao Shen, with my level of strength, what good would I be in the Observatory? I’m not afraid of dying. I just feel like I’d be wasting a spot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai said, \"You can’t look at it that way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing shook his head. \"My goal in joining the Observatory was to do my part for this tumultuous dynasty. Joining the army achieves the same thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the army, at least I can kill some enemy invaders. I know my own strength, and the army is a better fit for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Observatory’s standards were high, and its missions were far more difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t that Zhou Qing was afraid of dying. He just felt that if he couldn’t complete the missions, he’d never be able to realize his dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least the barrier to entry for the army was lower, allowing him to progress one step at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai was silent for a long time before asking, \"Are you sure about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing nodded. \"I’m sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai sighed. \"Be safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai didn’t say anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being brothers didn’t mean you had to control every decision the other made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You should support your friends. As long as what they were doing wasn’t wrong, you needed to give them your firm support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If things don’t work out, you can come find me,\" Shen Bai said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing laughed heartily and clapped Shen Bai on the shoulder. \"And if I do really well for myself, you can come visit me, and I’ll be sure to give you a grand reception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai put an arm around Zhou Qing’s shoulder. \"Let’s get a drink tonight, after you’re done packing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qing agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai gave up on grinding his Skill Level and simply waited for Zhou Qing at the Government Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Zhou Qing had packed everything, he went to submit his resignation at the Government Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Shen Bai and Zhou Qing head to a tavern for a drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the table, they naturally talked about everything under the sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning that Zhou Qing was leaving that very day, Shen Bai didn’t get drunk, just sharing a few light drinks with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was almost afternoon, Shen Bai saw Zhou Qing to his carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If things get tough in the army, come find me in Fenglin State.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zhou Qing had once promised to look after Shen Bai if he went to Fenglin State, Shen Bai now offered him the same words of support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With an expert like you for a brother, I can’t afford to fall too far behind,\" Zhou Qing said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, the carriage began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Bai waited until the carriage had disappeared from sight before returning to the Shen Family Pawnshop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「...」\u003C\u002Fp>",1126,"2026-06-03T14:13:27.146Z","2026-06-03T14:13:33.432Z",1,"novelbin.me","8a5ea59362121ccf9230b629bbf874a931101b711976341c0942da888885ce8a","i-can-extract-divine-power-chapter-100","i-can-extract-divine-power-chapter-98",322,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-can-extract-divine-power-cover.jpg"]