Wen Tingyun''s words sent a chill through Han Zheng''s heart.

    He had thought he had obtained a treasure, but who would have thought it would turn out to be a useless piece of junk.

    But then Wen Tingyun continued, "In the Divine Guard, my main research is on cultivation techniques and secret treasures. This Blood God Seed is a remnant of the Ancient Gods and Demons. Perhaps only some elders in the Divine Guard have come into contact with it, but they also don''t know how to refine it.

    However, I do know who is skilled in this area.

    Some elders in the Observatory specialize in various ancient secrets. They''ve studied not only divine blood but also divine bones."

    Han Zheng asked in surprise, "Isn''t the Divine Guard supposed to be searching for the secret of becoming a god? How is it that they don''t know as much as the Observatory?"

    "Different focus. The Divine Guard mainly seeks, traveling far and wide in search of various divine relics. Although it tests one''s insight, it is also more dangerous.

    Meanwhile, the elders in the Observatory are like libraries themselves, so they are better at researching such things.

    However, every time we ask them to help research something, we must show some sincerity.

    Sometimes the Divine Guard painstakingly finds something, and the Observatory casually takes a large portion, and we cannot refuse.

    After all, if something cannot be turned into something useful through research, it is just a waste.

    That''s why the Grand Commander sent me to the Divine Guard, so we don''t have to beg the Observatory when we find treasures related to cultivation techniques."

    Han Zheng nodded slightly. He hadn''t thought there would be such a relationship between the Demon Cleansing Bureau and the Observatory.

    The Great Zhou Three Divisions are all independent entities above the court.

    The Demon Cleansing Bureau is the strongest in terms of both influence and martial power, responsible for eradicating demons and suppressing sects, serving as the pillar and foundation of the Great Zhou.

    The Dragon Martial Bureau protects the Imperial Family, being the military card of the Great Zhou Imperial Family.

    The Observatory is the most mysterious. To be honest, Han Zheng still doesn''t know exactly what the Observatory does.

    "Fortunately, I know a chief elder at the Observatory. Last time, I helped him complete a cultivation technique, so asking him for help this time would definitely make him feel uncomfortable refusing."

    As she spoke, Wen Tingyun directly took Han Zheng out, heading straight to the Observatory.

    "By the way, what exactly does the Observatory do?"

    On the way, Han Zheng asked curiously.

    Wen Tingyun thought for a moment and said, "Honestly, I''m not too sure either. After a few encounters with the Observatory, I only vaguely heard some things.

    The name Observatory, as the name suggests, is for observing the heavens."

    Han Zheng looked up at the clear, sunny, and cloudless sky with some doubt and asked, "What''s there to observe in the sky? Do demons attack from the heavens?"

    Wen Tingyun shook her head. "It''s not demons but unknown dangers.

    It is said that when a blood sun rises and a black moon descends, on the day when the sun and moon are both in the sky, it will be the time of a great calamity.

    From ancient times, the great calamity has only occurred once. After that event, the Ancient Gods and Demons disappeared, and the Demon Clan ravaged the land.

    The role of the Observatory is to monitor celestial phenomena to judge if a great calamity is about to arrive.

    However, what exactly that calamity is and what consequences it will bring, no one knows."

    Han Zheng gently shook his head, saying, "Without substantial evidence, it''s indeed not easy for Great Zhou to have kept the Observatory until now."

    The Great Zhou Three Divisions require a massive investment of resources and wealth to cultivate.

    The Dragon Martial Bureau can protect the Imperial Family, and the Demon Cleansing Bureau, needless to say, is the pillar of Great Zhou, with its accomplishments visible to all.

    Only the Observatory, purely for the elusive legend of a great calamity, looks up at the stars daily without doing any concrete work. Keeping the Observatory is purely a loss-making business.

    "You can''t say that about the Observatory. Although monitoring the great calamity is the main purpose of the Observatory, those elders inside are all learned scholars with incomprehensible powers.

    They specialize in various ancient secret techniques and skills, taking a completely different path from Martial Arts. Though they rarely make a move, when they do, the power is astonishing.

    Moreover, over the years, various secret techniques and magic treasures developed by the Observatory have been endless, and they are not just freeloaders.

    Although some emperors have criticized the Observatory over the years, believing they don''t do practical work.

    However, the existence of the Observatory was decreed by the Grand Ancestor, and no emperor in later generations could interfere with the Observatory. Otherwise, it would be considered treason."

    As Wen Tingyun explained, they walked down a street, and less than two miles away from the Demon Cleansing Bureau was the location of the Observatory.

    Compared to the grand scale of the Demon Cleansing Bureau, the Observatory is much smaller, with only eight large halls surrounding a tall black tower. Han Zheng estimated it to be forty-nine stories high, making it the tallest building in the Capital City.

    Moreover, according to the structure of the Capital City, the actual most central position is not the Imperial Palace but this black tower in the Observatory known as the Observatory Tower.

    The Observatory has no guards, but the doorway is stacked with layers of arrays.

    Wen Tingyun seemed to frequent the Observatory. She directly took out a token from the Observatory, and the array at the door immediately emitted rippling waves, forming a portal.

    Han Zheng followed Wen Tingyun inside, and within was a dark-golden bronze gate, exuding an ancient, timeless aura.

    At this moment, the bronze gate suddenly bulged, forming a green-faced, tusked beast''s head.

    The beast head snarled, "Who dares trespass into my Observatory?"

    Wen Tingyun casually tossed a piece of silver over, and the beast head opened its mouth wide to swallow the silver, chewing it contentedly with a look of enjoyment on its face.

    "Go inform Elder Wei Tianqi that Wen Tingyun is looking for him."

    "Understood, I will inform him right away!"

    The beast head revealed a slightly ingratiating expression and instantly disappeared.

    Han Zheng asked curiously, "What is that thing? It''s quite interesting." Sёarch* The novёlF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Wen Tingyun shrugged. "I don''t know either; it was something dug up early on by the Divine Guard from an Ancient Relic, later activated by the Observatory people.

    Inside this gate seems to be the Primordial Spirit of a Demon King, but all its memories have been erased. It only knows it''s responsible for warning and guarding, and it likes to eat gold and silver jewels.

    Don''t be fooled by its amusing appearance; it''s quite useful. I showed the Observatory token for it to report, and its fierce demeanor was just to get some gold and silver to eat.

    If others were to forcefully enter the Observatory, this thing''s eruption of power couldn''t even be stopped by a Great Grandmaster of the Yang God Realm."

    Moments later, the bronze gate opened, and an elder in a black robe, with messy hair, looking rather unkempt, walked out, smiling at Wen Tingyun and said, "Little Wen, have you thought it over this time, ready to join my Observatory?

    I always said you should join my Observatory. The Demon Cleansing Bureau is just filled with brainless martial artists who only know how to fight. You''re wasting your potential by hanging around them.

    With your talent, I guarantee that if you join the Observatory, you can become an elder within ten years, and one day, you''ll surely secure a place as a chief!"

    Han Zheng touched his nose. This elder from the Observatory really didn''t seem to consider him a person at all.

    Standing right next to Wen Tingyun in his full Profound Armor, he showed no restraint whatsoever, directly verbally attacking the Demon Cleansing Bureau.

    Wen Tingyun smiled wryly, "Elder Wei, as I said last time, the Demon Cleansing Bureau has treated me well. Without Chen Zhenfu, there would be no me, Wen Tingyun.

    Moreover, after coming to the Capital Demon Suppression Department, the Grand Commander has entrusted me with important responsibilities, showing great trust. I can''t leave the Demon Cleansing Bureau to join the Observatory.

    Besides, aren''t you afraid of offending the Grand Commander by blatantly trying to recruit me?"

    Wei Tianqi snorted, "We''ve hammered out so many great things in the Observatory over the years, all benefiting your Demon Cleansing Bureau, haven''t we?

    If I, Old Wei, want someone from Qi Zhangwu, does he even dare say no? As long as you nod, it''s no problem.

    Ah, you''re such a stubborn young lady. Staying at the Demon Cleansing Bureau is indeed holding you back.

    So, what brings you to see me this time?"