Peace Bridge.
Inside the Peace Agency—wedged right between Peace Wedding Services and Peace One-Stop Funeral Services—Lu Ming sat casually on a sofa.
His expression was completely calm, utterly unbothered by the curious glances directed at him from all around.
At this very moment, all he wanted was to check out the corpses of the other Ghostface creatures killed tonight, to see if they contained materials that could be used to forge a Zanpakuto.
“Old Zhao, is this high schooler with that Seraph…” Hongying had one arm wrapped in bandages and suspended in a sling.
Though her injuries were quite severe, she seemed in good spirits.
She looked Lu Ming up and down, wondering how he could have become a Divine Agent.
“No, he’s not.
The Seraph’s Agent got away.
But kid Lu Ming here is plenty strong himself.
He killed a Ghostface single-handedly tonight.” Zhao Kongcheng shook his head and answered in a low voice.
At this, Hongying’s eyes widened instantly in surprise.
She had originally thought Zhao Kongcheng and the Seraph’s Agent were the ones who dispatched the Ghostface.
She hadn’t expected this young man, who wasn’t even a Divine Agent, to have played a part in it.
*Does this high schooler have a Forbidden Realm?* Just as the thought crossed Hongying’s mind, Wu Xiangnan’s voice rang out.
“Hello, Lu Ming.
I am Wu Xiangnan, Vice Captain of Nightwatch Squad 136.
Zhao Kongcheng should have explained some relevant information to you earlier.
Is the uncataloged Forbidden Realm he reported—Forbidden Realm: Senbonzakura—your Forbidden Realm?” The entire room suddenly fell into silence.
Leng Xuan, who had been lingering silently in a corner of the room, showed a look of shock for the very first time.
An uncataloged Forbidden Realm?
This teenager actually possessed a Forbidden Realm that wasn’t recorded in any register?
How many years had it been since Daxia last saw an uncataloged Forbidden Realm?
Even when it came to Divine Realms, Daxia maintained detailed records, let alone standard-level Forbidden Realms.
And now, this youth sitting right in front of them had an unknown Forbidden Realm?
Was that truly possible?
Both Hongying and Leng Xuan harbored doubts.
Could an uncataloged Forbidden Realm actually exist?
Could it be a misjudgment on Zhao Kongcheng’s part?
After all, Zhao Kongcheng had no Forbidden Realm of his own; he was just an ordinary human.
It was entirely possible his perception had played tricks on him.
Leaning back against the sofa, Lu Ming raised an eyebrow slightly as he looked at this former captain of Blue Rain, musing to himself.
*As expected of a former Special Squad captain.
He saw right away that there was something unusual about my power.* Lu Ming held Senbonzakura horizontally before him and answered seriously, “The name of this blade is Senbonzakura.
Perhaps the power of Senbonzakura is what you call a Forbidden Realm.” Zhao Kongcheng froze.
“Huh?
Kid, so you didn’t awaken a Forbidden Realm after all!
Your power comes from a Forbidden Object!” Zhao Kongcheng had a sudden realization.
He hadn’t considered that possibility before, but hearing Lu Ming explain it made everything make far more sense.
Indeed, if a normal human obtained a Forbidden Object, they could unleash the power of a Forbidden Realm as well.
Just like how he, as a Sentinel, could use a Forbidden Object to deploy the Boundless Domain.
So Lu Ming was just an ordinary human like him?
Zhao Kongcheng suddenly felt a wave of relief.
“I see.” A flash of understanding gleamed behind Wu Xiangnan’s glasses.
“Even so, a Forbidden Object possessing an uncataloged Forbidden Realm is still worthy of great attention.
As for your request to join the Nightwatch, we must wait for the Captain to return before giving you an answer.” “However, Lu Ming, it is extremely dangerous for a normal person to join the Nightwatch.
I think you should give this serious thought.” Wu Xiangnan’s expression was grave.
He worried that Lu Ming didn’t fully grasp the dangers of this world and merely viewed them as revered superheroes.
Wu Xiangnan’s words made Zhao Kongcheng and Leng Xuan purse their lips.
Right now in this room, the two of them were the only normal humans without a Forbidden Realm, so they naturally understood the weight behind his words.
As ordinary humans among the Nightwatchers, they had to exert tenfold effort just to keep pace with their teammates.
Even after pouring in all that effort, one could only serve as a Sentinel laying down the Boundless Domain, while the other acted as long-range fire support.
In true clashes against mythical creatures, opportunities for them to take the stage were few and far between.
Now knowing that Lu Ming’s ability stemmed from a Forbidden Object, Zhao Kongcheng felt a pang of regret for bringing Lu Ming back to base.
Without an awakened Forbidden Realm, Zhao Kongcheng truly didn’t want Lu Ming to drag himself into the Nightwatch.
…
The atmosphere in the room turned heavy.
Lu Ming could already sense the subtle rejection in Wu Xiangnan’s tone.
Though Wu Xiangnan claimed they had to wait for the Captain’s return, he likely had already made up his mind.
However, Lu Ming had no intention of leaving the choice in someone else’s hands.
“Vice Captain Xiangnan, I think you might be misunderstanding something.” Lu Ming’s voice once again drew everyone’s attention.
“This blade, Senbonzakura, manifests what you call a Forbidden Realm only when it is in my hands.
If a Forbidden Realm truly exists here, it belongs to Senbonzakura and me together.” Lu Ming put forward a novel concept, but neither Wu Xiangnan nor Hongying bought it.
As awakened wielders of Forbidden Realms, they possessed a far deeper understanding of how these powers worked.
In their hearts, both believed Lu Ming was merely using Senbonzakura to elevate his own status.
Sensing their skepticism, Lu Ming didn’t hesitate for a moment.
He tossed the Zanpakuto cleanly onto the coffee table.
Wu Xiangnan instinctively looked at the table, a look of genuine surprise washing over his face.
He had never expected Lu Ming to part with a Forbidden Object so casually after knowing how rare they were.
Didn’t he know how scarce Forbidden Objects were?
Money couldn’t buy one, and even among the Nightwatchers, not every member was equipped with a combat-ready Forbidden Object.
Wasn’t he afraid Wu Xiangnan might succumb to greed and claim it for himself?
Wu Xiangnan was an awakened wielder, after all—an ordinary human like Lu Ming wouldn’t stand a chance of fighting back.
Hongying, Zhao Kongcheng, and Leng Xuan were equally stunned.
“Vice Captain Xiangnan, my Zanpakuto is sitting right in front of you.
But can you use that so-called Forbidden Realm?” Lu Ming gave a playful smile.
Wu Xiangnan furrowed his brows and made no move to grab it.
Lu Ming walked over to Wu Xiangnan and slowly drew the Zanpakuto.
At such close range, Wu Xiangnan felt no trace of a Forbidden Realm emanating from it.
Though extremely sharp, the blade before him appeared to be nothing more than an ordinary katana.
Wu Xiangnan looked up at Zhao Kongcheng.
Having never witnessed Lu Ming’s power firsthand, his entire understanding of Forbidden Realm: Senbonzakura came from Zhao Kongcheng’s report.
Wasn’t this blade just a regular weapon?
Had Zhao Kongcheng been fooled?
Under Wu Xiangnan’s intense gaze, Zhao Kongcheng squirmed uncomfortably.
He scratched the back of his head in embarrassment, unsure how to explain.
He was positive that the power Lu Ming demonstrated earlier was indeed that of a Forbidden Realm—so why couldn’t Wu Xiangnan sense anything?
Noticing Zhao Kongcheng’s discomfort, Lu Ming stepped into Wu Xiangnan’s line of sight, reached out, and picked the Zanpakuto back up.
Wu Xiangnan frowned slightly.
He didn’t believe this katana was a Forbidden Object, yet Lu Ming’s composure in front of them was far too composed and effortless.
It was precisely this display of confidence that kept Wu Xiangnan from jumping to a conclusion.
“Vice Captain Xiangnan, as I said, this Zanpakuto only reveals its true power in my hands.” “According to what Old Zhao told me earlier, gods have their own proxies.
In that case, I am the Proxy of the Zanpakuto in my hand.” The corners of Lu Ming’s lips curled into a slight smile.
“Vice Captain Xiangnan, tonight will mark the third time I unleash Senbonzakura’s power.
Make sure to vouch for my strength to the Captain later, alright?” A Proxy of the Zanpakuto?
What was that supposed to mean?
Wu Xiangnan, Hongying, and Leng Xuan—having never seen Senbonzakura’s power—were thoroughly skeptical.
Yet hearing that Lu Ming was about to demonstrate Senbonzakura’s power, everyone’s eyes focused squarely on him.
Curiosity filled Hongying’s and Leng Xuan’s eyes, anticipation gleamed in Zhao Kongcheng’s, while Wu Xiangnan’s gaze remained sharply analytical…
Drawing his blade, Lu Ming held Senbonzakura vertically before his chest and softly chanted— “Scatter, Senbonzakura!” An incomprehensible pressure suddenly bore down on Wu Xiangnan and Hongying as the entire room filled with pink cherry blossoms.
In an instant, both lost control of their bodies.
Yet they could feel that with a single thought from Lu Ming, every cherry blossom petal swirling through the room would turn into an impossibly sharp blade, slicing them to pieces.
*Zhao Kongcheng wasn’t lying.* *This power…
it belongs to an Ultra-High Danger Class Forbidden Realm!* Facing the onslaught of Senbonzakura’s pressure, Wu Xiangnan calmly evaluated Lu Ming’s power, gaining an entirely new assessment of his true strength.