Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 397 - 387: Battle Against Unity

In Qin An’s courtyard.

Inside the room, shadows danced on the walls.

Qin An was practicing his dancer skills, performing an extremely powerful and dynamic dance.

The mastery level was increasing at a speed visible to the naked eye with the movement of his limbs.

Now, all four Heart Methods had reached Great Success of the Inner God Realm, but in terms of professions, only Dancer, Pill Master, and Array Master had not yet reached level fourteen.

Qin An planned to raise his Dancer skill to level fourteen, then upgrade his Body Technique to Great Success of the Inner God Realm, and after that, work on Pill Master and Array Master proficiency.

Only this way could he develop comprehensively.

"Once all professions reach level fourteen..." Qin An thought to himself while dancing, "I can then proceed to the ancient battlefield ruins to search for the Earth Extreme True Intent."

"Once the Earth Extreme True Intent is found, I can begin to practice the Scholar Profession to level fifteen, and by then, I will have stepped into the Unity Realm and become the Mountain Patrol Golden General."

"And by that time, I can truly establish a footing in Xunyang Prefecture."

Qin An had already considered the subsequent plan.

The supreme foundation must be established, and the Unity Realm must be achieved.

Once the Unity Realm is achieved, he will be qualified to deal with the mastermind behind the Divine Soul Refining Body Skill.

Thinking of this, Qin An paused briefly and continued to focus wholeheartedly on practicing his dancer skills.

But at this moment, an anomaly suddenly appeared.

A wave of the Power of Divine Soul suddenly emerged, pulling Qin An out of his training state.

Qin An turned his head and looked: "It’s where Zhou Yuanfeng is, has Wu Ning encountered trouble again?"

As soon as he said this, a series of footsteps could be heard.

Outside the door, the anxious voice of a Prefecture Officer was heard.

"Mr. Qin, something major has happened, Mr. Zhou wants you to go over and take a look."

Qin An quickly walked to the door and opened it.

Before the Prefecture Officer could react, Qin An used the Dragon Chant Two Yi Shadow Step and disappeared from the spot.

The Prefecture Officer was slightly stunned, feeling cold sweat run down his back.

...

At this moment, in the courtyard where Zhou Yuanfeng was.

Over a dozen Jin Mansion Generals stood with solemn expressions, guarding the side of Tang Zizhen.

Tang Zizhen’s eyes were tightly shut, her face as pale as paper, showing no signs of waking up.

A Jin Mansion General said in a deep voice, "There was a clue just now, but now it’s disappeared again, it seems the other party is really unwilling to give up."

Zhou Yuanfeng did not speak, his face dark and silent.

Another Jin Mansion General quietly collected the body of a fellow comrade.

The scene fell into a dead silence.

At this moment, a set of footsteps suddenly arose.

Everyone’s gaze turned towards the door, seeing Qin An walking in with the Cold Star at his waist, they collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

Since the last battle, everyone had inexplicably developed a sense of trust in Qin An, feeling that as long as he was present, everything would not be a problem.

Zhou Yuanfeng hurried over and said urgently, "Quick, take a look at Senior Sister’s condition, she seems to know the identity of the mastermind."

Qin An nodded slightly and approached Tang Zizhen, using True Essence as a guide, channeling it into Tang Zizhen’s body.

The next moment, Qin An’s brows furrowed tightly.

Zhou Yuanfeng was observing carefully from the side, and when he saw Qin An’s brows furrow, his heart skipped a beat.

"Can’t cure?"

Qin An withdrew his hand: "A part of her soul is missing, even if she is saved, she might remain foolish for life."

This situation was different from their previous battles.

Previously, it was soul depletion, but now the soul is missing a part.

If they cannot find the missing part of the soul, even if Tang Zizhen wakes up, she would be a foolish person.

Zhou Yuanfeng looked downcast: "What can be done?"

He knew Tang Zizhen’s situation well, if even Qin An couldn’t treat her, it would be difficult to find anyone capable in the entire Xunyang Prefecture.

Not to mention anything else, just the secrets Tang Zizhen knew might forever be buried in silence.

Qin An retracted his hand: "I never said she couldn’t be saved."

As soon as he said this, Zhou Yuanfeng’s previously somber expression instantly revitalized.

"She can be saved?"

Qin An nodded: "Find the missing part of the soul, and she can be saved."

A Jin Mansion General hesitated and said: "Finding the missing part of a soul is extremely difficult."

The mystery of the soul, perhaps not a single person adept in the entire Xunyang Prefecture could be found.

But now, finding the missing soul is like reaching for the impossible.

Zhou Yuanfeng asked, "Is there a way to find it?"

He knew Qin An’s character deeply.

Qin An wouldn’t waste time mentioning things he wasn’t sure of.

If he mentioned it now, there must be a solution.

Qin An nodded slightly: "Everything leaves a trace. The other side must have left traces as well."

"As long as the missing part of the soul hasn’t disappeared, it will always exist. If it exists, it can be tracked using clues by setting up a searching array to locate the soul."

Upon finishing his words, Qin An raised his hand to channel the True Essence.

As the True Essence was mobilized by Qin An, a terrifying mysterious array suddenly appeared.

The next moment, a point of light flickered from Tang Zizhen’s body and hovered in midair.

Qin An slightly closed his five fingers, and the light drilled into his palm.

A piece of information immediately appeared in his mind, seeming to offer divine guidance, indicating the location of the missing soul.

Qin An held his blade in stance, calmly saying: "It’s not simple."

Zhou Yuanfeng asked: "Can’t find it?"

Qin An shook his head: "No, it’s not that it can’t be found, but rather that it has been found."

"Then what is the problem?" Zhou Yuanfeng asked again.

Qin An calmly said: "Since the other party has obtained Tang Zizhen’s soul, they will not leave it intact. Destroying the soul is the way to cut off all traces."

"An intentional act..." Zhou Yuanfeng suddenly looked up: "It’s a trap!"

Qin An nodded: "They know my methods, and they know that only I can trace it. It’s a trap set for me, intending for me to step into it."

Zhou Yuanfeng gestured: "In that case, let us go with you."

The matter was now clear as day.

Since Qin An had explained the next steps, they naturally had to respond.

Qin An shook his head and said, "If you stay here, they aren’t fools. Since their target is me, they will surely let me face the setup alone."

Zhou Yuanfeng hesitated and said, "But if you go alone, it will be extremely dangerous."

Qin An said calmly, "If I don’t go, I won’t know what changes might happen next. If I encounter danger, I naturally have my ways to escape."

The Substitute Needle was Qin An’s last card, one that very few people knew about.

If he truly encountered danger, Qin An could use the Substitute Needle to escape.

That was also why Qin An planned to go in person.

If he succeeded, he could see what the other party intended and gain clues about the mastermind from Tang Zizhen.

Even if he failed, Qin An could escape using the Substitute Needle.

If Zhou Yuanfeng and the others followed, they would become a burden to Qin An instead.

Seeing Qin An’s resolve, Zhou Yuanfeng could only nod in agreement.

As he had previously said to Tang Zizhen, they couldn’t interfere with Qin An’s decisions and could only be observers.

Qin An rested his hand on the hilt of his saber, said no more, performed the Dragon’s Roar Dual Shadow Step, and vanished from the courtyard like a ghostly afterimage.

The many Jin Mansion Generals only withdrew their gazes after Qin An disappeared.

Zhou Yuanfeng said in a deep voice, "Everyone, guard Mr. Tang well. Once Mr. Qin succeeds, all mysteries will be unravelled."

Everyone agreed in unison.

...

Wilderness.

The sun now hung high, with sunlight piercing through the clouds.

A few birds skimmed through the clouds.

Below, Chang Yuan’en, dressed in dark clothes, lifted a wine jug from his waist and drank it head back.

The wine flowed down Chang Yuan’en’s neck into his clothes, yet he didn’t care.

In Chang Yuan’en’s hand was a jade stone, flashing with light, bright and dim, very mesmerizing.

"Junior Sister, don’t get agitated."

"Once Qin An is lured here and killed, your fate will be decided by the teacher."

The tone was filled with helplessness and pity.

The light within the jade stone flashed again, seemingly responding to Chang Yuan’en.

Chang Yuan’en said with a faint, ambiguous smile, "Don’t worry, I’ll make it swift for him. I won’t let him suffer."

This time, besides flashing light, the jade stone also shook violently.

Chang Yuan’en slightly shook his head, raised a finger, and transferred True Essence into the jade stone.

The vibration within the jade stone immediately vanished.

She tilted her head back and took a swig of wine, only shaking her head after emptying the jug, "You were once so proud, yet now you’re worrying about someone else, and it’s the teacher’s nemesis at that."

"The teacher’s words weren’t wrong; Qin An seems cold, yet he possesses inexplicable charm that captivates those deeply involved with him."

"But none of that matters because he’s about to die."

Beneath the sunlight, a figure tread steadily on the solid ground, walking closer.

"Did you just say that I’m about to die?"

The figure gradually became clear.

It was Qin An, holding Cold Star, his expression icy and exuding a faint killing intent.

"And you mentioned the word ’teacher’.

Chang Yuan’en smiled and said, "It seems you’re clever, not sending others here; otherwise, my junior sister’s divine soul might not be preserved, and I don’t want much killing, just taking your life is enough."

"So, the one behind it all is Situ Shen," Qin An said calmly. "That explains everything; only he has the capability to orchestrate such absurd events."

Chang Yuan’en slowly rose to her feet, her dark clothes swaying with the wind, perfectly showcasing her curvaceous figure.

She seemed oblivious, casually tossing the wine jug aside.

"Smack!"

With a crisp sound, the jug shattered.

Chang Yuan’en clasped her hands behind her back, taking steps towards Qin An, "Your guess is right, but you’re about to die. I’ve heard many of your peers have met their ends by your hand. How about I give you a choice now?"

Just as Qin An was about to speak, Chang Yuan’en raised her hand, her tone almost charitable.

"Don’t speak; this is a choice from both me and the teacher."

Chang Yuan’en tossed a book out, landing on the ground before Qin An.

Qin An focused his gaze, seeing the words Divine Soul Refining Body Skill inscribed on it.

"Interesting, coercion and enticement. It seems Situ Shen sees potential in me."

"The teacher likes anyone with potential," Chang Yuan’en said indifferently. "First, die by my hand, marking your end, or second, practice the Divine Soul Refining Body Skill before me, becoming a general under the teacher, and you’ll surely earn eternal reputation and admiration."

Qin An spun his Straight Blade, Seven-Colored True Essence shooting forth, striking the book.

The book shattered, turning to ashes.

"I think I have a third option."

Chang Yuan’en raised her brow slightly, "What is the third option?"

Qin An’s fingertip brushed the blade, "The third option is to kill you, then kill Situ Shen, and restore a bright future to Xunyang Prefecture."

As these words were spoken, an endless killing intent emanated from Qin An, even dimming the sun in the sky.

Chang Yuan’en’s eyes narrowed, her killing intent flickering in and out, "It seems the teacher guessed correctly; you’re not one to easily submit. In that case, let me show you the gap between you and a real Unity Realm."

As soon as she finished speaking, Chang Yuan’en’s aura spread abruptly.

Her original strength, at Inner God Realm Perfection, suddenly rose to the Unity Realm.

Chang Yuan’en approached step by step, her voice cold as ice, "The teacher instructed me to always lie low, not reveal my true strength, but today, to kill you, all inhibitions are off."

Qin An felt the pressure like a mountain crashing down, his eyes narrowing as he lightly licked his dry lips, "I wondered what realm you might be, turns out just a novice in the Unity Realm, you think you can kill me?"

Chang Yuan’en’s eyes flashed coldly, her figure turned into a lightning-fast afterimage, charging towards Qin An.

A Soft Sword shot from her waist, the blade aimed directly at Qin An’s chest.

"A novice, killing you is like slaughtering a chicken."

A sharp sound echoed as the Straight Blade met the Soft Sword.

The next moment, Qin An channeled Seven-Colored True Essence, unleashing the Seven Star Ruthless Blood Transformation Saber.

Three blades... merged into one!