Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 356 - 346: All Factions Move, River Runs Against the Current
Time flies, and another day passes in an instant.
Inside the Double Absolute Gate.
Duan Yun leaned lazily against the throne, tapping his fingers lightly on the armrest, casually lifting the jade cup to drink all the nectar in the cup.
Beside him, a charming female disciple lay limply in his arms, letting his hand roam freely.
"Trapped inside the gate, where is there such pleasure?" Duan Yun put down the wine cup, letting the liquid slide down the female disciple’s snow-white neck.
The female disciple pleaded charmingly, but Duan Yun just curled his lips and leaned over to kiss away the wine stain one by one.
Just as he was about to enjoy the pleasure of clouds and rain in the great hall, a sudden rush of footsteps echoed.
Duan Yun’s eyes slightly darkened, and instead of letting go, he held the person in his arms even tighter.
A Double Absolute Gate elder strode toward the hall door, his gaze flashing with a trace of greed as it swept over the half-dressed female disciple.
"Elder, a message from the Ink Sword Gate." The elder respectfully presented the secret letter.
Duan Yun casually took it, unfolding the letter in front of the elder.
His slack expression suddenly froze as his eyes scanned the paper.
After finishing reading the letter, Duan Yun lightly patted the female disciple’s upturned hips.
The female disciple, who had been serving Duan Yun for many days, knew his gestures well and rose gently before he signaled, retreating respectfully to the side.
Duan Yun’s five fingers clenched, instantly crumpling the letter into a ball, shadows flickering in his eyes: "Unexpectedly, the Ink Sword Gate has mastered the method to open the treasure."
With these words, the elder standing below frowned slightly.
Before the elder could speak, Duan Yun continued talking.
"The letter clearly states that our forces should temporarily set aside disputes and join forces to reverse the Bamboo Water River, attracting the treasure to reveal itself."
"Reverse the river?" The elder exclaimed in shock, "Such a heaven-defying act, how can it be done by men?"
"One person can’t, then ten; ten aren’t enough, then a hundred; if still not enough, then exhaust all Inner God Realm power in Bamboo Water River!" Duan Yun flicked his finger, the letter ball fell to the ground: "It’s truly interesting."
The elder hesitated: "If so, it might be too costly."
Duan Yun nodded: "This letter is likely not just sent to the Double Absolute Gate, other forces must have received it too. With the treasure ahead, whether human, demon, or Pseudo-God, they’ll likely set aside disputes and temporarily unite."
The elder pondered for a moment, then said: "Once the treasure is opened, the forces originally united will turn against each other in an instant."
Duan Yun nodded: "You’re right."
The elder asked: "What should we do then?"
"Naturally, prioritize the treasure, first set aside disputes." Duan Yun coldly smiled: "When the treasure opens, whoever has the hardest fist will own the treasures. Send the order, conserve strength, and when the time comes, strive for it with all might!"
The elder acknowledged and was about to leave.
Duan Yun suddenly spoke: "Have you found Qin An’s whereabouts?"
The elder regained his senses, cold sweat forming on his forehead: "The disciples inquired everywhere and found Qin An has stayed at the Ink Sword Gate with another Mountain Patrol Silver General named Liu Yi. They should be resting at Ink Sword Gate now."
Ink Sword Gate?
After hearing these three words, Duan Yun narrowed his eyes slightly: "If it’s Ink Sword Gate, that is normal as it’s the only force among several close to Jin Fengyu."
"After Qin An and Liu Yi entered Ink Sword Gate, they found the method to unlock the treasure. It seems Qin An is involved."
The elder wiped his forehead sweat: "What should we do then?"
"Observe changes silently." Duan Yun said indifferently: "Having already chosen sides, there’s no turning back. When the treasure opens, if the situation changes, to take his life might even serve as a great gift to the one behind Zheng Qun Mountain."
Having said all that needed saying.
Duan Yun waved to dismiss the elder.
The elder knew Duan Yun’s temper well, not daring to linger, he bowed and retreated respectfully.
Duan Yun sat on the throne, tapping his fingers rhythmically on the armrest, producing a series of thuds.
After a long time, the tapping gradually stopped.
"Never thought, with Qin An’s arrival, Bamboo Water River’s chaos would be stirred. It truly seems Qin An remaining is a big danger to what lies behind according to Zheng Qun Mountain. Since so, the Double Absolute Gate will try to make an impression."
Thinking of this point, Duan Yun no longer thought more, directing his gaze to the female disciple looking down at the ground beside him, with desire growing more intense.
He grabbed the female disciple, pressed her head down, his expression changing from calm to joyful.
...
The Ink Sword Gate’s messenger scattered like flying birds, delivering secret letters to many forces by the river.
Among them were demons and Pseudo-Gods.
Accompanied by the arrival of various letters, replies like wings gathered at the Ink Sword Gate.
Each reply held an affirmative attitude.
Even the weakest forces weighed the importance, knowing everything prioritizes the treasure.
At this moment, in the great hall of Ink Sword Gate, Qin An and Liu Yi sat on chairs, patiently waiting.
Wang Yue flipped through the folds one by one, finally pausing after reading the last one.
Qin An put down the teacup, raised an eyebrow and asked: "What’s the result?"
Wang Yue closed the last reply, exhaled deeply: "All parties are willing to cooperate to reverse the river flow, set to act tomorrow."
Liu Yi’s eyes sparkled, raised an eyebrow: "So hurried?"
Wang Yue shook his head: "We’ve stationed here too long. With news of the treasure, there’s no time to waste. You two also prepare, whether Bamboo Water River’s chaos can be calmed depends on tomorrow, Ink Sword Gate will try to help."
Liu Yi smiled brightly: "Besides Ink Sword Gate, there should be quite a few forces aligning with us, right?"
Wang Yue nodded: "Lord Liu is correct, many mid-level forces are friendly with Ink Sword Gate, and Ink Sword Gate is friendly with Mr. Jin, so naturally they’re helping us."
"What’s the specific plan?" Qin An asked.
Since the conversation reached this point, everything needed to be clearly discussed.
How to assist, and how to jointly fight the enemy, these questions cannot be vague.
Currently, Qin An’s only enemies are Zheng Qun Mountain and Lu Wufeng.
They have allied with many forces, especially Lu Wufeng, though how many he’s allied is still unclear.
In terms of strength, Qin An’s side indeed appears weaker.
Liu Yi lightly tapped her chin with a fair index finger: "Sounds like a deadlock against overwhelming odds—however, that’s just my cup of tea."
Wang Yue shook his head and said, "Lord Liu, you overestimate me. It’s not about facing many with few. I’ve said before, the third way to pacify the chaos in Bamboo Water River is to let it become completely chaotic. And now, with the river thrown into chaos, the first thing to be affected will be the treasures."
"Before the treasure is obtained, neither Zheng Qun Mountain nor Lu Wufeng would dare make a move openly. After all, this is a classic case of ’when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits.’"
"Of course, they might play tricks along the way, but they will never show them openly."
Qin An rubbed his chin and said, "On the contrary, I can act as I please."
Wang Yue was slightly taken aback by this remark.
Liu Yi giggled, "For you, it actually turns out to be beneficial. They have to consider the treasure, while you don’t have to worry about anything. You can do whatever you want."
Wang Yue appeared to have an epiphany, "What Miss Liu says is indeed true."
He understood what Liu Yi meant.
Qin An came here not for the treasure, but to settle the chaos here.
The others, however, prioritized the treasure over dealing with Qin An.
With this difference, Qin An had room to maneuver.
Qin An got up and said, "In that case, the two of us shall return to rest and conserve energy in preparation for tomorrow’s battle."
The conversation concluded, and Qin An did not intend to talk further.
Wang Yue knew that the battle the next day would be extremely difficult, so he did not urge Qin An and Liu Yi to stay longer.
...
Soon, Qin An took Liu Yi back to their quarters.
As Liu Yi just closed the door, she heard Qin An’s voice.
"You came for the treasure, but if I go all out against Zheng Qun Mountain and Lu Wufeng, the matter of seizing the treasure you mentioned would have to take a back seat."
Liu Yi turned back and giggled, "Taking a back seat is fine. It’s not a big deal. I find it more interesting to eliminate some insignificant people first."
She and Lu Luo shared similar personalities, both eager for chaos and treating life as a game.
Thus, when something more intriguing than the treasure appeared, she could set the treasure aside.
Qin An nodded, "If that’s the case, then let’s patiently await tomorrow’s arrival."
The two spoke no more and stayed in the room, each tending to their own matters.
...
Tiger Cave.
Elder Tiger raised his head to drink the fresh blood in his cup, wiped away the bloodstains at the corner of his mouth, and looked at Lu Wufeng standing below with a sinister smile.
Lu Wufeng’s face alternated between shades of blue and white, his fists clenched, his aura wavering.
It was evident from his expression that he was in a foul mood.
"Why so anxious?" Elder Tiger sneered, "Once we acquire the treasure, killing Qin An is merely a trivial task, only allowing him to live a bit longer."
Lu Wufeng gritted his teeth and said, "You are here for the treasure, but I am only here for Qin An’s life. My agenda is set aside; the longer he lives, the more unpredictable factors there are."
"What kind of variables can a mere beginner in the Inner God Realm have?" Elder Tiger mocked, "Moreover, he hasn’t merely offended you, but also a Mountain Patrol Silver General from the Evil Extermination Bureau. Even if he were a dragon, he would have to coil up here, waiting for the moment when we put the butcher’s knife to his neck."
Lu Wufeng said nothing, lowering his head. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
What seemed like a sure bet didn’t account for a letter changing the factions’ stance.
The pseudo-god powers and the demon forces he had approached all stated that they would help him deal with Qin An after obtaining the treasure.
Such reversals are quite common among the pseudo-god forces and Lu Wufeng couldn’t delve deeply into it.
After all, they did promise to deal with Qin An.
And to prevent these powers from seeking the treasure, he had to present something of equivalent value.
Lu Wufeng couldn’t produce such things, so he could only endure.
"I’ll leave first." Lu Wufeng turned to exit the Tiger Cave.
Elder Tiger squinted and said, "Tomorrow is the day when the treasure opens. The Qin An you mentioned will certainly be there too. How about staying here and accompanying us?"
Lu Wufeng sneered, "Are you afraid I won’t fulfill my promise and give you the essence blood?"
Elder Tiger nodded, "I know your character better than anyone, so it’s better to keep you by my side."
Several Inner God Realm tiger demons quietly blocked the path.
Lu Wufeng and a few other Inner God Realm deer demons immediately became vigilant.
"Do you intend to make a move against me?"
Elder Tiger squinted and said, "A deal is a deal. I am principled and won’t move against you before it’s completed. After the transaction is over, if you willingly provide the essence blood, I’ll naturally let you leave peacefully."
Lu Wufeng’s face switched between blue and white, and after a while, he snorted and headed into the Tiger Cave.
Soon, silence filled the area.
...
Time passed, the night faded, and daylight arrived.
The light from above pierced through the clouds, casting a golden glow across the entire Bamboo Water River.
At this moment, both sides of the once-calm river were lined with people from various factions.
Upon careful counting, there were over ten thousand people.
A total of over a hundred factions were gathered, and even if each extracted a hundred people, this number was easily reached.
Both high-ranking and mid-ranking factions were present, all solemnly silent, with no one speaking.
Qin An arrived by the river, scanning back and forth among the high-ranking factions.
Suddenly, two gazes shot towards Qin An.
Qin An looked past the crowd and, upon seeing Zheng Qun Mountain and Lu Wufeng, slightly curled his lips into a provocative smile.
Zheng Qun Mountain stood within the Dual Absolute Gate Formation, responding with a sinister grin.
Lu Wufeng’s eyes were bloodshot, his intent to kill boiling over.
Just as the tension was thickening and momentum grew heavy, Wang Yue stepped forward a few paces, scanning the surroundings and projecting his voice far and wide.
"Since everyone has gathered, let us begin... reversing the river’s flow!"
