Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 471 - 360: Another Precious Treasure Acquired
The final battle, though it has calmed, still leaves a tragic atmosphere shrouding the place; severed limbs and remains cover the ground, with the stench of blood all around, causing an unsettling nausea.
As a breeze swept through, the bloody stench was somewhat dispersed, yet it remained intense as ink.
Ancient Yi’s words intensified the breeze, making Qin An’s spirit tremble slightly: "Senior Gu, the place you mentioned can restore you to your full-power state?"
Ancient Yi nodded and said, "Exactly, I can only control half of the ancient battlefield relics for now, while the other half remains out of control. I really dislike that feeling."
"Firstly, I don’t know if that uncontrolled state could be harnessed by someone with ulterior motives, potentially creating another Pseudo-God. Secondly, only by returning to my pinnacle state can I ensure my safety."
He spoke frankly, without hiding any aspect, laying bare his intention to regain control over the ancient battlefield relics.
Qin An nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
These matters are indeed quite understandable.
After all, this was once controlled by Ancient Yi, whose presence in the ancient battlefield relics was once invincible.
Yet, due to the final battle, due to the black-robed Pseudo-God, he inexplicably lost control over more than half of the ancient battlefield relics.
If that half of the relics can be re-controlled, Ancient Yi might no longer be a Pseudo-God of Small Success in the Void Shattering Realm.
Indeed, his purpose is as Ancient Yi stated: both to prevent the exploitation by others and to ensure his return to peak condition.
Yet, Qin An discerned another layer of meaning from Ancient Yi’s words.
"Senior Gu, do you mean that I can obtain two more Shattered Void Stones?" Qin An rubbed his chin and asked, "Is it possible that there still are Shattered Void Stones there?"
Back when he met Bai Lingfeng, Bai Lingfeng had given him two Shattered Void Stones as compensation.
Qin An believed there shouldn’t be any more in that place.
Given Bai Lingfeng’s status and position, it was unlikely he would offer merely two Shattered Void Stones simply.
Yet now, Ancient Yi claims there are stones there.
Qin An’s curiosity was piqued.
He knew how crucial Shattered Void Stones were to him, essentially indispensable.
If he could truly secure the remaining two Shattered Void Stones in advance, he could return to Xunyang Prefecture and cultivate the Scholar Profession. After advancing in the Scholar Profession to the next level, he could then consider breaking through to the Void Shattering Realm.
By then, he would have the qualifications to leave Xunyang Prefecture and reach broader horizons.
Ancient Yi nodded and said, "That place is very likely to have Shattered Void Stones. Of course, I can’t guarantee it absolutely, given the immense value of Shattered Void Stones. No one can give you a definitive answer, so it’s up to you to decide whether this trip is worth it. Truthfully, I really hope you’ll help me in this."
After a brief thought, Qin An asked, "Why do Shattered Void Stones form?"
He was somewhat curious, for Ancient Yi spoke with such certainty, implying a basis for his words.
Of course, after saying this, Qin An added another thing.
"Regardless of whether there are Shattered Void Stones or not, of course, I’ll help Senior Gu with this task."
His relationship with Ancient Yi was actually quite cordial.
Ancient Yi also had great appreciation for him, having offered him considerable help.
Qin An is someone with principles.
If people are unkind to him, he retaliates a hundred or a thousandfold.
But if treated well, he will not be ungrateful.
Hence, in Qin An’s eyes, bringing Ancient Yi along is a simple matter, and if there are Shattered Void Stones as a bonus, that’s naturally even better; if not, he can still assist Ancient Yi.
Ancient Yi thought for a moment, then organized his words before saying, "There used to be two Shattered Void Stones brewing there; now, the other half of the ancient battlefield relics has vanished."
"I can also sharply sense that those two Shattered Void Stones seem to still be brewing, but as to whether they are mature, I do not know, and as for what the principle is, who can really say."
"These celestial treasures, even those above cannot necessarily comprehend their principles; otherwise, they would have long since been mass-produced, appearing abundantly rather than as rare as they are now."
Qin An pondered for a moment, his hand caressing the hilt of the Cold Star Saber, and said, "If that’s the case, then let’s set off now."
Just as he said, whether or not there are Shattered Void Stones, he would assist Ancient Yi. He was merely curious about the underlying principles.
Since Ancient Yi couldn’t clarify, there was no need to delve further.
The sooner this matter is resolved for Ancient Yi, the sooner he can return to Xunyang Prefecture and attend to his own affairs.
Ancient Yi nodded in agreement, then raised his index finger, pointing mid-air at Qin An.
"Qin An, do not refuse, nor resist. Rest assured, I will not harm you."
Qin An nodded without speaking.
When enveloped by Evil Qi, Qin An felt his form and Ancient Yi’s constantly shifting.
The surrounding scenery seemed to be rapidly moved by a great force, receding swiftly.
Within breaths, the sound of running water reached Qin An’s ears.
He focused his gaze and found himself already in front of that river.
The river flowed with a relentless "hualala" sound, as if tirelessly, in a cycle.
It was here he once saw Bai Lingfeng descending with the river’s flow.
Upon arriving, Ancient Yi revealed a look of realization: "It truly is here, there is hope to restore my full power."
Qin An asked, "What do you plan to do, Senior?"
Despite having asked so many questions just now, he hadn’t inquired why this place could aid Ancient Yi in recovering his strength.
In truth, he didn’t have the intention to ask either.
After all, this is the Ancient Yi’s own matter, and it has nothing to do with him.
The Ancient Yi slightly withdrew his gaze and said: "That fellow is here. With his unparalleled strength, he has created a space unique to him, completely independent of the Ancient Battlefield relics."
"And now I can use this independent space, and with his residual power, to break through the barriers of the two relics and fuse them into one."
The specific principle, the Ancient Yi did not elaborate in detail.
But after a brief explanation, Qin An was able to grasp quite a bit.
After thinking for a moment, Qin An said, "Senior Ancient, please continue."
The Ancient Yi nodded: "Once I penetrate the two relics, I will be able to completely master the Ancient Battlefield relics. By that time, searching for the two Shattered Void Stones will be very simple. You just wait here for a moment and don’t move around freely."
Qin An didn’t say more, found a large stone to sit on, and caressed the hilt of the Cold Star Saber, patiently waiting.
Afterward, the Ancient Yi closed his eyes, sat cross-legged on the ground, and the Evil Qi on his body surged continuously.
This time, the river water flowed at an even faster speed, with cold white mist emerging from it.
After the white mist appeared, it was completely absorbed by the Ancient Yi.
The Evil Qi on the Ancient Yi surged violently, like a monstrous tsunami, suffocating to behold.
The oppressive feeling of the Void Shattering Realm spread to the surroundings at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Sitting on the stone, Qin An squinted, feeling the terrifying aura of the Void Shattering Realm, and thought to himself: "I must expedite the process of stepping into the Void Shattering Realm; only then can I have a foothold."
While thinking this, something unusual suddenly happened on the Ancient Yi’s side.
Only to see that the swirling Evil Qi formed a dark barrier enclosing his entire body, looking like a black egg.
Within it, Qin An could feel that the Ancient Yi was gradually regaining his powerful aura.
The cold white mist constantly emerging from the riverbank was like nutrients, continuously flowing into the Ancient Yi’s body.
The Evil Qi on the Ancient Yi became increasingly turbulent, and the river’s surface began to lower at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if turning into the cold white mist, gradually dissipating into the world.
This process lasted for a full hour.
When the entire river turned into nothingness, revealing a dry riverbed, the Evil Qi on the Ancient Yi’s body violently dispersed.
The Ancient Yi landed steadily on the ground, a gleam of brilliance flickering in his eyes, and sighed longly: "Finally succeeded."
At that moment, he once again returned to his peak, reaching the Great Success of the Void Shattering Realm.
Every movement carried a strong oppressive feeling.
After slightly sensing it, Qin An felt that if the Ancient Yi were to confront the Pseudo-God in the black robe in this state, they might not need to waste time finding the core of the other half of the Ancient Battlefield relic.
Qin An got up and asked, "The core was destroyed by me initially. Can you still restore it to its peak now?"
The Ancient Yi nodded and said: "With the residual power left by Bai Lingfeng, the core has been reconsolidated, merging the two cores into one, saving quite a bit of effort. Otherwise, even if I fused all the Ancient Battlefield relics, it would still take quite some time to return to this state."
Qin An didn’t speak further, but the look in his eyes was clear, which was about the location of the Shattered Void Stones.
The Ancient Yi, sensing Qin An’s gaze, helplessly said: "You, truly are straightforward, but I’ve always appreciated your straightforwardness. Those hypocritical people, in front of me, are not as pure as you."
Saying this, the Ancient Yi raised his hand and struck toward the riverbed ahead in mid-air.
In the next moment, the riverbed cracked rapidly, revealing a bottomless fissure.
When the fissure appeared, two stones with a sheen flew out and landed in the Ancient Yi’s palm.
The Ancient Yi tossed the stones to Qin An and said: "Take them. These are what are crucial for you."
Qin An watched the two Shattered Void Stones fly over, grasped them in his hand, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.
He immediately crushed the Shattered Void Stones, communicated with True Essence, and absorbed their power.
In the next moment, Qin An felt a mysterious and powerful force surge throughout his body, enveloping him.
The power contained within the Shattered Void Stones was swiftly absorbed by him.
All the supreme potential was unlocked in that instant.
As long as Qin An could step into the Void Shattering Realm, he would achieve the supreme level with a body of ultimate potential.
The Ancient Yi, sensing that Qin An had already forged supreme potential, had a hint of lamentation in his eyes: "If you step into the Void Shattering Realm and venture out of Xunyang Prefecture, even in the larger cities above, you’ll certainly have your place."
Qin An came to his senses, got up from the stone, cupped his fists, and said: "Senior, you overpraise me. Now that the matter is over, I shall return to Xunyang Prefecture."
Now Qin An awaited elevating the Scholar Profession to the next level, then to deduce the Cultivation Technique, advancing himself to the Void Shattering Realm.
If so, he can seek out the General Mansion, exploring methods to leave Xunyang Prefecture.
The resources needed above are far too many, resources that Xunyang Prefecture cannot bear.
If Qin An wants to reach higher and farther, he must search outside.
The Ancient Yi nodded, then pointed in the air, a black door appeared in the air. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
Seeing the door, Qin An knew it was the exit, and he prepared to step into it.
At this moment, the Ancient Yi suddenly said: "Qin An, one more thing I wish to say to you."
Qin An turned to look at the Ancient Yi, a puzzled expression in his eyes.
After a slight pause, the Ancient Yi said: "Your talent and potential are extraordinary beyond words. In the future, you’ll surely ascend to heights unimaginable even to me. If there’s an opportunity, you can return to this Xunyang Prefecture, and we might share a drink again."
"Also, outside is more complex than Xunyang Prefecture, so be cautious about everything."
Upon hearing the Ancient Yi’s words, Qin An nodded, cupped his fists, and said: "I will never forget your kindness, Senior. If there’s a chance in the future, I’ll surely return."
Saying this, he spoke no more and stepped into the black door.
