After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 502 - 334: You Want Me to Take the Blame for Myself? (Part 2)

Fat Tiger shook his head, "No specific payment was given, but it should be negotiable."

Afterwards, Gu An asked when the Hall Master would open the Divine Monarch Hall after receiving the key.

The answer was in a few months.

With that, Gu An asked no more questions.

He planned to find some time to pass the message to Dongfang Changli using a secret method.

Let her sell the information to the New Hall Master.

Once the Divine Monarch Hall opened, the Blood Demon Divine Monarch would be able to enter.

This way, they could learn more about various matters.

For example, the actions of the Heavenly Maiden Lineage, which had not yet been heard of arriving.

Or the strange behavior of the Fire Phoenix clan, which had come and left last time.

They had done nothing, but it was all potential danger.

Having said enough about these matters, Fat Tiger grinned apologetically, "Big brother, shouldn’t we reinforce the seal now? I feel like it’s about to break loose."

Upon hearing this, Gu An lowered his gaze to the ground, where he had left numerous Spirit Stones, all imbued with Xuanhuang Qi.

Otherwise, the seal here would have already been broken.

However, even so, accidents could easily occur here, and the best choice was for him to guard this place.

In this way, he could delay for a decade or two.

Fat Tiger also felt somewhat desperate, knowing that the Eye of Heavenly Punishment was right beneath his feet.

When the Divine Monarch Hall opened, if someone asked, how should he respond?

*No problem, the thing is right under my feet?*

*It was indeed somewhat amusing to think about.*

Of course, the seal entirely depended on the big brother.

At this time, Gu An took out some new Spirit Stones and placed them inside.

This time, the seal was significantly strengthened.

After all, the Xuanhuang Qi was getting increasingly concentrated now.

Having done this, Gu An returned to his room.

During his absence, not much had happened in the Sect.

In contrast, the First Institute had undergone significant changes.

He inquired about the personnel with people from the Main Court, and there had been no changes whatsoever.

He sighed and then lay down to rest.

First, rest for a night.

Tomorrow, go to the Outer Peak.

*Whatever needs to be done, just do it.*

*He still had hope, it wasn’t the final moment yet.*

Then continue logging, hoping to improve his cultivation quickly.

Additionally, there’s improving other magic techniques as well.

The next day.

When Gu An woke up, his mood had already settled.

*He gained a great deal on this outing.*

*Although the First Institute had some surprises, now that he had returned, he could certainly set things right.*

Fortunately, resources for this month had not yet been submitted.

He would start from this month, aim for a ranking of fifth or sixth.

Take it slow.

Rank third or fourth this month, then fourth to fifth, or fifth to sixth.

He ranked high in the beginning, so even if he fell to the bottom later, he wouldn’t be eliminated immediately.

Having made up his mind, Gu An planned to head to the Outer Peak to start dealing with the accumulated matters.

Just as he stepped out, Gu An saw someone standing by the lake, like a sword that could cut through everything around at any moment.

Beside this person floated a longsword.

It stood firm like a person.

Seeing this, Gu An quickly approached and greeted respectfully, "I have seen you, Master."

The person was naturally Situ Baichuan.

Gu An was puzzled, wondering why his master had come to find him.

Situ Baichuan looked no more than in his early twenties, and as he regarded Gu An, he couldn’t help but feel a sense of wonder, "I didn’t see you wrong."

Gu An felt a chill in his heart, thinking that perhaps the candidate had been decided, and he was selected?

Fortunately, it wasn’t so.

Situ Baichuan smiled, "Your First Institute has pleased me greatly. I am here to pass on a technique. What do you wish to learn?"

Gu An was slightly surprised but still explained, "Some situations in the First Institute were accidents. In truth, it was just a stroke of luck."

"You don’t need to explain. I don’t care how the situation unfolds later. Your current performance is what brings me here.

If your performance were poor, I naturally would not have come." Situ Baichuan said.

Upon hearing this, Gu An breathed a sigh of relief.

*It was good that his master wasn’t unreasonable.*

Of course, he couldn’t afford to be careless and must remain respectful and cautious.

*Strong practitioners might say one thing but do another.*

"Tell me then, what do you wish to learn?" Situ Baichuan asked again.

Gu An hesitated for a moment, and finally said, "Sword Skill."

Now at the Golden Core Late Stage in front of his master.

He would not have been taught anything too powerful if he had asked for it.

In that case, it was better to proceed step by step.

"Have you learned the Pingqiu Three Styles?" Situ Baichuan curiously asked.

Gu An nodded.

"At your Golden Core Late Stage, these three styles are enough. Learn something else." Situ Baichuan kindly advised.

Gu An was, indeed, receptive to advice, hesitating a bit before saying, "Then, Master, what do you think I should learn?"

Situ Baichuan looked at Gu An and smiled, "I am skilled in Swordsmanship, but since you don’t study the sword, I originally intended to teach you Swordsmanship, such as the Art of Attack.

This is something I am also proficient in.

But upon hesitation, I decided otherwise."

After a pause, Situ Baichuan continued, "I heard that you only had an opportunity after getting older, and your cultivation improved rapidly?"

Gu An suspected his master might also think he practiced the cultivation technique of the Zhuanlun lineage.

He didn’t hesitate, nodding seriously, "Yes."

He indeed only started speeding up his cultivation after reaching his forties.

In a span of over seven years, he had progressed from Qi Refinement to the Golden Core Late Stage.

It was indeed quite rapid.

"In that case, your foundation may not be stable." Situ Baichuan pointed to his brow with a casual finger, and his vast voice resounded once more, "Then I shall pass onto you a mental method known as the Sun and Moon Heart Furnace."

At the sound of his voice, Gu An felt something explode in his mind.

Soon after, he saw his Spiritual Energy begin to surge, drawing a vast furnace within his body that, using his own qi-blood and Spiritual Energy as fuel, constantly burned and heated.

The heat spread throughout his body, nourishing every inch of his meridians.

It could make his meridians more resilient and his Spiritual Energy even more robust.

At this moment, the fire of the Heart Furnace was quite small.

Yet, there was a definite sensation of the nourishment from the Spiritual Energy.

His strength seemed to have increased by nearly half a notch.

When Gu An opened his eyes, he saw his master was preparing to leave.

"The Sun and Moon Heart Furnace is easy to start but hard to advance; besides, I only have the upper half, and you can find the lower half on your own if you wish." Situ Baichuan ascended into the air, "The upper half has nine layers, each layer will increase your strength by half a notch.

The lower half should enable you to increase by a notch per layer.

Also, keep in mind that while enhancing these indeed makes you stronger, sometimes those who control their power more skillfully, even if their overall strength is far less than yours, only need one strike to kill you.

Refine your own strength and hone the art of attack.

That’s how to gradually become a strong practitioner."

Watching his master leave, Gu An’s mind was shaken.

*Sun and Moon Heart Furnace?*

*He carefully perceived and even comprehended it once.*

*He found this mental method unbelievably powerful.*

*Even if his realm improved, this mental method still hadn’t lost its brilliance.*

"Has Master changed personality? Why did he suddenly teach me such a powerful mental method?" Gu An was filled with uncertainty.

However, he did not see anything from the Ring of Destiny.

Completing the cultivation of the upper part would enhance his strength by half.

In the same realm, with Qi Sea Sky Gang combined with the Sun and Moon Heart Furnace.

If he failed even with that, he well couldn’t afford to offend anyone outside.

After a good sharpening, Gu An found he quickly mastered the first layer.

At this moment, there was a warm current within his body, flowing through every part of his being.

A marvelous mental method for repairing and strengthening the foundation.

Of course, with the Xuanhuang Technique, he didn’t particularly need this.

But enhancing strength was something he needed.

After this, Gu An flew by sword to the Outer Peak.

As soon as he arrived, he saw Dugu Jing.

"Junior Brother, we meet again." Dugu Jing laughed as he spoke.

Gu An was puzzled but still performed the greeting ritual, "Senior Brother, why are you here?"

"Here for a task, this time I need your help again." Dugu Jing seemed a bit embarrassed.

Gu An had doubts in his heart, unable to understand.

*What else did he need to do?*

Soon, Dugu Jing explained, "Junior Brother, have you heard of the Heavenly Maiden Lineage?"

Gu An was shocked in his heart and said, "This is indeed the case."

"The Law Enforcement Hall has investigated; back then, the Heavenly Maiden Lineage lost important items, and Junior Brother, you were nearby.

Therefore, they want to ask you to pretend to be the thief, to act as if the item was stolen by you." Dugu Jing said.

Gu An: "..."

*Was he to disguise himself as himself?*

*This made him a bit anxious.*

*What if he was exposed?*

*If others exposed the disguise, it was a false front, but for him, it could be the whole truth being revealed.*