After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 539 - 352: The Master of the First Institute Is So Pitiful (2)
Gu An nodded.
"Junior Brother, do you know Immortal Xue Ying?" Dugu Jing asked.
Gu An nodded, "I know, she belongs to the Reincarnation lineage."
Dugu Jing smiled and said, "It seems Junior Brother has investigated; indeed, that’s the case.
Her cultivation in Returning to Void Perfection was originally planned to promote her, allowing her to reach the Immortal Bridge, enabling you to interact with her.
Thus, we could find the person we were looking for.
Unfortunately, she is dead.
Are you aware of this, Junior Brother?"
Gu An was somewhat surprised, they actually planned to promote her.
What kind of technique is this?
However, after a brief thought, he answered, "When problems arose in the Sect, she came to me, wanting me to be her subordinate and hand over the turning wheel blood.
I refused, thinking she would act amidst the chaos.
But the people from the Buddhist sect suddenly arrived.
She retreated, and I, worried she’d return, fled back to Heavenly Suspension Peak."
Dugu Jing looked at Gu An, and without further questions, switched the topic, "I heard the candidates will soon be decided, and the top three will be initially selected.
The probability of Junior Brother being chosen is not low.
Once selected, those from the Reincarnation lineage will definitely make a move.
Junior Brother still needs to be careful."
After a pause, he continued:
"Additionally, prisoners should be sent here soon, remember to dispatch someone to receive them."
After saying this, Dugu Jing didn’t linger further.
He left directly.
Gu An was silent for a moment, the matter of Immortal Xue Ying seemed to be brushed aside just like that.
Wasn’t there more investigation because she was a spy from the Reincarnation lineage?
Or are there other plans?
Gu An did not know.
However, the fact that three people would be selected from the Six Courtyards surprised him.
Thus, given his prior achievements, it seems he might genuinely have a chance to make it to the top three.
Moreover, the rumors about him seemed to be increasing.
They said he wasn’t truly a spy from the Reincarnation lineage.
If the Royal Family believed this, wouldn’t it be dangerous?
But soon, Gu An stopped thinking about it.
Because the Royal Family wouldn’t be so idle.
They never consider what might not be, but what definitely is not.
Even if it’s just a rumor, they would directly deny it.
How could those in power spend time worrying about whether a person like him is truly a spy from the Reincarnation lineage?
They would only think he might be, and thus it wouldn’t do.
Gu An went to the First Institute, found nothing amiss, and then returned to his residence.
Waiting for the opening of the Divine Monarch Hall tomorrow.
Every time he enters, he needs to maintain a calm mind.
So he still needs to take Elixir Pills, and read the Seven Emotions and Six Desires.
Meanwhile.
Above the Great Hall of Cangmu Sect.
Situ Baichuan was wiping his sword, "How should we handle those little monks?"
"One of them has something hidden, but they don’t know what’s happening, so we can let him return to call for someone." Qu Youdao pondered for a moment, "Send the others to the Second to Sixth Institute, and that one to the First Institute.
Only by entering the First Institute can he get out.
Thus, he could escape unscathed, even if he called for help, he would bring powerful cultivators.
As for that old monk, see if the Fire Phoenix wants to eat him, give it an extra meal."
The compassionate Immortal spoke slowly, "He just wanted your lives, and yet you treat him as food, it’s really pitiful."
"Do you want to hear what you’re saying?" Yan Ruxue spoke up.
"These matters are nothing, November is almost here, by December we must provide the results.
The Royal Family will probably arrive." Qu Youdao looked at everyone and said, "Who is currently in the top three?"
"Certainly the First Institute." Situ Baichuan confidently stated.
"There’s still two months of ranking." Yan Ruxue smiled and said, "It’s not certain he’s definitely in, what if other institutes suddenly rise?"
"Wait for another month." Qu Youdao smiled and said, "We’ll announce the selection list at the beginning of December, then give it to the Royal Family, and see what kind of result it is.
By then, the Royal Family will definitely be busy as well.
Currently, the Royal Family has many issues.
And whether they can successfully form an alliance with the Dao Sect remains unknown."
"These matters have nothing to do with us, no matter how much chaos they make, it won’t reach us here." Situ Baichuan said with some regret,
"They are all extraordinary major forces, and we don’t know when such a force will appear in our small place.
If there is, would the Sect Master still advocate for harmony?"
"When will the Sect Master change his mind and not advocate for harmony?" Yan Ruxue smiled and looked at Qu Youdao and asked.
"Ask me? Although I am the top of the Six Peaks, holding all the great power, I am still just a Peak Master, it’s easy to see the Sect Master but I cannot know his thoughts." Qu Youdao sighed and said, "We still need to pay more attention to the Sect, recently there are some disciples worthy of nurturing.
The Heavenly Maiden Lineage, the Reincarnation lineage, and the Buddhist sect have all been attracted here."
"There might be other powerful beings coming in the future."
"Who brought them here?" Situ Baichuan asked.
Qu Youdao retorted, "Isn’t it your disciple?"
"Wasn’t he pretending to be him?" Situ Baichuan also questioned.
Qu Youdao sighed, "Junior Brother, you are confused. It is indeed your disciple, the one from the First Institute."
Situ Baichuan nodded, "I was indeed confused."
The compassionate Immortal let two tears fall and said:
"How pitiful, he is still a child, yet you have placed him on the edge of a sword, clearly at an age to be logging for the Sect."
"His heart must be tormented by this; these burdens are not meant for him to bear."
...
The next day.
Gu An smoothly handed over the resources.
Then he returned to his dwelling, waiting for the Divine Monarch Hall to open.
At noon.
The mark resonated again, the Divine Monarch Hall was inviting him.
After taking the Elixir Pills, Gu An chose to enter.
In just a few breaths, Gu An saw himself, bathed in golden light, sitting upon a high seat.
The cold and hard sensation made him realize the Divine Monarch Position was not so easy to occupy.
Afterward, he saw a series of golden lights appear around him.
The number of people did not change.
But when he looked at these people again, Gu An felt they were full of tricks.
One careless move, and he could fall into their traps.
When everyone had appeared, a voice from the highest point resounded again: "It seems it’s just a few of us now, yet the number is considerable."
The crowd looked towards the Hall Master’s position, only to see the person leaning back comfortably and saying:
"To help everyone integrate better, I’ll assign a task this time."
"It is rumored that in the Chaotic Place, there are nine strands of Innate Thunder."
"Transformed into Jiutian Divine Thunder."
"This thunder is immortal, able to bestow a sliver of fortune."
"What I desire are these nine distinct strands of Innate Thunder, though they can also be artificially gathered later."
"For the sake of fairness, I shall exchange them for nine strands of Innate Blood Qi."
At these words, everyone was somewhat surprised.
Nine strands of Innate Blood Qi?
The emotions of the others were somewhat stirred, which they did not want to conceal.
Gu An appeared to have no emotional response, and indeed his heart was calm. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
Because he did not understand what Innate Thunder was, nor did he know what Innate Blood Qi was.
"I have red, yellow, and green strands," Huan Yu Divine Monarch spoke.
"I have two strands, black and white," Ancient Martial Divine Monarch followed suit.
"In that case, only four strands are missing." The Hall Master calmly stated, "With my Secret Technique as a marker, someone will fetch them."
After the Hall Master finished speaking, Eight Sounds Divine Monarch addressed the Ancient Martial Divine Monarch:
"The one who broke the Night Barrier has been identified, and he has not yet lost his identity."
The Ancient Martial Divine Monarch lowered his gaze, remained silent for a moment, then said, "I wish for him to retrieve something."
As he spoke, he focused his mind, and a golden piece of paper appeared in front of the Eight Sounds Divine Monarch.
Finally, Eight Sounds Divine Monarch nodded without saying more.
The golden page dissipated.
This task is difficult, so it requires completion before receiving the reward.
At this moment, Huan Yu Divine Monarch looked towards Nine Heavens Divine Monarch.
The latter merely glanced at him, smiling without a word.
Dongfang Changli sensed something and quickly said, "The Star Spirit Pearl has already been sent out as the Divine Monarch instructed, it should arrive in a few days."
"What does the little immortal need?" Huan Yu Divine Monarch focused his gaze on Dongfang Changli.
Hearing this, Dongfang Changli replied without hesitation, "Can it be Spirit Stones?"
Everyone was silent for a moment.
Gu An felt slightly...
unsophisticated.
The Divine Monarchs’ transaction, using Spirit Stones.
Suddenly, the Divine Monarch Hall seemed ordinary.
Of course, he also wanted Spirit Stones, just felt it was hard to say.
At this moment, the Hall Master chuckled lightly, "The Divine Monarch Hall does not trade in Spirit Stones."
Dongfang Changli was somewhat surprised.
The dream of earning Spirit Stones in the Divine Monarch Hall to save the world shattered.
"Then let me think again." Dongfang Changli said.
So, Huan Yu Divine Monarch turned to Nine Heavens Divine Monarch and said, "May I know if the Nine Heavens Divine Monarch has found the lost Eye of Heavenly Punishment?
I’d like to borrow it, if possible?"
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere in the Divine Monarch Hall suddenly became a bit tense.
The other party was intentionally provoking Nine Heavens Divine Monarch.
