After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 14 - : Admit Defeat? Has My Fist Agreed?

Early morning, the sky had yet to lighten.

Gu An returned to his residence and immediately began to busily prepare breakfast.

This time there were buns, as he had brought some back the previous evening.

They would still be good to eat after reheating them today.

While drinking porridge, Gu An's hand abruptly halted.

Then he resumed eating as usual.

Just for a moment, he had felt like there were bugs crawling on his body.

Although it was only for an instant, he knew that the poison was taking effect.

He checked his status panel immediately.

[Name: Gu An]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Fourth Layer]

[Status: Poisoned, Poison Manifesting]

[Magic: 15/50]

[Hard Cultivation: 100/100]

[Ring of Destiny]

For a moment, Gu An felt a sense of desolation.

There was no way out.

At most, if the informant didn't arrive within a month, he would undoubtedly be dead.

No matter how much he improved this month, he probably wouldn't be able to rid himself of the poison.

Simple Detoxification Elixirs and Detoxification Talismans had all been useless.

Because he had already spent the past twenty years saving and trying them.

"Have you not finished eating?" Chu Meng asked.

Gu An finished his bun as if nothing was wrong and said, "I'm done."

With that, he left.

Because he couldn't eat if Gu An didn't leave.

After all, it would look unseemly.

When he arrived at the Spirit Tree Garden, Gu An discovered that this time, Yang Shi and the others had actually arrived earlier.

Even earlier than the woodcutting crew.

Were they looking for trouble with him?

As he approached, he felt a bit surprised.

Third Level of Qi Refining, and they were also cautiously hiding it.

Gu An felt impressed; Yang Shi was in his early twenties and had already reached the Third Level of Qi Refining, and he had a talent for talisman making.

Such a person would definitely achieve some success in the future.

Unlike him, who was over forty and still at the Third Level of Qi Refining.

"Leader Yang," greeted Gu An politely.

"Manager Chen will come over later," said Yang Shi indifferently.

This time his tone had changed, as if he had sufficient confidence.

Gu An nodded.

Sure enough, when the time was about right, he saw Manager Chen approaching.

"Two things," Manager Chen said, looking at everyone:

"The first is the absence of your new team leader, which still needs to be reported to the Sect, and maybe the Sect will send someone to investigate later. You just need to cooperate truthfully."

The others felt strange, but dared not ask more and just nodded in agreement.

Gu An sighed internally, knowing that what was bound to come would come eventually, but now he was on the verge of advancing to Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

Perhaps he could avoid a disaster.

If not, he'd delay the time until reaching the Qi Refining Sixth Level.

Deep within Vajra Wood, he could at least advance one more time.

The seventh layer would be difficult.

Manager Chen was also at the Qi Refining Sixth Level; it wasn't certain whether he could compete against someone at the same level.

Although it was also said that Manager Chen's level was the Sixth Level, what if he had already reached the seventh.

Offending him would be unimaginable.

"What's the second thing?" Yang Shi asked.

"The second?" Manager Chen said with a smile:

"The second is about this temporary team leader issue. I have two candidates.

Gu An has been doing this for so many years and is skilful with it; Yang Shi has just taken over and is also doing very well.

So, do you want to compete?

Whoever wins, gets to be the temporary team leader."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Hua and the others were surprised.

"How do we fight?" Zhao Ying asked curiously, "Leader Gu is at the Qi Refining Third Layer, and Leader Yang is at the Qi Refining Second Layer, isn't that unfair?"

Manager Chen looked at Yang Shi.

"It's fair," said Yang Shi, looking back at Manager Chen, and then released his own Qi.

In an instant, the aura of the Third Level of Qi Refining spread out.

Qiu Hua and the others were somewhat astonished.

Gu An also pretended to be surprised.

"Both are at the Qi Refining Third Layer, then indeed we can have a comparison," said Manager Chen with a smile.

Gu An observed their conversation and knew that this had been arranged in advance.

After hesitating for a moment, he spoke softly: "I have been at the Qi Refining Third Layer for some time, isn't Leader Yang at a disadvantage?"

"No problem," responded Yang Shi with a smile.

Confidence almost written on his face: "I am still young. I made a breakthrough with a vast amount of Spiritual Energy. Even if you've been at the Qi Refining Third Layer for many years, it's not much stronger."

Gu An looked at him, knowing that the other party had been waiting for this day for a long time.

So, he didn't say much further: "Then let's do as Leader Yang wishes."

"Please Leader Gu, do not hold back. Although this is a competition, it's also a life-and-death struggle. I want to use this opportunity to improve myself," Yang Shi said earnestly.

Gu An knew that his opponent had made thorough preparations.

Speaking any more would only betray fear.

He hadn't wanted to clash with Yang Shi so soon, but since things had come to this, he had no choice but to make a move.

It was inevitable anyway.

Sooner or later, he would have to face this.

Zhao Ying found it hard to believe, having not expected Yang Shi to have reached the Third Level of Qi Refining.

She nudged Shen Shanhe, who was next to her, and asked in a low voice, "Who do you think will win?"

"It's hard to say. Leader Gu has been at the Third Level of Qi Refining for quite some time, but he lacks inborn talent; otherwise, he wouldn't have been stuck at this realm for so long.

Leader Yang has just advanced, but clearly has enough potential. Otherwise, he wouldn't have reached the Third Level of Qi Refining at such a young age," Shen Shanhe pondered before saying, "Perhaps the younger Leader Yang has better odds of winning."

Qiu Hua frowned.

Actually, what Shen Shanhe said was quite accurate. Wouldn't their boss end up losing face completely?

Given Yang Shi's previous attitude, he wouldn't let their boss off easily.

She wasn't foolish; she had noticed the depth in Yang Shi's eyes several times.

He was targeting their boss.

But since both parties had agreed, she couldn't speak up to stop them.

What was she even?

She didn't have such a right.

At this moment, Manager Chen stepped aside and then said, "Prepare yourselves then."

Hearing this, Gu An stood aside while Yang Shi approached him.

People around them backed away a bit.

"Leader Gu, I'm going to make a move now," Yang Shi said with a smile.

Gu An nodded: "Leader Yang, proceed."

The moment the words were spoken, Yang Shi stepped forward swiftly, moving like the wind towards Gu An, then swung a high kick.

The speed astonished the onlookers.

Gu An, however, didn't feel much. He stepped back to dodge and then took a step forward, executing the Mountain Opening Fist.

As he drew near his opponent, he landed a punch on Yang Shi's waist.

There was a loud thud.

Gu An felt a great resistance, then quickly retreated.

A Defensive Treasure.

No wonder he was so overconfident.

At that moment, Yang Shi laughed loudly and quickly stepped towards Gu An, with Wind Blades roaring past them.

Gu An couldn't dodge in time, and one of the Wind Blades grazed his cheek.

A talisman.

Gu An no longer dared to underestimate the situation; Yang Shi indeed was no longer the same as before.

He couldn't continue to drag out the fight, as he might not be able to win.

The opponent's talismans and treasures were beyond comparison to his.

So he could only rely on what he knew so far.

Seeing his opponent approaching, Gu An didn't retreat but advanced.

Blood Qi converged in his hands, and a burst of power erupted from within his grasp.

He threw a punch towards the man before him.

Yang Shi's leg, too, was coming in strong, like a sharp blade.

Bang!

Gu An's fist struck Yang Shi's foot.

Power surged outward.

Both men were forced backwards by their momentum.

But unlike Gu An, Yang Shi was sent flying through the air.

Before he had even hit the ground, Gu An forcefully halted his backward motion and stepped forward once more.

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He threw another punch, this time striking his opponent's waist, and with a loud thud, sent him flying.

Crack!

Yang Shi felt his bones breaking, but he still wanted to attack.

However, Gu An didn't give him the opportunity, charging forward and sweeping with his leg.

Bang!

A kick sent his opponent flying.

Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Yang Shi felt a pain so intense that he was afraid to counter.

At this point, Gu An showed no mercy, concentrating the Mountain Opening Fist and stepping forward to land a punch.

Yang Shi, who had wanted to turn the tide, was stunned in place. He felt that the fist coming towards him was heavier than a mountain and knew that if it hit him straight on, the consequences would be unimaginable.

The Defensive Treasure could only defend against one attack and needed time to be used again.

"No, I give in, stop!"

He yelled out, but Gu An was deaf to his cries and with full force, brought down his punch.

Bang!

A resounding boom occurred.

The fist solidly impacted Yang Shi's chest.

Crack!

Gurgle!

The fist drove further into the body.

The once flat chest now caved in.

Gurgle!

Immense pain drove Yang Shi into madness, and an agonizing scream followed.

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