Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 347 - 337: The Final Battle Begins

"Is this deal still fair?"

Before the words even fell, the Sect Leader fell silent, merely casting a cat-like gaze at Lord Gao as if playing with a mouse.

Lord Gao’s heart trembled violently, complex emotions surged in his eyes.

He never expected the Sect Leader of the Crescent Moon Sect to cultivate such a sinister Cultivation Technique.

Using the blood of a Deer Demon as a guide, boiling the blood within the body to obtain a frenzy of power to accelerate cultivation.

Such wild and unorthodox methods, even Lord Gao, who had immersed himself in the Evil Extermination Bureau for years, had never heard of.

Thinking this through, Lord Gao understood why the Sect Leader would have the Frenzied Blood Syndrome.

Deer blood is a Pure Yang item; even ordinary people consuming the blood of a common deer would feel overheated throughout their body and have a bloody nose.

Let alone the blood of a Deer Demon?

Even cultivators cannot withstand the Pure Yang Power contained within.

And to neutralize the deer blood with other blood, it could be the blood of a monstrous Pseudo-God or the blood of a human cultivator.

Lord Gao suddenly realized that this seemingly normal Crescent Moon Sect secretly harbored countless bloody massacres, likely more terrifying than he imagined.

After a long while, Lord Gao made a decision, the look of entanglement in his eyes faded away, replaced by increasing determination.

Lord Gao took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Alright, I’ll take this deal."

His voice tightened, and his seemingly determined will was fragile before such temptation.

If he could use the sinister method to break through to the Great Success of the Inner God Realm, he would surpass the threshold set by that Lord and become a disciple under his seat.

This is the opportunity he has been dreaming of.

Now within reach, he has no reason to give it up.

Moreover, conspiring with the Sect Leader to lure the monsters of Lu Mountain to besiege Qin An, he could both avenge his personal grudge and curry favor with the backing Mountain Patrol Golden General.

The benefits gained at that time would far exceed what is before him.

The Sect Leader’s lips curled into a satisfied arc, feigning praise, "Lord Gao certainly has foresight; go back and rest, and wait for good news."

Lord Gao nodded slightly, said no more, and turned to walk outside the main hall.

Soon, only the Sect Leader and Liu Qian were left inside the hall.

Liu Qian hesitated, "Isn’t the Sect Leader afraid that he might leak the secret? If Qin An and others join forces..."

The Sect Leader shook his head slightly, "I’ve said before, as long as a person has greed, there is a weakness; the size of the weakness depends on the size of the greed. This person’s heart harbors much greed, and he bears a grudge against Qin An. Today, he was abandoned by his colleagues, combining these points, his possibility of betraying us is close to zero."

"But there is still a possibility," Liu Qian said again, "Do we need to devise a new plan?"

To Liu Qian, even if there is a ninety percent certainty he will join them, there is still a ten percent chance he will relay the message to Qin An.

Even if there is the slightest possibility, it is enough to change the battlefield situation.

The Sect Leader continued shaking his head, interrupting, "Being overly cautious is your strength, but also your weakness. Don’t worry. Lord Gao’s personality will never allow him to divulge today’s matters to Qin An, and besides, I hold the key to elevate him to the Great Success of the Inner God Realm; he will only serve me."

Liu Qian frowned slightly, after pondering for a moment, he said no more.

He thought carefully just now, indeed as the Sect Leader said.

Lord Gao needs more than the Great Success of the Inner God Realm; he needs Qin An’s life and the cover-up of the secret here.

If it were just one point, it might be difficult to control, but when these three points combine, controlling Lord Gao is as easy as pie.

"I take my leave." Liu Qian bowed and exited the main hall.

The hall plunged into silence, leaving only the Sect Leader alone.

The Sect Leader sat on the throne, the red gleam in his eyes growing more intense.

...

Time passed, and before long, several days had gone by.

In the past few days, Qin An had stayed in his room.

On the contrary, Dai Lin and Lin Feng often rushed around the Crescent Moon Sect, trying to find some clues.

Regrettably, every attempt was in vain.

Not only did they not find any clues, but they also wasted a lot of time.

Today, Qin An was drinking tea in his room.

This tea is the finest tea leaves from the Crescent Moon Sect.

Even though Qin An doesn’t understand the way of tea, the taste in his mouth felt very distinct, a far cry from those cheap, ordinary tea leaves.

Jiang Chi sat on a chair not far from Qin An.

Though not sitting cross-legged, the True Essence within him surged.

Aura of the Inner God Realm wrapped around him continually.

He maintained his peak state at all times; even now, he seizes every moment, cultivating as much as possible.

This fierceness is precisely why Qin An values him.

Footsteps sounded from outside the door.

Qin An put down the teacup and glanced towards the entrance.

Jiang Chi also paused his cultivation at this time, stretched a bit, and approached the door to open it.

Outside the door, Dai Lin and Lin Feng stood respectfully.

When Jiang Chi opened the door, they entered, sitting opposite Qin An.

Qin An rotated the teacup and said blandly, "Isn’t there nothing to gain?"

Dai Lin smiled wryly, sighed, and said, "It’s as Mr. Qin said, the opponent is hiding too deep."

Lin Feng fiddled with his sword, "It seems only when the Sect Leader’s Frenzied Blood Syndrome flares up can we find some traces."

Not long ago, they voluntarily showed weakness and allied themselves with Qin An.

Initially, Dai Lin thought this alliance would surely encounter many difficulties.

But unexpectedly, Qin An agreed without hesitation, which immediately relaxed them.

During this time, they ran around everywhere without finding any clues, inevitably feeling somewhat helpless.

Qin An nodded slightly, "Don’t be anxious, the time between Frenzied Blood Syndrome attacks is growing shorter. It won’t be long now. By the way, how is Lord Gao’s current situation?"

Dai Lin pondered for a moment and replied, "Ever since we left, he seldom leaves his room, always staying inside."

Lin Feng chimed in, "I think he might be researching how to gain merit from this task."

Qin An nodded and said, "Let him continue researching, the time is drawing near."

Dai Lin and Lin Feng both nodded in agreement.

After joining Qin An’s team, they were subtly led by Qin An.

Especially Dai Lin, who was surprised to find Qin An not only possessed profound, unfathomable strength but a personality characterized by an indescribable stability.

Even if Mount Tai were to collapse before him, his expression would remain unchanged.

This kind of stability was something Dai Lin had never seen among the many disciples of esteemed families or the influential clans in Xunyang Prefecture.

Upon thinking about the various legends about Qin An, Dai Lin clearly understood that perhaps Qin An had developed this personality from Ding County.

After all, the complex environment of Ding County, though just a small place, is no less dangerous than Xunyang Prefecture.

If he did not have such a personality, he might have already died on the spot.

Qin An once again swept his gaze towards Jiang Chi: "Your Heart Method can restrain the Remnant Moon Sect’s Heart Method. You must maintain your energy in the coming days, as you are likely to play an important role."

Jiang Chi nodded and said, "Rest assured, my lord. This matter concerns not only our achievements but also my personal affairs. I dare not overstep."

Having said all he needed to, Qin An spoke no more and tilted his head back to finish his tea.

He was about to take a short rest.

But at that moment, something unusual occurred.

A piercing scream sliced through the night sky, echoing relentlessly along the tranquil mountain path.

The direction the scream came from was exactly where the Remnant Moon Sect’s hall was located.

Qin An’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Jiang Chi and the others abruptly stood up.

"Faster than anticipated." Qin An grasped the Cold Star, and in a flutter of robes, he darted outside: "Let’s see how much filth is hidden within this Remnant Moon Sect."

Jiang Chi and the others said no more, pushed open the door, and hurried towards the hall’s location.

...

At this moment, inside the hall, despite its resplendent gold and jade, the screams dimmed the brilliance somewhat.

Liu Qian stood below the hall, forehead beaded with cold sweat, fear flashing in his eyes as he gazed at the scene ahead.

At the end of the hall, the throne was empty.

And under the throne, a figure was rolling incessantly.

The Sect Leader’s limbs were gone, but his torso emitted a terrifying Inner God Realm aura.

As the Sect Leader rolled, the bamboo chairs around turned into shards scattered in the sky.

The Sect Leader’s face alternated between blue and white, his dull eyes filled with pain.

Waves of Pure Yang Qi Blood Power seemed ready to burst through his skin and diffuse out.

Outside the hall, all the disciples of the Remnant Moon Sect clenched their fists, heads lowered, not daring to look more.

In addition to tension, there was a sense of heaviness.

When Qin An and Jiang Chi and the others arrived, Lord Gao was already waiting there.

When Lord Gao saw Qin An, a shadow darkened his eyes as he shifted his gaze elsewhere.

Dai Lin whispered, "With so many disciples present, it seems the matter is not simple."

"Let’s observe the changes." Qin An nodded, and with a step, he entered the stairs.

This action immediately drew the attention of the surrounding disciples.

Some disciples had a flash of fear in their eyes.

Dai Lin took note of these expressions, her Liu Mei furrowing even tighter.

Jiang Chi gripped his bamboo staff tightly, every step steady.

Yet, a hint of complex emotion flashed in those dull eyes.

Lin Feng placed his hand at his waist, his longsword ready to be drawn at any moment.

The stairway below the hall was long, but for Qin An and the others, it was close at hand.

In just a few breaths, Qin An and the others crossed the stairs and entered the hall.

Inside the hall, the Sect Leader continued to roll on the ground.

Liu Qian stood by the side, his face changed drastically upon seeing Qin An and the others arrive.

He hurriedly came forward to block them: "Honored gentlemen, please wait outside the hall. The Sect Leader’s mad blood disorder has flared up again; we are unable to receive you properly."

"It’s no problem." Qin An flicked his sleeve to toss him aside: "We are here to treat the mad blood disorder. What’s the harm in taking a look?"

Liu Qian gritted his teeth, his face alternating between blue and white, yet he did not speak.

At this moment, Jiang Chi abruptly said, "There is the aura of demon blood on his body surface, but even more so, there is the aura of human blood. So that’s it, before this, he was using the aura of demon blood to cover it up, and with the onset of mad blood disorder, he can no longer hide it."

Just as the words fell, Liu Qian’s face changed drastically.

Qin An said calmly, "Do you have anything to say?"

Cold sweat dripped ceaselessly from Liu Qian’s forehead, panic flickering in his eyes: "My lord, how can such a statement become evidence? We have rendered outstanding service to Xunyang Prefecture."

"Not a mere statement." Jiang Chi raised his hand and pointed, True Essence shot from his fingertip, striking the Sect Leader.

Though the Sect Leader was in immense pain, with sheer instinct, he unleashed True Essence, shattering Jiang Chi’s True Essence.

It was precisely because the Sect Leader struck back that the human cultivator’s blood energy hidden within him completely erupted.

Anyone skilled in cultivation could sense it.

Lord Gao stepped forward, "Everyone, take action; it seems the Sect Leader’s crimes are already confirmed."

Liu Qian’s face twisted uncertainly; suddenly, he shouted, "Form the formation!"

Just as the words were spoken, a long blade thrust directly towards him.

Liu Qian was shocked, his arms shattered in an instant.

Within the empty sleeves, True Essence filled the space, sweeping horizontally against the attacking long blade.

But in the next instant, the Straight Blade tore the sleeves to shreds, and even the True Essence disintegrated under the straight blade’s power.

The Straight Blade’s momentum did not abate, stabbing deeply into Liu Qian’s heart.

Liu Qian’s eyes widened, full of disbelief.

"This doesn’t match the plan!"

The plan was for them to slowly absorb the Remnant Moon Sect’s formation, temporarily advancing a minor realm.

But Qin An acted too swiftly and decisively, leaving him no chance to advance.

"In a fight to the death, what plan is there?"

Qin An’s left hand turned into a palm, striking Liu Qian’s chest.

Liu Qian, like a rag doll, crashed through the wall, as the Six-Colored True Essence rampaged within his viscera.

Blood flowed from his mouth and nose.

Liu Qian struggled for a moment but then lay still.

This scene unfolded too fast, even Jiang Chi and the others had no time to react.

They all cast looks of surprise at Qin An, deeply impressed by Qin An’s decisive action.

It was at this moment, just as everyone had yet to recover, that a beast-like roar suddenly echoed within the hall.

"Kill! Kill them!"