Rise to God with Life Skill Professions-Chapter 414 - 404: Deduction, Unity Realm

[You have cultivated the Heart Method of Ultimate Darkness, activating scholar proficiency]

[Heart Method of Ultimate Darkness (Perfection)]

The Heart Method of Ultimate Darkness is inherently a Heart Method of the Inner God Realm. As a result, after triggering the Scholar Profession, it immediately advanced to Inner God Realm Perfection.

Smoke dissipated with a roar, transforming into a torrent of information that flooded Qin An’s mind.

After Qin An closed his eyes and concentrated for a while, he absorbed all the information before opening his eyes again.

"Next is the fusion," Qin An thought to himself.

After returning, he went to exchange a large amount of demonic consciousness in the Confidential Library of the Evil Extermination Bureau. Together with what he had originally saved, his amount of demonic consciousness now reached eighty units.

After eliminating the Pseudo-God that had appeared from Wanshi Mountain Forest, he also obtained a Pseudo-Soul. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

In total, he had an amount equivalent to a hundred and eighty units of demonic consciousness.

Now he planned to advance his Cultivation Technique to the Unity Realm, and this amount of a hundred and eighty was more than sufficient.

Thinking of this, Qin An stopped hesitating and began to operate the Bodhi Golden Dragon Seven Star Technique.

As he operated the Bodhi Golden Dragon Seven Star Technique, lines of new text immediately appeared before his eyes.

[You operate the Bodhi Golden Dragon Seven Star Technique, activating scholar talent]

[Bodhi Golden Dragon Seven Star Technique (Perfection)]

Perfection was not Qin An’s limit.

Qin An once again operated the Bodhi Golden Dragon Seven Star Technique.

The next moment, the text disappeared again, turning into new text, twisting like a serpent in midair.

[You possess the Bodhi Golden Dragon Seven Star Technique and the Heart Method of Dark Cloud, intending to merge the two, but, alas, your talent is inadequate, and the fusion fails]

[Feeling troubled, you contemplate the various dangers you will face in the coming years, even fearing for your life, thus deciding to burn your life force]

[After burning a large amount of life force, a flash of inspiration appears in your mind, but it is insufficient to unify the two]

This consumed fifty units of demonic consciousness.

Qin An’s eyes widened, revealing a hint of disbelief.

He had anticipated that advancing his Heart Method would consume a large amount of demonic consciousness, but he had not expected the consumption to be so great.

However, Qin An did not panic, for his demonic consciousness was sufficiently abundant to continue operating the Bodhi Golden Dragon Seven Star Technique.

The text before him once again dissipated, condensing into new text.

[Unwilling to give up, you decide to burn your life force again, and after doing so, that spark of insight in your mind gradually amplifies, finally leading to an epiphany, merging the two Heart Methods into one]

[You name the new Heart Method the Bodhi Golden Dragon Eight Extremes Technique]

[Bodhi Golden Dragon Eight Extremes Technique (Initial Mastery)]

Again, fifty units of demonic consciousness were consumed by Qin An.

Suddenly, a booming sound erupted in Qin An’s mind.

Immediately thereafter, smoke transformed into a torrent of information that flooded his mind.

In the next moment, Qin An felt waves of rumbling in his mind.

Three True Intentations intertwined amidst the rumbling, forming bridges that connected Divine Sense and True Essence.

Though the Inner God Realm possesses Divine Sense, it remains distinct from True Essence.

Only during manipulation do the two become one.

Now, as the bridge formed by the three True Intentations united them, Divine Sense and True Essence merged seamlessly, becoming indistinguishable.

From now on, whenever Qin An executes any Cultivation Technique, Divine Sense and True Essence will combine into a formidable Power of Attack.

"So this is the Unity Realm. No wonder the Inner God Realm seems like child’s play in front of the Unity Realm," Qin An thought, clenching his fists.

The smoke dispersed with a wave of his hand. Feeling the internal transformations, his joy was unparalleled.

Even someone with a typically calm demeanor like his couldn’t help but let a smile creep onto his lips.

However, Qin An had weathered many storms, battling his way from Ding County, witnessing numerous life-or-death crises.

After a moment of happiness, he gradually calmed himself, contemplating his next move.

"Now, I’ve reached the initial mastery of the Unity Realm, but currently, my merits are insufficient to advance me to the position of Mountain Patrol Golden General. Without that promotion, not only can I not undertake tasks of equivalent level, but I also cannot access the ultimate secrets of Xunyang Prefecture."

"So I must acquire enough merits to quickly advance to the position of Mountain Patrol Golden General."

With this in mind, Qin An took out the silver-patterned Token at his waist, and with a thought, it emanated a shimmering light, hovering mid-air.

The glow gradually formed rows of tasks, dazzling in variety.

After a cursory glance, Qin An squinted, moved his fingers, and began selecting tasks.

This time, his approach to finding a task was different. He no longer sought the nearest tasks but those that were particularly challenging.

As a Mountain Patrol Silver General, he was eligible for tasks meant for his rank, but with his Unity Realm abilities, he could confidently undertake high-level tasks.

As Qin An sifted through them, tasks passed by before his eyes.

Most appeared trivial to Qin An.

After searching for almost half an hour, a task suddenly caught his attention.

Squinting, Qin An murmured, "Interesting. This task seems tailor-made for me. It even looks like a trap."

The task was detailed simply:

[Eradicate the rampant monsters of Lu Mountain and Tiger Cave]

[Recently, monsters have frequently harassed various folk near Lu Mountain and Tiger Cave, causing great damage, but the two monster factions are extremely cunning, evading the Evil Extermination Bureau’s raids]

[The Mountain Patrol Generals have been dispatched several times, all in vain]

[After taking this task, swiftly eliminate the troublesome monsters—leave no survivors; kill on sight]

The task description was simple enough, listing the monsters from Lu Mountain and Tiger Cave wreaking havoc, requiring the Mountain Patrol Generals to exterminate them.

However, Qin An spotted a hint of a clue from this task.

"Not long ago, Jin Fengyu mentioned that Lu Mountain and Tiger Cave seem to have some grand scheme against me. Now, this task has appeared. It would be more surprising if it wasn’t a trap," Qin An thought, stroking his chin.

Combining the two, Qin An felt this likely was a trap laid specifically for him.

After all, the Mountain Patrol Generals are exceedingly skilled in tracking Pseudo-Gods. Even the most hidden monster will slip up eventually.

But the monsters from Lu Mountain and Tiger Cave evaded capture repeatedly this time.

Qin An easily connected these events to Situ Shen.

It’s surely because Situ Shen relayed information allowing their escape just as the Mountain Patrol Generals were about to annihilate them.

Moreover, in Qin An’s view, it seemed like a bait, waiting for him to take the hook.

After a brief deliberation, Qin An raised his hand and accepted the task: "Since it’s bait, let me taste the saltiness, whether it’s me, the fish, devouring the angler, or you reeling me ashore."

Now, he had advanced to the Unity Realm, and with various means and supreme foundation, even against someone at the Great Success of the Unity Realm, he was confident he could retreat unscathed.

As for those at the Small Success of the Unity Realm, they were no longer his match.

Therefore, by accepting the task, he could amass a vast amount of merit and simultaneously eliminate these two foes, a win-win situation for Qin An.

After accepting the task, Qin An pondered briefly, then headed towards the Internal Affairs Department.

...

At this moment, Prefecture Generals were bustling in various places of the Evil Extermination Bureau.

Amidst the bustling atmosphere, Qin An’s figure seemed like a stone cast into a serene lake.

Many Prefecture Generals watched as Qin An led away a swift horse from the Prefecture Officer, with speculations already forming in their hearts.

"This time, Mr. Qin is probably going out to cause trouble."

"Indeed, every time he goes out, a storm of blood ensues, and many monsters and pseudo-gods are eradicated by Mr. Qin."

"I wonder what big event will happen this time when he goes out."

"How about we place a bet?"

"What would you like to bet on?"

"Let’s bet on how many Qin An will kill on this mission."

"That’s interesting, I’m in."

The sounds of conversation gradually arose throughout the Evil Extermination Bureau, all centered around Qin An.

...

On the official road, the once sunny and cloudless weather suddenly turned gloomy.

A light drizzle descended from the sky, like unbroken threads, connecting the sky and the earth.

The once dry ground turned muddy, with water spraying up with each hoofprint.

Qin An, wearing a bamboo hat and a rain cloak, hurried eastward towards the Evil Extermination Bureau.

According to the description on the task, the last disturbance by the two monster forces occurred in Zhen Nan County, east of Xunyang Prefecture.

Half of the populace in Zhen Nan County had been slaughtered by the monsters.

Qin An thought that upon arriving in Zhen Nan County, he might be able to find relevant clues.

Zhen Nan County was very far from Xunyang Prefecture, even with the swift horses of the Evil Extermination Bureau, it would still take a few days of non-stop travel.

Now, Qin An had already traveled for three days.

Ahead, the outline of a city gradually emerged in the misty rain.

When Qin An reined his horse beneath the city gate, looking at the slightly dilapidated county city, his brows furrowed deeply.

High above the city gate, two rows of large white fabric were hanging, tied into two white flowers, draping down the sides of the city walls.

Citizens carrying coffins and sprinkling yellow paper gradually filed out of the city.

On either side, soldiers gripped their weapons tightly, with a look of gravity and sorrow in their eyes.

A sense of solemnity and grief enveloped the entire Zhen Nan County.

Upon sensing this atmosphere, Qin An remained silent for a moment before proceeding towards the city gate on horseback.

The slaughter of half the populace by two monster forces was a massive loss for Zhen Nan County.

The city’s enveloping sorrow was understandable.

The soldiers guarding the city gate tensed up, holding their weapons tightly upon seeing someone approaching on a swift horse.

But when they saw the silver-patterned token hanging at Qin An’s waist, their anxiety immediately subsided.

The soldier on the left even sat on the ground, looking relieved as if finally liberated.

Qin An, still on horseback, frowned and asked, "What do you mean by this?"

The left-side soldier remained slumped on the ground, not even responding to Qin An.

The soldier on the right quickly explained, "Sir, we’ve been hoping and hoping, waiting for someone from above to come, and now that you’re here, it’s like the string holding us up has snapped, hence this state."

Qin An raised an eyebrow and asked, "Where is the county office? I need to have a detailed conversation with the County Magistrate."

The soldier on the right hastily led the way in front: "Please follow me, sir."

Qin An didn’t mince words, allowing the soldier to lead the horse into the city gate.

The soldier who had been sitting on the ground came to, watching Qin An’s figure disappear into the distance, unable to suppress a hearty laugh.

The laughter immediately drew the attention of the passersby.

Under the watchful eyes of the citizens, the soldier continued laughing heartily and slapping the muddy ground without care.

"They haven’t abandoned us! The monsters who killed our loved ones, just wait! Someone will avenge this blood debt!"

Many citizens, hearing this, revealed expressions of heaviness and sorrow.

...

Inside the city, the atmosphere grew ever more solemn.

Every house was adorned with white cloth and lanterns, presenting a desolate appearance.

Qin An’s fingers clenched slightly, gripping the Cold Star, a hint of icy killing intent flashed between his brows.

Even in Ding County, such large-scale slaughter had never been witnessed, it was the first time today.

Even someone with a calm temperament couldn’t help but be filled with murderous intent.

Ahead, the soldier leading the horse felt the icy killing intent, a layer of cold sweat appeared on his back, and he dared not meet Qin An’s gaze, merely hurrying along with the horse.

Finally, the two arrived in front of the county office.

Two rows of constables guarded the county office, each wearing white cloth on their left arm.

Several constables stood there, even though they were bleeding.

The soldier exchanged a few simple words with the constables, and suddenly the two rows of constables knelt down in front of Qin An with a loud thud.

Qin An leaped down from the horse, frowning, "What do you mean by this?"

"Please avenge the County Magistrate, sir!" a constable pleaded in grief, "The County Magistrate was severely injured in the fight against the monsters and passed away before you arrived."

A constable pushed open the door.

Inside the courtyard, the County Magistrate lay in a coffin, clad in funeral clothes.