Chapter 960 - 747: Return and Cultivation_2

Chapter 960: Chapter 747: Return and Cultivation_2

Qin An did not continue to seize, but rather waited for a response.

Under such a mix of coercion and inducement, these broken wills would definitely choose submission.

Sure enough, after just a moment of waiting, Qin An saw the group of broken wills choose submission one after another.

They only acted on instinct, driven by instinct; when the benefits outweighed the drawbacks, they would choose to act.

Qin An sighed in relief, letting down his spiritual power.

Even though he released his spiritual power, he could still feel the connection formed between him and all the shadows of the shattered worlds.

Whenever he wished, he could tap into the power of these shattered worlds and use it for himself.

Although the power of each shattered world was limited, once accumulated, it would greatly enhance his strength.

After pondering for a moment, Qin An took a deep breath.

It was time to return.

He had now achieved his goals and extracted the final underpinning. He needed to go back to continue training in other professions, hoping to elevate all of his skills to the next level.

Only by doing so could he have more cards up his sleeve to defend against the arrival of the Heavenly Demons.

With this thought, Qin An unhesitatingly communicated with the Sea of Hope, and soon, borrowing the power of the Sea of Hope, his figure vanished from this place and returned to the world where the Daqian Kingdom was located.

Upon returning, Qin An identified the direction of the Daqian Kingdom’s capital and flew toward it, his figure disappearing into the Sea of Hope.

Meanwhile, as Qin An was rushing back to the capital, within the Celestial Demon World, many Heavenly Demons gathered once more.

The Plague Emperor stood among the Heavenly Demons with a calm expression, as if nothing had happened.

Yet inside, the Plague Emperor’s heart was a tempest.

The Plague Emperor knew very well that their gathering was to discuss the timing of the final battle.

And the timing of their planned final battle was to deal with Qin An.

The barrier of the world was becoming thin, and their arrival in the world where Qin An resided was getting closer. Before they descended, a thorough discussion was naturally necessary.

Back when they destroyed other worlds, these so-called Heavenly Demons had done the same.

The Ancestral Mechanical Emperor still sat in the most important position.

He glanced back at the gathered Heavenly Demons, his tone turning extremely serious: "Everyone, during this period, I know you have endured great hardship, since our past battles were unstoppable, except against Qin An, where we suffered many losses."

"However, these grievances will soon be cleansed, because the barrier of Qin An’s world is growing thinner. In a short time, we will be able to pass through this barrier and descend into his world."

Following the Ancestral Mechanical Emperor’s continuous narration, the Heavenly Demons finally showed a trace of emotional change.

They clenched their fists, their expressions excited, as if gourmet chefs unable to take their eyes off a table full of delicacies.

This emotion was quite normal for them.

They were Heavenly Demons, entities that had destroyed many worlds. With such strength and resources, being thwarted repeatedly by an immature youth was unbearable for anyone.

What they needed to do now was wait until the barrier disappeared and repay the losses they had previously suffered tenfold.

The Ancestral Emperor looked into their eyes and nodded, saying: "Very good, that is the spirit we need. Our objective is simple; our primary mission is to kill the Savior, while destroying their world is secondary."

"Now, remember, continue your cultivation and elevate your powers to their peak. Once we descend into Qin An’s world, the first task is to gather our forces and directly attack the capital of the Daqian Kingdom. Destroying their capital will ensure Qin An has nowhere to hide."

The Heavenly Demons nodded in agreement, acknowledging the feasibility of this plan.

Just then, one of the Heavenly Demons slowly stepped forward.

"Since you have gathered everyone again, it can’t be just to boost morale; what other ideas do you have?"

As this Heavenly Demon asked his question, the others nodded, indicating their interest in hearing more.

The Ancestral Mechanical Emperor paused slightly, then smirked coldly: "My objective is simple, merely to kill Qin An. While you focus on increasing your strength during this period, I must achieve something in my world that has never been accomplished before, which is an exceptional tool for killing Qin An."

With this statement, the Plague Emperor and many other Heavenly Demons were filled with even more curiosity.

The Heavenly Demon who initially spoke asked again: "What is this significant thing?"

Having heard the question, the other Heavenly Demons stayed silent; they knew someone had asked for them, so it was unnecessary to waste time.

Upon hearing this, the Ancestral Mechanical Emperor merely shook his head slightly and did not reveal directly, instead displaying a hint of mystery.

"Everyone, forgive me for not disclosing the true reason, as this matter must remain secret, and the fewer people who know, the better."

"It’s not a matter of trust, but because the more people know, the higher the risk of leaking the information. Therefore, I must act cautiously."

At this point, the expressions of those present varied, but no one asked further questions.

Their goal was to eliminate Qin An and the world in which Qin An existed, tied together like locusts on a string.

The Ancestral Mechanical Emperor would never do anything that would harm them.

Thus, the Ancestral Mechanical Emperor’s mention of an alternate plan, yet withholding its details, surely carried his reasons.

Only the Plague Emperor differed; her heart carried some heavy thoughts.

The reason was simple; she knew very well what type of character the Ancestral Mechanical Emperor was — an extremely ruthless character. Something of importance kept secret by him would surely pose a significant threat to Qin An.

She had to relay this information to Qin An as soon as this gathering ended. As for Qin An’s intended actions thereafter, it was not her place to decide since she was merely a tool for passing information.

Soon, the Heavenly Demons dispersed, while the Plague Emperor approached a rift to convey the message through it.

...

Time passed, and before they knew it, a long period had elapsed.

Outwardly, things appeared calm, but all cultivators grew increasingly tense, especially those of the Manifest Saint Realm.

They sensed the force protecting this world was growing precariously thin, with an energy foreign to this world beginning to seep in gradually.

These cultivators understood that the invading energies belonged to the Heavenly Demons.

Despite the deepening seriousness, they didn’t squander time; rather, they continued training diligently, knowing only through persistent cultivation could they hope to resist the opposing forces.

As time ticked on, everyone’s gaze turned toward the Imperial Palace, awaiting rumors about the legendary Savior to emerge.

However, the palace remained silent. Since returning last time, Qin An had not uttered a single word.

Though many were filled with curiosity, they refrained from expressing it, transforming their doubts into endless motivation, continuously enhancing themselves.

Inside the palace, Qin An exhaled deeply.

This was his longest closed-door cultivation session, and through it, he deeply appreciated the utmost tedium of the world.

Fortunately, he had weathered many storms in life, and this tedium was merely like drizzle on his body.

Yet this tedious period provided him immense benefits.

Qin An inhaled deeply and gazed into the void ahead.

In the void, a line of text materialized.