[You possess the Bodhi Golden Dragon Five Elements Art and the Wild Wood Art, attempting to fuse them into one.]

[Unfortunately, due to insufficient talent, the fusion failed.]

[Now, danger surrounds you. You deeply understand that your own strength is the only way to break through the danger, so you try to forcibly enhance by burning your qi and blood.]

[After burning a large amount of qi and blood, a flash of insight crosses your mind.]

[This insight is not sufficient to allow you to break through.]

[You grit your teeth and continue to burn your qi and blood.]

[Sitting in meditation for several years, this insight gradually enlarges. You finally gain understanding and successfully fuse them into one.]

[You name the new Cultivation Technique as the Bodhi Golden Dragon Six Harmonies Art.]

[Bodhi Golden Dragon Six Harmonies Art (Initiated)]

"Boom!"

The words suddenly vanish, transforming into a torrent of information, surging into Qin An's mind like a tide.

Qin An closes his eyes and takes several breaths to absorb the information in his mind.

"Finally... Inner God Realm!"

His eyes suddenly open, a glint flashes across them.

Qin An clenches his fists.

At this moment, the five-element Divine Sense in his mind is gradually intertwining.

In just a few breaths, the five-element Divine Sense merges into one, transforming into a colorless Divine Sense, deeply hidden within his mind.

This is the difference between the Inner God Realm and the Outer Elixir Realm.

Anyone who enters the Inner God Realm can attach Divine Sense attacks to their True Essence, leaving their enemies defenseless.

Qin An grips the hilt of his saber.

A cold gleam flashes, the Cold Star Saber is unsheathed.

Ice Flame Ruthless Blood Transformation Blade!

A blade light, like a silver moon, illuminates the entire room.

After deducing the Bodhi Golden Dragon Six Harmonies Art, the Five-Colored True Essence transforms into Six-Colored True Essence, covering the blade of the Cold Star Saber.

At this moment, the True Essence surges like an ocean, and it is covered with colorless Divine Sense, not only wielding the terrifying attack of the Six-Colored True Qi but also capable of shattering others' souls.

"Clang!"

Qin An sheaths the saber and brushes the hilt of the Cold Star Saber with his fingertips: "The Six-Colored True Essence surpasses the past, supplemented by Divine Sense attacks, even those newly entering the Inner God Realm cannot outmatch seasoned elders."

Although only the Heart Method has deduced to the Inner God Realm, Qin An's foundation was constructed with supreme talent.

Even relying on the Six-Colored True Qi and the colorless Divine Sense, even though Qin An is only initiated into the Inner God Realm, no one dares to underestimate him.

"It's just this Demon Sense..." Qin An frowns slightly: "The consumption was somewhat high."

This deduction of the Heart Method actually consumed an entire Demon Sense.

Now, Qin An's pouch is empty, and he can't bring out even a single Demon Pill.

"If I continue to practice as a Blacksmith, I won't have any Demon Sense to deduce Blade Skills." Qin An rubs his chin, pondering: "It's time to take on a mission."

The Golden Finger is the foundation, the very root of Qin An's ability to stand in the world.

Qi and blood are auxiliary, essential for Qin An to deduce Cultivation Techniques.

Both are extremely important and need to be advanced simultaneously.

Thinking of this, Qin An picks up the token hanging from his waist.

A puff of smoke flashes, transforming into numerous tasks, floating in front of him.

Qin An squints his eyes and scrutinizes carefully.

After one stick of incense time, a task piques Qin An's interest.

"This mission..." Qin An muses: "Seems interesting."

[Mission: Go to Watercloud State to investigate the disturbances caused by the Carefree Mountain Fox Girl]

[Recently, the whereabouts of the Carefree Mountain Fox Girl have been mysterious. She has committed multiple massacres in Watercloud State, even annihilating several forces in succession.]

[After arriving at Watercloud State, observe the movements of the Fox Girl. If you find any clues, eradicate them all!]

"As long as it involves Carefree Mountain, I must go and take a look." Qin An accepts the mission.

The conflict between him and Carefree Mountain has become irreconcilable.

It's likely that Carefree Mountain is plotting how to kill him now.

In that case, accepting the mission in advance and weakening Carefree Mountain's forces is a sure gain for Qin An.

With this in mind, Qin An changes into a clean dark robe, goes to the Prefecture Officer of the Evil Extermination Bureau, and receives a fast horse, heading towards Watercloud State.

Many Prefecture Generals, upon seeing Qin An, reveal expressions of astonishment.

"Has this master emerged from closed-door cultivation?"

"It seems he has."

"It's been so long, it seems he couldn't sit still any longer."

"I wonder how much turmoil he will stir up this time."

"Who knows? We'll just watch for fun."

The Prefecture Generals whisper among themselves, while the Evil Extermination Bureau is bustling with activity.

...

Watercloud State, located five hundred miles east of Xunyang Prefecture, is named for its many waterways.

A distance of five hundred miles, even for Xunyang Prefecture, is not short.

Qin An rides a fast horse along the official road, with nothing happening along the way.

Ahead, the outline of the city transitions from blurry to clear, gradually appearing before Qin An's eyes.

The air is filled with a damp scent, a constant in Watercloud State with its numerous waterways.

At the city gate, two soldiers are holding weapons, guarding with stern expressions.

Watercloud State has been unstable lately.

Although the common people have not been harmed, the extermination of several forces is well-known among those in the know.

Amidst the panic, everyone is hoping for the quick arrival of the people from the Evil Extermination Bureau.

At the city gate, two soldiers are whispering to each other.

"I heard a few officers have arrived recently, seemingly Mountain Patrol Generals from Xunyang Prefecture."

"The Mountain Patrol Generals are here? Then the people of Watercloud State are saved."

"Indeed, I heard there are also three Mountain Patrol Silver Generals."

"Wow... those are big shots, experts of the Inner God Realm, we might never see them in our lifetime."

"Isn't that so? We're saved this time. After things are settled, let's go enjoy ourselves at the Music Bureau."

"Your treat..."

Their conversation is soft, only audible to those very close by.

Qin An squints his eyes and approaches the city gate.

Their exchange, he heard every word clearly.

"So there's also a Mountain Patrol Silver General; this mission isn't simple."

Logically, tasks taken by Mountain Patrol Copper Generals shouldn't interest Mountain Patrol Silver Generals at all.

But now there's involvement of a Mountain Patrol Silver General, Qin An feels there's more to this.

With this thought, Qin An leads his horse forward.

The two soldiers immediately stop their conversation.

When they see Qin An wearing a dark robe and a copper token hanging from his waist, they are all stunned.

The soldier on the left hurried forward, cupping his hands in salute: "I pay my respects to you, sir!"

Qin An squinted his eyes: "Those Mountain Patrol Generals that arrived early, where are they now?"

Since these two were aware of certain situations, Qin An decided to ask casually.

The soldier dared not delay, replied respectfully: "Reporting to you, sir, they are residing at the Evil Extermination Bureau in Shuiyun Prefecture."

After speaking, the soldier closed his mouth and said no more.

The web of power in Xunyang Prefecture was terrifyingly complex, even a minor soldier knew this.

Answer only what is asked; saying too much could cost one's life.

Qin An nodded without speaking, leading his horse into Shuiyun Prefecture, heading towards the Evil Extermination Bureau.

Since they were all here, gathered together, Qin An intended to take a look.

Acting alone might usually be good, but now, with few leads, meeting colleagues was preferable.

The soldier dared not obstruct, only continuing his serious watch over the city after Qin An departed.

...

Evil Extermination Bureau, Room No. 1.

This was the finest room at Shuiyun's Evil Extermination Bureau, even the Sect Leader of top factions in Shuiyun had no right to reside here.

At the moment, over a dozen Mountain Patrol Generals in dark robes sat silently within.

Among them, two men and one woman were most noticeable, with silver-patterned waist tokens gleaming coldly in the candlelight.

The two men differed in height, both appearing to be in their thirties.

The tall man on the left had a short stick hanging from his waist.

The stick was pitch-black, adorned with intricate patterns, looking extremely delicate.

The shorter man on the right had fine features, with a paper fan tucked at his waist.

The woman had charming looks, shapely form, her waist empty, yet her hands adorned with translucent silk gloves.

The three Mountain Patrol Silver Generals exchanged glances, maintaining silence.

Silent tension continued to permeate the room.

Then, footsteps echoed from outside.

A State Official opened the door cautiously, extending a hand towards the inside.

"Mr. Qin, the others are all here; I won't intrude further."

Having said that, the State Official withdrew bowing.

Everyone turned their gaze to the doorway.

There, a young man dressed in dark robes with a stern face, caressed his long blade as he stepped inside.

Though his expression was stern, it could not conceal the dense Evil Qi surrounding him.

Such Evil Qi was not from a Pseudo-God or demon but emanated naturally from blood-stained hands.

If ordinary people encountered him, just one glance would chill their hearts.

Every Mountain Patrol General had slain countless demons, thus their hands were drenched in blood.

This unique Evil Qi was inherent to each Mountain Patrol General.

Only this newly arrived young man's Evil Qi was excessively dense.

The tall Mountain Patrol Silver General glanced at the youth's waist, raised an eyebrow, then shifted his gaze elsewhere, unbothered.

The shorter Mountain Patrol Silver General, however, eyed the newcomer curiously, scrutinizing as if intending to engrave his appearance in memory.

Only the female Mountain Patrol Silver General did not bother to glance over.

A Mountain Patrol Copper General quietly made space, allowing the dark-robed youth to take a seat.

Once again, silence prevailed, infectious, spreading to every corner of the room.

In this oppressive atmosphere, someone with fragile temperament faced by so many Mountain Patrol Generals would likely lose sanity.

Qin An sat, fingers lightly tapping the Cold Star Saber, his gaze steady.

Upon entering, he thought discussion might be fervent here.

But now it seemed unexpected.

Since no one wished to speak, let there be silence.

Though silence lasted long, someone would eventually break it.

Qin An reckoned it should not be him.

In this perilous world, striving to remain inconspicuous often assured longer survival.

After the time of an incense stick, someone finally broke the silence.

The tall Mountain Patrol Silver General's voice was indifferent, slowly said: "Since we come for the same task, let's exchange names for ease of collaboration. I'm Ding De, skilled in short stick techniques."

His words were brief, yet direct to the point.

The shorter Mountain Patrol Silver General chuckled: "I am Kong Zhi, adept with a folding fan."

As the two spoke, only the female Mountain Patrol Silver General remained silent, the others directing their gaze to her.

Her eyes like autumn water, scanning their faces, replied coolly: "Jiang Siyu, bare-handed."

After speaking, silence enveloped again.

Subsequently, Ding De's eyes swept over the remaining dozen Mountain Patrol Copper Generals, his intention clear.

Starting from the leftmost Mountain Patrol Copper General, each reported their name and proficiency in Cultivation Techniques one by one.

Whether there were hidden details, none could discern.

Qin An's gaze shifted among the three Mountain Patrol Silver Generals, detecting no peculiarities.

When it was his turn, he simply stated his name.

As soon as his voice fell, several Mountain Patrol Copper Generals cast surprised glances.

Ding De, noticing their gaze, furrowed his brows slightly.

"Qin An... seems familiar," he remarked.

Jiang Siyu raised her gloved hand, gently stroking her cheek thoughtfully: "I once heard a Mountain Patrol Copper General mention you're Qin An of Dual Blade and Fist, well-regarded in the Ancient Battlefield relics."

Ancient Battlefield relics.

Upon hearing the five words, Ding De displayed an expression of realization.

"That makes sense then," he said.

Yet, it was no surprise to him.

They were, after all, experts in the Inner God Realm.

As Mountain Patrol Silver Generals, they held esteemed status in Xunyang Prefecture, once illustrious in their youth.

Only Kong Zhi's countenance changed.

His previously composed expression faltered, a hint of gloom passing through his eyes.

Qin An was observing the Mountain Patrol Silver Generals, naturally noticing Kong Zhi's changed expression.

"You have ties with Hu Long?" Qin An spoke plainly.

Upon this revelation, Ding De and Jiang Siyu turned their attention towards Kong Zhi.

With a cold smile, Kong Zhi replied: "Hu Long and I serve under the same Golden General, maintaining good relations, naturally I heard of your conflict with him."

"Boy, you don't seem afraid of me."

Ding De knitted his brows, fingers brushing his short stick, contemplating.

Jiang Siyu's cold demeanor warmed with interest, observing attentively.

The two chose not to intervene.

Qin An calmly responded: "That old dog couldn't kill me; maybe... you'd like to try?"

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