Chapter 1022 - 778: Return and Seclusion_2

Chapter 1022: Chapter 778: Return and Seclusion_2

And when an even greater crisis comes, he won’t have the power to resist.

This is why Emperor Xuanwu is often more diligent than any other cultivator.

However, just as Emperor Xuanwu was about to step into his residence, he sensed an unusual energy fluctuation.

Emperor Xuanwu was very familiar with this energy fluctuation and knew who the owner of it was.

A look of joy immediately appeared in his eyes as he turned to gaze at the sky.

When he saw Qin An descending from the heavens, he visibly relaxed, quickly walked over, and patted Qin An’s shoulder.

"I thought you encountered danger, so long without returning, but unexpectedly you have come back safely."

Although people from other worlds have gradually joined the Daqian Kingdom, Emperor Xuanwu personally remains very worried.

Because he knows Qin An’s burden isn’t light, and there are countless variables involved that no one can predict.

Therefore, during the time Qin An was absent, he was constantly worried.

Now that Qin An has returned, he is much more relaxed here.

Qin An smiled and said.

"Your Majesty need not worry; the matter has been resolved, and now I don’t have much to do, so I’ve returned to undergo some retreat."

His return this time is for the purpose of retreat, to cultivate his skills entirely.

So he didn’t waste any time and straightforwardly said.

"Your Majesty, unless anything concerns the crisis of the Daqian Kingdom, please do not call me."

He plans to undergo a lengthy retreat, hence wishes not to be disturbed during this period.

He wants no mundane matters entangling him.

For him, the forthcoming matters are highly significant; he does not wish to waste time here.

Emperor Xuanwu listened to Qin An’s comments and nodded, saying.

"Rest assured, I won’t have anyone disturb you. If anyone comes looking for you, I’ll refuse them unless it’s related to the Daqian Kingdom’s destiny. You can go into retreat without worrying about any mundane affairs."

Emperor Xuanwu realizes that Qin An is the strongest within the entire Daqian Kingdom, and even he isn’t a match for Qin An now.

Hence Qin An is the only hope for this world.

Adding to that, Qin An is the Savior, he doesn’t want Qin An distracted; all Qin An needs to do is focus on enhancing his power.

Other responsibilities he will handle, ensuring a quiet environment for Qin An.

Qin An nodded and said.

"Since that’s the case, then I’ll take my leave."

Time is pressing; he does not want to waste a single moment, to train and solidify his skills early, gaining more confidence to face impending dangers.

Emperor Xuanwu saw Qin An preparing to leave, considered for a moment, and said.

"Wait a moment, before you go there’s one more question I want to ask you, it’s the last one, won’t waste much of your time."

Qin An paused his steps slightly, turning to look at Emperor Xuanwu, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

He doesn’t know what Emperor Xuanwu wants to ask him because, for him, there aren’t any other minor crises now.

Even those Heavenly Demons and Demon Pseudo-Gods are no longer threats, so it must be concerning the Mysterious World.

But the biggest danger of the Mysterious World is still a distance away, and there’s no need to contemplate solutions now; these matters can be handled slowly, without wasting too much time.

Therefore, he is very curious about the matter Emperor Xuanwu mentioned.

After a brief pause, Emperor Xuanwu continued.

"Actually, the matter is simple; I want to ask you about your current feelings about that world?"

After Emperor Xuanwu posed his question, he pointed to himself and continued.

"Recently, I felt something amiss, as if a hostility has locked onto me; this hostility isn’t from elsewhere, but from that world."

"Moreover, this hostility feels very familiar, yet I have no idea who it is emanating from."

He can confirm that this hostility indeed comes from that mysterious world.

The feeling of familiarity leaves him perplexed.

He has tried sensing it several times but still can’t pinpoint what this familiar feeling is.

With Qin An now here, he took this opportunity to ask his thoughts.

Qin An furrowed his brow slightly, falling into deep thought.

Then, he tried to communicate with that mysterious world using his consciousness.

Curious himself, he wants to see what the truth behind Emperor Xuanwu’s words is through his perception.

As Qin An senses that mysterious world, he immediately feels something unusual.

Indeed there is hostility tightly locking onto them, and it originates from the mysterious world.

Just as Emperor Xuanwu described, this hostility is very familiar, with no sense of strangeness.

Qin An plunged into contemplation, not wasting any time, calming himself to deeply feel the familiarity of this hostility.

As he senses it, gradually a halo of insight emerges in his mind.

He suddenly opened his eyes, realizing something.

Seeing Qin An with this expression, Emperor Xuanwu knew Qin An has discerned something, patiently waiting for him to continue explaining.

After a brief pause, Qin An said.

"I just sensed it, and I know what this familiar aura truly is, perhaps it’s the giant we encountered when we entered the Mysterious World; even now, he still harbors hostility against us."

Upon these words, Emperor Xuanwu exhibited a surprised expression.

Reflecting on Qin An’s statement, he finally understood; Qin An is probably right, that indeed it’s the giant figure’s hostility towards the two of them.

"But why is this?" Emperor Xuanwu asked, "Why would they harbor hostility against us? We seem to hold no grudge against them."

Qin An pondered and said.

"Your Majesty might have forgotten that he tried to attack us back then, but we escaped, so now he might sense the changes in our world."

"For him, acting against me back then already created a rift between us; he doesn’t want the rift to expand, hence erasing us becomes paramount."

In an instant, Qin An analyzed the cause and effect.

After hearing this analysis, Emperor Xuanwu nodded, fully agreeing with Qin An’s speculation.

"Then focus on your cultivation promptly."

With the opposing side bearing hostility towards them, it is unchangeable.

Thus, enhancing one’s strength is the only way to respond.

This is the only method to deal with it.

Having almost concluded the discussion, Emperor Xuanwu didn’t want to waste any of Qin An’s time, letting him proceed with his cultivation.

Qin An thought, nodded, and said.

"Alright, I shall leave now."

Without saying more, he turned and headed towards his chamber.

Regarding these subsequent matters, he will consider them when they arise.

Once Qin An returned to his chamber, without hesitation, he began training the Butcher’s proficiency.

The Butcher’s proficiency isn’t easy to cultivate, yet neither is it troublesome; he only needs to visit the Imperial Study.

As Qin An reached the Imperial Study, he began his day’s training, and the proficiency continually increased at a visible pace.

...

Time passed, and in a blink, many days had gone by.

During this period, the Daqian Kingdom grew increasingly peaceful, yet many people were conscious that this was nothing but the calm before a crisis hit.

Like the silence before a storm.

In this quiet yet urgent environment, many cultivators diligently trained.

At this moment, within Qin An’s room, he slowly opened his eyes, gazing at the mist floating before him, his mouth couldn’t help but slightly rise.