Rise to God with Life Skill Professions

Although he wasn’t sure what effect or improvement this closed-door cultivation would bring, he didn’t stop Qin An. In fact, to allow Qin An to fully commit to his cultivation, he blocked all those who came to disturb Qin An outside.

But he hadn’t expected that Qin An would appear today and specifically come to discuss something important with him.

He surmised that the matter must be significant.

The old eunuch answered with a nod and left the Imperial Study.

Before long, the sound of footsteps was heard, and Qin An stepped into the Imperial Study.

"Please sit." Upon seeing Qin An, Emperor Xuanwu gestured to the chair beside him.

Qin An didn’t stand on ceremony, calmly sat down, glanced over Emperor Xuanwu’s demeanor, and shook his head, saying, "Your Majesty, there’s no need to be so overburdened. Sometimes it’s much better to proceed gradually than to dive headfirst into busyness."

Anyone with discernment could see Emperor Xuanwu’s fatigue at the moment, so Qin An simply mentioned this in passing.

Emperor Xuanwu shook his head and replied, "Many have advised me, but there’s no need to persuade me further."

His entire life bore only the idea of bringing peace to the world. If he doesn’t act, nor does anyone else, who will?

Should the weary and weak commoners undertake this?

A bit of exhaustion is inconsequential; even if it leads to death, achieving the desired result would leave no regrets.

Qin An sighed deeply and refrained from persuading further.

He understood that Emperor Xuanwu reached his position naturally because of his steadfast commitment, and no matter how much others tried to persuade, it was futile.

He dropped the subject and changed to something else, "Your Majesty, do you know where the Sea of Hope is located?"

Upon hearing this question, Emperor Xuanwu was slightly taken aback and visibly puzzled.

"Sea of Hope? What is that place? I’ve never heard of such a thing around Daqian Kingdom."

He was equally confused because the place Qin An mentioned was completely unfamiliar to him.

Logically, having attained his level, he should be thoroughly acquainted with the entire nation, even down to the smallest detail.

However, the name Qin An provided was indeed remarkably unfamiliar.

Qin An replied solemnly, "It’s like this; I’ve received news that the Heavenly Demon will descend within six months. However, if one goes to the Sea of Hope and encounters certain things, it may alleviate the Heavenly Demon’s arrival, forming a barrier for this world and allowing us more space to advance."

Immediately upon hearing this, Emperor Xuanwu clenched his fist and stood abruptly.

"What? Within six months? If it’s truly within six months, then we don’t have the time to prepare! I’ve just begun, and if the Heavenly Demon descends in six months, what awaits us is certainly not life but death!"

When Qin An mentioned that the arrival could be delayed, Emperor Xuanwu became intrigued.

"Why do you ask me where the Sea of Hope is? Do you think I know this place?"

Qin An nodded and said, "To my knowledge, everyone who reaches the Heavenly Human Realm knows the location of the Sea of Hope. Your Majesty has reached the Heavenly Human Realm, so perhaps you are aware of where it is."

This statement left Emperor Xuanwu deep in thought.

After a moment, he raised his head and spoke slowly.

"If you say it’s a place known to those who have reached the Heavenly Human Realm, I seem to know one, but I’m unsure if it’s the Sea of Hope."

"Back when I entered the Heavenly Human Realm, I felt an unseen guiding force leading me in a direction, and that direction felt very distant."

"I was curious at the time, so I kept moving in that direction until I reached a reversed mountain, where a force blocked me from entering, no matter what methods I employed, I couldn’t break through."

"If this is the Sea of Hope you refer to, then I think it fits."

"A reversed mountain?"

Qin An was hearing this peculiar name for the first time.

However, he didn’t dwell on it much and asked.

"If even someone in the Heavenly Human Realm cannot breach that barrier, how can one enter the Sea of Hope?"

Emperor Xuanwu shook his head, "I’m not sure either. Later, I intended to send someone again, but the place was extremely far. Even relying on flying for someone in the Manifest Saint Realm might take nearly half a year."

"And at that time, everything was in chaos, so I had no time to go. Even when stability returned, I dared not act impulsively because the undercurrents were too fierce then."

"Now, mentioning and recalling this."

"Around six months, and it requires flight even for someone in the Manifest Saint Realm?"

Qin An showed a startled expression.

In his current state, relying on flight, half a year could take him to a dauntingly distant place.

From this, one can deduce how extraordinarily remote the Sea of Hope truly is.

Emperor Xuanwu nodded with a hint of frustration.

"If so, the Sea of Hope is a path we must take. But who should I send?"

The Heavenly Human Realm experts he commanded were high officials of Daqian Kingdom, and among some martial world forces, there were also those in the Manifest Saint Realm.

But if all these individuals are dispatched, Daqian Kingdom’s operations would inevitably face disruption.

Therefore, Emperor Xuanwu was contemplating the manner of action.

Even though the world is at peace now, the betrayers from the Forbidden Area still haven’t been eradicated, which remains a hurdle.

After pondering for a while, Emperor Xuanwu made a decision.

He picked up a document and took a brush to write on it.

Qin An, feeling a bit curious, leaned closer to observe, raising an eyebrow, "Prince Zhenyuan and these must be the Manifest Saint experts from various forces, right?"

Emperor Xuanwu nodded slightly and then closed the document, "Altogether there are eight experts in the Manifest Saint Realm, plus Prince Zhenyuan, and including you, makes ten. Your mission this time must be completed."

At this point, Emperor Xuanwu stood up and solemnly handed the document to Qin An.

Qin An was slightly bewildered, "Your Majesty even counted me in?"

Emperor Xuanwu sighed deeply, "You are the Savior, your role is higher than anyone, even higher than mine."

"I don’t have the Heart Power to go, nor do others in the high ranks of Daqian Kingdom. They must stabilize the situation here, and I can only place my hope in you."

"I’ve known since arriving in the capital, constantly sending you everywhere, but I have no choice. I earnestly ask you to accompany Prince Zhenyuan on this expedition to the Sea of Hope, uncover its mysteries."

"Delaying the Heavenly Demon’s arrival is for the sake of the common people and for the world itself."

His words were heartfelt and expressed enough respect for Qin An.

For Daqian Kingdom’s supreme ruler to say such things and show such sincerity indicates how truly short-handed Emperor Xuanwu is now.

He can only pin their hopes on these individuals, especially on Qin An.

After all, Qin An’s reputation as the Savior is well-known, and with it, Emperor Xuanwu believes this mission may succeed.

Initially, he was skeptical of prophecies, but as Qin An repeatedly turned dire situations around, his belief in them grew stronger.

Therefore, now he hopes Qin An can address the issues of the Sea of Hope, effectively forestall the Heavenly Demon’s arrival, giving him time to solve Great Qin Country’s national power challenges.

Qin An pondered briefly and then nodded, "Alright, I agree to this."

Preventing the Heavenly Demon’s arrival benefits not only Daqian Kingdom but also him, so he naturally had no reason to refuse.

Just as Qin An agreed, footsteps sounded outside the door.