Rise to God with Life Skill Professions

The old eunuch handed the reins to Qin An with a smile, "Mr. Qin, this is a fine steed that can travel a thousand miles without needing a change. It can take you directly to the Barren Forbidden Land."

Qin An took the reins and mounted the horse.

He was a decisive person, wasting no time on pleasantries, and directly spurred the horse with his whip.

The horse, at an immense speed, turned into a blur as it headed towards the Barren Forbidden Land.

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The Barren Forbidden Land lies a hundred miles northwest of the capital.

Unlike other forbidden lands, this one is not entered from the ground but from beneath a vast lake.

Because it’s located under the lake, few accidentally stray into this Forbidden Area.

Riding swiftly on his horse, Qin An steadily arrived at the lakeside.

When Qin An tied the reins to a tree, a gentle breeze rippled the lake’s surface.

Gazing at the tranquil water, Qin An showed not a hint of hesitation and stepped into it.

As he set foot in the water, it surged at him like a living creature.

Qin An circulated the Void Essence within him, as if a barrier isolated the surrounding water.

His figure sank at a speed visible to the naked eye, stirring up vortices in the water.

The lake was incredibly deep, requiring ordinary cultivators a long time to reach the bottom.

But fortunately, Qin An had reached the Unity Realm, descending rapidly.

Soon, the murky lakebed appeared below.

Due to the depth, the light here was quite dim.

When Qin An’s feet touched the soft lakebed, he looked towards the front.

Not far ahead lay an underground cave, pitch-black with no sign of movement.

Even with a cultivator’s vision, penetrating this darkness was extremely difficult.

Luckily, Qin An knew the entrance to the Barren Forbidden Area and understood that this cave was the entryway.

Without any hesitation, Qin An stepped into the cave.

As he entered, darkness swelled like a tide, seemingly about to engulf him.

Qin An activated his Dharma Aspect, and the moment it appeared, it served as the sole source of illumination.

According to the directives, one only needed to traverse this cave to reach the entrance to the Barren Forbidden Land.

To Qin An, entering this Barren Forbidden Land seemed the most cumbersome.

However, with a mission at hand, he wasted no words, identified his direction, and quickened his pace.

The underwater cave stretched long, but with Qin An’s Unity Realm strength, crossing was a breeze.

It didn’t take long before Qin An reached the end of the underwater cave.

Beyond the end was no longer pure darkness but a subtle, flickering glow.

The light inspired a sense of yearning and an involuntary approach.

Yet Qin An sensed something unusual within this glow.

The word "Desolate" surfaced in his mind.

Within this radiant glow hid a marvelous dead zone, more akin to the last gasp of light in utter barrenness, accentuating the desolation.

Qin An knew well what the so-called Barren Realm Forbidden Land was.

There, the sunlight shone red, filled with a sense of desolation.

No green trees, no vegetation, no creatures, only cold, barren ground, and an atmosphere of extreme desolation.

Taking a deep breath, Qin An stepped into the light before him.

Upon stepping in, a mist suddenly appeared, obscuring his vision.

His sight turned from clear to blurry, then quickly back to clarity.

Looking up, Qin An saw that everywhere in sight was filled with bleak stones.

Messily scattered stones laid out a rugged path.

The aura of desolation spread at the moment of his entry.

For ordinary cultivators, contact with this aura would transform them into a pile of stones or dust.

The Desolate Power severs all vitality.

Qin An quickly activated his Dharma Aspect, safeguarding against all the desolate aura.

Having done all this, he cast his gaze into the distance.

Far ahead was a misty fog, but it was black, mingled with the crimson sky it turned blood-red, intimidating to behold.

In the mist, figures flickered.

They did not emerge but stood within the blood-like fog, gazing distantly at Qin An.

Qin An slightly frowned, gently stroking the hilt of his sword and stepped forward, ready to speak.

A cold voice echoed from the mist, pierced with a sense of despairing estrangement.

"Mr. Qin, we know why you’re here, and we know the purpose of the Daqian Kingdom."

"But whether it’s the Daqian Kingdom or Mr. Qin, you’ve come here for nothing, please return, we do not wish to meet you."

A single statement cut off all avenues, unwilling even to meet.

Qin An frowned slightly and said, "Whether the matter succeeds or not, let’s at least meet."

Meeting allows for communication, and communication might bring a trace of opportunity.

If not face-to-face, then this chance evaporates.

However, this remark didn’t yield the desired results.

Once more, the voice from the mist sounded, "If it were before, perhaps we’d meet Mr. Qin and even treat him well."

"However, after Mr. Qin dealt harshly with the Yellow Sand Forbidden Land, it has chilled the hearts of many forbidden land defenders."

"They do not believe in the Savior, and we believe just slightly."

"Since you believe a little, why not meet?" Qin An asked again, "Perhaps I can make you fully believe in me."

As long as there’s room for negotiation, there’s a possibility to negotiate.

Qin An did not give up easily.

After this statement, the voice from the mist returned, full of rejection.

"Mr. Qin thinks too much; we don’t want a few conversations but to see Mr. Qin’s performance if he can live up to being the Savior."

"If he can embody this, we would stand by Mr. Qin without needing him here."

"Currently, Mr. Qin’s performance is far from enough in our eyes, so please return, we wish not to speak further."

Upon hearing this, Qin An frowned even tighter.

He hadn’t expected such steadfastness from the other side, far beyond his imagination.

But now, how should he break the impasse?

While Qin An pondered this, a more powerful Desolate Power surged as if to push him out of the Barren Forbidden Area.

Simultaneously, the voice came again.

"Mr. Qin, do not consider using forceful means; after all, our Barren Forbidden Land is not as weak as the Yellow Sand Forbidden Land."

"If Mr. Qin doesn’t want to completely rupture relations, then please leave, it preserves dignity for both of us, as surely Mr. Qin wouldn’t want to lose face here."

With these words, the Desolate Power intensified.

Even the Dharma Aspect surrounding Qin An’s body began to show cracks, as if about to shatter any moment.

Qin An realized they wanted to drive him out of the Barren Forbidden Area and prevent any meeting.

Yet Qin An was inherently stubborn and never gave into force.

He chuckled coldly, without drawing Cold Star, scanning the shadowy figures ahead, and slowly spoke, "I understand your intent, but have you considered the consequences of your actions?"

With this, the Desolate Power paused slightly, seemingly waiting for Qin An to continue.

Qin An said calmly, "I am the Savior ordained by prophecy, your goal isn’t internal strife but to combat the Heavenly Demon."

"And I may well be the one to oppose the Heavenly Demon. Even if it’s merely a guess, a possibility, are you willing to give it up?"

"If I leave today, you’ll forever lose my help; if the Heavenly Demon succeeds, you become the world’s sinners, this blame rooted in today’s rejection."

"Can you bear this guilt?"