After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In-Chapter 301 - 240: Speeding Up the Selection of Marriage Partners

Chapter 301: Chapter 240: Speeding Up the Selection of Marriage Partners

Cangmu Sect.

Situ Baichuan and his three associates gathered once again in the grand hall.

It was January, the start of a new year.

Naturally, they came to discuss the latest progress.

The middle-aged man at the forefront looked at Situ Baichuan and remarked with emotion, "I originally thought that Heavenly Suspension Peak had taken in an insignificant disciple, but who would have thought, he is now renowned throughout the Sect.

His Merit is outstanding.

No matter how much others support their candidates, it’s very hard to surpass him."

"It’s okay if they can’t surpass him; after all, he seems to be of older age," said the lively and cheerful Immortal with a smile:

"Being older doesn’t necessarily make one liked, and whether he will be the final choice is uncertain.

After all, it’s not for us to decide, at most we can make recommendations, the final decision lies with the Royal Family or the parties involved."

"Indeed, there are now six candidates, all somewhat reputable, but none has sufficiently strong talent.

However, they have made some achievements in other areas," Situ Baichuan said with a smile: "This fellow from Heavenly Suspension Peak, looks quite old, with average cultivation.

His talent isn’t strong; his only hobby is logging.

His Merit is due to his fondness for logging.

Unfortunately, one can’t always be lucky.

After a few years, he will likely be forgotten.

Once the reputation of others increase, he won’t be able to compare.

Besides, his behavior is reckless, and he could cause trouble at the foot of the mountain.

Now, even being sent on a mission could lead to no return."

"How pitiful," the compassionate Immortal said with sorrow: "He has already been caught up in the competition, and now he encounters misfortune while out.

He has just made it onto the Merit List and hasn’t enjoyed much benefit, and he has already been missing for a month.

He must be feeling utterly desperate."

"The Royal Family has sent a letter," suddenly, the middle-aged man spoke up:

"They said to finalize the candidate selection as soon as possible, and at least present three for them to choose from."

"Is the marriage alliance between Dao Sect and the Royal Family imminent?" asked Situ Baichuan.

The middle-aged man shook his head: "That’s not the case; they just don’t want any mishaps, and they want someone to nod in agreement or even to preside over the wedding."

"Who?" the youthful and beautiful Immortal asked curiously.

"The Sect Master," answered the middle-aged man.

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

"The Sect Master isn’t fond of leaving the mountain, is he actually going to make an appearance for this matter?" said the compassionate Immortal with a sigh: "That’s really unfortunate for him."

"Is it possible?" Situ Baichuan frowned and said, "Three hundred years ago, the Sect Master descended from the mountain once, and has not since.

Whenever we want to discuss important matters, he won’t leave his residence.

He insists that we, a small Sect, should avoid making enemies, venture out less, and cultivate more.

Due to this, the Sect has been unable to expand for many years.

Every time we try to expand, he objects.

Every time we want to eliminate some overly oppressive Sects, he refuses again.

We cannot expand and still have to take grievances."

"It’s difficult to say; something happened three hundred years ago, and since then, the Sect Master has lost the spirit he once had, seemingly having suffered a devastating blow," the middle-aged man mused: "He probably just wants us to handle it, and we’ll try to test the waters when the time comes."

"Right, there should be a result from Linghua Sect soon," the youthful woman spoke up.

"No matter the outcome, we will have to accept it.

If there’s no issue, that’s the best; but if there is, and a disciple on our Merit List encounters trouble, can they simply get away with an apology?

They must provide compensation." The middle-aged man looked at everyone and said dispassionately, "They will handle this matter well, although Merit Hall might overreact a bit.

It doesn’t matter; it won’t have much impact."

"If that’s the case, am I out of options? If it really comes to it, I’ll have to make a trip to Linghua Valley," Situ Baichuan frowned.

...

The middle of January was approaching.

Gu An looked at the sparse trees, staying silent.

During these days, he had cut down all the wood in the forest.

Now, only three trees remained, but...

It seemed not quite sufficient.

Gu An sighed.

He glanced at the panel.

[Name: Gu An]

[Cultivation: Primordial Spirit Perfection]

[Status: Poisoned Sea of Gas, Qi Sea Birth Xuanhuang]

[Magic: 46/50]

[Hard Cultivation: 98/100]

[Ring of Destiny]

Three trees, not enough for Magic to improve.

Hard Cultivation is, however, sufficient.

But without mastering Qi Sea Sky Gang completely, advancement is impossible.

Furthermore, I lack follow-up Cultivation Techniques.

Additionally, news came from Huang Yunshan not long ago: the structure has been unearthed.

We are about to reach the main gate, and there seem to be things inside the building.

Gu An knew he had to go there and take a look.

Although uncertain of what might be found, to venture out, he must clarify these things.

Of course, the remaining trees naturally needed to be felled.

With each chop of the axe.

One tree falls, two trees fall.

Three trees fall.

Finally, only a single seedling remained.

Knee-high.

Regrettably, Gu An’s stats fell short by one.

The emergence of a Warm Current was beyond change.

Hard Cultivation was maxed out; further effort would be futile.

And with Magic not increasing, he fell just short.

Gu An aimed the axe at the seedling.

To chop or not to chop?

This tree seemed far from ordinary, being the core.

But he was just one value short.

What if there was something?

Without further hesitation, Gu An swung the axe down.

Clang!

As the axe struck the small tree, Gu An felt a resistance.

Had it failed?

The tree was protected by some force.

Gu An frowned and continued to chop.

Half a Two Hours later.

He found that the tree wouldn’t be expended anytime soon.

After a moment of hesitation, the Age Cycle Twelve Stars began to revolve.

Two bright Void Stars appeared around him.

Gu An grabbed the second Void Star, Dan’e.

And threw it out.

The Star moved, steadily enlarging, covering the seedling, then shrinking back, the Star returned to Gu An’s hand.

Disappearing into the Twelve Stars.

With that, Gu An breathed a sigh of relief.