After I Became a Divine Monarch, the Sect Wants Me to Marry In

But none of these are important matters.

Everyone has their own story.

How their stories are written depends on themselves.

If help is needed, Gu An doesn’t mind lending a hand.

But the specifics still rely on the individuals involved.

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The two came into the courtyard, seeming a bit restrained.

They immediately bowed respectfully: "We’ve seen the leader."

Their demeanor was more reserved than usual, as if worried about something.

Gu An looked at them, growing more confused internally: "I just returned, did something happen with the First Institute and the Second Team?"

"No," Pang Wen immediately replied, "The First Institute and the Second Team have had no issues this past year; everything has been exceptionally smooth.

All thanks to Senior Brother.

Though some prisoners in the First Institute are causing a stir, it’s manageable."

Gu An gazed at them calmly: "After a year, you both seem even more cautious."

"It’s because the leader is becoming more dignified," Shu Ci promptly said.

She previously felt the leader was inscrutable, seeming indifferent to many things, unsure if it was intentional or casual.

Or perhaps there were other motives.

Now she finally understood why the other party was like this.

Indeed, there’s no need to concern himself with anything.

He should naturally be this way.

No reason is needed.

"More dignified?" Gu An looked at them, feeling something must have happened.

"Speak, what has occurred?" Gu An inquired.

"It started three months ago," Pang Wen respectfully lowered his head, "Three months ago, a rumor surfaced saying that the leader seized a major treasure from the Heavenly Maiden Lineage.

He also offended other Princes of the Royal Family, and even the Fire Phoenix Clan despises Senior Brother."

Gu An wore a placid look: "And then?"

All of this was true, much of it set up, though a lot by the sect’s false accusations.

No need to pay attention to it.

Shu Ci carefully observed the leader and said, "Then someone began to doubt, questioning what right the leader had to offend these people and survive.

After all, just a Golden Core cultivator.

With doubt naturally came speculation."

Gu An nodded, feeling gratitude for the person who saw the truth.

Finally, someone saw it clearly.

I am indeed the victim of false accusation.

If it were true, how could I, at Golden Core Perfection, still be alive?

"And then?" Gu An asked further.

"Then..." Pang Wen weighed his words, "Then another rumor spread, claiming Senior Brother..."

"Go on," Gu An encouraged, seeing the other’s hesitation.

Pang Wen took a deep breath and said, "The rumor claims Senior Brother hid his cultivation and wasn’t truly at Golden Core Perfection.

That’s why he could offend so many and remain unscathed.

To make it convincing, many examples were given, stating that all who offended Senior Brother disappeared without a trace.

Even the Fire Phoenix Clan, Royal Family, the Zhuanlun lineage, the Heavenly Maiden Lineage, and others.

All like that, and there were people standing up to affirm it, confirming Senior Brother indeed concealed his cultivation."

Gu An’s eyes darkened, never expecting such a claim: "And how much cultivation have I supposedly hidden?"

"Through thorough deduction, they reached a conclusion," Pang Wen raised his head slightly, seriously stating, "They say the leader has already stepped onto the Immortal Bridge, not only that but completed Gathering Five Qi, surprisingly has lit two flowers.

Now probably preparing to light the third flower, ready to become Immortal."

Upon hearing this, Gu An was dumbfounded.

It felt like the sky was collapsing.

He never dreamt such rumors would spread, who was out to harm him?

Lighting Three Flowers?

I am only at Immortal Bridge Fourth Layer, so far from lighting Three Flowers.

This rumor is utterly outrageous.

Who hides their cultivation to such an extent?

Golden Core Perfection hidden up to Three Flowers?

Gu An felt like spitting blood, walking on thin ice for many years, yet his entire effort was exposed by a mere rumor.

Exposed nonetheless, yet not as the rumor suggests.

How was this to be addressed?

"Did the sect believe it?" Gu An asked Pang Wen.

"Many believed it; they feel it’s the only reasonable explanation given the leader’s rapid rise in status and ability to escape any danger, surely not possible without hiding such cultivation," Pang Wen earnestly replied.

Gu An now understood why everyone looked at him that way upon his return.

He also realized why they heard no whispers.

Because they had assumed he was indeed a Three Flowers strong person.

Facing such strength, who dared speak ill behind his back?

Easily eavesdropped on, unlike back when it was just Golden Core cultivation.

At once, Gu An felt the world gave him no respect at all.

Such rumors could make him very dangerous.

After some thought, Gu An looked at the two before him and asked: "Do you believe it?"

Pang Wen and Shu Ci lowered their heads, afraid to speak.

Gu An sighed inwardly, finally saying: "Go about your business."

No further explanations given.

As there wasn’t any necessity anymore.

Given their choice to believe, more words were futile.

Besides, few dared to truly test its truth.

If true, they can’t afford to provoke.

Soon, Pang Wen and Shu Ci left Gu An’s place together.

As they walked, they both let out a breath of relief.

"Did you notice anything?" Pang Wen asked.

"The leader seemed a bit helpless but had no desire to explain," Shu Ci responded.

Pausing, she looked at the person beside her, "And you?"

Pang Wen shook his head, "I can’t tell anything, feel there’s no change in the leader from before, and that itself is the biggest change.

At the Immortal Bridge realm, even upon hearing misunderstandings of possessing such immense strength, the leader’s expression showed little change.

Isn’t that the most exciting thing?"

Shu Ci remarked, "Senior Brother is good at understanding people; what about me, then?"

Pang Wen was taken aback, somewhat confused: "What are you hinting at?"

Shu Ci chuckled, "Nothing."

Pang Wen gave it no further thought, only saying, "Let’s discuss this with the First Institute and see if they have other insights."

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"I don’t believe it, absolutely impossible, the headmaster is clearly just a Golden Core," Chen Changfeng spoke up immediately, incredulous.

"In fact, there’s a good chance," Zhao Qingshan looked at Chen Changfeng and Ye Xiu, "This time, the headmaster showed no emotional change, indicating he’s more than meets the eye.

Additionally..." he continued, "Do you recall our encounters when we were out?

People would die out of nowhere, even if you committed murder, extra bodies would appear?

It’s not me or you doing the killing; then who is?

Once, it might be incidental, but if it always happens, it deserves deeper consideration."

"I also think it’s quite likely; whenever your headmaster arrives, he seems to have the same expression towards many," Fairy Qingyao echoed.

"We were told to protect the headmaster, yet now you’re telling me he needs no protection, not only that, he’s soon to become Immortal," Chen Changfeng felt utterly shattered.

Ye Xiu fell silent.

This truly overturned their understanding.

The headmaster seemingly appeared very weak.

Why suddenly on the brink of becoming Immortal?

"Haven’t you grasped the key point?" Princess Yue Han suddenly spoke: "Haven’t you considered the headmaster’s age? He’s only fifty-something.

If truly on the verge of becoming Immortal, that would be terrifying indeed.

A fifty-something Three Flowers strong person.

Unprecedented in history.

If true, the entire East Dao Ancient State would be shaken.

Not just that, if real, then you’d realize that in the headmaster’s eyes, we are all useless.

The difference is, I’ve recognized my uselessness, while you cling to being geniuses."

Everyone: "..."

For a moment, they found themselves unexpectedly drawn to the same level by Princess Yue Han.

Experiencing her profound derision.

Being a decades-old Primordial Spirit and a three-hundred-year-old Foundation Establishment, aren’t they different?

Yet confronted with a fifty-year-old Three Flowers, they’re indeed the same.

Princess Yue Han sighed, "Now I’ve become the aunt of an unparalleled Heavenly Pride. While venturing outside, my status only keeps climbing.

Unstoppable.

But born to greatness, no need even to mention cultivation level."

Everyone: "..."

Elsewhere, Gu An was in deep contemplation, unable to ascertain who laid such a trap.

The Heavenly Maiden Lineage? Prince Zhen Nan? The Zhuanlun lineage? The Fire Phoenix Clan? Or the hidden Nether Sea Clan?

"Too sinister, not reaching Three Flowers cultivation, if anyone targets me, wouldn’t it be a surefire hit every time?"

Gu An felt unprecedented pressure.

He couldn’t delay, must go logging.

Start heading out now.

If progress isn’t made, he might actually succumb to rumors.