Obviously, Gu Qiu agreed with Gu Nianxue's actions; the current situation allowed no room for retreat.

The Ma family was powerful, and apart from fighting to the death, there was no other way; this was the tragedy of the weak.

Ma Liuniang and Ma Ju kept testing the limits, and if this continued, the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect would inevitably face a catastrophe.

Seeing the resolute look in Gu Nianxue's eyes, Ma Liuniang could only relent and say, "Nianxue, mother won't make things difficult for Chu Nan or the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, alright?"

In Ma Liuniang's eyes, nothing was more important than Gu Nianxue, a special physique representing her future status and dignity in the Ma family!

However, Gu Nianxue refused to give an inch and said, "You must leave the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect immediately and cannot seek revenge. If I hear any bad news about the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect in the Imperial Capital, I will immediately commit suicide!"

"Little girl, you don't have the right to flaunt your power here!" Ma Ju's anger flared upon hearing this; with Song Zhen severely injured, she was itching to tear Chu Nan apart.

"Shut your mouth!" Ma Liuniang immediately chided Ma Ju, fearing she might provoke Gu Nianxue, and then said, "Sister, accept the loss gracefully; since Song Zhen lost, we must admit it."

"Right now, bringing Gu Nianxue back to the family is most important; we must not lose the big picture for something small."

Seeing Ma Liuniang's anger, Ma Ju, though discontent, dared not resist and could only nod darkly and say, "Fine, we'll remember this and return for now."

Immediately, she looked at Chu Nan and said, "Brat, just you wait and see!"

Ma Liuniang glared at Chu Nan fiercely, knowing that Gu Nianxue's intense resistance was because of him!

What does attaining Martial Intent in the Spirit Pill Realm amount to?

What is talent worth?

There are so many prodigies in the Celestial Crossing Realm, what does Chu Nan count for in comparison?

There are plenty of geniuses in the Imperial Capital who realize Martial Intent straight out of the Spirit Pill; compared to them, Chu Nan has nothing but talent.

In terms of family background and status, how could Chu Nan possibly measure up?

There are countless in the Imperial Capital whose talent surpasses Chu Nan's.

Ma Liuniang judged that with Chu Nan's background, he would be lucky to spend his life at the Cyan Profound State Capital.

Wanting to advance into the Imperial Capital? That's just impossible.

How could such a person be worthy of Gu Nianxue? Gu Nianxue should realize much greater value, at the very least marry into a direct descendant of one of the ten Strong Races.

Seeing Gu Nianxue's obvious feelings toward Chu Nan, Ma Liuniang had long viewed Chu Nan as a thorn in her side.

But seeing Gu Nianxue's life-threatening stance, Ma Liuniang was truly afraid she might do something rash, so she could only relent, "Nianxue, mother will go down the mountain first. I'll give you the time it takes for an incense stick to burn; if you don't come, I'll return."

After saying something half-relenting, half-threatening to Gu Nianxue, Ma Liuniang looked at Chu Nan and warned him, "From now on, Nianxue is no longer in your world; I hope you don't mislead yourself."

"The waters in the Imperial Capital run deep; I might not even need to act for you to be crushed to dust!"

Chu Nan stared intently at Ma Liuniang, expression unwavering, and said, "Rest assured, not only will I reach the Imperial Capital, I'll also reach the Ma family and make you regret your words today."

Because Gu Nianxue was threatening with her life, Ma Liuniang could not act up, so she had to maintain a chilly face, letting out a cold snort, "We'll see about that!"

Immediately, Ma Liuniang was about to take Ma Ju and Song Zhen down the mountain first.

However, before leaving, Song Zhen couldn't help but threaten Chu Nan, "Chu Nan, what if you defeated me today? Once I'm back at the Imperial Capital, I can still be with Gu Nianxue."

"I have a family, I have power; being close to the source gives me an advantage. Even if you have great talent, by the time you reach the Imperial Capital, maybe Gu Nianxue will have already borne me a son!"

After speaking, Song Zhen began to laugh madly, his eyes full of disdain and mockery toward Chu Nan.

Chu Nan secretly clenched his fist, his spiritual power roaring within, and an endless killing intent surged in his heart, wanting to kill Song Zhen here to eliminate future troubles!

Chen Kaiyang patted Chu Nan's shoulder to calm him and said, "Chu Nan, don't let this affect your state of mind."

"You have talent, the future is vast; with effort over a few hundred years, you can definitely enter the Imperial Capital!"

"Song Zhen is already crippled; with his ability, he doesn't qualify to compete with Gu Nianxue, so rest assured."

Chu Nan dispelled the Desolate Profound Transformation and gradually calmed down, lowering his head in silence; a few hundred years?

He couldn't wait that long; five years, within five years, he will reach the Imperial Capital.

"Master, rest assured, these matters won't affect me, but I want to speak with Gu Nianxue alone now. Please have all the senior brothers and elders leave."

Chen Kaiyang nodded, and following his orders, the assembled disciples and elders gradually dispersed.

Gu Qiu also sighed slightly and quietly walked toward the mountain gate.

Soon, only Chu Nan and Gu Nianxue remained here.

Gu Nianxue slowly sheathed the sword from her neck, saw Chu Nan's determined eyes, and said, "Chu Nan, will you really come to the Imperial Capital to find me?"

Before leaving, Gu Nianxue wanted a promise from Chu Nan that would allow her to hold on in the Imperial Capital.

Chu Nan nodded solemnly and said, "Five years, within five years I will surely come to the Imperial Capital to find you!"

He knew that gaining entry to the Imperial Capital in five years was as difficult as ascending to the heavens, but he didn't want the timeframe to be too long. Within these five years, he would do his utmost to become a strong person capable of standing firm in the Imperial Capital!

Gu Nianxue's heart quivered slightly; the desire to reach the Imperial Capital within five years was such a grand ambition and bold claim—how many Spirit Pill Realm martial artists in the entire Celestial Crossing Realm dared to speak such words?

After all, martial artists outside the Imperial Capital wanting to establish themselves there needed at least Cloud Sea Realm cultivation, and there were age restrictions.

From Yang Wheel to Divine Illumination, and then to Cloud Sea, could Chu Nan achieve all this in five years?

That was a realm that countless Divine Illumination Realm martial artists couldn't enter for centuries, yet Chu Nan wanted to accomplish this in five years.

Such a fantastical idea—had it come from anyone else, Gu Nianxue would have laughed it off, but hearing it from Chu Nan somehow filled her with a sense of confidence, so she nodded firmly, "Alright, I believe in you!"

She then lowered her head slightly, speaking in an almost imperceptible shy tone, "But when you come to the Imperial Capital to find me, who will you be to me?"

"A fellow disciple? An old acquaintance? A close friend, or..."

This question took great courage for Gu Nianxue to ask, but she wanted to hear with her own ears what Chu Nan intended to say.

Chu Nan's heart trembled slightly; he certainly understood the meaning behind Gu Nianxue's words.

Since knowing Gu Nianxue, they had faced life and death together, shared hardships.

They had both risked their lives for each other.

Unknowingly, Chu Nan had already regarded Gu Nianxue as someone he couldn't lose, so without much hesitation, he firmly said, "I hope that by the time I enter the Imperial Capital, we can be united."

Upon hearing this, Gu Nianxue blushed and melted into Chu Nan's embrace, saying, "If you don't come to find me within five years, don't blame me for returning to the sect to question you!"

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