Chen Kaiyang displayed a look of arrogance and said, "Is breaking through the eighth level of the Yang Wheel really so difficult? Last time you got lucky, but in this year's Cyan Profound Competition, I'll show you the vast difference between our two sects!"

With a disciple like Chu Nan who could defeat a Yang Wheel Martial Artist, Chen Kaiyang didn't regard the Canglan Sect as a threat at all.

Hearing Chen Kaiyang's words, Xu Yuan snorted coldly and said, "Chen Kaiyang, you have no right to be arrogant. Even if you break through to the eighth level of the Yang Wheel, so what? In this year's Cyan Profound Competition, my Canglan Sect will still defeat your Cyan Mountain Sword Sect!"

At this moment, a hooked-nose disciple from the Canglan Sect at the peak of the ninth level of the Spirit Pill Realm stepped forward and said, "That's right, at the Cyan Profound Competition, I, Zhou Qiang, will definitely crush all the disciples of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect beneath my feet!"

Zhou Qiang looked at the three of them, his eyes full of contempt. Apart from Jiang Yixing, who made him pay some attention, Chu Nan and Zheng Yao were insignificant in his eyes.

He believed that with his cultivation, he could definitely crush the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect!

The expressions of Chu Nan and the others turned to anger. This was naked contempt and provocation from the Canglan Sect towards the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect.

Then he locked his gaze onto Jiang Yixing and said, "I've long heard that the top of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect's true disciples list is a genius in the Spirit Pill Realm who comprehends Martial Intent. I, Zhou Qiang, might be unworthy, but I really want to see which of us is stronger!"

As he said this, Zhou Qiang's aura erupted, and Jiang Yixing's expression immediately changed when he realized that Zhou Qiang was actually cultivating a profound-tier cultivation technique, no wonder he was so arrogant.

Even Chen Kaiyang was somewhat shocked, knowing that the entire Cyan Mountain Sword Sect couldn't find a single profound-tier cultivation technique.

Only Chu Nan remained indifferent; a mere profound-tier technique was nothing to him, the Nine Desolate Profound Transformation Manual was of celestial-grade excellence, and not many could be found in the entire Celestial Crossing Realm!

Zhou Qiang's expression was smug as he enjoyed seeing the look of shock on others' faces due to his knowledge of the profound-tier technique.

As his gaze swept across everyone's faces, it stopped at Chu Nan, whose expression did not change.

From Chu Nan's face, he didn't see any hint of shock; instead, his eyes revealed a trace of disdain.

How could Zhou Qiang tolerate this? The profound-tier cultivation technique was his pride, and yet Chu Nan dared not to be awed!

"Hey! What kind of look was that just now? I'm cultivating a profound-tier cultivation technique, and beneath its level, everyone is but an ant. Aren't you afraid?" Zhou Qiang's face turned fierce as he spoke.

Chu Nan gave Zhou Qiang a once-over, then with a slightly surprised tone, said, "Profound-tier cultivation technique, is it really that powerful?"

Seeing his disdainful expression, Zhou Qiang exploded in rage; he had to defend the dignity of his status as a profound-tier technique cultivator with his strength!

"You brat, you're so shameless. Do you dare to compete with me?" Zhou Qiang closed in on Chu Nan, trying to use his aura to make him submit.

As soon as these words came out, Chen Kaiyang and the other two showed strange expressions; Zhou Qiang was truly courting death.

Chu Nan was someone who could defeat a Yang Wheel Martial Artist in the Spirit Pill Realm, incomparable to Zhou Qiang, and his actions were nothing but bringing humiliation upon himself.

"You want to challenge me? Fine then," Chu Nan said to Zhou Qiang, "but our Cyan Mountain Sword Sect is gracious and doesn't wish to invite trouble."

"We won't bully you, so I'll let you hit me thrice. If I step back even a bit, I'll admit defeat. If I withstand it, you'll need to apologize to us for insulting the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect!"

Chu Nan was wearing his Broken Divine Armor, which made movement somewhat cumbersome, not because he feared Zhou Qiang's prowess.

But in this current state, some of his methods might get exposed, and with the Cyan Profound Competition approaching, he didn't want to reveal his strength to invite targeting.

Now wasn't the time to display power; pretending to be weak while getting stronger quietly was the right path.

"Fine, I'll agree to that." Enraged by Chu Nan's bravado, Zhou Qiang laughed spitefully, "You brat, I'll show you the cost of arrogance!"

Xu Yuan frowned slightly and came to Zhou Qiang's side, saying, "He might have something up his sleeve for stepping up; be careful in all aspects."

Zhou Qiang sneered back, "Don't worry, Sect Leader; I'll use all my strength in the first punch. Even if I can't kill him, I'll make sure this brat can't attend the Cyan Profound Competition!"

Xu Yuan nodded in satisfaction; he appreciated Zhou Qiang's approach of never holding back and giving his all against any opponent.

Zhou Qiang took a step forward, looked at Chen Kaiyang, and said, "Elder Chen, if I beat this brat to death, you won't blame me, will you?"

Chen Kaiyang wore a peculiar expression and looked at Zhou Qiang with some pity.

He slowly said, "Rest assured, if you truly manage to kill Chu Nan, we won't even bother participating in the Cyan Profound Competition."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiang was instantly overjoyed, then looked at Chu Nan, "So your name is Chu Nan, I'll remember you, and remember that there are fools like you in this world too!"

Chu Nan stood tall and steady, addressing Zhou Qiang, "Enough talk, you'd better give it your all. Don't find excuses if you lose."

"Then just watch!" Zhou Qiang sneered and began to gather his strength.

The powerful aura of his cultivation began to burst forth, and the profound-tier technique far surpassed yellow-tier ones, making Zheng Yao slightly change her expression, although she wasn't worried.

The commotion quickly drew a lot of attention, and seeing Chu Nan and Zhou Qiang in confrontation aroused the curiosity of many.

Upon understanding the situation, they all sighed for Chu Nan, "So young yet so foolish. That Zhou Qiang has reached the peak of the ninth level of the Spirit Pill Realm and cultivates a profound-tier technique."

"Even with amazing defense, it's hard to withstand three punches."

"I doubt he can endure even two punches; I'd say Chu Nan won't last."

"Soon, we'll be seeing the jurisdiction squad collecting Chu Nan's corpse."

Rumble!

At that moment, Zhou Qiang finished gathering his strength, and the power surged into his right fist, making it as hard as iron.

"Chu Nan, take this!" Zhou Qiang roared, slamming his fist into Chu Nan's chest with a crash like a bell tolling.

Xu Yuan lifted his chin high, watching Chen Kaiyang closely, waiting for when Chu Nan would be blasted away, expecting Chen Kaiyang to show a difficult expression.

"Ah!"

A shrill scream rang out, and Xu Yuan couldn't help but say, "With such a terrible scream, your sect's Chu Nan must have been crippled."

Xu Yuan started mocking, only to find Chen Kaiyang looking at him with a strange expression.

At this moment, voices of amazement rose around, "How can this be!"

"This is unbelievable..."

"Sect Leader, Chu Nan, this beast, he actually, he actually..." Zhou Qiang's pained and trembling voice reached Xu Yuan's ears.

Xu Yuan fixed his eyes and saw Zhou Qiang kneeling on the ground, holding his arm which was broken into several sections, looking utterly miserable.

"Sect Leader, this bastard is wearing armor. My fist couldn't penetrate and my arm got shattered instead!" Zhou Qiang almost growled his complaint to Xu Yuan.

Chu Nan looked down at Zhou Qiang and said, "Why kneel? You still have two punches left."

As he spoke, Chu Nan revealed his Broken Divine Armor.

Even though the Broken Divine Armor didn't boost his combat strength, its weight and hardness were not something Zhou Qiang could break.

Zhou Qiang's punch strength was almost entirely reflected back by the solid Broken Divine Armor, making the damage to Chu Nan resemble that of a mosquito bite.

Xu Yuan, seeing this scene, was instantly wide-eyed and shouted angrily at Chu Nan, "You brat, how could you be so despicable and shameless!"

Chu Nan, unmoving, slowly responded, "He has a profound-tier cultivation technique; am I not allowed to wear armor for protection? Who would've thought he'd be so ineffective, falling apart after just one punch."

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