The entire night passed, and Chu Nan was completely immersed in the comprehension of the Ancient Dominating Body Technique.

At first, he was somewhat clumsy in channeling the power as described by the Ancient Dominating Body Technique, even exerting less power than before.

However, Chu Nan's talent was not lacking, and he had the profound foundation laid by the Desolate Profound Transformation Sutra.

After experimenting a dozen times, Chu Nan gradually became proficient. With each operation and adjustment, he became increasingly skilled in this method.

By noon the next day, Chu Nan could perform this method effortlessly.

Just like walking, there's no need to think specifically about how to walk. As long as he has a goal in mind, his body naturally starts operating.

Boom!

With a punch, a sonic boom erupted in front of Chu Nan. Unable to contain his excitement, he exclaimed, "Great!"

He hadn't realized before, but after thoroughly mastering it, Chu Nan distinctly felt the difference in cultivation before and after mastering this technique.

Now, he felt like his body's power flowed like unobstructed trickling water. Not only did the operational speed increase, but the accumulated power was also stronger than before!

His entire body felt incredibly invigorated, as if he were floating on air.

Chu Nan had never experienced such a marvelous feeling of having every inch of muscle under his control.

"The strength I can exert now is comparable to before putting on the Broken Divine Armor, which means even with the Broken Divine Armor on, I can still perform at a level not inferior to before wearing it."

"If I can successfully cultivate the first level of the Tenfold Soul-Stirring Sword and take off the Broken Divine Armor, my strength will be at least thirty percent stronger than before!"

For a moment, Chu Nan felt a surge of heroic spirit. With this level of strength, even when facing Yang Wheel Martial Artists in the Qingxuan Great Competition, he had the confidence to easily defeat them!

Although his realm hadn't improved, Chu Nan's overall battle strength had been significantly enhanced.

"Thank you, Sword Venerable Master. I'm now eager to cultivate the Tenfold Soul-Stirring Sword and try my strength without the Broken Divine Armor!" Chu Nan was overjoyed in his heart.

Just as he was about to begin cultivating, a short knock on the door came.

Chu Nan frowned slightly. Tomorrow was the Qingxuan Competition, who would come looking for him at this crucial moment?

He gently opened the door and saw Zheng Yao and Jiang Yixing.

When Jiang Yixing saw Chu Nan, he nodded slightly and then said, "Judging by Chu Nan's appearance, could it be that you've made progress in strength?"

Jiang Yixing, after all, was a genius who had comprehended Martial Intent. His sharp eyes instantly recognized that Chu Nan's demeanor today was entirely different from yesterday.

The power throughout his body was hidden yet unburdened, not suppressed or hindered, but rather like a tranquil lake, vast and far-reaching. However, if it were to move, it would surely stir up a monstrous wave!

"By luck, I've had a breakthrough. What brings Senior Brother and Senior Sister here?" Chu Nan knew they wouldn't come without a reason, so he actively inquired.

Zheng Yao was the first to speak: "The three disciples from the Cyan Profound Sect participating in the Qingxuan Competition — Zhang Jian, Chu Jiang, and Han Song — have prepared a Cyan Profound Banquet at a villa behind the Cyan Profound Post House, starting in the evening, inviting all martial artists participating in the Qingxuan Competition to join."

"The invitation has already been delivered. Is Junior Brother Chu Nan interested?"

Jiang Yixing also added at this moment, "Honestly, I don't really want to go, but all the contestants are attending this Cyan Profound Banquet."

"We could go join the fun and also see the strength of disciples from other cities and counties, to be prepared."

Chu Nan instantly understood. The Qingxuan Competition was such a grand event that the entire Qingxuan Province was watching.

This Cyan Profound Banquet was probably hosted by the three contestants of the Cyan Profound Sect to establish authority and test others' depths.

Chu Nan happened to have the same idea, to get acquainted ahead of time and be prepared.

"Alright, then we shall go together as evening approaches."

Seeing Chu Nan agree, Zheng Yao and Jiang Yixing both showed expressions of delight.

They all came from the same sect, naturally sharing advances and retreats. Even if they wanted to go, if Chu Nan was unwilling, they would choose to stay behind.

...

In the blink of an eye, as evening drew near, the entire Cyan Profound Post House gradually darkened.

Chu Nan, along with Zheng Yao and Jiang Yixing, left the small courtyard and headed straight for the mountain behind the Cyan Profound Post House.

Passing through layer upon layer of tall pavilions, Chu Nan discovered the place was even grander than he had imagined.

Finally, arriving at the back mountain of the Cyan Profound Post House, the three ascended on foot to the pinnacle, where a magnificent and enormous palace lay before them.

The palace glowed with golden brilliance, grand and magnificent.

Even as the world gradually darkened at this moment, the palace, adorned with festoons and lanterns, seemed as bright as day.

Hundreds of attendants busied themselves, tireless in their tasks.

Seeing the three of them present invitations, the attendants treated them with utmost respect, bowing the whole way to guide them.

Inside the grand hall, the place was extremely bright, with five levels in total.

The first-level main hall had appropriately arranged tables and chairs according to the number of people, each table with small silver plaques engraved with the names of all attendees, guiding them to their seats.

The upper four levels, except for some female martial artists, were almost devoid of other people, seemingly reserved by the Cyan Profound Sect.

The arrival of Chu Nan and the others did not attract much attention, yet Zheng Yao, the only female martial artist among them, received many fervent glances.

Zheng Yao's strength was not particularly high, ranking as mid to lower among the contestants, but she had a beautiful appearance, garnering numerous flattering smiles upon her appearance.

The three sat according to the names marked on the silver plaques.

The Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, being not particularly strong among the sects of Qingxuan Province, was thus assigned relatively backward positions.

However, Chu Nan didn't mind and, along with the other two, began to survey the martial artists within the room.

There were ten participating sects, with each sending three members, totaling thirty people.

The ages of these individuals ranged from sixteen to thirty, with Chu Nan as one of the youngest here.

As his gaze lingered, Chu Nan slightly frowned, as the main position was concealed behind a curtain, barely revealing vague silhouettes. Clearly, the people from the Cyan Profound Sect didn't want to show up early.

The position nearest the main one belonged to the Overlord Body Sect from Songyang County.

Before departure, Chen Kaiyang privately told him that among the ten competing sects, aside from the Cyan Profound Sect, the one to watch out for most was the Overlord Body Sect.

The name Overlord Body Sect implied it was a sect focused on body cultivation, once capable of standing alongside the Cyan Profound Sect.

Nonetheless, having lost the competition with the Cyan Profound Sect, it had to leave the Cyan Profound Mansion.

Yet even so, the Overlord Body Sect remained the strongest sect beneath the Cyan Profound Sect, even having Divine Light Realm Martial Artists within the sect!

Outside the provincial capital, it was the only force possessing Divine Light Realm Martial Artists, annually being a strong contender in the top three of the Qingxuan Competition.

The three from the Overlord Body Sect also showcased their sect's characteristics, each with muscular builds and towering bodies, sitting like mountains, intimidating to look upon.

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