In his view, his strength was far superior to Chu Nan's. If Chu Nan didn't rely on body techniques and armor, he could defeat Chu Nan in just a few moves.

Others here shared the same opinion as Zhu Gangyi, unable to help but curse Chu Nan for being cunning in their hearts.

"Zhu Gangyi, you had your fun hitting just now, now it's my turn!"

Chu Nan ignored the crowd's attitude, his eyes bursting with a fierce light. In a flash, he moved to attack Zhu Gangyi again.

Seeing this, Chu Jiang frowned slightly. He had intended to teach Chu Nan a lesson, but it turned into a display of Chu Nan's arrogance.

Chu Nan didn't agree, so he immediately unleashed his Yang Wheel Cultivation, flashed, and blocked Chu Nan's path.

"Zhu Gangyi has already lost, stop!"

But Chu Nan turned a deaf ear and still threw a punch.

Chu Jiang showed disdain at this. Even though Chu Nan, a mere Spirit Pill cultivator, defeated Zhu Gangyi with strategy, he didn't think much of it.

He casually threw out a palm to stop Chu Nan and to give a lesson in passing.

"Chu Nan actually dares to attack Chu Jiang!"

"Madness, madness, this Spirit Pill Chu Nan is so bold, he's clearly asking for death."

Boom!

As fist and palm collided, a surge of spiritual power was instantly released.

Just when everyone thought Chu Nan would definitely fail, they were astonished to find that it was Chu Jiang who was forced to take half a step back by the punch, almost stepping on Zhu Gangyi.

Chu Jiang's expression turned sinister. He, a dignified Yang Wheel Martial Artist, although not exerting full strength, was unexpectedly forced back a half-step by Chu Nan.

Furious, he questioned Chu Nan, "Chu Nan, your murderous intent is so heavy, didn't you hear me tell you to stop?"

Facing Chu Jiang's questioning, Chu Nan sarcastically retorted, "Chu Jiang, every move from Zhu Gangyi was aiming to take my life, and you didn't say a word. I hit him with one punch and you can't take it."

"As a disciple of the Cyan Profound Sect, should you at least hide your bias?"

Chu Nan's words made Chu Jiang's face extremely ugly, and he immediately argued back, "You used cunning means to defeat Zhu Gangyi, which was unreasonable. Now you're taking advantage of others in distress, so it's only natural that I stop you."

"Cunning?" Chu Nan was almost amused by this, finding Chu Jiang unreasonable. "If relying on Spirit Martial power to defeat an opponent is considered cunning, then what do Martial Artists need Spirit Martial for?"

"We might as well fight barehanded."

It's normal for Martial Artists to use external powers in battles, and even the Cyan Profound Tournament at most limits the quality of Spirit Martial but does not prohibit its use.

Chu Jiang's face turned ugly, unsure how to argue back.

In the end, he could only say coldly, "Chu Nan, stop being unreasonable. I want to see how long you can last with that armor in tomorrow's Cyan Profound Tournament!"

At this time, Zhu Gangyi also slowly got up, already planning in his mind how to use external forces to force Chu Nan to take off his armor himself.

"Then we'll meet at the Cyan Profound Tournament, I, Chu Nan, will refuse no one," Chu Nan said arrogantly, his face showing no fear of battle.

"Hmph!" Seeing that he couldn't make Chu Nan embarrassed here, Chu Jiang snorted coldly and left, swinging his robe aside.

In fact, he wanted to act now, but regrettably, a Yang Wheel challenging a Spirit Pill was somewhat against the rules, so he could only remember this enmity for now, planning to settle new and old scores together if they meet at the Cyan Profound Tournament.

Zhu Gangyi was also lightly injured, and staring at Chu Nan, he said, "Chu Nan, I remember you today. At the Cyan Profound Tournament, I will redeem today's humiliation."

Even at this point, everyone believed that Chu Nan's victory was entirely due to that armor.

Without the armor, Chu Nan posed no threat at all.

Zhang Jian also faced gloomily. This conflict arose with him as the trigger, and he was unwilling to see such a situation escalate.

He took a deep look at Chu Nan and left without even greeting anyone.

The entire banquet instantly became much quieter. Chu Nan swept his gaze over everyone, let out a cold laugh, "A bunch of spineless sycophants, see you at the Cyan Profound Tournament tomorrow!"

Then Chu Nan, along with Jiang Yixing and the others, left without hesitation.

For the three of them, staying no longer benefited them, as they all had a judgment of everyone's strength. It was better to leave early to prepare for the Cyan Profound Tournament tomorrow.

With more and more people leaving, the banquet ended unhappily.

...

In the morning, the tranquil Cyan Profound Mansion quickly bustled with activity. Countless Martial Artists headed toward the center of the Cyan Profound Mansion, the Martial Arts Plaza, pouring in one after another.

Today marked the official opening of the Cyan Profound Tournament. As a rare event in the Qingxuan Province, it attracted the attention of almost all Martial Artists in the Cyan Profound Mansion.

Those with money bought entry tickets, while those without would find high places outside the plaza to sneak a peek inside.

"So many people!" Chu Nan exclaimed as he entered the Martial Arts Plaza, seeing the densely seated crowd in the viewing stands.

At this time, Jiang Yixing said, "The Cyan Profound Tournament is an event for the entire Qingxuan Province, and it will naturally attract many Martial Artists who come upon hearing of it, not only from the Cyan Profound Mansion but also from various other prefectures, and even some Martial Artists from our Cyan Mountain County."

Chu Nan agreed, knowing that the Qin Kingdom honored martial prowess, and everyone took pride in being a Martial Artist.

The strength of a nation is most directly reflected by whether it possesses the absolute martial power to dominate people's hearts.

Even if some don't have the fate to pursue the Martial Dao, they can't help but admire and revere Martial Artists.

Without saying more, the three of them sat quietly in the waiting area, awaiting the official start of the Cyan Profound Tournament.

As time passed, not only the audience but representatives from various forces in Qingxuan Province appeared one after another, and disciples from several major sects were also early in waiting as usual.

Zhang Jianyi, Chu Jiang, Han Song, Zhao Qingwu, Zhu Gangyi, and Zhou Qiang, among others, appeared, with thirty participating Martial Artists lining up according to their origins.

The entire Martial Arts Plaza was bustling, with various discussions and voices, mostly centered around a few disciples from the Cyan Profound Sect.

Zhu Gangyi and Zhou Qiang, among others, were seldom mentioned, even less so the three from the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, including Chu Nan.

At the highest point of the viewing stands, the patriarchs of each family within the Cyan Profound Mansion, including Sect Leaders like Chen Kaiyang, had long since arrived, appearing to engage in polite exchanges.

As everyone took their seats, an attendant suddenly announced loudly, "Mansion Master, arrives!"

The bustling Martial Arts Plaza instantly quieted with this announcement.

Immediately following, a long rainbow streaked across the Martial Arts Plaza, landing swiftly in its center.

Swish, swish, swish!

At this moment, including Chu Nan, everyone rose respectfully, "Greetings, Mansion Master!"

The sound was like a monstrous wave, dispersing the clouds above the Cyan Profound Mansion.

As the apparent strongest in Qingxuan Province, he indeed deserved everyone's respect!

Chu Nan gazed at the commanding middle-aged man standing in the center, marveling, "So this is the Mansion Master of Qingxuan Province, an extraordinary powerhouse at the eighth level of the Divine Illumination Realm!"

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