"Senior Brother Zhang, defeat this Chu Nan and let him know the might of our Cyan Profound Sect!"

"Chu Nan, if you don't want to suffer, surrender obediently and spare yourself the humiliation!"

...

The disciples of the Cyan Profound Sect cheered for Zhang Jianyi while disparaging Chu Nan.

Almost no one in the crowd truly believed that Chu Nan would win, not even the Sect Leader of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, Chen Kaiyang, who was somewhat anxious in his heart.

As Yang Wenkai announced the start of the duel, Zhang Jianyi glanced at Chu Nan with disdain, then revealed his Dragon Fire Spear and said, "Your Spirit Martial has also reached the king level, hasn't it? Show it."

Chu Nan did not refuse. An opponent of Zhang Jianyi's genius caliber was worth his guarded attention.

The Willow Branch Sword appeared. Although it was merely a willow branch, the aura it emitted after being enshrined even made Zhang Jianyi cast a sideways glance.

"Before the battle starts, I'll give you a chance." Zhang Jianyi held up a finger and said, "Surrender now, leave the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect and join our Cyan Profound Sect, and I can forgive your previous offenses."

"Joining the Battle Academy is not out of the question either."

Zhang Jianyi suddenly had a new idea. If he could make Chu Nan surrender publicly and join the Cyan Profound Sect, it would boost both the sect's and his prestige far more than simply defeating him!

"Oh?"

"I can join the Cyan Profound Sect?" Chu Nan said with slight surprise.

Zhang Jianyi thought Chu Nan was tempted, so he raised the stakes and said, "As long as you join the Cyan Profound Sect and follow me, I can ensure you will have a position second only to mine in our sect."

He not only wanted Chu Nan to join the Cyan Profound Sect but also hoped Chu Nan would follow him to battle at the academy!

Chu Nan showed an interested expression and said, "How about I propose a condition?"

"A condition?" Zhang Jianyi frowned slightly. Chu Nan dared to propose a condition to him, but wanting to recruit Chu Nan, he said with patience, "You can tell me, and maybe I can agree."

Then Chu Nan said, "How about you join the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect? I could discuss with the Sect Leader about giving you a true disciple status, and you can serve me as a servant; I'll assure you enter the Divine Illumination Realm, how about that?"

To actually want him to change allegiance, what wishful thinking.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jianyi was furious. Knowing further discussion was impossible, he scoffed coldly, "Since you don't appreciate it, let me show you the power of a Yang Wheel Martial Artist!"

The Dragon Fire Spear scraped across the arena floor, instantly sparking flames.

The spear thrust out like a dragon, with sharp spiritual energy. At this moment, Zhang Jianyi was overwhelmingly domineering, like a War God.

The spectators were all amazed. Zhang Jianyi's casual spear strike was even more powerful than others' martial skills.

But Chu Nan remained composed and unafraid of Zhang Jianyi's spear, the Willow Branch Sword trembling slightly as it slashed toward the spear.

Clang! Clang!

A series of metallic clashes echoed across the arena, the explosive aftermath rising higher, causing those with lower cultivation levels to avoid watching directly!

Step step step～

The sword and spear separated, and both were propelled backward by the rebound force.

Zhang Jianyi retreated a full fifteen steps before stabilizing his body, whereas Chu Nan only took ten steps before launching another attack towards Zhang Jianyi.

"How could this be!" Some whispered with trembling lips; how could Chu Nan of the Spirit Pill Realm fight Zhang Jianyi equally, even faster at stabilizing himself and attacking again?

On the high platform, the Mansion Master of Cyan Profound Mansion focused on Chu Nan with confusion on his face, unable to understand how a Spirit Pill Martial Artist could match Zhang Jianyi.

Even Zhang Jianyi for the first time looked at Chu Nan with a grave expression. Although he hadn't used his full strength, it was not something an average Yang Wheel could block.

But Chu Nan not only blocked it but also stabilized himself even faster than Zhang Jianyi; it was incredible.

Looking at the changeable expression of Zhang Jianyi, Chu Nan aimed to shatter his pride further and said, "I forgot to tell you, I'm only sixteen this year!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jianyi's pupils shrank slightly, shocked, "How could you be only sixteen!"

When he was sixteen, not to mention the Yang Wheel, even the ninth level of the Spirit Pill was something he could only look up to, yet Chu Nan could already defeat a Yang Wheel.

Even if he'd started cultivating in the womb, it couldn't be this fast.

Chu Nan's age made Zhang Jianyi question his life.

The audience was dead silent, unable to believe what they'd heard was true, a sixteen-year-old able to defeat a Yang Wheel Spirit Pill Martial Artist!

He even understood a Martial Intent; such terrifying talent, who in the Qingxuan Province could rival it?

The look of contempt in Zhang Jianyi's eyes was gone, replaced with a hint of killing intent!

Such a terrifying prodigy, if he grew, could potentially suffocate Zhang Jianyi in the future; he must kill him before his wings are fully grown!

"Die!"

Sharp spiritual energy surged skyward, Zhang Jianyi holding the spear, his body leaving multiple residual shadows as he instantly charged in front of Chu Nan.

"Soul-Startling Hook Fire Spear!"

The spear thrust upwards rapidly, and the power was incredibly terrifying.

Within a hundred meters, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power instantly gathered on the spearhead of the Dragon Fire Spear, adding several degrees to its power.

Confronting Chu Nan, Zhang Jianyi directly utilized Martial Intent, and it was the same flame Martial Intent.

"Good timing!"

Chu Nan laughed aloud; seeing the spearhead approach, he raised his hand and struck with a sword, the resplendent sword aura flashing by, likewise drawing upon copious Power of Heaven and Earth!

"Cyan Mountain Radiant Sun Sword!"

He also executed Martial Intent.

Boom!

The two terrifying flames collided like meteors, the exploding light resembling the sun shattering in the sky.

Chu Nan was blasted backward by the force, his clothes burning extensively, revealing the solid Broken Divine Armor beneath.

With the Broken Divine Armor, he wasn't afraid of Zhang Jianyi's attacks.

Zhang Jianyi also emerged from the flames, his surrounding flames more intense, appearing much more battered than Chu Nan.

He glared maliciously at Chu Nan and said, "If not for that armor, I would have killed you with just one spear strike!"

Though the Broken Divine Armor doesn't enhance combat strength, its defense was incredibly formidable; Zhang Jianyi's full-force hit couldn't even leave a mark.

But Chu Nan was equally unyielding, "If not for the Broken Divine Armor, I'd slaughter you like a chicken!"

Zhang Jianyi snorted coldly, expressing disdain, then said, "I didn't intend to use this killing move on a mere Spirit Pill, but since you're so arrogant, you must pay for it!"

Rumble!

Scarlet flames suddenly ignited on the Dragon Fire Spear, the entire spear shaft emitting dazzling light, the surging flames roaring like a dragon, emanating an ancient, primordial terrifying power.

"This spear, Candle Dragon!"

"Even clad in the sturdiest defense armor, you can't defend against this move, you will be completely reduced to ashes under my Candle Dragon's flames!"

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