Too terrifying!

A Spirit Pill Martial Artist actually managed to defeat the Yang Wheel second-stage genius Zhang Jianyi.

This scene felt like a dream, as such a formidable Spirit Pill Realm Martial Artist had never been seen or even heard of before.

Without his armor, Chu Nan was almost an unbeatable War God, while Zhang Jianyi, as a Yang Wheel stage opponent, had no power to resist.

In the audience, Lin An was ecstatic to the extreme, happy for Chu Nan's victory and also for his own bets.

Now that Chu Nan won, the amount of gold tickets she earned could only be described as astonishing, making her the biggest winner next to Chu Nan!

The Sect Leader of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect had a dazed look, while Chen Kaiyang wondered if he was dreaming, as the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect surprisingly defeated the Cyan Profound Sect and became the champion of this Qingxuan Grand Competition.

He knew Chu Nan was strong, but never imagined he could be this strong, this dazzling!

Only Chu Nan remained very calm; it was just a martial competition. A martial artist's path is long and unknown, and this great victory is merely touching the surface.

A Cyan Profound Sect elder flew onto the stage, lifted the unconscious Zhang Jianyi, and glared hatefully at Chu Nan.

The first place in each Qingxuan Grand Competition was almost always occupied by the Cyan Profound Sect, but this time it was disrupted by Chu Nan.

However, he said nothing more—losing was losing. Entering the Battle Academy does not mean Zhang Jianyi has no chance to surpass Chu Nan!

But what the elder didn't know was that Zhang Jianyi's soul had been torn apart. Though he was not dead, he would never awaken and never have a chance to surpass Chu Nan.

The Cyan Profound Sect elder left, and Yang Wenkai reluctantly announced, "The champion of this Qingxuan Grand Competition is... Cyan Mountain Sword Sect disciple, Chu Nan!"

As soon as the words fell, the audience erupted with tremendous cheers. In the martial artist world, they admire the strong, they admire geniuses!

And in their eyes, Chu Nan is a strong one, a genius!

At this moment, the Mansion Master of Cyan Profound Mansion slowly rose, flew into the air, and landed beside Chu Nan.

Chu Nan sensed the boundless and terrifying aura of the Mansion Master, causing his heart to quake. This Mansion Master was undoubtedly the strongest martial artist he had encountered!

"Is this the Divine Illumination Realm Martial Artist?" Someone qualified to be a Mansion Master must be in the Divine Illumination Realm, a terrifying existence beyond the Yang Wheel, who has opened the Sea of Consciousness.

"Greetings, Mansion Master!" Chu Nan said respectfully.

The Cyan Profound Mansion Master looked at Chu Nan with a gaze full of admiration and said, "Today's Qingxuan Grand Competition truly opened my eyes!"

"I look forward to seeing what achievements you will reach if you enter the Cyan Profound Martial Academy, the cradle of strong ones in Qingxuan Province. I hope you can reach the pinnacle there!"

The sincere words of the Cyan Profound Mansion Master were met with an immediate response from Chu Nan: "Thank you for your kind words, Mansion Master. I shall not disappoint you!"

The Cyan Profound Mansion Master nodded, then began to call the top three sects of this Qingxuan Grand Competition to the stage to receive their rewards.

Quickly, seven more martial artists ascended onto the stage.

Jiang Yixing, Zheng Yao, Chu Jiang, Han Song, Zhu Gangyi, and so on...

Zhang Jianyi, still unconscious, had his reward retrieved by a Cyan Profound Sect elder instead.

Zheng Yao and Jiang Yixing, among others, received tokens allowing them to enter the Battle Academy, which they could use to join within six months.

Jiang Yixing, ranked third, obtained a lower-grade Mystic-level martial skill, while Zhang Jianyi, second, received a lower-grade Mystic-level martial skill and a Royal-grade Spirit Martial weapon.

As for Chu Nan, he was awarded the lower-grade Mystic-level cultivation technique, "Anger Wave Technique," and a Slaughter Fire Flame Stone.

Chu Nan was not very interested in the Anger Wave Technique; however, since it was his reward, he could dispose of it as he wished; he planned to sell it or lend it to someone suitable.

For instance, Jiang Yixing was cultivating a water attribute technique, so this method would suit him well, allowing his prowess to advance further with a combination of water and fire!

The Slaughter Fire Flame Stone was what Chu Nan cherished most, since, with it and the fire martial intent, he could form an additional Martial Wheel to lay a more solid foundation at the Yang Wheel Realm.

After the rewards were distributed, the Qingxuan Grand Competition was declared over, and the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect became famous for its disciples taking two of the top three positions.

Perhaps in the future, more geniuses would be attracted to join the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect and increase its strength.

After the Qingxuan Grand Competition ended, Chu Nan returned with Jiang Yixing and Zheng Yao to the Cyan Profound Post House.

Chen Kaiyang returned a bit later, in a great mood due to Cyan Mountain Sword Sect's first-place accomplishment, and celebrated by treating Chu Nan and the others to a hearty meal at the Cyan Profound Post House.

At the table, the three expressed their desire to stay and continue their cultivation at the Cyan Profound Martial Academy.

Chen Kaiyang did not oppose this but instead found it quite normal.

Joining the Cyan Profound Martial Academy does not mean leaving the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect; for Chu Nan, it would simply be further training.

Once their training ends or Chu Nan meets the graduation requirements of the Martial Academy, he would need to leave the Academy and either return to his sect or seek higher-level forces for cultivation.

In past generations, Cyan Mountain Sword Sect had disciples trained at the Martial Academy who returned to the sect, such as Chen Kaiyang himself and a few other elders.

Even now, Cyan Mountain Sword Sect has disciples cultivating at the Cyan Profound Martial Academy, though the number is less than that of other forces or sects.

Chen Kaiyang also knew that Chu Nan had aspirations for the Imperial Capital, and joining the Cyan Profound Martial Academy to earn the qualification for cultivating in the Imperial Capital was arguably the easiest method.

In summary, the small Cyan Mountain Sword Sect could no longer hold a genius of Chu Nan's caliber.

...

The next day, Chu Nan and his two companions, leading the Flame Hoof Beasts, followed Chen Kaiyang to the city gate.

Chen Kaiyang gave the three a solemn look and, after staying on Chu Nan for a long time, cautioned, "You are among the most talented disciples in the history of Cyan Mountain Sword Sect."

"Once I leave, you must be cautious in the Cyan Profound Mansion. Although the Battle Academy offers the best cultivation environment in Qingxuan Province, it is also full of peril."

"After joining the Academy, you can look for the senior fellow disciples who joined earlier; they have already reached the Yang Wheel, and should be able to protect you to some extent."

Chu Nan and the others nodded, showing that they noted his words.

Chen Kaiyang turned to Chu Nan and said, "Your talent is probably the best in the entire Cyan Profound Mansion, but the taller tree catches the most wind. As a peerless prodigy, you will surely face many challenges and targeted opposition."

"Be prudent and never trust others easily; even within the Academy, do not entirely trust your fellow senior disciples."

"Many geniuses are there, but many also fall each year; only by surviving can you become stronger!"

Chu Nan solemnly nodded and said, "Rest assured, Master, I will remember your advice."

"Also, beware of the Zhang family and the Cyan Profound Sect you mentioned." Chen Kaiyang's face became grave at last and said, "After Zhang Jianyi was taken away, he remained in a coma. I heard a Divine Illumination Realm Martial Artist examined and found his soul had been torn in half."

"It is likely that they will blame you, and the Zhang family may seek revenge."

"The Zhang family holds great power in the Cyan Profound Mansion; be cautious in all matters!"

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