Chu Nan was slightly startled, but not surprised.

The Black Death Gang could act so rampantly in Songyang County without anyone daring to intervene. The biggest possibility was that they had a powerful backer, making others hesitant to take action against them.

Otherwise, a mere gang with the strongest member at just the third level of the Yang Wheel would have been wiped out long ago; how could they still exist today?

And the only ones capable of sheltering the Black Death Gang in Songyang County, other than the Overlord Body Sect who could cover the sky with one hand, who else could it be?

This was clearly something everyone understood tacitly but dared not mention openly.

Nonetheless, out of caution, Chu Nan still asked, "How did you know about this?"

Qing Yuer snorted coldly, her face showing an expression of resentment as she said, "Once, while I was out training, I personally saw Zhu Gangyi together with people from the Black Death Gang, and those members were extremely respectful to him."

"And Zhu Gangyi seemed to have a very good relationship with them. If the Black Death Gang's backing isn't the Overlord Body Sect, then who could it be?"

Chu Nan nodded silently, his mind filled with numerous thoughts.

He realized that wiping out the Black Death Gang was not as simple as it appeared on the surface. With the Overlord Body Sect as their backing, any move against the Black Death Gang could likely draw in strong figures from the Overlord Body Sect.

Therefore, before taking action, a method to ensure survival was necessary.

However, Chu Nan wasn't particularly worried about this; he truly wasn't lacking in escape methods.

From his parents' relics, the recognizing of the Flowing Light Golden Crow Vehicle as its master was the most excellent escape artifact, and it should be able to handle the crisis of being chased by powerful adversaries.

Having understood this, Chu Nan was no longer overly concerned and followed Qing Yuer to the Cyan Rattan Sect, planning to rest for the night and set off tomorrow to resolve the Black Death Gang issue.

...

Songyang County, Cyan Rattan Sect.

When Chu Nan arrived at the foot of the Cyan Rattan Sect's mountain, he found the place severely dilapidated.

The steps of the mountain path were largely damaged, and the vegetation on both sides was also scarred. Looking into the distance, the mountain gate was even more ruinous, showing no signs of the grandeur of a Major Sect at all.

Witnessing this scene, Qing Yuer felt aggrieved and helplessly said, "The Cyan Rattan Sect is declining day by day. We don't have anything good to host Young Master Chu with; I hope you can excuse us."

Chu Nan waved his hand and said, "No matter. I'm not one to care about such things."

Qing Yuer discreetly let out a breath of relief, genuinely worried that Chu Nan might make some demands that the Cyan Rattan Sect couldn't fulfill.

Soon they stepped over the mountain gate, where Chu Nan saw a large expanse of pavilions. Although most were in a state of disrepair and age without maintenance, from the remaining portions, it could be seen that they were constructed with great care, solemn and majestic, even three times more splendid than the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect.

Clearly, before the Overlord Body Sect rose, the Cyan Rattan Sect was indeed a very strong sect.

Upon entering the sect, Qing Yuer loudly called out, "Sect Leader, Sect Leader, we have visitors at the Cyan Rattan Sect, from the Cyan Profound Mansion's Battle Academy."

"Sect Leader, Sect Leader!"

At the sound of Qing Yuer's voice, before long, an old man with a cyan beard came floating from deep within the Cyan Rattan Sect.

Qing Yuer said, "This is the Sect Leader of our Cyan Rattan Sect and also my mentor, Bai Yunsheng, who now possesses a cultivation level of Yang Wheel Stage Two."

Chu Nan was somewhat surprised that being at the second level of Yang Wheel was enough to be a sect leader?

Qing Yuer then sighed and said, "Nowadays, among the disciples and elders of the Cyan Rattan Sect, some have fled, and some have died. Only a few power users at the Yang Wheel stage and over ten disciples are left."

"My mentor's Yang Wheel Stage Two is already the highest cultivation in the entire sect."

Bai Yunsheng landed beside Chu Nan. Although he didn't have the demeanor of a senior, he spoke with extreme respect, saying, "This old man greets the young master; it is truly an honor to have a disciple of the Battle Academy visit our Cyan Rattan Sect."

"Qing Yuer, quickly gather everyone in the sect so we can properly welcome the young master."

Chu Nan said, "No need for that; I don't like being around too many people."

Seeing Chu Nan's refusal, Bai Yunsheng didn't insist and led him to the Sect Leader's Palace.

"I am Bai Yunsheng, might I know the name of the young friend?"

Chu Nan introduced himself and explained his purpose to exterminate the Black Death Gang.

Qing Yuer also recounted to Bai Yunsheng how she had encountered Chu Nan.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yunsheng was immediately grateful to Chu Nan, almost wanting to kneel down. With the Cyan Rattan Sect's numbers already diminished, he couldn't stand to see anyone else get into trouble.

Subsequently, Chu Nan inquired, "Sect Leader Bai, I wish to know, why does the Overlord Body Sect support the Black Death Gang in Songyang County?"

"After all, the Overlord Body Sect is already dominating Songyang County; what's the point of them doing this?"

Bai Yunsheng's eyes flickered as he pondered, his face turning grave before he said, "I have heard a bit about this matter, though I don't know if it's true or not."

Chu Nan's eyes lighted up, realizing that having more information before acting would allow for better preparation: "What is the rumor?"

Bai Yunsheng lowered his voice intentionally and spoke with great caution, "The rumor is that the Overlord Body Sect practices the Evil Refining Technique, specializing in refining the body and improving cultivation by using human blood and qi."

"The Black Death Gang is their dark glove, meant to help them capture martial artists and extract essence blood."

"Because people often see thick blood qi emanating from the Black Death Gang's direction, floating up to the sky almost forming clouds!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Nan was shocked and said, "If practicing evil techniques is true, and if exposed, the Overlord Body Sect would be finished!"

Martial artists have various means of cultivation, such as absorbing the Power of Heaven and Earth, devouring Spirit Plants, consuming Demon Cores, Alchemy... others are like Chu Nan who can cultivate using the essence of Demon Beast's blood.

However, a minority of martial artists choose to hunt others, absorbing blood qi for cultivation.

The rate of improvement is incredibly terrifying but also extremely cruel, and it's intolerable in the Celestial Crossing Realm. If discovered that someone uses humans for cultivation, everyone would rally to attack them!

If the Overlord Body Sect is genuinely using humans for cultivation, then they are truly audaciously courting death!

"It's over, it's over; the Overlord Body Sect is here again!"

At this moment, a disciple of the Cyan Rattan Sect rushed in hurriedly with a look of extreme panic.

Bai Yunsheng's expression changed, and he asked in shock, "Who from the Overlord Body Sect is here, and what do they want?"

The disciple pointed outside the door and said, "It's Zhu Gangyi, the Young Sect Leader of the Overlord Body Sect. He brought some people over to drive us out of the sect and take our mountain gate."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yunsheng immediately collapsed powerlessly onto the ground and said, "The Overlord Body Sect bullies people too much. Do they really want to wipe us out completely?"

Qing Yuer's eyes turned red, saying harshly, "If the Overlord Body Sect truly wants to annihilate us, then our Cyan Rattan Sect will fight them even if it means death; we won't hand over the mountain gate."

At this moment, a slight smile appeared on Chu Nan's lips as he said, "Sect Leader Bai, there's no need to worry; I'll take care of Zhu Gangyi for you."

But hearing this, Bai Yunsheng didn't feel reassured, since Chu Nan was only at the first level of the Yang Wheel; Zhu Gangyi must have brought martial artists at a level above his. Chu Nan couldn't possibly be their match.

However, at this moment, Bai Yunsheng had no options left but to lead Chu Nan and Qing Yuer to head outside.

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