As soon as these words were spoken, everyone turned to look at Chu Nan, scanning him up and down with a rather peculiar gaze.

There was no way to see anything remarkable about Chu Nan.

Lin Yian said that Chu Nan was worthy of her, wasn't she essentially saying Zhang Baitian was inferior to Chu Nan?

Upon hearing this, Zhang Baitian's expression became even more unpleasant. He already harbored great disdain for Chu Nan, and now this incident only fueled his murderous intent towards him.

Xie Long, at this point, burst into a maniacal laugh, "I wondered who it was, turns out it's someone from the lower ranks of Cyan Mountain County. This trash cannot compare to Senior Brother Zhang in any way!"

Xie Long's ridicule also drew laughter from other martial artists who were on good terms with Zhang Baitian, clearly not regarding Chu Nan at all.

Xie Long continued to boast about Zhang Baitian, "Senior Brother Zhang is on the verge of breaking through to the seventh layer of the Yang Wheel. He is also a second-grade Pill Master, holding a prestigious position and likely to succeed the Zhang family patriarch in the future."

"How can a mere member of the little Cyan Mountain Sword Sect from Cyan Mountain County compare with Senior Brother Zhang in terms of cultivation, status, or background?"

"Lin Yian, even if you're making an excuse, pick someone better."

Xie Long's sarcasm hit home, given that Chu Nan was lacking in far too many areas compared to Zhang Baitian.

Chu Nan stared at Xie Long and said, "Xie Long, with your bombastic words, do you really think I'm someone you can easily bully?"

Lin Yian also spoke up at this time, "You all think Chu Nan is inferior to Zhang Baitian? I ask, just in creating nine martial wheels, who among you can rival him?"

The matter of Chu Nan forming nine martial wheels was known only within a small circle; many knew of such a person but did not know who he actually was.

"Nine martial wheels? Is he the genius causing quite a stir at the Cyan Profound Academy lately?"

"No wonder he is praised by Lin Yian in such high regard. Creating nine martial wheels is far more terrifying than being born with a War Body."

Upon learning that Chu Nan was the prodigy who created the nine martial wheels, those who had mocked him were now looking at him with reverence.

Such an achievement couldn't be matched in the entire Qin Kingdom, let alone the Cyan Profound Mansion.

"Chu Nan... could he be the very same Chu Nan who defeated all the disciples of the Canglan Sect not long ago? The strongest in Canglan Sect was, after all, at the fifth stage of the Yang Wheel."

"Yang Wheel fifth stage, defeated just after entering the Battle Academy!"

The crowd was once again astonished. Being able to defeat a martial artist at the fifth stage of the Yang Wheel was already considered quite strong among the academy's disciples.

After all, most of them were only at the third or fourth stage of the Yang Wheel.

They hadn't been in the Battle Academy for just a day or two, some had been there for a year, others for over five years, yet they couldn't compare to someone who had just joined.

Zhang Baitian's expression was unpleasant. He knew many things about Chu Nan, which made him all the more resentful and confrontational towards him.

In his heart, he angrily thought, "The Cyan Profound Battle Academy cannot allow the existence of a more talented individual than me. Chu Nan must die!"

Although this was what he thought, Zhang Baitian couldn't really kill anyone outright, so he wanted to dampen Chu Nan's arrogance.

"I didn't expect Junior Brother Chu Nan to be such a distinguished individual. It truly makes me look at you in a new light."

"I, Zhang Baitian, have never fought against a martial artist with nine martial wheels. Would you be willing to spar lightly with me?"

Zhang Baitian looked at Chu Nan with a provocative gaze.

Chu Nan's expression was calm. Since he came with Lin Yian, he was naturally prepared to solve her troubles.

Not only to act as a shield but also to display his power and completely dispel Zhang Baitian's designs.

Moreover, Zhang Baitian was only at the sixth stage of the Yang Wheel. At this moment, Chu Nan was not only at the fourth stage of the Yang Wheel but also mastered three kinds of martial intents, and his body far surpassed those of the same rank.

After executing the Desolate Profound Transformation, he would be able to crush Zhang Baitian at the sixth stage of the Yang Wheel.

Regarding this battle, Chu Nan had little to no worries, and just when he was about to agree, Lin Yian dissatisfiedly said to Zhang Baitian, "Zhang Baitian, shame on you as a disciple of the Zhang family."

"Challenging a fourth-stage Yang Wheel with a sixth-stage Yang Wheel, aren't you embarrassed?"

However, Zhang Baitian replied, "Miss Lin, you are mistaken. Junior Brother Chu Nan is a prodigy who has created nine martial wheels and has defeated a martial artist at the fifth stage of the Yang Wheel before, making us roughly of equal strength."

"What harm is there in a simple spar?"

Despite saying this, Zhang Baitian was already planning to "accidentally" cripple Chu Nan during the spar.

The guests at the banquet all nodded, eager to see what was different about a Yang Wheel martial artist with nine martial wheels.

Lin Yian was about to say something when Chu Nan stopped her and then said, "There is no need for a display of force. If you truly wish to compete, I have another thought."

Chu Nan had just considered for a moment and decided to temporarily abandon the idea of sparring with Zhang Baitian.

Firstly, the Zhang Baitian who had sent people to kill him must die, but the room was full of eyes, and Lin Yian was by his side. If he actually killed Zhang Baitian, it would bring great trouble to Lin Yian and Lin Haoyang.

Secondly, simply defeating him would make Zhang Baitian fearful and guarded, making it harder to find an opportunity to kill him next time.

Thus, Chu Nan decided to find a method to defeat him publicly without exposing all his strength.

Zhang Baitian frowned and asked, "Then how do you propose we spar?"

Chu Nan said, "I heard you're a second-grade Pill Master. How about we compete in elixir making here?"

A second-grade Pill Master at such a young age must be extremely proud. In some sense, the status of a second-grade Pill Master is more prestigious than his cultivation at the sixth stage of the Yang Wheel. Facing Chu Nan's challenge, he definitely wouldn't refuse!

"What? Chu Nan wants to challenge Senior Brother Zhang, who is a second-grade Pill Master?" Upon hearing Chu Nan's words, Xie Long let out a laugh filled with ridicule.

Zhang Baitian's cultivation may not be the strongest at the Battle Academy, but his talent in the Alchemy Dao was definitely top-notch.

The average age for achieving a second-grade Pill Master throughout the Cyan Profound Mansion was over forty, yet Zhang Baitian was in his twenties and about to reach third grade, enough to be the envy of all.

Sometimes, advancement in the Alchemy Dao could be much more challenging than advancement in cultivation.

Chu Nan daring to challenge him in this regard was clearly courting humiliation.

The crowd also felt Chu Nan was being foolish, wasn't this asking for death?

Being able to create nine martial wheels was already considered miraculous, did Chu Nan think his talent in the Alchemy Dao could surpass Zhang Baitian as well?

Sure enough, when Zhang Baitian heard Chu Nan wanted to compete in the Alchemy Dao, he nodded confidently and said, "Since Junior Brother Chu Nan wants a lesson, how could I refuse?"

"But what's the point in just competing? Let's add a little wager to make this competition more interesting."

Chu Nan furrowed his brows slightly, as he only wanted to determine the winner.

Having just successfully practiced the first stage of the Myriad Transformations Return to Unity Technique, he figured it was a good opportunity to test it!

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