The news of Chu Nan and Chu Hai's duel in a month's time quickly spread throughout the entire Cyan Mountain Sword Sect.

Even some True Disciples had heard a bit about it, and the name Chu Nan appeared for the first time in everyone's sight.

Most people were utterly confused as to how Chu Nan, who was only at the eighth level of the Martial Dao, dared to challenge Chu Hai. Was he truly mad?

Chu Hai was, after all, the top of the Wind and Cloud Ranking, at the peak of the sixth level of the Spirit Pill Realm, potentially promoting to True Disciple at any moment.

A full major realm of difference; even with an Emperor Level Martial Vein, achieving such a feat was considered impossible.

Everyone thought Chu Nan had not the slightest hope of victory, even Gu Nianxue thought so.

"Chu Nan, you're far too impulsive. How could you accept Chu Hai's challenge?" On the way from the Wind and Cloud Ranking Plaza, Gu Nianxue frowned with worry.

Chu Nan looked forward, his tone firm, "I have a life-and-death feud with the Chu family; as long as I'm alive, this battle is unavoidable!"

"An early battle isn't bad either; with the pressure this crisis brings, I will definitely be able to push myself constantly, achieving the miracle of surpassing Chu Hai in a month!"

In fact, Chu Nan also knew that Chu Hai was after his Treasure Blood.

This time, even if he retreated, the other party wouldn't let him go and would act in secret, making it hard to guard against.

Better to lay everything bare, with this duel as the foundation. With Chu Hai's confidence and pride, he would surely choose to defeat Chu Nan openly on the stage.

It would also afford a month's time for growth.

Gu Nianxue sighed upon hearing this, certain that Chu Nan being driven out of the Chu family wasn't as they publicly declared.

There were definitely unknown dirty secrets within.

"What are you planning then? With your current realm, even breaking through to the Spirit Pill Realm in a month is difficult. How will you surpass Chu Hai?"

Chu Nan looked toward the direction of the task hall and said, "I plan to take a task and then train for a month in the Cyan Demon Mountain Range to seek an opportunity to surpass Chu Hai."

The Cyan Demon Mountain Range is one of the largest mountain ranges in Qing Province, and there's a rumor that the range was formed from a gigantic Demon Beast, containing countless unimaginable opportunities.

Various cave dwellings, relics, secret realms, spirit plants abound; it all depends on whether one has the opportunity.

Most importantly, the Cyan Demon Mountain Range is inhabited by numerous Demon Beasts.

With the Desolate Profound Transformation scripture, he could convert the power of many Demon Beasts into cultivation, and his cultivation would constantly soar. With Kui Guang's guidance, surpassing Chu Hai in a month wasn't impossible.

Gu Nianxue sighed again, then took out a black token from her bosom and said, "Chu Nan, take this."

Chu Nan looked at the token, somewhat puzzled, "What is this?"

"The entrance token to the Ancient Wilderness Forest, a gift from my father." Gu Nianxue did not hide its origin.

Chu Nan's heart trembled with shock, "This is too precious. Senior Sister Gu, you should keep it."

The Ancient Wilderness Forest is within the Cyan Demon Mountain Range but was specifically fenced off at great expense by the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect for training Sect Disciples.

Inside, countless precious spirit plants grow, and many Demon Beasts with precious bloodlines live.

Most importantly, many Martial Artists with nearing longevity in the sect often sit in meditation and leave behind numerous opportunities and trials for later disciples.

The Ancient Wilderness Forest is the best training ground for Spirit Pill Realm Martial Artists, even True Disciples often go there.

However, for that reason, entering the Ancient Wilderness Forest isn't easy. Each entry requires spending two thousand contribution points to exchange for a token, and it's a single-use entry. If you want to use it again, you have to spend another two thousand contribution points, not something Outer Sect Disciples can afford.

Such a precious item, Chu Nan chose to refuse without hesitation.

But Gu Nianxue forced the token into Chu Nan's hand and said, "The Cyan Demon Mountain Range is too large and too dangerous. With your cultivation, seeking opportunity there is like a fantasy."

"The Ancient Wilderness Forest suits you better, and this token is only temporarily loaned to you. When you return, you must return it to me at equal value!"

Chu Nan felt a warmness in his heart. "Temporarily loaned" was just an excuse for Gu Nianxue to let him accept it with peace of mind; how could he not know?

Having experienced past cruelties, Gu Nianxue's care seemed especially precious.

Chu Nan no longer refused, but solemnly said, "I will return in a month and hand the token back to you personally by then."

Gu Nianxue covered her mouth with a laugh, "Why be so serious? Your time is running short, go quickly. I'll wait for you in the sect to return."

Having said that, Gu Nianxue left with a shy, reddened face, as if fleeing.

Watching Gu Nianxue's departing figure, Chu Nan remained lost in thought for a long time.

At this time, Kui Guang suddenly interrupted Chu Nan's thoughts and said, "What a good girl. In those days, my confidante was budding just like her."

"At that time, we had pledged to be together for eternity and beyond..."

Chu Nan couldn't help but ask, "What happened afterward?"

"Afterward?" Kui Guang sneered, "She betrayed me, and then I personally killed her."

Chu Nan was stunned into silence.

Seeing Chu Nan silent, Kui Guang said, "Good disciple, you're still too young."

"The promise was real, the betrayal was real too. I never denied the initial promise because of her betrayal, it's just that over time, we both changed."

"Nothing is immutable; the only thing we can do is keep getting stronger, so when great changes occur, we can respond calmly."

"I was not strong enough then, which is why I've ended up in my current situation."

"You are currently so fragile that a single gust could annihilate you. I advise you not to waste time on things unrelated to cultivation, as it will only slow your training progress."

Chu Nan remained silent, neither agreeing nor denying.

He also didn't want to think further on this matter and directly went to the task hall to see if there was a mission related to the Ancient Wilderness Forest.

Soon, Chu Nan found his goal.

To the Ancient Wilderness Forest to hunt ten Gale Wolf Kings at the ninth level of the Martial Dao and take their canine teeth.

Hunting ten level-nine Martial Dao Demon Beasts, this task was highly risky, often only manageable by Inner Sect Disciples at the Spirit Pill Realm.

But with his resolution to defeat Chu Hai within a month, how could Chu Nan place Martial Dao ninth-level Demon Beasts in his eyes? So he took the task without hesitation.

After taking the task, Chu Nan used his only one thousand contribution points to exchange for some essentials.

Such as healing elixirs, powders for repelling and attracting Demon Beasts, and so on.

Having prepared everything, Chu Nan left the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect and set out for the Cyan Demon Mountain Range for the second time.

Upon entering the Cyan Demon Mountain Range, Chu Nan did not waste time and immediately went to find the Ancient Wilderness Forest.

Passing through layers of mountains and forests, a tall, densely black forest appeared before him.

Outside the forest, Cyan Mountain Sword Sect Disciples patrolled constantly to prevent unauthorized entry.

There were even Yang Wheel Realm Martial Artists present to guard, ensuring absolute security.

Reaching the entrance, Chu Nan handed in the token; the guards only recognized the token, not the individual, allowing entry even though Chu Nan was only at the ninth level of the Martial Dao.

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