Chu Nan's expression remained unchanged as the Blood Pattern Sword erupted with flames, cleaving down onto the giant dragon beast.

Crash!

The dragon's head instantly shattered, scattering Spiritual Power Fragments like snowflakes in all directions.

However, the exploding force struck Chu Nan's chest, causing him to grunt involuntarily as a trace of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.

Ji Rugui, hands crossed behind his back, arrogantly declared, "This Prince's means are endless, and that strike was merely the first form of the Rising Dragon Technique."

"I shall unleash the rest of the Rising Dragon Technique upon you!"

Huo Nianfang and Zhi Qingge both displayed worry on their faces at these words.

After all, Ji Rugui was born into the Royal Family, with an identity and foundation far beyond that of ordinary martial artists.

Just the Rising Dragon Technique alone could leave countless martial artists at a loss.

Chu Nan merely wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth lightly, gazing at Ji Rugui with a hint of mockery.

"Your strength is indeed somewhat beyond my expectations, but you have no chance of killing me."

Ji Rugui scoffed at Chu Nan's words, derisively saying, "What audacity! Then today, I, this Prince, shall let you, a nobody, witness the power of the Royal Family!"

Boom!

Behind Ji Rugui, six Martial Wheels appeared simultaneously, followed by a surge of Dragon Qi soaring into the sky, golden dragon shadows coiling around Ji Rugui, elevating his power to its peak.

The surrounding vegetation was blown every which way by this momentum, as if bowing in submission.

"This is the unparalleled Dao Essence formed by this Prince using the Royal Family's Earth Vein Dragon Qi, unique to the Royal Family. To die under this Dragon Qi, you can rest in peace."

Seeing Ji Rugui's awe-inspiring Dao Essence, a trace of surprise flickered in Chu Nan's eyes.

Especially when feeling the Dragon Qi permeating that Dao Essence, his body couldn't help but tremble.

Chu Nan sensed that this Dragon Qi might be greatly beneficial to him.

"Dao Essence? Since you wish to compete in Dao Essence, then I'll show you what true Dao Essence is!" Chu Nan said coldly as he stowed away the Blood Pattern Sword, causing a radiant glow to erupt behind him.

The nine Martial Wheels attracted a transformation of the heavens and earth, the Sword Shadow Dao Essence stirring up wind and thunder, like a true Spirit Martial gripped in Chu Nan's hand.

With a casual sword strike, Sword Qi mixed with four kinds of Sword Intent erupted simultaneously, leaving a massive fissure on the ground.

"Ever since I stepped into the Divine Illumination Realm, I've never used Dao Essence in battle. I hope you can satisfy me." Chu Nan's fighting spirit surged as he fixed a deadly gaze on Ji Rugui.

Upon seeing the nine Martial Wheels behind Chu Nan and the almost tangible Dao Essence, Ji Rugui's face turned extremely grim.

Forming nine Martial Wheels in the Yang Wheel Realm was an unattainable legend in the Imperial Capital.

Let alone Dao Essence that seems almost real, which practically slaps the face of every martial artist in the Imperial Capital.

Even Huo Nianfang found it unbelievable; she knew Chu Nan's Dao Essence was strong but never expected he had nine Martial Wheels.

His displayed strength repeatedly shocked her.

But after all, Ji Rugui was a seventh level in the Divine Illumination Realm of the Royal Family. Is Chu Nan a match for him?

For a moment, Huo Nianfang remained deeply concerned about the outcome of the battle.

"Very well, very well, you've given me quite the surprise! Killing you might be even better than acquiring Huo Nianfang!" After recovering from the shock, Ji Rugui's greed intensified.

He manipulated the Dao Essence, once again activating the Rising Dragon Technique.

A Golden Dragon opened its massive jaws, letting out an earth-shaking roar, and the sound waves it emitted upheaved the earth, shredding the vegetation and stones around.

"Those who wished to kill me are all dead!"

Chu Nan's gaze sharpened, as he fully activated the Sword Shadow just as the sound wave was about to strike.

This was not a Sword Skill but purely the eruption of Dao Essence's power!

The Sword Qi transformed into a sky-piercing storm, surging forth like a raging dragon's roar.

Ji Rugui's sound waves deployed through Dao Essence were instantly shattered under this impact, even the Golden Dragon appeared somewhat wilted.

"Why is this happening!" Ji Rugui exclaimed in horror, stunned that despite being three realms higher than Chu Nan, he couldn't match the opponent's Dao Essence power?

His expression turned grim as he said, "The power of Dao Essence must have its limits. This Prince will see how long you can hold out!"

Boom!

The Dragon Qi within the Dao Essence Golden Dragon erupted once more, turning Ji Rugui's eyes a shade of golden yellow.

Once again activating the Rising Dragon Technique, this time he charged directly in front of Chu Nan, intending to engage in close combat.

Chu Nan showed no fear, joining Ji Rugui in hand-to-hand combat.

Sword Qi swept across the area, and the four Martial Intents continuously drew Spiritual Power from the heavens and earth toward him.

Meanwhile, Ji Rugui unleashed three roaring golden dragons, which as they skimmed the earth, left deep trenches in their wake.

"Golden Dragon Seal!" Ji Rugui's eyes were bloodshot as he single-handedly held aloft a Golden Seal, enveloped in golden flames, ready to smash it down!

Upon seeing this, Chu Nan waved his hand, summoning the Dragon Slaughter Tower, which directly enveloped the Golden Seal, preventing any escape despite fierce impacts.

Moreover, as the Dragon Slaughter Tower appeared, the Dao Essence Golden Dragon beside Ji Rugui displayed a look of fear, akin to a mouse encountering a cat, facing its nemesis.

It shrank tightly beside Ji Rugui, not daring to reveal itself.

"What's happening, what's going on!" Ji Rugui was astounded, never anticipating this unforeseen turn of events.

He had crafted the Dao Essence, only for it to lose control at such a critical moment.

Chu Nan was a bit surprised; the Dragon Slaughter Tower unexpectedly countered the Dragon Qi, which was an unexpected delight. Yet he quickly understood the reason.

Though the Royal Family's Dragon Qi was potent, it was merely Dragon Qi.

Whereas the Dragon Slaughter Tower was forged from the real body of the Dragon Race; Chu Nan wielded not just a tower, but an actual dragon!

Dragon Qi, when faced with the Dragon Slaughter Tower, was like a wildcat confronting a tiger; they may look the same, but are they comparable?

"Yin Sha Tribulation Light!"

Taking advantage of Ji Rugui's Dao Essence loss of control, Chu Nan immediately unleashed the Yin Sha Tribulation Light.

Purple light transformed into a long rainbow, piercing directly into Ji Rugui's body.

However, Ji Rugui, after all, was a ninth level in the Divine Illumination Realm. Although the Yin Sha Tribulation Light pierced his body, it didn't penetrate through nor was it fatal.

But the injured Ji Rugui immediately showed panic in his eyes, quickly soaring up to the Flying Ship above.

"You can't escape!" Seeing Ji Rugui attempting to flee via the Flying Ship, Chu Nan immediately commanded the Dragon Slaughter Tower to pursue Ji Rugui.

Dragon Qi had once been Ji Rugui's strongest weapon and confidence in battle, yet upon encountering the Dragon Slaughter Tower, it became a shackle binding him.

Under the aura of the Dragon Slaughter Tower, Ji Rugui's Dao Essence Golden Dragon ended up restraining his cultivation, and his speed continually dwindled.

"Subdue and slay!"

Boom!

"Bastard, how dare you..."

The Dragon Slaughter Tower plummeted fiercely to the ground, and Ji Rugui's form vanished within the Dragon Tower.

However, Chu Nan knew Ji Rugui wasn't dead. He approached the Dragon Slaughter Tower, from within which Ji Rugui's voice could be heard.

"I am a Prince of the Imperial Capital, what do you intend, fool."

"I advise you to release me quickly, or from the highest heavens to the darkest underworld, no one will save you."

Ji Rugui was sprawled inside the tower, yet still viciously threatening.

In response, Chu Nan merely chuckled softly and then declared, "Ji Rugui, your Dragon Qi interests me greatly. From now on, it belongs to me."

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