On the way out of the Ancient Wilderness Forest, Chu Nan hunted demon beasts of the Spirit Pill Realm relentlessly, cutting through them like a hot knife through butter.

This time, completing the sect mission would earn him five thousand contribution points, and he had collected many demon cores as well.

With a rough estimate, Chu Nan believed he could get at least eight thousand contribution points.

With these contribution points, exchanging for a top-grade martial skill wouldn't be difficult.

In actuality, Chu Nan wanted to exchange for a Yellow Grade martial skill, but even the worst Yellow Grade martial skill required ten thousand contribution points, which he was still far from having.

It was worth settling for the second-best option and practicing a top-grade martial skill first.

However, with the Thunderous Dominating Fist, Chu Nan thought that as long as he slightly adjusted the operation method of this technique, the power exerted wouldn't necessarily be weaker than a Yellow Grade martial skill.

Just as Chu Nan was planning and about to reach the exit of the Ancient Wilderness Forest, he suddenly stopped in his tracks and stared ahead, saying, "Don't hide, come out!"

In no time, a figure jumped down from a tree not far away, and upon a closer look, Chu Nan found it was Lu Sheng.

This guy had managed to survive being chased by the Blood Nest Blood Spider.

However, looking at his pale face, he must have paid a significant price.

"Chu Nan, I've been waiting for you for many days at the place you leave the Ancient Wilderness Forest. It's truly great that you didn't die in there!" Lu Sheng glared at Chu Nan with gritted teeth.

He had been chased by the Blood Nest Blood Spider for a day, nearly dying several times, each escape costing him dearly.

If not for accidentally falling into a river and washing off the beast-gathering powder, he would probably be dead by now.

His resentment towards Chu Nan had reached its peak, so after escaping danger, he stayed here to wait for Chu Nan's return, planning an ambush!

Chu Nan looked at Lu Sheng and said helplessly, "Since you survived, why come here to find death with me?"

Back then, facing Lu Sheng, he had almost no resistance, but now Lu Sheng was just an ant to Chu Nan, easily crushed.

Lu Sheng burst into laughter after hearing this and said, "Chu Nan, do you think just because you broke through to the Spirit Pill Realm, you can contend with me?"

"Remember, this time I will rip your tendons, skin you, and torture you for seven times seven days before killing you, to quench my heart's hatred!"

Lu Sheng had always held a grudge from being deceived by Chu Nan, and couldn't sleep without taking revenge.

Seeing the expression of confidence on Lu Sheng's face, Chu Nan smiled teasingly and said, "Lu Sheng, don't say I didn't give you a chance. Leave while I'm in a good mood, or else my hands will claim another soul."

His words were so arrogant, yet they didn't make Lu Sheng deterred, instead it inflamed his rage even further.

"Chu Nan, do you really think I'm a fool, to be deceived by you time and again!" Lu Sheng roared, suddenly drawing out a blood-colored long blade, charging at Chu Nan.

Chu Nan let out a cold laugh, his cultivation burst forth instantly, the overwhelming aura of the fifth layer of the Spirit Pill Realm surged towards Lu Sheng, causing his expression to change dramatically.

"Fifth layer of Spirit Pill Realm, how is that possible!" Lu Sheng's face turned pale, but soon twisted with fury as he said, "Though I don't know how you did it, you're definitely lying to me."

"It's only been a few days and expecting people to believe you went from the ninth layer of Martial Dao to the fifth layer of the Spirit Pill Realm, only a fool would believe it."

"Trying to deceive me again? In your next life maybe!"

With that, Lu Sheng unleashed an even stronger force to attack Chu Nan.

Chu Nan sighed helplessly, he gave Lu Sheng chances over and over again, who knew this guy was so stubborn.

"Since you're seeking death, you can't blame me!"

As Lu Sheng charged at him, Chu Nan casually punched.

"Thunderous Dominating Fist!"

With a crack, Lu Sheng's blood saber snapped; the Martial skills were as flimsy as noodles before Chu Nan now.

"This punch... so strong!" Lu Sheng's eyes widened in disbelief.

But he soon realized that Chu Nan really had broken through to the fifth layer of the Spirit Pill Realm, causing his heart to sink into despair.

Yet, Lu Sheng quickly denied it again, "It must be fake, an illusion, Chu Nan, today I must kill you!"

As soon as the words fell, Lu Sheng tossed away the blood saber, attacking Chu Nan with both fists swinging.

Chu Nan's eyes focused, his body leaving residual shadows as he swiftly approached Lu Sheng like a gale, throwing another punch.

Bang!

The punch landed on Lu Sheng's face, breaking his nose and causing blood to flow incessantly.

"Ah!" Lu Sheng clutched his nose, screaming in agony, realizing he could no longer deceive himself.

Lu Sheng retreated repeatedly, hysterically shouting, "How could you become so strong!"

Chu Nan ignored him, sweeping his leg across, kicking Lu Sheng's legs.

With a crack, Lu Sheng's legs broke, collapsing to the ground, pleading incessantly, "Chu Nan, spare my life, I promise never to meddle with you again."

Chu Nan coldly looked down at Lu Sheng, saying, "I gave you many chances, and you didn't seize them."

Thud!

He stomped on Lu Sheng's head, crushing it into a pulp, showing no hint of mercy on his face.

Afterward, he took Lu Sheng's storage ring, hid the body, and drifted away quietly.

Leaving the Ancient Wilderness Forest, Chu Nan returned smoothly to the sect, heading straight to the mission hall to hand over the mission.

Under the envious gazes of many, Chu Nan received five thousand contribution points, along with some from the spirit pills and demon cores he handed over and what he kept from before.

He now had eight thousand five hundred contribution points!

Instead of going to the Hidden Gold Pavilion, Chu Nan went to the Disciple Pavilion.

There, Chu Nan displayed cultivation of the first layer of the Spirit Pill Realm, successfully promoting to an Inner Sect Disciple.

He chose not to reveal his full cultivation, considering his own strategy.

The forces of Chu Hai in the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect were not insignificant; someone might report to Chu Hai if they found out he had reached the fifth layer of the Spirit Pill Realm.

Knowing Chu Nan broke through to the fifth layer of the Spirit Pill Realm, Chu Hai would certainly pay more attention.

Chu Nan never doubted the low moral threshold of Chu Hai; if he thought there was any chance lesser than absolute to defeat him, he would probably use despicable tricks or make more thorough preparations.

Although Chu Nan believed he would be the ultimate victor, he aimed to avoid unnecessary accidents to ensure everything went without a hitch!

Having been promoted to Inner Sect Disciple, Chu Nan could access the second floor of the Scripture Pavilion, where Yellow Grade martial skills were available for exchange, and the most powerful top-grade martial skills.

Even though he was still short on contribution points, maybe the second floor had some cheap martial skills like the Thunderous Dominating Fist, which was accessible to him but not others?

Though the likelihood wasn't high, Chu Nan wanted to take his chances.

After all, Chu Hai, being the top inner sect disciple, likely practiced Yellow Grade martial skills and cultivation techniques; without a Yellow Grade martial skill, it wouldn't be as reliable.

Ascending to the second floor of the Scripture Pavilion, Chu Nan headed directly to where the Yellow Grade cultivation techniques were displayed, eagerly scanning through each one.

But the result was quite disappointing for Chu Nan: "Even the cheapest requires ten thousand contribution points, I'm way too short."

A hero is stumped without a cent, especially short by over a thousand!

Chu Nan had no choice but to reluctantly choose from the top-grade martial skills that were far less than Yellow Grade ones.

As he pondered and evaluated which step of the top-grade martial skill suited him best to unleash the greatest power, the gray-robed elder, who formerly advised against practicing the Thunderous Dominating Fist, ascended to the second floor.

The gray-robed elder looked surprised to see Chu Nan and said, "Chu Nan, I didn't expect you to advance to an Inner Sect Disciple so quickly."

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