The sun blazed fiercely in the sky as Chu Nan, wielding the Red Peak Sword, swung it wildly in the small courtyard.

Brilliant waves of Sword Qi sliced through the sky, transforming into red ripples that resembled a roaring fiery ocean.

Each swing of the Cyan Mountain Jinghong Sword was dazzling beyond compare.

With extreme speed and explosive power, it was like the radiance of the sun in the sky, scorching and vast, commanding reverence.

Each wave of Sword Qi from Chu Nan felt as grand as the tide, making a deeply impressive display.

However, Kui Guang was very dissatisfied, maintaining that Chu Nan's Sword Qi was too scattered, lacking the power to strike accurately, and the true essence of the Cyan Mountain Jinghong Sword had not been fully realized.

Only when each stream of Sword Qi was as thin as a hair, focusing all the power on one point, would the Cyan Mountain Jinghong Sword achieve its ultimate speed and power.

That would be the consummate realm of the Cyan Mountain Jinghong Sword.

Swish～

The Sword Qi sliced through the air again, leaving a red mark reminiscent of a long tail.

Chu Nan held his breath and focused, his expression not looking good, because this strike was far from the consummate realm.

Currently, he could only make the Sword Qi as thick as a bucket, not fine like a hair as required.

Even Kui Guang couldn't help but scold, "When you go out in the future, don't claim to be my disciple. After so many days, to only reach the Minor Success Realm is progressing far too slowly!"

Chu Nan smiled bitterly; this was a lower-grade Yellow-level Martial Skill, incomparable to intermediate skills. Reaching Minor Success in a few days was already incredibly impressive.

But he didn't resent Kui Guang for this, believing that having a strong master to guide him was far better than working on his own behind closed doors.

"Come, come, do as I say. I refuse to believe the Cyan Mountain Jinghong Sword won't reach perfection before the duel!" Kui Guang also had a prideful heart.

His standards for accepting disciples were strict; even Emperor Level Martial Veins couldn't meet his criteria. If not for special circumstances, Chu Nan wouldn't have had any chance to become his disciple.

Even though the standards for accepting disciples lowered, the demands on the disciples' cultivation did not, becoming even stricter.

Kui Guang wouldn't let Chu Nan leave until the Cyan Mountain Jinghong Sword was perfected.

Days passed like this, the Sword Qi continuously stirred in the small courtyard, gradually forming an astonishing aura.

Chu Nan wielded his sword single-handedly, moving as he pleased, sketching clear Sword Shadows, immersing himself in an incredibly profound state of mind.

With a swish, a barely noticeable fine red light blossomed from the Red Peak Sword.

The Sword Qi pierced through the courtyard wall with a soft pop, leaving a smooth, clear hole.

Through the hole, the outside of the courtyard was clearly visible, causing Chu Nan's face to light up with joy.

The courtyard walls were exceptionally strong; an average Spirit Pill Realm Martial Artist couldn't damage them. Who would've thought that the Cyan Mountain Jinghong Sword could pierce through it in one strike!

"Indeed, it's the Cyan Mountain Jinghong Sword. Does this mean I succeeded?" Chu Nan exclaimed with delight.

Kui Guang nodded slightly, speaking with a hint of disdain, "You merely perfected a Yellow-level Martial Skill; it's not something remarkable."

"But with that last strike, there's no problem defeating Chu Hai, who is at the sixth level of the Spirit Pill Realm," he added.

Upon hearing this, Chu Nan felt reassured.

Besides the Cyan Mountain Jinghong Sword, Chu Nan had other techniques like Desolate Profound Transformation. Even if Chu Hai had advanced his cultivation this past month, there was nothing to fear.

Yet Chu Nan, striving for absolute assurance, did not become complacent. Instead, he spent the remaining time training even more diligently.

Time quickly flew by until the day of the duel arrived, and the previously quiet Cyan Mountain Sword Sect became lively.

A large number of Inner and Outer Sect Disciples flocked to the Life and Death Arena, and even some of the elusive Yang Wheel Realm Elders appeared.

Moreover, various Martial Arts Families from Cyan Mountain County, such as the Chu and the Lu families, and even the Prefect of Cyan Mountain County, appeared on-site, sparking a lot of discussion among the people.

Nobody expected that a duel between Inner Sect Disciples would attract so many significant figures to come personally.

In the blink of an eye, the Life and Death Duel Arena was filled with powerful figures from all over Cyan Mountain County, and the number was still growing.

Sitting at the highest point of the Life and Death Duel Arena were the representatives of various forces from Cyan Mountain County.

Among them were the Prefect of Cyan Mountain County and Patriarch Chu Han!

Chu Han was vibrant with excitement, his eyes ablaze like the sun with a scorching brilliance.

It was only a duel between Spirit Pill Realm Martial Artists, which logically shouldn't have caused such a stir.

But Chu Hai was one of the only two legitimate sons of the Chu family, and Chu Han spared no effort in nurturing them every moment.

This time, Chu Han intended to use the duel to have Chu Hai defeat Chu Nan in front of everyone, to gain fame and boost his momentum. Maybe this would enable Chu Hai to enter the Cyan Profound State Capital for training soon.

Chu Han's intense gaze fell on Chu Hai, who was climbing onto the arena, filled with admiration and expectation.

At this moment, Chu Hai looked proud, stood tall, leaped onto the platform, and his aggressive gaze swept around, causing everyone he saw to become intimidated.

"No wonder he's the top of the Wind and Cloud List and the number one Inner Disciple; how can Chu Nan compare to this momentum?"

"Number one Inner Disciple? You don't know, huh? Just three days ago, Brother Chu Hai already broke through to the seventh level of the Spirit Pill Realm, becoming the thirty-sixth True Disciple of the sect!"

"How is that possible? To be promoted to True Disciple right after reaching the seventh level of the Spirit Pill Realm? Terrifying."

The Cyan Mountain Sword Sect had only thirty-six True Disciples, and entering the seventh level of the Spirit Pill Realm only gave one eligibility to be considered; it didn't guarantee becoming a True Disciple.

To become a new True Disciple, one had to defeat an existing True Disciple.

Chu Hai, newly at the seventh level, could defeat a True Disciple, showcasing a strength that shook everyone.

Beside Chu Han, a well-dressed, regal, commanding middle-aged man praised, "No wonder you're Patriarch Chu's legitimate son. At such a young age with such achievements, surely in the future, Chu Hai will enter the state capital!"

Chu Han was delighted upon hearing this, then respectfully said, "The Prefect overpraises. My son's future entering the state capital will rely on your support, Prefect."

The middle-aged man's name was Shangguan Hong, the Prefect of Cyan Mountain County, with a sixth Yang Wheel cultivation.

In Cyan Mountain County, besides the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, the Governor's Mansion was the most powerful entity!

As all the spectators and Chu Hai were present, everyone suddenly realized that Chu Nan, the other protagonist of today or perhaps just a foil to Chu Hai, was still absent.

Chu Hai wore a cold expression, silent, but those below grew restless, murmuring among themselves.

"Where's Chu Nan? Why isn't he here yet at this time?"

"I think he knows he can't beat Brother Chu Hai and has fled Cyan Mountain County to save his life."

"How ridiculous. He was so aggressive before, but now he turns tail and flees. What a disgrace to our Cyan Mountain Sword Sect!"

The disciples murmured, their words full of anger and mockery towards Chu Nan.

Though Chu Hai's face remained expressionless as he overheard this chatter, inside he was tremendously pleased. He wanted precisely this atmosphere of everyone looking down on Chu Nan, so he could defeat him openly and legitimately.

This way, his strength and prestige would soar to the highest point, making his future entry into the state capital more assured!

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