This journey may have been fraught with danger, but for Chu Nan, it has been exceedingly rewarding.

The Imperial-grade Spirit Martial Battle Soul Banner possesses unparalleled power, enhancing Chu Nan's capabilities in combat. Its power grows stronger with the devouring of martial artists' souls!

What surprised Chu Nan the most was the formation of the Triple Heavens, the Sea of Yin Souls, which caused a surge in his realm and a boost in power.

"The regret is, the Rebirth Lamp, being the core of the Sea of Yin Souls, cannot be used before fully mastering the Sea of Yin Souls; otherwise, I must uncover its mysteries."

Of all these opportunities, the Rebirth Lamp intrigued Chu Nan the most. It bestows martial artists with the chance of resurrection, a truly astonishing phenomenon.

Yet, Chu Nan is aware that resurrection is not so simple. Emperor Zhou parasitized his soul and cultivation in the lamp, certainly at a great cost.

Once his cultivation was stabilized, Chu Nan looked towards Liang Yu.

Liang Yu, having been drained of a significant amount of blood by Emperor Zhou, was left comatose.

Chu Nan was deeply curious about Liang Yu's identity. Despite Zhou Kingdom's collapse thousands of years ago, it seemed from her words that the Liang Family of the Zhou Imperial Family still existed, and their strength was likely substantial.

Reflecting upon this, Chu Nan thought of the Zhi Family. Perhaps the Liang Family's current situation is similar to the Zhi Family's, both hiding in some Secret Realm, biding their time for revenge against the Qin Kingdom.

The Zhi Family is such, and the Liang Family is also such. Chu Nan's thoughts drifted even further: "It seems that within the Celestial Crossing Realm, many significant powers remain hidden, coveting the Qin Kingdom from various concealed places."

"Just waiting for the opportune moment to strike with a thunderous blow and exact their revenge!"

Though the Qin Kingdom dominates the Celestial Crossing Realm, the realm is secretly tumultuous and surrounded by formidable enemies.

Chu Nan harbors no interest in the downfall of the Qin Kingdom, as long as their martial artists do not obstruct his path, nor would he oppose the Qin Kingdom.

Yet Chu Nan knows that if he truly reaches the Imperial Capital, a storm of bloodshed is unavoidable.

"Gu Nianxue, Huo Nianfang, the truth about my parents' disappearance, if I wish to fulfill these wishes, the journey to the Imperial Capital cannot be avoided."

"Once I resolve these matters, might I then have the chance to witness the wonders beyond the Celestial Crossing Realm?"

Determination gleamed in Chu Nan's eyes; as his strength grew, his vision broadened, and he yearned for the even greater expanse beyond the Celestial Crossing Realm, the Heavenly Balance Realm.

Above the Cloud Sea Realm lies a world of martial artists even more vast and surely extraordinarily exciting!

"Once the Sect Alliance retreats, I should head to the Imperial Capital..." Chu Nan muttered under his breath, as his gaze again rested on Liang Yu.

Injecting Spiritual Power into her body, Chu Nan roused Liang Yu.

Liang Yu slowly opened her eyes. The confusion in them vanished upon seeing Chu Nan, replaced by terror and suspicion: "It's you! Where is the Former Emperor? Who are you now?"

Thump thump thump, Liang Yu retreated over ten steps, creating distance from Chu Nan, with eyes full of wariness.

"Your Former Emperor tried to seize me, but his soul has now completely dissipated." Chu Nan looked down at Liang Yu, speaking calmly.

Upon hearing this answer, Liang Yu's eyes widened, finding herself momentarily unsure whether to be angry or relieved.

On one hand, Emperor Zhou was clearly about to kill her. Without Chu Nan, she would undoubtedly have died, beyond rescue by anyone.

Yet, Emperor Zhou was the Former Emperor of the Zhou Kingdom, the faith of the Liang Family, but now rendered soul-less by Chu Nan — this is a blood feud of the highest order!

Gradually, Liang Yu calmed down, speaking in a low voice: "Senior, thank you for saving my life; that evil demon just now was definitely not our Zhou Kingdom's Former Emperor. Our Former Emperor died on the battlefield thousands of years ago!"

Ultimately, she made a relatively rational decision.

Chu Nan felt somewhat gratified. If Liang Yu was solely fixated on avenging Emperor Zhou, he wouldn't mind eradicating the threat entirely.

Having absorbed Emperor Zhou's soul, Chu Nan acquired some memories about the Zhou Royal Family. He intended to use these memories to seek advantage and cooperation within the Liang Family, with Liang Yu being both the risk and the perfect assistant for this plan.

If she wisely assists Chu Nan, his plans for the Liang Family would go more smoothly; otherwise, it would bring endless trouble.

However, Chu Nan did not directly request Liang Yu to take him to the Liang Family, as he currently lacked the capital to persuade them to cooperate with him.

The core reason for his partnership with the Zhi Family lies in his ability to treat the Demon Blood problem; without this, he wouldn't have had the chance even to speak within the Zhi Family Secret Realm.

"Rest assured, having obtained your family's treasures, I will naturally ensure your life." Chu Nan aimed to prevent Liang Yu from being overly cautious and didn't even inquire about the Liang Family's situation, stating directly, "Once the Sect Alliance is defeated, I'll let you leave."

"As for Zhan Peng... he is dead, and there is nothing I can do."

Upon hearing Chu Nan's promise to release her, joy immediately appeared on Liang Yu's face as she quickly said: "Then thank you, Senior."

This time, despite gaining nothing and even losing Zhan Peng, surviving was still a blessing for Liang Yu.

The recent events remain vivid in her memory; without Chu Nan, her vital blood would have been completely consumed by Emperor Zhou.

Liang Yu is essentially someone who excels at adapting to circumstances. Though Emperor Zhou is the Liang Family's faith, if this faith threatens her life, she wouldn't hesitate to abandon it.

Soon, Chu Nan took Liang Yu out of the abyss, preparing to return to the Spirit Corpse Sect to plan for the upcoming counterattack.

Yet Chu Nan was entirely oblivious to the Spirit Corpse Sect already launching a final counterattack against the Sect Alliance under strong urging from Zhi Family's Four Ancestors, Zhi Tianping.

Zhi Tianping harbors deep hatred for the Qin Kingdom and the powerful races of the Imperial Capital. Upon arriving at the Spirit Corpse Sect with Chu Nan, he has been continually preparing for war with Chu Lingshan, intending to revel in the slaughter!

With Chu Nan absent, Chu Lingshan dared not oppose Zhi Tianping's wishes. After assembling nearly all the Spirit Corpse Sect's forces, they promptly launched fierce attacks on the various strongholds of the Sect Alliance beneath the mountain.

Thousands of Spirit Corpse Sect disciples and elders, wielding large numbers of Wandering Corpses and Hidden Corpses, formed an overwhelming Spirit Corpse army, pressing down the mountain.

Chu Lingshan also manipulated multiple Hidden Corpses, showcasing devastating strength, heading directly for key strongholds of various sects.

Zhi Tianping showed no restraint; he did not even conceal himself, appearing directly amidst the Spirit Corpse Sect's offensive forces. In one move, he subdued an alliance stronghold, massacring dozens of martial artists!

The terrifying power of the Double Heavens experts caused the Sect Alliance to shudder, retreating in fear.

A cultivator at Nine Heavens is considered invincible within the Celestial Crossing Realm; only another Nine Heavens cultivator stands a chance as his opponent.

"What's happening? Where did this Nine Heavens cultivator come from? How does the Spirit Corpse Sect possess such underlying strength?"

Seeing the Sect Alliance falter due to Zhi Tianping's presence, the martial artists from the Huo Family, hidden within the Sect Alliance, could no longer hold back.

Boom!

Brilliant flames soared into the sky as two magnificent crimson seas covered the heavens, as if the entire world were set ablaze.

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