In the following days, Chu Nan stayed in Mountain Cloud Palace to receive Chen Kaiyang's guidance.

Chen Kaiyang spared no effort in teaching the various mysteries of the Cyan Mountain Radiant Sun Sword, from the operation of martial skills to the techniques in real combat, imparting all details.

Although Chen Kaiyang's Martial Arts Realm was far inferior to Kui Guang's, his current cultivation was just right for instructing Chu Nan. He could explain many perplexities that Kui Guang disdained to answer.

Allowing Chu Nan to gain immeasurably.

However, the Cyan Mountain Radiant Sun Sword was an upper-grade Yellow Rank cultivation technique, far superior to other techniques.

Even with Chen Kaiyang's exhaustive instruction, Chu Nan's progress was still extremely slow.

But slow was relative to himself; compared to others, Chu Nan's progress speed could be described as outrageous.

"Chu Nan, in just a few days you've cultivated the Cyan Mountain Radiant Sun Sword to the Great Accomplishment stage. I took a full year to reach that back then."

"Your talent might rival the sect's founding ancestor, a peerless genius seemingly born for the sword!"

Chen Kaiyang looked at Chu Nan excitedly, as if he were gazing at a perfect artwork.

Chu Nan was actually somewhat puzzled by his own sword Dao talent.

Before being crippled, he had used a sword without showing any such talent.

This sword Dao talent seemed to have suddenly appeared in Chu Nan.

"Perhaps it's due to the influence of my Martial Vein's advancement to Emperor Level, combined with cultivating the Nine Desolate Profound Transformation scripture."

Chu Nan could only speculate like this in his heart, and then said to Chen Kaiyang: "Even the best talent requires a good teacher; without you, Master, I couldn't have progressed so quickly."

Chu Nan's expression was respectful, showing no arrogance due to his talent.

Chen Kaiyang was very pleased with Chu Nan's attitude, gently stroking his beard and smiling: "Chu Nan, the Haotian Tower will open tomorrow, and with such a short time, it's impossible for you to reach Perfect Accomplishment phase."

"You can go prepare now and enter Haotian Tower tomorrow!"

Chu Nan replied: "I won't let Master down!"

...

Cyan Mountain Sword Sect Holy Land, Haotian Tower.

The silver tower stood amidst the mountains, with countless fierce beast inscriptions carved on its body, and phantom figures of warriors dancing continuously as if showcasing peerless martial skills.

Billowing mist surrounded the tower body, adding a touch of mystery to it.

The day for the Haotian Tower to open had arrived. As an annual grand event for the entire sect, everyone was in a frenzy.

Although inner and outer disciples couldn't enter, true disciples would always bring out rare treasures they didn't need from the Haotian Tower, which usually were hard to come by but could now be exchanged for contribution points.

Thousands of figures surged toward the direction of Haotian Tower, instantly surrounding it with people, almost making it impenetrable.

Order was only restored under the organization of several Yang Wheel Realm elders.

Soon, true disciples began to arrive successively at the Haotian Tower under the envious and reverent gazes of all disciples.

Some showed indifferent expressions, some were extremely excited, and others exuded an aura of killing intent.

Then, elders from various halls all arrived, and finally, Chen Kaiyang personally came as well.

Chu Nan stood at the end of the true disciples' line, appearing very inconspicuous.

For this visit to Haotian Tower, he aimed to enhance his cultivation, and more importantly, obtain the Nine Fire Lotus to treat Gu Nianxue's cold poison.

"Are you Chu Nan, the only one in the sect with Emperor Level Martial Vein?" At that moment, a delicate-looking youth approached Chu Nan and initiated a conversation, "I am Wan Qiang, ranked twentieth on the true disciple list."

He simultaneously showed a smile, proactively signaling friendliness.

Chu Nan nodded in acknowledgement, then asked: "Does senior brother indeed know me?"

Wan Qiang smiled and said: "Of course, becoming a true disciple with five Spirit Pill levels, plus apprenticing under the Sect Leader, is hard not to notice you."

Wan Qiang's strength was mediocre, and he liked making friends with gifted disciples.

Chu Nan's talent and status matched his friendship standards, so he naturally approached first.

"I am grateful for the Sect Leader's favor; I was just lucky," Chu Nan said humbly.

Wan Qiang complimented Chu Nan: "Luck doesn't exist in a martial artist's world; strength is strength, and maybe you will be the next Sect Leader of Cyan Mountain Sword Sect!"

"Cyan Mountain Sword Sect Sect Leader? He's not worthy!" At that moment, a discordant voice came over.

Chu Nan followed the direction of the voice, furrowing his brow as he saw a familiar figure.

Zhao Yan, with a fawning expression, followed a young man in a red robe, looking utterly sycophantic.

The young man in the red robe had sunken eyes and a pale complexion, but his body was surrounded by a fiery aura, appearing very dangerous.

Seeing the young man in the red robe, Wan Qiang's face showed a serious look, but he still whispered to Chu Nan: "Chu Nan, that Zhao Yan is ranked thirty-fifth on the true disciple list, insignificant. But that young man in red is ranked third, Lu Chi."

"He has reached the peak of nine Spirit Pill levels, practicing upper-grade Yellow Rank cultivation techniques and martial skills, once escaping from a Yang Wheel Realm martial artist, rumored to be entering the Yang Wheel Realm at any time!"

Chu Nan was not surprised; such a formidable figure, with Zhao Yan's sycophancy, could only be Lu Chi.

This guy was Lu Qing's brother, and Lu Chi still didn't know his younger brother died at his hands.

Zhao Yan, pointing at Chu Nan, said: "Senior brother, that's Chu Nan."

Lu Chi looked at Chu Nan and, in a tone of condescension, said: "Chu Nan… Is it you who sabotaged my plan? I can't be bothered to waste words with you—abolish your cultivation and get out of Cyan Mountain Sword Sect."

Lu Chi's tone was overbearing, as if it were all a matter of course.

Wan Qiang showed a look of dread, yet Chu Nan, confronting Lu Chi's terrifying gaze, disdainfully said: "What nonsense are you spewing? You dare want me to abolish my cultivation?"

Lu Chi, seeing Chu Nan's provocative gaze, couldn't help but feel furious and sneered: "Audacious, how dare you speak to me like this? What use is a talent if one has no strength; countless geniuses have perished prematurely, one more won't matter!"

His eyes radiated killing intent, with a clear threat.

If Chu Nan didn't comply, Lu Chi planned to strike at Chu Nan inside Haotian Tower!

Disciples around looked over, slightly shocked, not expecting a fight to break out among true disciples before even entering Haotian Tower.

Chu Nan's expression turned cold: "Are you threatening me?"

Lu Chi puffed up his chest, looking down on Chu Nan arrogantly, saying: "What if I am threatening you? Even as a Sect Leader's disciple, inside Haotian Tower, life or death is still at my whim!"

With words reaching this point, Lu Chi believed Chu Nan would surely back down.

He had long been fond of Gu Nianxue, but couldn't succeed due to Gu Qiu's protection. Now, with Gu Nianxue suffering from cold poison, how could he let such a golden opportunity slip?

As long as he drove Chu Nan away and fetched the Nine Fire Lotus himself, Gu Qiu couldn't refuse!

Many disciples shook their heads and sighed; Chu Nan's exceptional talent was undeniable, but being targeted by Lu Chi meant he would likely be slain inside Haotian Tower.

To save his life, Chu Nan might forfeit this opportunity to enter Haotian Tower.

"Look quickly, what is Chu Nan doing?"

At this moment, someone exclaimed, only to see Chu Nan walking straight towards Lu Chi.

Lu Chi assumed Chu Nan was about to kneel and beg for mercy, only to grow even more arrogant.

Yet, to everyone's shock, when Chu Nan neared Lu Chi, he said nothing and directly slapped him.

Slap!

A crisp sound reverberated around the Haotian Tower, leaving everyone dumbstruck at the scene.

Chu Nan, cold-faced, sternly said: "Dare to publicly threaten a Sect Leader's disciple, deserving of a slap!"

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