In the Ancestor Sect, the status of a Sequence disciple far surpasses other disciples and Honored Guest Elders, equating with that of the elders.

With Mo Yi's proclamation, even if the disciples and Honored Guest Elders were reluctant, they could not defy the rules of the Ancestor Sect and all saluted in the direction of the True Martial Pavilion.

"Greetings, Sequence disciple!"

It's not about cultivation, but a testament to status.

With a creak, the door of Sequence number thirty-one's True Martial Pavilion slowly opened.

Chu Nan stepped out slowly, resonating with the True Martial Pavilion, exuding a mysterious, ancient, and somber aura.

His gaze was distant as he slowly glanced at the crowd before him.

Huo Qi frowned, truly sensing a peculiar transformation in Chu Nan.

Although Chu Nan's strength was not yet a threat to him, Huo Qi had a premonition that it might not be long before he could no longer contend with Chu Nan.

It was an absurd premonition, as Chu Nan was currently only at the second level of the Cloud Sea Realm, whereas he was a third level expert!

"An illusion, it must be an illusion. How could mere Chu Nan instill fear in me?"

Huo Qi muttered to himself, his gaze falling on a Huo family disciple beside him: "Huo Linjiang, I'm entrusting this to you!"

The Huo family disciple had a commonplace appearance, but exuded a violent aura, saying, "Grandfather, rest assured, even if Chu Nan is a Sequence disciple, the difference in cultivation can't be bridged by status."

"I will defeat him openly and justly, and roll him down from the Sequence disciple position!"

Meanwhile, the crowd gathered around Chu Nan, their gazes either puzzled or reverent as they sized him up.

Mo Yi was also excited, saying, "Chu Nan, this old man knew your talent would make you a Sequence disciple, but I didn't expect you'd achieve it so quickly!"

Chu Nan modestly replied, "I was merely lucky."

Zhi Tianping was also satisfied, although he could only be an Honored Guest, with Chu Nan as a Sequence disciple, there was no worry about not having status.

At the same time, some elders of similar status to Mo Yi also proactively engaged with Chu Nan.

The status of a Sequence disciple in the Ancestor Sect is exceedingly extraordinary; though they're disciples, their status equates with the elders, but this is just the beginning.

Being promoted to an elder as a Sequence disciple gives a higher starting point than others.

It's a qualification to enter the decision-making ranks of the Ancestor Sect.

At present, since Chu Nan has no foundation in the Ancestor Sect, it's the best time to build connections.

As Chu Nan mingled with the crowd, a voice suddenly pierced through, "Chu Nan, you've just arrived at the Ancestor Sect and become a Sequence disciple, I am not convinced."

"Inner Sect disciple Huo Linjiang wants to have a fair and just duel with you to witness the methods of a Sequence disciple; you won't shy away from battle, will you?"

Chu Nan's brow furrowed, his gaze immediately becoming sharp.

The Huo family martial artist, this family was clinging to him like tar.

"Perfect, I've just arrived at the Ancestor Sect, I can use this battle to establish my prestige!"

Chu Nan secretly plotted, then looked at Huo Linjiang, first asking, "I can agree to your challenge, but you must first answer one question for me."

Huo Linjiang was delighted at Chu Nan's quick agreement, hastily replying, "Very well, ask away, Sequence disciple."

Chu Nan deliberated briefly before asking, "I wonder, how is your family's Huo Nianfang?"

Huo Nianfang was Chu Nan's only family in this world, his sister by the same parents.

Since parting after that time in the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm, it had been a while, and he had always been concerned about this unrecognized sister.

When Chu Nan inquired about Huo Nianfang, Huo Linjiang was slightly taken aback, quickly regaining his composure.

After the journey to the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm, almost all the Huo family disciples perished, and they died at Chu Nan's hands, except Huo Nianfang who returned safely.

He'd vaguely heard from returning elders, knowing Chu Nan and Huo Nianfang were close.

With this in mind, Huo Linjiang sneered coldly, "You're asking about Huo Nianfang, that bastard from who knows where. Since returning from the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm, she has been confined."

"The family is preparing to choose a good husband for her to exploit her value!"

These words had no less effect than provoking Chu Nan, who instantly emitted a murderous aura, glaring at the Huo family martial artist with hostility.

He stepped towards Huo Linjiang, saying slowly, "Very well, I will find a way to verify this later."

"Huo family... I will come to you sooner or later!"

Huo Linjiang sneered repeatedly, dismissive of Chu Nan's threat.

He unleashed the aura of the seventh level Cloud Sea Realm, facing Chu Nan head-on, saying, "No need to go; after this battle, I will make you kneel and apologize to the Huo family."

"Don't think that just because you're a Sequence disciple, I can't deal with you. After this battle, I will make you lose your Sequence disciple qualification!"

Chu Nan's brows furrowed in confusion.

As an Inner Sect disciple, how could Huo Linjiang cause him to lose his Sequence disciple qualification?

Mo Yi worriedly reminded, "Chu Nan, you've just completed the Sequence disciple test, you might still be weak, perhaps it's best to duel in a few days."

"Refining the True Martial Pavilion core requires continuous use of one's vitality for sacrifice. If your vitality depletes too much, forcing a halt in refining, it might render previous efforts meaningless, losing the True Martial Pavilion, and causing you to lose the Sequence disciple qualification!"

With Mo Yi's reminder, Chu Nan instantly realized.

No wonder other Sequence disciples needed to constantly refine the True Martial Pavilion core, and often didn't leave the pavilion.

But this drawback was almost negligible for Chu Nan.

He had the Nine Desolate Profound Transformation Sutra and had fully refined the Zangba Evil Venerable's statue. As long as he wasn't dead, he couldn't be stripped of the Sequence disciple qualification.

"Rest assured, elder, I have a plan."

Leaving these words, Chu Nan looked at Huo Linjiang, saying, "Then let our duel commence now."

Huo Linjiang sneered, saying, "I really don't know if I should praise your courage or call you ignorant. Accepting my challenge at a mere second level of Cloud Sea Realm is tantamount to seeking death."

The gap of five small realms clearly indicated an undisputed battle.

Even if Chu Nan was a Sequence disciple, a favored child of the heavens, it was impossible to span five realms and defeat Huo Linjiang.

"You've spoken too much. You initiated the challenge; in the end, who is overestimating themselves? We'll only know after the fight." Chu Nan, having recovered from his anger, gradually calmed his tone.

Huo Linjiang shook his head, full of confidence, saying, "Very well, let's begin now."

Just as he finished speaking, he prepared to strike forcefully, intent on defeating the newly promoted Sequence disciple of the Ancestor Sect with an indomitable stance.

As long as Chu Nan was gravely injured and lost the Sequence disciple qualification, not only would it achieve his goal, but it would also weaken the Ancestor Sect's power, killing two birds with one stone!

"Chu Nan, you lowborn from outside the Imperial Capital, perhaps you've never seen the true power of an Imperial Capital Martial Artist. Today, I shall let you experience it!"

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