Peerless Dragon Sovereign-Chapter 549: Killing Intent Emerges

"Nianxue, sister, I will soon leave the Imperial Capital. You both should cultivate well at the Ancestor Sect while waiting for my return."

In the True Martial Holy Hall, Chu Nan said with a solemn expression to Chu Nianfang and Gu Nianxue, "With the Supreme Sect Leader protecting you at the Ancestor Sect, you will be safe."

Gu Nianxue and Chu Nianfang exchanged glances and saw worry in each other’s eyes.

Chu Nianfang spoke first, "Brother, do you really want to leave? During your cultivation at the Ancestor Sect with the help of the Supreme Sect Leader, your cultivation advanced rapidly."

"It’s incredibly safe here, so why leave?"

Gu Nianxue also spoke softly, "In the Imperial Capital, under the Supreme Sect Leader’s protection, we can rest easy."

"But once you leave the Imperial Capital, life and death may not be in your control."

"Wouldn’t it be better to cultivate here for decades, even a hundred years, until you breakthrough the Ninth Heaven, where no one could harm you!"

Hearing this, Chu Nan shook his head with a bitter smile.

What Chu Nianfang and Gu Nianxue said was not without reason. With Lu Daochang’s protection, the Imperial Capital was indeed a safe haven amidst dangers.

It’s been a month since leaving the Imperial Palace; during this time, Chu Nan trained daily in the True Martial Holy Hall, his cultivation soaring.

The Supreme Sect Leader Lu Daochang, aiming for Chu Nan to have a greater impact during the future journey to the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall, spared no effort in collecting Primordial Demon Beasts for him.

In just a month, Chu Nan completed the Power Dao inheritance, Moving Mountains and Shaking Heaven, and the Soul Dao inheritance, Soul-Seeking Flying Knife, which he hadn’t previously succeeded in cultivating.

Chu Nan’s Extraordinary High-grade Soul was one step closer to being beyond extraordinary.

His understanding of the Power Dao deepened several times, even forming a Sea of Force akin to Zhi Tianping’s, reaching the Six Heaven Realm!

Cloud Sea Realm Fifth, Six Heaven Sea!

This achievement, across the entire Celestial Crossing Realm, was second only to Huo Mingxian of the Huo family.

At present, as long as the Three Seas are formed, Chu Nan is confident he can surpass Huo Mingxian!

Undoubtedly, as long as he keeps cultivating at the Ancestor Sect, Chu Nan will eventually breakthrough the Ninth Heaven.

However, over time, Chu Nan also noticed his Martial Dao Heart was affected by such an easy atmosphere.

Since entering the Martial Dao, he always progressed through battles and hardships; this ease made him feel his Martial Arts Heart wavering.

The once resolute will showed signs of slack.

Chu Nan feared that if this continued, his future achievements might halt at the Ninth Heaven.

If he wishes to reach higher realms and explore broader Martial Dao, he needs trials and battles to refine his heart.

Even surrounded by calamities, the Martial Arts Heart must remain unshakeable!

Of course, Chu Nan also wishes to go to the Cyan Demon Mountain Range to ask about the truths Huo Mingxian mentioned.

Thinking of this, Chu Nan said, "Rest assured, since I dare leave the Imperial Capital, I naturally have my preparations. Even without the Supreme Sect Leader, those enemies can’t harm me."

He deeply gazed at Gu Nianxue and Huo Nianfang, wishing he didn’t have to leave them, but he must become stronger!

Yet they are too dangerous; only under the Ancestor Sect can they be protected completely.

Gu Nianxue and Chu Nianfang, although reluctant to part with Chu Nan, faced with reality, they had no choice but to accept.

"Chu Nan, once you leave the Imperial Capital, be extremely careful. The royal family may not spare you."

"Brother, I’ll be waiting for you at the Ancestor Sect; you must come back. Without you, I won’t have any family!"

Chu Nan nodded solemnly, made his promise, and after retracting the True Martial Holy Hall, resolutely departed.

Gu Nianxue and Chu Nianfang watched Chu Nan’s fading silhouette, silently praying for him in their hearts.

This journey might bring fortune or disaster, indeed a cause for concern.

Leaving the Ancestor Sect, Zhi Tianping was already waiting outside: "Why is Brother Chu Nan taking so long? Are you reluctant to part with them?"

Faced with Zhi Tianping’s teasing tone, Chu Nan helplessly smiled, "After finally realizing this lifelong wish, it’s false to say there’s no reluctance."

"But a man’s ambition lies in vast lands; how could he remain forever in ease?"

"As for you, this trip to the Cyan Demon Mountain Range is a perilous venture; are you sure about going with me?"

Currently, Zhi Tianping is only at the Third Heaven; his cultivation is relatively weak, making the journey to the Cyan Demon Mountain Range extremely dangerous.

Chu Nan couldn’t guarantee Zhi Tianping’s safety.

Yet, Zhi Tianping laughed indifferently: "You’re right; a man’s ambition lies in vast lands. My life in the Zhi Family Secret Realm was too easy."

"Spending less than a year with you, my life was much more thrilling than my previous one or two hundred years."

"This venture to the Cyan Demon Mountain Range will be even more exhilarating, and even if it costs my life, I, Zhi Tianping, feel it’s worthwhile!"

He clenched his fist, his solid muscles gleaming under sunlight, appearing full of strength.

Seeing Zhi Tianping so determined, Chu Nan refrained from further persuasion. The two left the Imperial Capital, quickly disappearing at the horizon’s edge.

Within the Ancestor Sect, Lu Daochang watched Chu Nan’s vanishing silhouette, murmuring to himself, "The Desolate Ancient Holy Hall is about to open; this time, I must reach the Heavenly Balance Realm!"

Meanwhile, the Huo family and the royal family, closely monitoring movements at the Ancestor Sect, also noticed Chu Nan’s departure.

At the Huo family.

A sword light shot skyward, reaching the heavens above!

Huo Jiantang’s excited voice resonated in the sky, delightedly saying, "Aunt, Chu Nan has finally left the Imperial Capital. My divine technique is perfected; this time, I must personally defeat him!"

Huo Mingxian’s voice slowly came, "Don’t worry, nephew. Aunt guarantees that this time Chu Nan won’t return."

Terrors enveloped above the Huo family, the earth-shattering killing intent clearly felt throughout the Imperial Capital...

At the royal palace, seated on the dragon throne, Ji Shen Technique presently ordered, "Ji Wudao, take your men and pursue Chu Nan swiftly. Regardless of the cost, reclaim the World Vein Dragon Tower for me."

"I will handle the Supreme Sect Leader; act freely without worry."

"Once you retrieve the World Vein Dragon Tower, you will become the new emperor of Qin Kingdom!"

Ji Wudao exuded Dragon Qi, cultivation even scarier than during the martial contest, earnestly and excitedly replied, "Rest assured, Father Emperor. This time, the royal family’s divine weapon will descend, certainly making Chu Nan crushed and scattered."

With that, Ji Wudao, wearing Dragon Pattern Golden Armor, with four or five formidable figures, also pursued towards Chu Nan’s vanishing path.

A plot to assassinate Chu Nan is underway.

...

As for the actions of the royal family and the Huo family, Chu Nan, on the road, already sensed an anticipation; however, he showed little worry in his expression and instead revealed faint eagerness.

Chu Nan and Zhi Tianping traveled rapidly, non-stop for days and nights, finally returning to Green Mountain County.

Looking at the familiar town, Chu Nan’s eyes revealed a hint of sentiment.

Though it’s been merely a year, it feels remarkably changed, yet unchanged.