Peerless Dragon Sovereign

Chapter 706: Tianxuan Secret Realm

About three thousand miles outside the Imperial Capital Ba Yang City, there is a valley with indiscernible depth.

The valley is covered in dense forests, appearing extremely eerie from the outside, with demon beasts occasionally roaring within, exuding a strong sense of danger.

However, danger is relative; for the strong clans and royal families of the Imperial Capital, this ordinary valley is not worth their visit.

Yet today, with the discovery of the Mystic Realm left by a strong cultivator from the Unity Boundary, many martial artists from the strong clans of the Imperial Capital have come here.

The secret realm left by a strong cultivator from the Unity Boundary is incredibly precious, possibly containing cultivation methods of the highest heaven or imperial-grade spirit martial arts.

What’s most valuable about this Tianke Mystic Realm is its incredible stability, which ensures that even a Ninth Heaven cultivator entering it need not worry about its collapse.

Therefore, there are no cultivation restrictions here; the only restriction is age.

Among the strong clans and royal families, Ninth Heaven cultivators over three hundred years old are not eligible to enter.

Those who can enter are the prodigies that have emerged among the strong clans and royal families in recent centuries.

Almost all strong clans and royal families have sent their experts, except for the Huo family.

The Huo family now has two Ninth Heaven experts, but after Huo Jiantang was killed by Chu Nan, they were severely weakened and decided to close their doors and tend to their wounds.

Regarding this, the other major strong clans were quite pleased, because if the Huo family were here, they wouldn’t stand a chance.

As each prodigious talent from the strong clans entered the secret realm, the elders overseeing this exploration expressed hopeful anticipation.

With Chu Nan’s slaying of Huo Jiantang, not only was the Huo family severely damaged, but the intimidation of the strong clans also dropped to an all-time low in the history of the Qin Kingdom.

They urgently needed a secret realm exploration to reestablish the invincible reputation of the strong clans in the Imperial Capital.

"We strong clans occupy the best cultivation places in the Celestial Crossing Realm, with prodigies emerging continuously. Who in the world can oppose us?" said a Seventy Heaven martial artist from the Zhou family proudly, looking at his family members.

The Zhou family had previous conflicts with Chu Nan, and with Chu Nan’s killing of Huo Jiantang, they were second only to the Huo family in fear.

However, seeing so many prodigious talents in his family, this Zhou family expert felt a surge of confidence.

He believed that with the prolific emergence of prodigal talents from the Zhou family, they too would cultivate a Ninth Heaven martial artist in the future.

Even with Chu Nan’s strength, he is just one person.

Yet the Zhou family continuously produces many talents with deep foundations.

A family that has dominated the Celestial Crossing Realm for thousands of years cannot be shaken by a mere Chu Nan.

As a Zhou family elder believed, as long as all the strong clans unite, there is no fear of the Ancestor Sect’s might, and they need not even fear the royal family!

"Everyone, Chu Nan is merely a martial artist who emerged from the small Qing Mountain County. Even if he accidentally reached the Ninth Heaven, it means nothing."

"As long as we advance and retreat together, we need not fear his power!"

The Seventh Heaven martial artist from the Zhou family stood confidently with hands on hips.

Then, a martial artist from the Li family, looking rather otherworldly, suddenly warned, "Elder Zhou Lan, be cautious with your words!"

"Chu Nan can even kill a Ninth Heaven martial artist. What are we compared to him?"

"From now on, be careful where you say such things. If Chu Nan hears it, it could be troublesome."

The Li family expert’s worries were not without reason. In the Celestial Crossing Realm, those who could reach the Ninth Heaven were exceptional individuals.

Their methods were unpredictable, beyond ordinary comprehension.

What if Zhou Lan’s words reached Chu Nan?

He is a formidable warrior capable of killing a Ninth Heaven martial artist. If he were to rage, they couldn’t withstand it.

Yet Zhou Lan remained unafraid with his naturally carefree and fearless personality within the family.

Being three thousand miles away from the Imperial Capital, no matter how high Chu Nan’s cultivation or acute his senses were, could he hear sounds from three thousand miles away?

"We are martial artists of strong clans, having reigned over the Celestial Crossing Realm for thousands of years. Even if Chu Nan had a stroke of luck with his current cultivation, his temporary success is nothing."

"Can he, despite his strength, contend with Emperor Qin or all the united strong clans?"

"If Chu Nan were here, I’d still dare to say these words!"

Growing more excited, Zhou Lan’s entire being was stirred.

The Li family expert fell silent, oddly feeling a chill down his spine just hearing Zhou Lan’s words, causing him to glance around.

Meanwhile, he mused, "No way, why do I have this sense that Chu Nan might appear?"

While the Li family expert pondered, suddenly a cry sounded.

"Look, someone is coming at great speed!"

"At this speed, I’d say at least the Eighth Heaven..."

"Eighth Heaven? I think far beyond Eighth Heaven!"

"Wonderful, could it be that a Ninth Heaven royal family elder is here to maintain order?"

The royal family martial artists present remained silent, having heard no word of any Ninth Heaven coming to the Tianke Mystic Realm?

"Oh no, it’s not a royal family elder, it’s Chu Nan of the Ancestor Sect!"

The words sent a chill through the Li family expert’s body.

He couldn’t help but look in the direction everyone was watching.

In the distance, several figures were swiftly flying through the air like meteors.

Soon, a man with sword-like eyebrows dressed in black descended from the sky to stand beside Zhou Lan.

Zhou Lan’s expression froze; although he was bold when Chu Nan was absent, facing Chu Nan, he now understood the overpowering aura of a Ninth Heaven martial artist.

Though there’s no evidence proving Chu Nan reached Ninth Heaven, the undisputable fact that he killed Huo Jiantang remains.

Thus, in everyone’s eyes, Chu Nan is a Ninth Heaven expert; otherwise, how could he have slain Huo Jiantang?

Chu Nan quietly stared at Zhou Lan; once upon a time, a Seventh Heaven martial artist was an unbeatable legend in his eyes.

Yet today, a Seventh Heaven martial artist seemed as insignificant as an ant.

His cold gaze made Zhou Lan’s heart race with fear, as he stammered, "Chu... Chu Nan, what brings you here?"

Asking this took all of Zhou Lan’s courage.

Other martial artists, upon seeing Chu Nan, wished they could stop their hearts and breathing.

This is the fear accumulated by the power of a Ninth Heaven expert over thousands of years in the Imperial Capital.

Chu Nan didn’t reply to Zhou Lan but instead asked, "I heard you had something to say to me."

His senses were incredibly keen, naturally having overheard the conversation between Zhou Lan and the Li family expert.

Zhou Lan’s heart stopped; his worst fear had come true.

Before, in Chu Nan’s absence, Zhou Lan had felt emboldened, yet now facing the strength of one who could kill Ninth Heaven experts like slaughtering dogs, only deep-seated fear remained.

At this moment, Zhou Lan’s inner fear was endless, with cold sweat seeping from his forehead as his breath became shallow.

Seeing this, Chu Nan couldn’t help but chuckle lightly, sighing, "Strong clans, but this is all they amount to."