Peerless Dragon Sovereign

Chapter 717: Killing Zhou Lan

"How is this possible! When exactly did you pierce Zhou Lan's body with Sword Qi?" Song Ba's eyes widened, filled with astonishment as he looked at Zhou Lan in front of him, whose entire body was pierced by Sword Qi. He was secretly taken aback.

Such a mysterious and unpredictable method was truly baffling.

Yet in the face of Song Ba's questioning, Chu Nan responded without changing his expression, "My understanding of Sword Intent has already broken through to the Fourth Rank, and I have mastered many profound Sword Dao inheritances."

"Just when you were fully resisting my fatal strike, I only needed a slight distraction to easily send Sword Qi into Zhou Lan's body. Such a divine move is not something ordinary people can instantly detect."

In fact, the reason why Chu Nan could so effortlessly perform this shocking sword was due to the enormous disparity in strength between him and Zhou Lan.

Even though on the surface, it seemed as if the two were only separated by a mere two realms, in reality, the chasm between them was as vast as the heavens, by no means something ordinary people could easily cross.

"Commander Song Ba, please save me! Save me!!" Zhou Lan's eyes widened in terror at the Sword Qi embedded in his body, his body stiff as a sculpture, not even daring to breathe deeply, fearing any small movement might trigger a fatal outcome.

At this moment, endless fear surged up like a tide, as if trying to drown and devour her. This noble-born, powerful woman felt an unprecedented sense of helplessness and despair.

The shadow of death hung over like heavy clouds, pressing down on Zhou Lan's heart, making her unable to catch her breath.

Having grown up in a Strong Race, he never thought one day he would be so close to death. The scene before him was like a nightmare that wouldn't fade, causing her heart to tremble.

"Zhou Lan, stop wasting your energy begging for mercy." Chu Nan said flatly, his voice calm like water, but filled with a chilling killing intent.

He slightly raised his hand, seemingly needing just a thought for the fierce Sword Qi to easily claim Zhou Lan's life.

"Even if a Martial Artist of the Returning Unity Realm that is said to be extinct in the Celestial Crossing Realm were to arrive, they could not save you from your inevitable fate today."

Song Ba's face turned terrifyingly dark, and the other Martial Artists showed expressions of fear.

Especially Ji Shenhai of the Royal Family, beyond the fear surging from the depths of his heart, felt an indescribable sense of humiliation.

Chu Nan dared to openly kill someone in front of everyone, yet they were powerless to do anything. This sense of helplessness was a heavy slap to the proud Martial Artists of the Strong Race and Royal Family.

These ordinarily high and mighty beings, when had they ever suffered such a shameful disgrace?

Chu Nan stared intently at Zhou Lan, his eyes flickering with fierce killing intent.

Due to Chu Lingshan of the Spirit Corpse Sect, he had always harbored resentment toward the Zhou family. Especially during the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm, the Zhou family had repeatedly tried to put him to death.

After arriving at the Imperial Capital, though the Zhou family didn't frequently strike out, today Zhou Lan had racked his brains to provoke deeper enmity between the Royal Family and him.

Fully understanding all of this, Chu Nan resolutely decided to act and eliminate Zhou Lan to set an example.

"Chu Nan, standing behind me is the powerful Zhou family! Even Martial Artists from the Ninth Heaven dare not easily provoke our Strong Race.

If you're sensible, you'd best release me immediately!" Seeing that Song Ba couldn't save his life, Zhou Lan quickly began self-rescue, swiftly issuing threats to Chu Nan.

However, was Chu Nan one to be intimidated?

He snorted coldly and responded, "If you Zhou family truly think you can do anything to me, then you're gravely mistaken!"

"I actually hope those so-called Martial Artists of yours dare come looking for trouble with me; in that case, I might just benevolently send you down to accompany them!"

Before he had finished speaking, the killing intent in Chu Nan's eyes suddenly erupted, becoming almost tangible and heart-stopping.

At the same time, a sharp, ear-piercing scream came from Zhou Lan's mouth, as if he was enduring immense pain.

In an instant, the swords aimed at Chu Nan suddenly changed, transforming into countless fierce Sword Qi, sweeping the surroundings like a storm.

"Ah!" Zhou Lan could only let out a heartrending scream before his body was brutally torn into countless pieces by the rampant Sword Qi.

Blood, flesh, and internal organs splattered all around, forming an extremely bloody and horrifying scene, like a vast hell on earth.

The once formidable powerhouse, Zhou Lan, who possessed the Seventh Heaven cultivation, stood no chance against Chu Nan, being brutally killed in the blink of an eye. This scene left everyone dumbstruck, finding it hard to believe.

"Zhou Lan is really dead!"

"Is this the terrifying power capable of slaying a Ninth Heaven Martial Artist?"

"Too terrifying!"

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Exclamations of shock came from the crowd, people looking at the scene before them with utter terror, filled with newfound reverence for Chu Nan.

The surrounding Martial Artists whispered among themselves, their gazes unanimously fixed on Chu Nan, revealing an inexplicable respect.

Everyone was extremely cautious, even slowing their breathing for fear of catching Chu Nan's attention. At this moment, Chu Nan's aura was at its peak, towering above all, even making Song Ba from the Ninth Heaven pale in comparison.

"Song Ba, weren't you just vowing so confidently, that if I could kill Zhou Lan, how would you act?" Chu Nan remarked with a playful tone, locking onto Song Ba, his eyes openly mocking.

Song Ba's face immediately turned extremely dark, knowing full well the promise he had made.

If Chu Nan really succeeded in killing Zhou Lan, he would have to reluctantly lead the Strong Race and Royal Family's Martial Artists away, completely abandoning the coveted Tianshu Secret Realm.

"Commander Song Ba, you..." Ji Shenhai beside him was equally aware of the circumstances but, unwilling to give up, tried to press Song Ba, attempting to get him to change his mind.

Song Ba's expression was so dark it seemed as if it could drip water; his eyes were resolute and determined, speaking without hesitation:

"I'm sorry, the bet is established, and I am thoroughly the loser. Now, I will immediately lead everyone away from this place."

This statement was like throwing a stone into a thousand waves, causing the Martial Artists of the Strong Race and Royal Family present to express their resentment.

They secretly hoped Song Ba would fight Chu Nan to the death to eliminate this major threat. However, Chu Nan and Song Ba clearly did not think likewise.

For Chu Nan, this visit was merely for training Chu Nianfang and Gu Nianxue. Now that goal was nearly accomplished, the next step was to head to the core of the Secret Realm.

At this moment, her only concern was the as yet unrevealed precious treasure, and she could no longer muster much interest in other matters.