Defeated, completely defeated, Chu Miao discovered that he was utterly powerless before Chu Nan.
This cruel reality was unacceptable to him.
His eyes widened, and gritting his teeth, he mustered all his strength and said, "Chu Nan, don't get cocky."
"Chu Hai is the number one martial artist of the inner sect. In front of the powerful Chu family, you are still an ant. One day, you will realize how foolish your actions today were!"
Chu Miao laughed loudly, his eyes full of threat.
"Stubborn fool!" Chu Nan's expression was grim, and with a swift kick, he sent Chu Miao's body flying, and as he was about to hit the ground, he unleashed another punch.
"Ah!"
Chu Miao screamed miserably, his body crashing to the ground like a rag.
This scene instilled genuine fear in the hearts of onlookers, leaving a deep impression of Chu Nan's terrifying power.
Staring at the nearly crippled Chu Miao, Chu Nan said, "Listen, Chu Miao, the Chu family's debts will be settled slowly. One day, there will be no more Chu family in Cyan Mountain County!"
Chu Miao spat out a mouthful of fresh blood violently. It was unclear whether it was caused by anger or severe injuries, but his eyes rolled back as he fell unconscious.
Seeing this scene, Chu Nan exclaimed, somewhat disappointed, "I was planning to let him finish ten moves, but he couldn't even last after just three."
Everyone who heard this was thoroughly intimidated.
Chu Nan beat Chu Miao to such a state and was still not satisfied. Did it mean he needed to kill Chu Miao to be content?
Li Jianfei looked at the severely beaten Chu Miao and pointed angrily at Chu Nan's nose, saying, "Chu Nan, it was just a sparring session. How could you beat Chu Miao like this? You've gone too far."
"You haven't even joined the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect yet, and you dare to be so arrogant. If you entered, wouldn't you tarnish the sect's reputation?"
"I have decided, Chu Nan, you are cruel by nature and do not deserve to join the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect!"
Hearing this, Chu Nan's face darkened, realizing that Li Jianfei's shamelessness surpassed even Chu Miao's.
"Li Jianfei, what right do you have to prevent me from joining the sect?"
"Chu Miao just tried to kill me, and you didn't say a word. Now that he's down, you stand up. You're not even trying to hide your bias."
Li Jianfei sneered as the awful aura of a Spirit Pill Realm expert spread around. He slowly drew the longsword strapped to his back, saying, "Chu Nan, it's not bias; it's you defaming me."
"Today, you've injured an outer sect disciple of the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect. As an inner sect disciple, I cannot let you be."
"If I don't kill you, won't everyone dare to bully the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect in the future?"
The enmity was already formed, and Li Jianfei dared not ensure that Chu Nan wouldn't seek revenge in the future.
Thus, he decided to take the plunge; since they were already enemies, he would seize the opportunity to kill him outright, root and branch!
After all, if an Emperor Level Martial Vein martial artist were to grow, how could he be resisted?
Chu Nan's expression was serious. Although he had the Nine Desolate Profound Transformation, he was only at the fifth realm of Martial Dao, while Li Jianfei was at the first level of the Spirit Pill Realm!
A gap of an entire major realm was an insurmountable chasm; even if he risked his life now, he couldn't resist.
Lin An, witnessing the scene, was stunned and indignantly remarked, "Laughable, laughable, an ordinary inner sect disciple wants to drive away a genius with an Emperor Level Martial Vein."
"Insanity, insanity, have the noble Cyan Mountain Sword Sect's people all perished, letting a Spirit Pill Realm disciple flaunt around?"
"I think this sect is completely over; everyone should just return to where they came from."
The many martial artists about to participate in the test hesitated, considering the unjust treatment a genius with an Emperor Level Martial Vein faced, wondering how much worse theirs could be?
Some even prepared to leave.
Seeing this scene, the White-robed Elder watching from the sky could no longer remain seated.
What a joke! Driving away a genius with an Emperor Level Martial Vein, not to mention Li Jianfei, even he would face punishment.
He quickly flew down and angrily shouted, "Wicked thing, look at what you've done!"
A terrifying pressure released from the sky, Chu Nan raised his head, and his pupils involuntarily contracted.
Yang Wheel Realm martial artist!
Such a strong presence was as rare as a Divine Dragon in Cyan Mountain County; even during his time in the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, he had never seen one, not even in the Chu family, aside from Chu Han.
Li Jianfei's expression drastically changed. The thing he feared the most happened—the emergence of a Yang Wheel Realm elder, who would never be lenient with him.
"Elder, I..."
Li Jianfei attempted to explain, but the White-robed Elder had no patience for his nonsense, directly slapping him down, and a series of bone-breaking sounds followed, making one feel exceedingly uncomfortable.
"Wicked thing, you almost let a peerless genius get away."
"Take Chu Miao with you to the Law Enforcement Hall to receive one hundred strokes of the Copper Rod. If there's a next time, leniency will not be shown!"
Li Jianfei turned pale with fright. The Law Enforcement Hall had three types of rods: Golden Rod, Silver Rod, and Copper Rod, all refined by artifact refiners as high-grade mortal martial weapons.
The Golden Rod was the strongest, the Silver Rod second, and the Copper Rod the weakest. But even the weakest Copper Rod left the body bruised and battered with a single blow.
A hundred blows would leave one half-dead, and even a martial artist wouldn't be able to get out of bed for a month.
However, Li Jianfei dared not resist and reluctantly agreed, taking Chu Miao with him shamefully to the Law Enforcement Hall for punishment.
After their departure, the White-robed Elder looked at Chu Nan, his eyes narrowed in scrutiny, "Breakthrough after collapse, not bad, not bad."
This White-robed Elder was aware of some rumors that certain martial artists, though subdued, could rise after facing life-or-death catastrophes, their ordinary talents becoming extraordinary overnight.
In his eyes, Chu Nan was in such a situation.
He stated grandly, "Since you have an Emperor Level Martial Vein, you need not participate in the subsequent assessments and may become an outer sect disciple directly!"
Chu Nan respectfully said, "Thank you, Elder."
Just then, a red light suddenly bloomed behind Chu Nan, and the White-robed Elder paused slightly, then burst into laughter, "After an Emperor Level Martial Vein, a King Level Martial Vein has appeared as well. The Cyan Mountain Sword Sect will indeed rise!"
Turning to look, Chu Nan was also somewhat shocked.
The one touching the Martial Vein Stone wasn't anyone else but Lin An.
This big beard actually possessed a King Level Martial Vein. While inferior to Chu Nan, he was still exceptional.
Lin An wore a proud expression, having evidently expected such talent.
The White-robed Elder, brimming with enthusiasm and joy, said, "A King Level Martial Vein can also enter the sect directly."
"I am Gu Qiu; if you face difficulties, you may seek me at Jingmu Hall."
Chu Nan and Lin An expressed their gratitude repeatedly, then walked into the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect under the envious eyes of the crowd.
...
Ten days passed in the blink of an eye. After returning to the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, Chu Nan had been cultivating in a solitary courtyard.
Though identified as having an Emperor Level Martial Vein, there was no competition among the elders to take him as a disciple or shower him with privileges as he had imagined.
Besides the standard configuration for outer sect disciples, Chu Nan only received a private courtyard and a mid-level martial skill called the Cyan Mountain Sword Technique.
Stronger cultivation techniques and resources had to be contested for and seized by Chu Nan himself!
During these ten days, Chu Nan focused on cultivating the Nine Desolate Profound Transformation and the Cyan Mountain Sword Technique.
The speed at which the Nine Desolate Profound Transformation absorbed spiritual energy was rapid; however, the accumulation required for breakthroughs was also greater.
Yet, in ten days, Chu Nan managed to advance to the sixth realm of Martial Dao, just a step away from the seventh realm, the Marrow Cleansing stage!
Most of the time, Chu Nan was comprehending the Cyan Mountain Sword Technique. Although it was merely a mid-level martial skill, it was the first martial skill he'd acquired in his sixteen years!
Needless to say, during his time with the Chu family, he couldn't even get the lowest grade of cultivation techniques, let alone more precious martial skills.
Even in the Cyan Mountain Sword Sect, he couldn't exchange for martial skills, only receiving the foundational cultivation technique.
Thus, the Cyan Mountain Sword Technique was incredibly precious to Chu Nan, who dedicated himself entirely to its cultivation.
Buzz~
Suddenly, a humming sound echoed, and Chu Nan's body trembled slightly, as he gradually opened his eyes and exclaimed excitedly, "The Cyan Mountain Sword Technique is complete!"