A seven-zhang-long blade of light shot straight into the sky, its black light dazzlingly bright. This was a life-or-death strike; whether fate could be changed depended on this one blow!
As the seventh strike descended, Tao Ran knew that Chen Nan had exhausted his life force. This was the final blow, and if he could withstand it, he would achieve complete victory. Although he was already severely injured, he disregarded his injuries and forced himself to return to his peak condition. He could not tolerate being defeated by a younger man.
The seventh strike of the Seven Demon Blades cleaved through the void, illuminating the entire plaza, and a thunderclap resounded above the plaza!
The black blade light finally collided with Tao Ran's cyan sword energy, and the blade light silently devoured the cyan sword energy once again. However, this time it did not transform into a demonic shadow and dissipate in the air, but continued to slash forward, the blazing blade light illuminating the square.
Tao Ran was shocked and hurriedly waved his hands, unleashing one powerful strike after another.
"boom"
After a deafening roar, the black blade light and the blue sword energy disappeared, and the world returned to clarity, with silence falling over the area.
"Haha..." A burst of laughter echoed through the arena. Although Tao Ran had been cleaved in a deep, bone-revealing wound on his chest, he laughed heartily and triumphantly. He had withstood the seventh strike of the Seven Demon Blades of Heaven-Defying, teetering on the brink of death, but ultimately pulled through.
After a long while, the maniacal laughter finally subsided. Tao Ran declared loudly, "You think you can defeat me just because you possess demonic powers? Hmph, naive!" He turned to the crowd outside the arena and said, "This villain has exhausted his life force and died a violent death. Now I will cut off his head as a tribute to the dead!"
At this moment, Chen Nan, covered in blood, still stood proudly in the arena, his aura of a powerful figure still intact, but his eyes were already closed, and his body showed no signs of life.
"Brother..." A heart-wrenching cry rang out as Xiao Chenxi broke free from Yang Lin and ran back from afar. The uneven ground after the battle caused her to stumble and fall repeatedly, scraping her knees and scraping her little hands, blood flowing freely. But she felt no pain. She stumbled to Chen Nan's side, grabbed his leg, shook him, and cried out...
"Brother, don't leave me... Brother, come back soon..." The sorrowful cries were heartbreaking, bringing tears to the eyes of all who heard them.
Tao Ran frowned. He couldn't disregard his status now; he couldn't just go up and cut off her relative's head in front of a child.
Sometimes a moment can change everything. The brief delay gave Chen Nan a precious opportunity. Suddenly, seven demonic shadows appeared in the sky, like seven black lightning bolts rushing towards Chen Nan.
The Seven Demon Blades of Rebellion had drained all of Chen Nan's life energy, leaving his body empty. However, he was not truly dead; he was in a state of suspended animation. The life energy that had been floating in the air, constantly drawn by the energy within his body, was now flowing back.
The nascent soul of a cultivator and the external avatar of a martial artist are both concentrated forms of life energy, capable of leaving the body for offense and defense. The Seven Demon Blades Against Heaven were created based on the theory of external avatars, where life energy is transformed into seven demonic blades, leaving the body to kill invisibly.
The moment the seven "external avatars" returned to Chen Nan's body, he opened his eyes, and two beams of divine light shone from them. At this moment, his injuries were completely healed, and his family's profound skills began to circulate in a positive direction automatically. He felt extremely comfortable throughout his body, and a powerful force flowed within him.
He finally broke through the barrier of cultivation, elevating his cultivation to a new level. His cultivation has now reached the third-tier Mahayana realm, far surpassing his previous third-tier initial stage. His current power is almost equal to that of when he used the Reversal Profound Technique, though of course it cannot be compared to when he wielded the Seven Demon Blades Against Heaven. The Seven Demon Blades Against Heaven are imbued with mystical and evil power, and cannot be judged by ordinary standards!
"Chenxi, don't cry!" Chen Nan picked up little Chenxi and his face was full of bright smiles.
Xiao Chenxi was stunned for a moment, then hugged his neck and burst into tears. This time, she cried freely, no longer sobbing in sorrow. Chen Nan did not try to stop her, letting her vent her emotions to the fullest.
"Brother, you're finally back! Waaah... I thought you'd abandoned Chenxi and left her behind! Waaah..." Chenxi hugged his neck tightly, afraid that if she let go, Chennan would disappear.
Chen Nan gently patted her back until Xiao Chenxi finally stopped crying.
The moment the seven demonic figures rushed towards Chen Nan, everyone outside the arena was stunned. It took them a long time to recover. At this moment, everyone outside the arena stared at Chen Nan in disbelief. He had actually come back from the dead! This was a huge shock to them; it was too mysterious!
Yang Lin was thrilled. The young man he had high hopes for had given him another surprise. Miracles kept happening to him, and he was genuinely happy.
Long Wu was lost in thought for a moment. So many unexpected things had happened today, and she had many feelings.
Tao Ran stared at Chen Nan in disbelief. He couldn't understand why this young man was so "powerful," able to come back to life from the dead! He had a sense of unreality and strongly suspected he was dreaming. But at that very moment, Chen Nan, carrying Chen Xi, was already walking towards him.
Chen Nan had discovered that Tao Ran was already at his limit after suffering heavy damage from the Seven Demon Blades of Heaven-Defying, and he was extremely weak.
"Hehe..." Chen Nan chuckled coldly.
Tao Ran secretly groaned. Given his status, it was really inappropriate for him to shout for help, but if he remained silent, he would definitely be unable to withstand Chen Nan's attack.
Among the hundred-plus experts from the Immortal Martial Academy, some noticed the anomaly and rushed to the rescue, but it was too late. Chen Nan unleashed a palm strike, and Tao Ran screamed in agony, spitting out blood as he was sent flying backward.
All of this happened far too fast. A senior expert who was close to the fifth level was actually blasted by a young man and was coughing up blood and on the verge of death!
A peerless master was defeated by a young man! This was unbelievable to everyone! But it was the truth!
The rise of a young master! The fall of a renowned senior! Today's battle will surely make Chen Nan famous throughout the continent!
As Tao Ran coughed up blood, he said haltingly, "Kill him... We absolutely cannot let him leave here alive... Otherwise, no one will be able to subdue him in twenty years..."
More than a hundred people instantly surrounded Chen Nan in the center, and the tragedy seemed to be about to repeat itself. But at this moment, a huge dragon roar rang out in the sky above the square, many times louder than the roar of a flying dragon, deafening like thunder, and the huge roar spread throughout the entire capital of Jin.
In an instant, all the cavalry horses on the square collapsed to the ground, and all the riders fell off. Everyone looked up and saw a grayish-brown shadow swooping down from the sky. The shadow drew closer and closer, and a small dragon, more than two zhang long, descended upon the square.
Chen Nan's face lit up with joy; the little dragon had actually found their way here. Little Chenxi also laughed happily, waving her little hand in the air and calling out, "Little dragon..."
When the baby dragon saw Chen Nan covered in blood, it was clearly enraged and let out a deafening roar that sent the infantry and cavalry tumbling to the ground.
Everyone could see the extraordinary nature of the little dragon. Its terrifying roar and the aura of a dragon king made the words "Fifth-Order Holy Dragon" flash through everyone's minds.
The more than one hundred experts surrounding Chen Nan involuntarily retreated, and Xiao Long swooped down and landed beside Chen Nan.
When Yang Lin saw that Holy Dragon Amy had arrived, his heart finally settled. No one knew better than him how terrifying the little dragon was; it could definitely leave with Chen Nan with ease. Taking advantage of the chaos, Yang Lin turned and broke through the encirclement.
Chen Nan, carrying Xiao Chenxi, leaped onto Xiao Long's back. Xiao Long roared again, the huge roar causing everyone in the arena to feel their blood surge and many people to collapse to the ground.
The baby dragon spread its wings, creating a fierce gust of wind that instantly filled the plaza with dust. Two beams of divine light shot from its eyes, and with a whoosh, it took flight, charging towards the hundred-plus experts from the Immortal Martial Academy.
Although these people were all true powerhouses, their faces turned deathly pale in the face of such a terrifying being as a fifth-tier holy dragon. They hurriedly raised their swords and blades, aiming at the swooping dragon to prevent it from getting close.
However, the baby dragon's terrifying strength was far beyond their comprehension. Its entire body was as hard as refined steel, making it impervious to human swords and blades.
However, the little dragon did not seem to want to commit any killings. It simply circled around the heads of the crowd once. Its wings were as sharp as divine weapons, and all the raised swords were cut in half in an instant, scattering to the ground.
The baby dragon roared again, its thunderous roar seemingly warning everyone not to act rashly. Then it soared into the sky, hovering above the square and looking down at everyone.
Chen Nan coldly shouted down, "Do you still intend to gang up on me?"
Tao Ran pointed at Chen Nan with trembling fingers and said hatefully, "Chen Nan, don't be so smug. Once I've fully recovered from my injuries, I will definitely go to the State of Chu and take your life."
Chen Nan sneered, "Are you out of your mind? Instead of hiding in this situation, you dare to stand up and say something polite? You're courting death! Although I am not a villain, I am certainly not a stubborn and foolish gentleman. I will never leave myself with any hidden dangers. You old fool, you're dead today!"
At Chen Nan's instruction, the little dragon swooped down, arriving before Tao Ran like a bolt of lightning. Chen Nan swung his right hand down, a golden blade instantly cleaving Tao Ran in two, killing this near-fifth-tier master. Tao Ran died with his eyes wide open, having been killed by a junior far weaker than himself.
A huge uproar erupted outside the arena. So many unexpected events had occurred today, one shocking event after another. A peerless master had actually died at the hands of a young man—everyone found it unbelievable!
Just then, a great commotion erupted in the distance as over a hundred more experts from the Immortal Martial Academy arrived. They witnessed Chen Nan slaying Tao Ran. Although these people vaguely sensed that the little dragon was somewhat terrifying, they didn't think much of it, completely unaware that it was an extraordinary sacred dragon. Someone shouted, "Kill him! Avenge Senior Tao!"
"Kill him!"
"Stop him!"
"Don't let him leave!"
...
Countless people drew their weapons and shouted at Chen Nan in the air.
Chen Nan sneered, "Who can stop me?!" He ordered Xiao Long to swoop down and unleash wave after wave of blazing sword energy. Broken blades flew everywhere, blood splattered, and many who were shouting were pierced through by the sword energy and died a violent death.
At the same time, the little dragon seemed enraged, opening its mouth and spewing out a massive bolt of lightning, instantly turning more than a dozen people into ashes. Such terrifying power left not only the people on the ground, but even Chen Nan, who knew something about it, speechless with astonishment.
The rest were terrified and no one dared to make a sound.
After his initial shock, Chen Nan rode the little dragon high into the sky and called down, "Today's battle was witnessed by all; you all know the rights and wrongs! I have nothing more to say. Now I am leaving. Does anyone still want to stop me?"
The square was completely silent. Whether it was the middle-aged general who came to avenge his son or the many experts from the Immortal Martial Academy, no one could say a word. At this moment, strength represented everything!
One man and one dragon intimidated thousands! No one dared to utter a sound!
Chen Nan laughed loudly and rode the little dragon away into the distance.
In the battle of the Jin capital, Chen Nan's fame shook the continent. Within days, news spread to every corner of the continent. His furious slaying of a wicked youth, his dragon-slaying with a flying knife, his single-handed resistance against a thousand-strong army, and his use of the Seven Demon Blades to kill a fifth-tier peerless expert—these shocking reports propelled Chen Nan's reputation to its peak, making him the most talked-about figure.
Various titles such as "murderous demon king" and "blood-soaked Asura" were bestowed upon him, and Chen Nan, the extraordinary protector of the Chu Kingdom, became the most legendary figure among the younger generation of cultivators!
Ten days have passed since Chen Nan's bloody battle at Kaiyuan City, but the cultivation world is still talking about it. The mysterious and evil Seven Demon Blades technique, which has captivated everyone, is the focus of all cultivators' discussions.
An external avatar, seven layers of demonic shadows, capable of killing without a trace and bringing the dead back to life. This mysterious demonic art shocked many ancient sects in the East who had been in seclusion for years, prompting them to emerge from their retreats and investigate the details of that day.
The ability to create an avatar is a supernatural power that many unparalleled masters in the East never manage to grasp in their entire lives. Yet, it has been recreated in a young man of about twenty years old, which is truly astonishing.
When an Eastern martial artist cultivates to the highest level, their physique undergoes a transformation, often accompanied by supernatural abilities. These include things like clairvoyance and the ability to create avatars. However, this requires unparalleled skill and profound martial arts foundation; there are no shortcuts.
However, Chen Nan's appearance seemed to overturn this common sense. As a third-level martial artist, he unleashed the Heaven-Defying Seven Demon Blades. The Seven Demon Blades transformed into seven demonic shadows. Although they were not authentic external avatars, they were not far off.
Many seasoned martial arts masters were eager to know how he had done it. If they could master this novel and mysterious skill, the overall strength of Eastern martial artists might increase dramatically. However, they could never have imagined that using this skill was extremely dangerous, with a near-certain death rate, and that no one would normally be willing to use it.
Not only were cultivators in the East shaken, but the cultivation world in the West was also astonished by Chen Nan's performance. To bend a bow and shoot down a dragon, to cleave a fifth-tier peerless master—all of this came from the hands of a young third-tier martial artist from the East, which they found unbelievable.
For nearly a century, the cultivation world in the East seems to have been in decline, with few cultivators emerging and few martial artists producing earth-shattering figures. In contrast, in the West, magic and martial arts have flourished, and academies of all kinds have sprung up everywhere. Powerful dragon knights and terrifying mages have emerged, each generation stronger than the last.
However, in the last two years, many powerful young martial artists have emerged in the East. In addition, Chen Nan has appeared with the power of the Seven Demon Blades, which has made the Western cultivation world seem to see the revival of ancient martial arts in the East. This makes them feel somewhat worried.
The Western cultivation world will not forget that in the distant past, the Eastern cultivation world was once exceptionally glorious. In the past, there were many conflicts between Eastern and Western cultivators, and they will never forget some of the nightmares they experienced.
Among all kinds of cultivators, the most terrifying are not the mysterious Eastern Taoists, nor the strange Western magicians, nor the supreme Western dragon knights, but the top martial artists of the East. These peerless masters possess many supernatural abilities similar to external avatars, which cannot be judged by ordinary standards.
Eastern martial artists who have cultivated to the highest level mostly possess bodies that are indestructible, making them virtually impervious to human weapons. Furthermore, at their level, they can directly manipulate the primordial energy of heaven and earth, much like magicians and Taoist cultivators. Coupled with various unheard-of supernatural abilities, it can be said that martial artists who reach this level are almost invincible, a nightmare for all cultivators.
Chen Nan's appearance, like a butterfly effect, has deeply unsettled the Western cultivation world. Many believe that the declining Eastern martial arts are about to regain their glory, and the era of the rise of Eastern martial artists has arrived!
Chen Nan was completely unaware of the immense impact of his bloody battle in the capital of Jin, which not only caused a huge uproar in the Eastern cultivation world but also strongly shook the Western cultivation world. Although his cultivation level was far from reaching the ranks of top experts, his name was already well-known to many powerful cultivators.
At this moment, Chen Nan was soaking in the hot spring, his eyes slightly closed, his body relaxed, looking completely at ease. He was in a valley with stunning scenery, and although it was early autumn, the valley was still lush and green.
To the east, clusters of wild jujubes dot the meadows, their beauty vibrant yet understated, while to the west lies a grove of verdant bamboo, serene and tranquil. The hot spring, situated in the very center of the valley, steams gently, shrouded in mist, flowing slowly from the valley floor outwards.
Chen Nan stretched out his body in the hot spring, feeling incredibly comfortable all over. He watched with a smile as Xiao Chenxi ran around in the valley.
At this moment, little Chenxi was chasing several colorful butterflies in the flower bushes not far away. Perhaps because the weather was already a little chilly, the butterflies were no longer agile, and little Chenxi actually caught one. She jumped and shouted with joy.
The baby dragon had just climbed out of the hot spring and was now lying comfortably in a patch of jujubes, blinking its big eyes and watching the little dawn jumping and shouting with great interest.
The valley presents a harmonious and warm scene.
After Chen Nan took Xiao Chenxi away from the capital of Jin that day, he ordered Long Baobao to travel west. He originally intended to return to the City of Freedom immediately. However, upon entering the territory of Chu, after some consideration, he decided to find a quiet place to hide for a while and see how the "winds" would blow.
He did this with certain concerns. He had killed a powerful young master in the capital of Jin, fought against the national army, and killed a senior expert from the Immortal Martial Academy. He was responsible for a series of major bloodshed incidents, and Jin would not let it go.
At that time, the State of Jin was unaware that he was no longer the extraordinary protector of the State of Chu. If they were to demand his return from Chu, what would Chu's reaction be? What would Jin ultimately do?
Chen Nan wanted to observe how things developed first. Although Yang Lin had said that Shenfeng Academy had absolutely no ill intentions towards him and would do its best to protect his safety, he could not trust anyone completely under these circumstances.
This place is less than a hundred miles from the capital of Chu, and it is a famous mountain range in Chu, with beautiful scenery and pleasant views. Chen Nan was worried that the excessive bloodshed that day would leave a shadow in Xiao Chenxi's heart, so he specially chose this place with excellent scenery to recuperate.
Surprisingly, Xiao Chenxi had an exceptionally strong mental fortitude. The tragedy that happened that day did not seem to have a negative impact on her, and she remained as innocent and lively as ever.
Furthermore, Chen Nan discovered some unusual things. Xiao Chenxi had stumbled and fallen several times that day, scraping and bleeding her hands and feet, but these minor wounds disappeared within just half a day, leaving no scars on her body. Her cheeks, which had been pinched and swollen by the seductive woman, also recovered completely within an hour, becoming smooth and without any marks.
He could only marvel at Chenxi's extraordinary talent; it was a physique every cultivator dreamed of. Chen Nan had once asked her if she wanted to learn martial arts, but to his surprise, little Chenxi had absolutely no interest in it and didn't want to practice martial arts at all. Chen Nan could only smile helplessly; he didn't want to force her to do anything, as long as she was happy.
Two days later, after making inquiries from various sources, Chen Nan received a shocking piece of news. The State of Jin had indeed sent envoys to the State of Chu demanding the return of the murderer Chen Nan, insisting that he be executed as a sign of respect for the dead. However, to Chen Nan's utter surprise, the State of Chu flatly refused, strongly condemning Jin for its utter lack of lawlessness, claiming that a few ruffians had turned their capital into chaos, nearly causing the death of Chu's valiant protector.
Chu, after all, was one of the three superpowers in the East, and its staunch protection of Chen Nan left a small state like Jin utterly helpless. Openly capturing Chen Nan on the mainland through official channels was clearly impossible, and secretly sending skilled assassins would likely provoke a fierce retaliation from Chu. In the end, Jin declared it would never let the murderer go, but in reality, the matter was temporarily dropped.
Chen Nan was dumbfounded. He really couldn't understand why the State of Chu would stand up for him, a "traitor," and go to such lengths to protect him. This puzzled him greatly.
Chen Nan rebelled against the Chu Kingdom that day, causing chaos in the Chu capital, which left Emperor Chu Han with a lingering grudge. If it weren't for the old monster's intervention, Chu Han would have already taken the necessary action.
This time, Chen Nan caused such a huge mess that Chu Han originally intended to do him a favor and let the Jin Kingdom send people to hunt down Chen Nan. However, at the crucial moment, he received a personal letter from the old monster, and a few words in the letter forced him to change his mind.
The old monster's words were concise, consisting of only a few words: This child is extremely important to me, and I will do everything in my power to protect him!
After reading the letter, Chu Han remained silent for a long time. He knew, of course, that the "old monster" referred to Chen Nan, and he truly couldn't understand why the old man had protected him time and time again. Princess Chu Yue seemed thoughtful. As a cultivator, she had some understanding of the secrets of the cultivation world. She had a vague guess, but she couldn't be sure.
Chen Nan only knew that this bloody battle had caused a great stir between the Chu and Jin kingdoms, but he was unaware that it had also shaken the cultivation world. He was now the focus of attention.
As Chen Nan was about to leave with Xiao Chenxi, Xiao Chenxi clearly showed reluctance. She looked up and shook Chen Nan's arm, saying, "Brother, why do we have to go outside? The people outside are so bad. Can't we stay here?"
Chen Nan's heart skipped a beat. He had always thought that Xiao Chenxi hadn't been traumatized, but now it seemed that the horrific scene from that day had left an indelible impression on her. It seemed that it would take some time to heal her emotional wounds.
He pulled Xiao Chenxi to sit on a blue stone and said, "This world is so big, there are bound to be all kinds of people. It's not surprising that some people are wicked. But the vast majority of people are still very kind and friendly. Last time was just an accident. After you go out this time, you will discover many wonderful things."
Little Dawn tilted her head and said, "Really? Are most people really that kind?"
Chen Nan laughed and said, "Really, it was just an accident last time."
Chenxi asked earnestly, "But... why did I see so many bad people during that accident?"
Xiao Chenxi was clearly still unwilling to leave the mountains, and Chen Nan pondered how to resolve her inner conflict.
"Well, how should I put it? Justice and evil always coexist in the world, just like there is day and night. Some things cannot be eradicated. Look how bright the sun is, but there are still shadows in some corners. This is the law of the world. There will always be opposites. Life is just that complicated, but you can't escape it..." Chen Nan spoke until his throat was dry. In the end, it took him a lot of effort to get Chen Xi, this little adult, to smile.
Little Dawn skipped and hopped, shouting, "Dawn wants to be a ray of happy sunshine!"
The little dragon carried Chen Nan and Xiao Chenxi over the Chu Kingdom towards the City of Freedom. Along the way, Xiao Chenxi watched the scenery rushing past on the ground, laughing and shouting continuously.
Soon, Yi Long and the two others left the western border of Chu and entered the Hundred Thousand Mountains in the central region of Tianyuan Continent. The vast mountains stretched as far as the eye could see, each section offering a unique landscape. Some mountain ranges were precipitous, with towering peaks and precipitous cliffs, inspiring awe at the wonders of nature. Others were gentle, meandering mountains, with beautiful scenery, verdant peaks, and secluded valleys that captivated visitors.
When they were still hundreds of miles away from the City of Freedom, Chen Nan suddenly felt a heat in his chest. He hurriedly reached into his clothes and found the object that was the ancient divine relic jade ruyi hanging on his chest.
At this moment, the crystal-clear jade ruyi was emitting a faint, holy glow, and a subtle fluctuation was emanating from it.
Little Chenxi asked curiously, "Brother, what's this?" She grabbed the jade ruyi in her hand, but suddenly cried out, "Ouch! It's so hot!"
Chen Nan quickly took it back. He dared not let Xiao Chenxi touch this mysterious and unpredictable ancient god's relic casually. At this moment, the dragon baby seemed to sense something. It turned its huge dragon head to look, and when it saw the jade ruyi radiating holy light, its body trembled, revealing a trace of fear, and it watched the ancient god's relic warily.
Chen Nan was greatly surprised. Tiger King Xiao Yu was terrified when she saw the jade ruyi, and although Dragon Baby wasn't quite at that level yet, he clearly showed a hint of unease. What secrets does this divine treasure hold?
The wind was strong, and Chen Nan shouted, "Dragon Baby, do you know the origin of this jade ruyi?"
Xiao Long shook his head, flying while occasionally glancing back warily.
"Then why do you look so wary?"
This time, the baby dragon started to babble softly, while also stretching out its front paws and gesturing continuously, accompanied by vivid expressions on its face.
Having spent some time with Xiaolong, Chen Nan gradually became able to communicate with it in simple ways. Looking at its "dragon-like expression" and the "claw gestures" it made, he roughly understood what it meant.
It was telling Chen Nan that it had never seen this jade ruyi before, but it could sense the terror within it, as if there was a very terrifying power inside.
At this moment, the jade ruyi grew hotter and hotter, and its light became brighter and brighter. Little Chenxi became more and more curious. She wanted to touch it but was also a little scared. She said, "Brother, what is this? Why do I feel like someone is shouting inside?"
"Ah!" Chen Nan exclaimed in surprise, and hurriedly asked, "What did you hear?"
Chenxi listened carefully for a while and said, "I can't hear clearly, it sounds like a woman's voice."
Chen Nan was utterly shocked. Chen Xi could actually hear a woman's voice. What did this mean? Could there really be a woman inside the jade ruyi? This was too absurd! At the same time, he was also surprised by Chen Xi's extraordinary spiritual sense. Chen Xi had actually heard the mysterious voice inside the jade ruyi without him being able to sense it, while he had only heard a woman's voice coming from an ancient divine relic in his dream.
Suddenly, Chen Nan noticed that in the southwest direction, deep in the mountains, there was a patch of darkness, and it seemed like there was a dark cloud there. Under the clear blue sky, the mere presence of a dark cloud looked quite out of place.
Little Morning Light had obviously seen it too. She looked at it again and again and said, "Brother, that dark cloud is so strange. It gives people a gloomy and scary feeling."
Chen Nan nodded; he had the same feeling, but hadn't thought much of it. However, after they flew for several dozen more miles, he noticed something unusual: the temperature of the ancient god's relic was gradually decreasing; it stopped glowing and heating up, returning to its original state.
Chen Nan seemed to be deep in thought. After considering for a moment, he said to the little dragon, "Little Dragon, let's go back the way we came. I want to see what's strange about that place!"