Chen Nan had always believed that Xiao Chenxi was either the reincarnation of Yu Xin or a manifestation of the divine jade. Now, to hear that an immortal had been reborn through another's body, he was truly shocked.
There are some ancient legends in the East that if some powerful immortals die in an accident, they can preserve their spirit and slowly gather the primordial energy of heaven and earth. After a long period of time, they may be able to cultivate a new body with the help of external objects. Of course, only a very few powerful immortals have this heaven-defying ability.
This incredible process is extremely arduous. Even if one is "resurrected" again, the original memories will almost certainly be permanently sealed away. The original memories can only be restored if one cultivates successfully again after being reborn, or if a specific external factor triggers the process.
"Did Chenxi possess a celestial being and be reborn?" Chen Nan murmured, his heart filled with unease. Chenxi's background was truly shrouded in mystery!
Lei Lie said, "It's hard to say whether this is the truth or not. It's all just our speculation. After all, there are too many strange things in the world, and there are many things we can't fathom."
The three of them then discussed Xiao Chenxi's identity for a while before returning to the outer room. Xiao Chenxi seemed a little tired from playing, so Chen Nan took her back to her room and watched her drift off to sleep.
As the three masters chatted with Chen Nan, the conversation finally turned to the overwhelming demonic energy that had appeared when the Divine Dragon fought against the lightning tribulation. These three peerless masters had never been to the Deathly Abyss and were unaware of the existence of such a terrifying being as the Nameless Demon God. The towering figure that had appeared within the demonic energy that day had been fleetingly revealed, and they hadn't been able to clearly perceive it, so they couldn't fathom what kind of powerful being was hidden within that dark demonic energy. However, the heavy, terrifying aura they had felt at that time still lingered in their hearts.
Chen Nan had been looking for an opportunity to tell the vice dean about what he had seen and heard in the Deathly Desolation Zone, and to use the power of the Divine Wind Academy to explore that mysterious place. Now he felt that it was time to lay his cards on the table, and he felt that it would be more convincing to explain to the vice dean through the three peerless masters.
When Chen Nan organized his thoughts and began to tell the three experts about the Deathly Abyss, as he had expected, the three were so shocked that they were speechless for a long time. Of course, he was selective in what he said; he couldn't mention that it was the relic of the ancient god that led him there, nor could he tell the three that he had understood those ancient, deep words when the divine dragon was fighting against the demonic energy.
After a long, long time, the three masters finally came to their senses. Yin Feng sighed, "I never thought the legend was actually true..."
Chen Nan was completely baffled and couldn't help but ask, "Senior, could you please clarify whether there have been rumors about that dangerous valley before?"
Yin Feng's expression was solemn as he said, "There's an ancient legend in the City of Sin: in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, there roams a terrifying being whose body is dead but whose spirit lives on. People call him 'The Defender of Heaven.' Whether he's a god or a demon, no one knows. All that's known is that he's an invincible being; giants and dragons are as weak as toys before him, utterly unable to withstand his overwhelming attack. The Defender of Heaven's appearance is exactly as you described: his head is shattered, his heart ripped out, and several of his black and white wings torn off. It's almost unbelievable..."
Chen Nan was horrified. He sighed inwardly, "The Hundred Thousand Mountains in the central part of the Tianyuan Continent are indeed incredibly mysterious." First, the divine beast Qilin appeared in the Luofeng Mountains in the western border of the Chu Kingdom. Then, the incident of the severed hand of the god caused a disturbance near the City of Sin. Not long ago, he discovered a mysterious demon palace deep in the vast mountains. Now, there are even terrifying beings like the Deathly Abyss and the Heaven-Defying One.
Yin Feng continued, "Legend has it that a Heaven-Defying Being appears once every few hundred years, and then mysteriously disappears, with no one knowing their mysterious origins. According to the records of the Divine Wind Academy, one of the academy's founders once discovered a Deathly Desolation Zone in the direction you mentioned..."
Chen Nan was shocked, never expecting that someone else had discovered that hellish place, just like him. He exclaimed, "What did he discover?"
"That senior wasn't as lucky as you. The moment he entered that valley, he was repelled by an incredibly terrifying force and retreated in shock. When he and many other experts returned, they found that the Valley of Death had vanished into thin air, impossible to find again. At the time, these peerless experts discussed it repeatedly and concluded that there was an ancient, incredibly powerful array there, concealing the deadly abyss. Without extraordinary abilities, it would be impossible to find or enter. Now, thinking back, that mysterious place was the abode of those who defied the heavens—truly unimaginable!"
Based on Yin Feng's account and Chen Nan's observations, it's not difficult to deduce the connection between the Deathly Abyss and the Heaven-Defying One; undoubtedly, it's his hideout. It can be inferred that the grand formation surrounding the Deathly Abyss is perpetually sealed, opening only once every few centuries—a feature quite similar to the ancient immortal ruins in the Kunlun Mountains. The only question is whether the grand formation at the Deathly Abyss is controlled by the Heaven-Defying One or operates autonomously based on the power of heaven and earth.
Although some things can be guessed, there are still many mysteries surrounding it!
Finally, the three top masters sent people to invite the vice dean here. The five of them secretly talked for three hours in Chen Nan's room, and agreed to invite experts from all walks of life to explore the Death Zone and unveil its mysterious veil after the peak battle of the young masters of the four academies ended.
On the third day, the rain stopped and the sky cleared, and a rainbow hung high in the sky, adding a beautiful scene to the world.
The highly anticipated battle of the four academies' young powerhouses has finally begun. This final showdown is unlike the recent warm-up matches; its influence far surpasses that of the warm-up games, attracting countless cultivators from all over the continent. The Western War God Academy and Illusion Demon Academy, along with the Eastern Immortal Martial Academy, have sent over three thousand people. Adding to this the young masters and renowned elders from various regions, the plaza is truly a sea of people. Divine Wind Academy had to deploy a large number of students to maintain order.
If the Divine Wind Academy Plaza weren't so vast, it would be impossible to accommodate so many people. Because dragon knights were participating in the Strongest Warriors Tournament, the designated arena was several hundred feet in circumference, and conspicuous warning lines were drawn around it, prohibiting spectators from stepping even half a step inside.