On the sixth day, the families of the seven heroes trapped in the deadly abyss had almost all arrived, preparing for a public trial of Ling Yun. The Ling family also sent a representative, a very distinguished figure, Ling Yun's uncle, Ling Zixu, who held a high position and great power in the large and powerful Ling family.
The public trial of Ling Yun has been scheduled for the tenth day in the City of Sin. All the young cultivators in the City of Sin are preparing their emotions, ready to drown Ling Yun in their spittle and cut him into pieces with their swords on that day.
On the seventh day, Chen Nan soaked comfortably in the hot spring, stretching out his body with a look of pure enjoyment on his face. After careful reconnaissance, the man and the dragon, having learned about the current state of Sin City, decided to call it a day and return to Sin City.
Before setting off, Chen Nan enjoyed a relaxing soak in the hot springs, then sighed and began his killing spree. His targets weren't humans, of course; he chased after various ferocious beasts throughout the mountains and forests, his body drenched in their blood, even his once-black hair turning a dark red.
Finally, he circulated his profound energy to dry his clothes, making him look as if he had just survived a fierce battle. Enduring the pungent smell of blood, Chen Nan glared at the purple-gold dragon in the air and said, "You snake-headed bastard, if it weren't for the need for realism and a more authentic portrayal, would I have humiliated myself like this?"
The purple-gold dragon roared wildly in the air, its face full of mockery.
"Let me make this clear first, you better behave yourself and don't show yourself in front of the world. There are many experts among humans that you can't even imagine. In your current state, they could easily capture you, and it would be troublesome if you were captured and used to make medicine. Also, after I enter the city, wait a few days before coming to see me to avoid being discovered."
Chen Nan finally left the mountains and embarked on his journey back to the City of Sin. His blood-red clothes, dark red hair, blood-stained face, murderous eyes, and the gleaming longsword in his hand made him look like a hero who had never died in a hundred battles.
When Chen Nan appeared outside the moat of the City of Sin, it immediately caused a sensation. Not long ago, Ling Yun had secretly offered a huge reward of gold coins to assassinate him. Many people had seen his portrait and immediately recognized him.
"Oh my god, Chen Nan!"
"He... he's still alive!"
"It really is him! He... he's still alive!"
...
The news spread quickly, and soon the whole city was in an uproar. It was even more exciting than when Meng Ke'er appeared. The sudden appearance of a dead hero in front of the world was a truly shocking event.
In the City of Sin, all cultivators rushed to where Chen Nan had appeared, causing the streets to become extremely crowded and chaotic.
Chen Nan, his body covered in blood, walked with a firm gait, his eyes cold and menacing, exuding a fierce killing intent. He was like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, its edge fully revealed.
With each step he took forward, the earth trembled, and the aura of a powerful figure permeated the entire street, making all the onlookers feel a majestic presence and a bone-chilling cold.
Everyone stared at this hero who seemed to have returned from hell. He exuded an endless aura of killing intent, and everyone on the street felt a desolate sorrow, like the autumn wind. All cultivators knew that this was a murderous aura that could only be formed after countless life-and-death battles.
Someone shouted first, "Hero!"
Then, the entire street erupted in cheers, shouting loudly:
...
Some of the more agitated young people ran to the middle of the street, knelt down before Chen Nan, and confessed:
"Hero, please forgive my sins..."
"Hero, please forgive me..."
"It's all Ling Yun's fault for distorting the truth..."
...
High in the sky, the Purple-Gold Divine Dragon looked down and exclaimed excitedly, "Awoo... I'm so envious! But that brat really put on a good show, acting like a bloodthirsty hero returning from a hundred battles..."
The many senior figures of Shenfeng Academy naturally received the news, and the vice deans of the four academies personally led countless experts to welcome Chen Nan.
The reasons were simple: first, they felt Chen Nan had been unjustly wronged, and too much tragedy had befallen him over the past few days; second, the ten top experts had been investigating the Death Zone under orders from the four major academies, and seven of them had been trapped there, leaving the vice-deans of the four academies feeling particularly indebted to these young men. To give the families of the seven heroes who had come to the City of Sin an explanation, they specially went to welcome Chen Nan, as a sign of their respect for the ten top experts.
Meng Ke'er was also in the crowd, sneering inwardly as she plotted how to kill Chen Nan in the future.
When the group from Shenfeng Academy appeared, Chen Nan did something that left everyone speechless. He quickly ran to Meng Ke'er, pulled the bewildered girl into his arms, and cried out, "Ke'er..."
The streets erupted in uproar. People could hardly believe their eyes; the aloof and ethereal Fairy of Dreams was being embraced by a man. Even though this man had become a hero, the crowd still found it hard to accept; it was simply too unexpected…
Meng Ke'er was both shocked and furious. Although she had seen Chen Nan running towards her, she hadn't expected him to do something so outrageous in front of everyone. She struggled, but didn't scream. She didn't want to show her weakness in front of others, because at this moment she was the incarnation of a fairy, and she couldn't panic and scream like an ordinary woman.
However, Chen Nan's arms were like steel rods, firmly clamping her slender waist, making it impossible for her to break free. In desperation, she tried to activate her flying sword to kill him.
However, at this moment, Chen Nan excitedly shouted, "You really didn't die! I've finally seen you! Waaah... You don't know how many nightmares I've had every day. I dream about Xiao Feng, Qianlong, and the other seven. They said I didn't take good care of you and that I'm a sinner... Waaah..." Chen Nan wailed, but not a single tear fell.
Many people showed relieved expressions. The vice dean of Shenfeng Academy, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, explained to the onlookers at just the right moment: "He has been fighting against various masters in recent days, struggling on the brink of life and death. He has already become somewhat mentally unstable. When he suddenly encounters a comrade with whom he has shared life and death, it is inevitable that he will lose control of his emotions."
The onlookers suddenly realized what was happening and showed expressions of understanding, since anyone in that state would inevitably suffer a mental breakdown.
The crowd's "understanding" almost made Chen Nan cry with gratitude. He wailed and cursed Ling Yun, then burst into silly laughter.
The onlookers all showed expressions of sympathy.
Meng Ke'er was furious. This damned guy was pretending to be stupid and taking advantage of her, but everyone was convinced that he was mentally unstable.
Chen Nan was covered in blood, and the stench of blood was so strong that Meng Ke'er almost vomited. What was even more infuriating was that this guy actually managed to squeeze out tears, snot and tears streaming down his face, and he actually... actually smeared them all over her body.
Meng Ke'er almost fainted. Wait, where did he smear the snot bubble? Ah! Meng Ke'er almost screamed, barely suppressing the urge to vomit. That bastard actually smeared the disgusting snot bubble on her collar.
"Waaah... Damn Ling Yun... Xiao Feng, Qianlong, I've finally avenged you, hahaha..."
Chen Nan's alternating crying and laughing deeply saddened many young women watching. Seeing this true hero wronged and suffering, reduced to a state of madness, they were overwhelmed with sympathy and almost shed tears.
Meng Ke'er gritted her teeth secretly, wishing she could tear Chen Nan to pieces, but she had to put on a smile and comfort the "delusional" Chen Nan. She had a faint smile on her face, and gently patted Chen Nan's back with both hands. Her body exuded a peaceful aura, just like a holy fairy.
But Chen Nan couldn't calm down; his emotions seemed to still be out of control. He held Meng Ke'er, rubbing and nuzzling her...
Meng Ke'er hated Chen Nan to the core, but she had to force a smile and maintain the demeanor of a fairy. Suddenly, her smile froze. Wait, where did this damned guy put his hand? That damned groper's hand actually... actually put it on her buttock! Ah! Meng Ke'er almost screamed out loud. That bastard actually pinched her buttock hard!
Meng Ke'er really wanted to cleave Chen Nan in two with a sword, but she couldn't do it right now. That damned guy silently pulled his hand up and placed it on her waist, then grabbed it hard twice.
Damn it! Meng Ke'er is going crazy!
Wait, oh damn it! This guy actually wiped his snot and tears on her flawless white neck...
Meng Ke'er was going crazy. This was an unbearable torment. She swore over and over again that one day she would chop Chen Nan into a hundred pieces, especially his two groping hands, which she would definitely chop up, and that damned nose and eyes she would also dig them out and stomp on.
Finally, inspired by Meng Ke'er's angelic smile, Chen Nan seemed to gradually regain his senses and reluctantly let go of her hands.
Meng Ke'er quickly retreated half a zhang without making a sound. Her once-white clothes were now covered in bloodstains, along with the filth that Chen Nan had hastily created from his nose and eyes. However, Meng Ke'er maintained a smile and, together with the vice deans of the four academies, led Chen Nan towards Shenfeng Academy.
The purple-gold dragon roared wildly in the distant sky: "Awoo... You bastard who forgets all humanity when it comes to women... Wahahaha..."