"Hmph, what's there to be afraid of! Don't think I don't know the true nature of your righteous and evil holy lands. The Six Paths may seem united on the surface, but there's constant infighting within them. I don't think I'm powerful enough to force the Six Paths to join forces against me, do I? I've only offended two of them. That brat from the Annihilation Path hasn't even graduated yet, so there's no need to consider him now. As for that arrogant guy from the Chaos Heaven Path, he's got his head on the top and is so cocky he'll never stoop to joining forces against me. After all, he just started out and I stole his sect's treasure. If he wants to regain his honor, he can only challenge me to a duel and take back the Fangtian Halberd one-on-one. Otherwise, he can forget about ever holding his head high in the Six Paths again!"
Meng Ke'er smiled faintly, her exquisite face blooming like a snow lotus on a mountain peak, instantly filling the room with a holy and peaceful atmosphere.
"Chen Nan, you know too little about the Six Holy Lands of the Evil Path. How could you possibly understand the complex relationships between them? You defeated the Chaotic Little Demon King, stole his divine halberd, and greatly humiliated him. Do you think the other five paths would simply wait for Xiang Tian to make his move? You are sorely mistaken. All along, while the six evil paths have united against the righteous holy lands, they have also been openly and covertly vying for power, each wanting to become the master of the Six Paths. Naturally, the most outstanding successors of the Six Paths also compete among themselves, each wanting to overshadow the other five paths and prove themselves to be the strongest young master in the Six Paths, thus seizing the title of the number one young master in the Six Paths. You defeated and humiliated the Chaotic Little Demon King. What do you think the successors of the other paths will do?"
"..." Chen Nan cursed inwardly. According to Meng Ke'er, he had obviously become the target of everyone's criticism. The other five successors would definitely want to defeat him. On the surface, the six paths seemed to be of one mind, but in reality, they were indirectly proving that they were stronger than the successors of the Hun Tian Dao lineage!
"Hmph, I know that several of the most outstanding successors of the Six Paths have already arrived in Chu Capital. I imagine Fairy Meng must be feeling a lot of pressure, right? Didn't we form an alliance before? Why bother re-analyzing the stakes for me? Just say you want to join forces with me, no need for all this beating around the bush!"
Facing two stunning beauties, Chen Nan didn't feel particularly happy. These two were both cunning and calculating. Now that he thought about it, they must have sensed the weakness of the Holy Land and wanted to recruit him into their alliance.
Meng Ke'er smiled slightly and said, "We've had many unpleasant experiences in the past."
"We agreed beforehand to set aside our differences and work together to deal with the people from the evil holy land. I'm sure Brother Chen has no objections, right?"
Chen Nan also stood up and said, "Of course, but I don't think we had any unpleasantness before. Actually, I quite miss the wonderful time not long ago!"
Even with Meng Ke'er's exceptional composure, her expression immediately changed upon hearing these words. Her knuckles clenched so tightly they turned blue. Chu Yue was utterly perplexed, unable to understand why Meng Ke'er had lost her composure like this.
The Tantai Ancient Sacred Land's cultivation method emphasizes mental cultivation. When one's cultivation reaches the level of Meng Ke'er, the outside world can no longer disturb her ethereal heart. But how could Chu Yue know what had happened between her senior sister and Chen Nan? Even their master, having experienced all that, would likely be driven mad upon hearing Chen Nan's words now.
Meng Ke'er was filled with hatred, but she suppressed her anger and slowly calmed down. She felt that Chen Nan was extremely hateful, clearly trying to provoke her, disrupt her state of mind, and interfere with her cultivation.
Seeing Meng Ke'er recover instantly, her eyes growing clearer, Chen Nan's heart stirred. He thought to himself, "I can't push her too hard. If this continues, I'll become the whetstone, forcibly pushing her to a higher realm. Not only will it not hinder her cultivation, but it will actually benefit her. Hmm, I didn't expect this woman to be so powerful!"
After Meng Ke'er calmed down, she began to tell Chen Nan about the holy land successors who had come to Chu Du. She told him not to get into conflict with them now, and that it would not be too late to take action after the successors of the righteous holy lands Xiaolin Temple and Zixiao Palace showed up.
Chen Nan certainly didn't believe Meng Ke'er was thinking of him. He feared that if they actually took action, he would become cannon fodder for the righteous holy land. In any case, the situation was still unclear, and he had plenty of time to consider his next move.
Over the next few days, Chen Nan took care of Long Wu and helped her heal her injuries while also frequently visiting various restaurants and eateries throughout the capital. In these few days, he had already gathered a lot of information about the relationship between the righteous and evil paths.
Meanwhile, he was waiting for someone. He knew the Mischievous Little Demon King would be the first to come after him, and Xiang Tian would never let anyone else make a move first. Because if someone else defeated Chen Nan, it would mean the Mischievous Little Demon King had lost to that person. Xiang Tian was a newcomer, proud and arrogant, and he couldn't bear such humiliation!
In fact, Chen Nan also hoped that Xiang Tian would come to him as soon as possible to settle the grudge between the two. He wanted to take advantage of the fact that Long Wu was still in the capital of Chu Kingdom to help her avenge the slap she received.
A divine artifact was discovered beneath the Chu capital's imperial palace, causing a storm to rage from all directions. A fierce battle between invincible powerhouses above the palace shocked the entire cultivation world. Nearly ten days have passed, and the number of cultivators in Chu capital has not decreased but rather increased significantly, as many have flocked here to witness this grand event.
The catering industry in Chudu has been booming recently, and the inns are even more popular. In a sense, this upheaval in Chudu has directly boosted the economic growth of Pingyang City.
Ten days after the great battle at the Chu Kingdom's palace, the Mischievous Little Demon King did not come looking for Chen Nan. Instead, a successor from another evil holy land sent someone to invite him to have tea.
Chen Nan laughed. He carried the Fangtian Halberd and went in and out of various restaurants every day, hoping to embarrass the Little Demon King and make him jump out on his own. He didn't expect to be recognized by others.
The Yellow Crane Tower can be considered the foremost tower in the capital of Chu, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it the premier tower of the entire Chu state. It is said to have been built long before the Chu state established its capital in Pingyang, giving it a history of nearly a thousand years, during which time it underwent several restorations.
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Throughout history, countless literati and poets have left behind numerous masterpieces and exquisite poems at the Yellow Crane Tower, making it famous throughout the entire Eastern Continent. Furthermore, over the past thousand years, three great battles between invincible powerhouses have taken place at the Yellow Crane Tower. Of course, both sides skillfully controlled their vast, ocean-like power, ensuring that not a single table or chair in the tower was damaged, thus cementing the Yellow Crane Tower's reputation in the cultivation world.
Nowadays, those who can enter and leave this building are either famous figures or powerful nobles of the empire, all people of great status, and it is very difficult for ordinary people to enter.
If Chen Nan revealed his identity as a national hero of Chu, he could easily enter, but now that he was in the capital of Chu, he was too embarrassed to continue his charlatanry.
However, the person who invited him for tea was very thoughtful, having already sent someone to wait downstairs for a long time before leading him directly up to the third floor. Only after that person left did he learn from someone next to him that the person who led him up was actually the owner of the restaurant.
Chen Nan was slightly taken aback, then smiled and pushed open the door in front of him.
The Yellow Crane Tower is known as the premier tower in the capital of Chu, far surpassing any ordinary restaurant. The calligraphy and paintings by famous artists hanging on the walls are not imitations, and the window screens are rare and precious glass products, allowing a clear view of the snowy world outside.
All of this failed to attract Chen Nan's attention; his eyes were fixed on a languid, beautiful figure on the wicker chair in front of him. Some people are destined to be favored by heaven, becoming the focus of attention wherever they go, exuding an irresistible charm and charisma.
If one were to describe the woman before one's eyes in just two words, they would be "beautiful" and "alluring." If one were to describe her in any way, even a day and a night would not be enough to capture the unparalleled charm she possessed. One could only sigh that such a woman should not exist in the mortal realm!
A woman with an alluring beauty reclined languidly in a wicker chair. Her half-draped fur coat could barely conceal her devilish figure. Her long, slender legs were perfectly proportioned, and her round, full hips were irresistible. Her slender waist was delicate and supple, and her full, perky breasts were enticing. Her neck was as white and smooth as a swan's.
When Chen Nan's gaze fell upon the woman's face, he felt a sudden jolt in his mind. Her stunning beauty left him momentarily stunned. He had encountered countless beauties by now, all of them exceptionally beautiful: Chu Yue, the Little Princess, Dongfang Fenghuang, Long Wu, Meng Ke'er—each one a peerless beauty. Yet, faced with this woman, he still felt a breathtaking sense of awe.
This was a woman of captivating allure, stunningly beautiful beyond compare. Her peerless beauty exuded an extraordinary charm, and her flawless features were impeccable. Simply lying there languidly, without making any deliberate attempts at seduction, was enough to make Chen Nan, with his exceptional self-control, feel dizzy and disoriented.
"Please sit down." These two short words, as melodious as heavenly music, brought Chen Nan back to his senses.
He thought to himself, "Wow, amazing!" He knew this must be Nangong Xian'er, the most outstanding successor of the Path of Lust. As soon as he entered, he experienced the supreme skill of the Path of Lust—the peerless seductive art recorded in the "Extreme Passion Manual."
Nangong Xian'er smiled sweetly, and the room seemed to be filled with a touch of pink, making Chen Nan almost feel as if he had stepped into a peach blossom forest where songs and dances filled the air, with graceful figures swaying and twisting around him. He silently circulated his profound inner energy, and the seductive music immediately vanished. He shook his head and then calmly sat down.