Peerless Dragon Sovereign

The words caused a stir throughout the hall.

No one had expected the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall to be so determined to kill Chu Nan, even going so far as to use the Blood Array to threaten Zhi Changmei into killing him!

Zhi Changmei's face slightly darkened. He could stand by and watch Chu Nan's fate, but to actually take action himself was something he found hard to do.

Seeing the expressions of the crowd, Hai Tianshang wore a smug expression and provocatively looked at Chu Nan, saying, "Chu Nan, there is no one that our Desolate Ancient Holy Hall wants to kill that we cannot kill."

"To take your life, we don't even need our Desolate Ancient Holy Hall to do it ourselves!"

A flash of murderous intent flickered in Chu Nan's eyes as he stared at the other, saying, "Hai Tianshang, what is your relationship with Hai Wujie?"

"Hai Wujie is my father. Before I came to the Zhi Family Secret Realm to take the position of Hall Master of Blood Spring Hall, my father personally told me you must die!" Hai Tianshang's face was filled with arrogance, clearly not regarding Chu Nan.

Relying on the deterrent power of the Blood Array, Hai Tianshang believed his goal could definitely be achieved.

The Desolate Ancient Holy Hall was resolute in wanting to kill Chu Nan, partly because his existence impeded their plans within the Zhi family, and partly to reclaim the Nine Secrets Changeng Codex!

The method to unlock the Nine Secrets holds an importance no less than a living Nine Heavens Cultivator!

Zhi Changmei hadn't expected that he, a Zhi family's third ancestor and a powerhouse in the Five Heavens Realm, would actually be threatened by a mere junior in the Cloud Sea Realm.

Under normal circumstances, Zhi Changmei would have unhesitatingly struck Hai Tianshang dead with one palm.

But now, the Zhi family needed the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall, so Zhi Changmei had to reluctantly say, "Hai Tianshang, Chu Nan is a guest of our Zhi family, and he still has to go save Zhi Changgeng. Your demands are difficult for us to agree with."

As a Six Heavens Realm powerhouse, Zhi Changmei's words already indicated a concession.

But Hai Tianshang was not afraid at all. He was the offspring of the ninth Hall Master, Hai Wujie, and came on behalf of the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall.

The Zhi family's Demon Blood problem was urgent, and Hai Wujie was confident he could leverage the Blood Array to utterly control Zhi Changmei.

"Elder, it's not that our Desolate Ancient Holy Hall is excessive, it's Chu Nan who has pushed things too far!"

"Our Desolate Ancient Holy Hall came to the Zhi Family Secret Realm to build the Blood Array for you without any slack. But ever since Chu Nan arrived, he has killed several of our Cloud Sea Realm Martial Artists and even took down my father's clone."

"With such a deep-seated grudge, if you were in the Zhi family's shoes, would you endure it?"

"Today, Chu Nan must die. If he doesn't, Blood Spring Hall will immediately cease the construction of the Blood Array, and the Zhi family's Demon Blood problem would need another expert."

Hai Tianshang spoke in a tone that brooked no argument, directly cornering the Zhi family's Martial Artists.

Chu Nan looked at Hai Tianshang with an odd expression, unable to deny that the other had indeed seized the Zhi family's weakness, just as he had used the Demon Blood Pavilion to plunder the Zhi family Martial Artists' Cultivation Resources.

Hai Tianshang used the seemingly irreplaceable Blood Array to threaten the Zhi family into committing murder, a bloodless strategy!

If it were anyone else, facing Hai Tianshang's open scheme would leave them powerless, but unfortunately for him, he faced Chu Nan, who had already broken through to the Cloud Sea Realm!

Yet Zhi Changmei's face still bore hesitation, as the cost of killing Chu Nan was too great for him.

Should Chu Nan die, Zhi Changgeng might never be saved again,

At this moment, Zhi Qingyu stepped forward, saying, "Third Ancestor, Chu Nan may be able to save the Second Ancestor, but he is ultimately just one person; we cannot let one person ruin the Zhi family's future."

"Nonsense!" At this point, East City's Deputy City Lord, Zhi Qingge's uncle Zhi Jiang, stood up and scolded Zhi Qingyu, "Chu Nan may be one person, but his treatments for the Demon Blood problems are flawless."

"Over these days, countless Martial Artists in the Zhi Family Secret Realm have received Chu Nan's healing. Though he is just one, his strength surpasses that of the yet-unrealized power of the Blood Array."

"Killing Chu Nan means removing the Zhi family's last safeguard. If the Blood Array is ineffective, will our Zhi family's Martial Artists just await death?"

Zhi Jiang's words were reasonable, earning nods from the Zhi family Martial Artists.

After all, the Blood Array was rumored to be able to treat the Zhi family Martial Artists, but its efficacy had yet to manifest, causing doubts among many.

However, Chu Nan's ability to treat the Demon Blood problems was indubitable evidence!

As long as Chu Nan was around, the Zhi family had an extra layer of protection, far better than relying solely on the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall.

Not long after, Zhi Jiang's words drew rebuttal, with an elder saying, "Chu Nan's ability may be strong, but he is ultimately just one person. How can he save our Zhi family of over ten thousand people alone?"

Zhi Qingyu quickly added, "Third Ancestor, please ask Chu Nan if he's willing to stay in the Zhi family for three or even ten years without cultivating, solely to treat our Demon Blood problems."

These words caused Zhi Changmei to waver somewhat.

Chu Nan's ability was indeed strong, but he was ultimately just one person.

Individual strength is limited; the Zhi family is a vast entity that cannot rely on one person's strength for healing.

Chu Nan coldly observed, curious to see what further tricks Hai Tianshang and his ilk might employ.

"Elder Zhi, by killing Chu Nan, you would not only receive the full support of the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall but also gain our friendship," Hai Tianshang said with a soft smile. "Once the Zhi family's Martial Artists' Demon Blood problems are completely eradicated, we can further cooperate."

"By then, with the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall coordinating with the Zhi family from within and without, taking Mosen Province in one fell swoop would be no problem."

"Using Mosen Province as a base, we can sweep up from south to north, taking down Qin Kingdom, seeking revenge and sharing the world. Wouldn't that be marvelous?"

Zhi Changmei's eyes flashed; resolving the Demon Blood issue was indeed important, but avenging against Qin Kingdom was the Zhi family's true aim. Cooperating with the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall greatly increased the likelihood of realizing this longstanding wish!

Seeing Zhi Changmei waver, Zhi Qingyu pressed while the iron was hot, saying, "Chu Nan is ultimately just one man. Please swiftly take action to slay him!"

"Third Ancestor, don't act rashly; Chu Nan is our Zhi family's guest," Zhi Jiang said, looking anxious. He was merely East City's Deputy City Lord, and in this situation, his words held little sway.

As Zhi Changmei made up his mind to fully align with the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall, Chu Nan suddenly burst into wild laughter, "What a joke, what a joke, today I've truly seen a great joke!"

Zhi Changmei looked displeased, puzzled why Chu Nan suddenly laughed.

Hai Tianshang had a look of disdain on his face, thinking Chu Nan was making a futile struggle.

Zhi Qingyu said coldly, "Chu Nan, what are you laughing at, with your death imminent, what's there to laugh about?"

Chu Nan ignored Zhi Qingyu and looked instead at Zhi Changmei, saying, "The mighty Zhi family was once unquestionably a Strong Race, residing at the heart of the Celestial Crossing Realm, unmatched in its heyday. Now, it has fallen to being coerced by a few juniors."

"Isn't that laughable?"

The words caused all the Zhi family Martial Artists to display ashen faces, as Chu Nan's words trampled on their dignity, leaving even Zhi Changmei a bit ashamed.

Zhi Qingyu, infuriated and disgraced, said, "Chu Nan, your ability simply cannot compare to the Blood Array, and no one can save you today."

Chu Nan promptly retorted, "Who says I can't compare to the Blood Array? Don't forget, I have already stepped into the Cloud Sea!"