Chapter 1284: Obtaining the Heavenly Ascending Ladder
The monk Jie Se said, "This time, they are probably just bluffing. After all, the last suppression by the Blood Tablet made the seal impregnable."
"Regardless, we must not be careless." Xuan Tianji said with a serious expression, glancing at Chen Nan and Chu Wenrou. "I can't go with you; you'll have to find Chu Jianghai on your own."
Chen Nan nodded and said, "No problem. Do you need any help here?"
"The blood pond on the deserted island last time was formed from the blood of the Ancient Gods; it's unique between Heaven and Earth. It's already spent, so it won't be of any use if you go there." Xuan Tianji said, "Moreover, with the Blood Tablet suppressing the seal, and us old fellows working together, even if all the supreme beings of the Heavenly People Clan were to act, it's impossible to open the seal."
Chen Nan asked, "How many supreme experts are there in the Heavenly People Clan?"
"It's better if you don't know. Speaking of it might scare you to death." Xuan Tianji pointed at Ye Yiyi and said, "Let this girl stay here. Once she wakes up, she'll leave on her own. Today's matter mustn't be known to her, otherwise she will stop you from entering the Tao Realm at all costs."
After saying this, Xuan Tianji and the big monk flickered and disappeared through space.
Chen Nan walked over, picked up the junior sister, and carried her back to the house on the mountain top. Breathing in her familiar scent, Chen Nan kissed her forehead.
"Hey, I'm jealous now."
Chu Wenrou gently patted Chen Nan's arm.
Chen Nan held her hand, shook his head, and smiled without speaking.
Looking at the junior sister in front of him, Chen Nan felt very reluctant to part. Today, if he died in the Tao Realm, it would be their final goodbye.
What's more, it was a farewell while she was unconscious due to the acupoint struck state.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Nan used Inner Strength to dry the moisture in his eyes, resolutely turned around, and walked out holding Chu Wenrou's hand, closing the door behind him.
Although he left the junior sister alone here, Chen Nan had no worries about her safety at all.
Neither this house nor any part of Tianlun Mountain could be penetrated. Xuan Tianji and the big monk had set up formations everywhere, making it impossible for outsiders to enter. Anyone trying to force their way in would only face death.
In the whole mortal world, besides those few ancient powerhouses, no one should be able to shake the formations here.
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Several tens of minutes later, Chen Nan and Chu Wenrou returned to Ninghai City.
Chu Jianghai's company was located right in the center of Ninghai City, and his Jianghai Group's scale was comparable to Su Yixuan's company.
A chairman of a large corporation like Chu Jianghai is difficult to meet during working hours without an appointment, but with Chu Wenrou around, nothing was a problem. The two explained their purpose in his office, leaving Chu Jianghai silent.
"Uncle Chu, what's the matter?" Chen Nan asked.
For Chu Wenrou's cultivation matters, Chu Jianghai had already anticipated it.
He pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Indeed, our Chu family has a Heavenly Ascending Ladder, which is not easily taken out. But since you and Wenrou have reached this point, I'll make an exception today."
Chen Nan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, uncle, for accommodating us."
"Spare me those useless words. Just treat my daughter well in the future." Chu Jianghai said, standing up and walking out.
Chen Nan understood that the Heavenly Ascending Ladder was not in the office, so he quickly held onto Chu Wenrou and followed him closely.
After exiting the building, Chu Jianghai personally drove a Hummer, taking the two of them towards the northeast direction.
After driving over twenty kilometers, they had already left the city area.
Finally, in front of a large mountain, Chu Jianghai stopped the car. After getting out and seeing Chen Nan, he leapt forward into the air.
Since Chu Wenrou couldn't fly, Chen Nan quickly grabbed her hand and followed.
Above the mountain, these three figures, one after another, were as fast as lightning, leaping over several miles in no time. Even though Chu Jianghai was a Heavenly Passage Expert, Chen Nan's Dual World Extreme Speed wasn't left behind, even with Chu Wenrou by his side, he didn't fall behind.
At the base of a cliff, Chu Jianghai landed back on the ground.
Seeing Chen Nan beside him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, "You truly have a gift. With Earth Penetration Realm cultivation, not only can you achieve Sky-controlling Flight, but your speed surpasses mine while carrying someone."
Chu Jianghai could see that Chen Nan hadn't fully unleashed his speed, just followed behind him.
"Uncle Chu, you flatter me." Chen Nan chuckled.
Chu Jianghai's expression changed, glaring as he said, "Is it really the time to call me uncle?"
Chen Nan looked at Chu Wenrou, instantly understanding. He quickly said, "Father-in-law."
Chu Jianghai waved dismissively, "Father-in-law doesn't sound good. Just call me dad, like Wenrou does."
"Alright, dad."
Chu Jianghai laughed heartily, looking at the cliff in front of him. He deactivated a unique Dharma Seal with his hands and placed them on the stone wall.
Instantly, as if some formation was triggered on the stone wall, a series of shadows appeared, eventually stabilizing into two circular keyholes on the stone wall as the light flashed.
Chu Jianghai took out two round keys from a Storage Ring and inserted them into the keyholes, causing a Stone Gate on the wall to slowly open.
The three of them walked inside together.
Inside the Stone Gate, there were nine more gates, which Chu Jianghai unlocked one by one, finally taking out a rectangular wooden strip.
This item appeared only about twenty centimeters long and about the size of a thumb. Calling it a wooden strip was because it looked like wood. In reality, it was definitely not as simple as wooden material.
"Dad, what is this?" Chen Nan asked.
Chu Jianghai handed the "wooden strip" to him, smiling. "This is the Heavenly Ascending Ladder."
Chen Nan doubted how this thing, not looking like a ladder at all, gained the name Heavenly Ascending Ladder.
Chu Jianghai smiled, "The Heavenly Ascending Ladder is not in ladder form. It can open any spatial channel, hence the term 'ladder.' Despite its unimpressive appearance, it is an Innate Treasure, naturally borne of Heaven and Earth Chaos, comparable to the Ultimate Weapons of supreme experts."
While speaking, Chu Jianghai opened another hidden compartment, took out a Sheepskin Ancient Scroll, and handed it to Chen Nan, saying, "This is the mental method left by ancestors to stimulate the Heavenly Ascending Ladder. However, it's in ancient text, likely only recognizable to those of your master's generation."
Chen Nan glanced at the Sheepskin Ancient Scroll. Although he had some study in ancient scripts, he couldn't fully recognize the characters.
"I'll just find my master later." Chen Nan said.
After exiting the Stone Cave, Chu Jianghai drove back to the company, while Chen Nan and Chu Wenrou naturally flew towards Tianlun Mountain to find Xuan Tianji to decipher the writings.
However, after flying only a few miles, a large group of people blocked their path ahead.
These people stood on Flying Swords, wearing identical uniforms, glaring at Chen Nan with fierce and aggressive expressions.