Return of the Ancient Gods

After helping Wen Tao with acupuncture to open his meridians, Chu Nan breathed a sigh of relief. All his fatigue was gone and he could start practicing, seizing this period that was most suitable for a breakthrough.

Sit in meditation on the spot, practice qigong and regulate your breathing. The spiritual rhythm appears between your breaths, as if you have merged with the heaven and earth.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was constantly being drawn in, and it was so dense that it was almost turning into liquid. The crowd exclaimed at the strange phenomenon and also discovered something unusual:

Too much spiritual energy from heaven and earth was drawn here. Ordinary people could only practice a few feet or ten feet, but now all the spiritual energy from heaven and earth within a three-mile radius was drawn here, and the speed of gathering showed no signs of slowing down, but was getting faster and faster.

In the end, all the spiritual energy of the heaven and earth in Yuncheng was drawn over by Chu Nan, who sucked it all up like a whale swallowing a dragon, disrupting the void.

The power of the thirteen profound veins is indeed extraordinary.

Chu Nan absorbed a huge amount of innate spiritual energy at once, but there was no improvement in his realm of cultivation. He closed his eyes and concentrated, as if nothing had happened.

"What's going on? The young master absorbed so much spiritual energy from the heaven and earth but there isn't any movement? Even an ordinary person, after opening up the mysterious veins, would be able to enter the Qi Gathering Realm and improve to several levels?" someone asked suspiciously.

The realms of cultivation are, in order, the Qi Gathering Realm, the Innate Realm, the Shenzang Realm, the Tianxuan Realm, the Xushen Realm, the Zhenshen Realm, the Tianshen Realm, the Zunzhu Realm, the God King Realm, the Immortal Emperor Realm, the Daoshi Realm, the Saint Realm, and the Eternal Life Realm.

As the crowd became noisy, Chu Nan woke up from his meditation and his realm began to soar rapidly. In the blink of an eye, he reached the Innate Realm.

One thought leads to the innate, one step leads to heaven!

In Yuncheng, and even in the whole world, many people have struggled all their lives but cannot break through the Qi Gathering Realm. However, no one would have thought that Chu Nan would be able to surpass the Qi Gathering Realm so easily. His talent is so terrifying that it is beyond the reach of others, and can even be compared with the ancient cultivators.

It is rumored that the ancient gods and people were born powerful beings in the innate realm. The environment of heaven and earth at that time was more suitable for cultivation, and they created a civilization of cultivation that will shine forever. Even the basic conditions were much better than they are today.

The strong men at that time could change the world and move mountains and fill the sea with a single thought. The strength of the more powerful tribes was unimaginable.

The speed of realm improvement slowed down, and Chu Nan slowly calmed down. He made a flower-picking gesture with his hands, and a heavenly realm fairy palace emerged from his body, which looked like the phantom of a palace in heaven.

Like the Mysterious Veins, the number of Heavenly Realm Immortal Palaces also reflects a person's aptitude and the strength of his soul.

"Nine is the highest level in the Heavenly Palace. It has nothing to do with bloodline or body. It is purely a consideration of the spiritual level. Back then, the Crown Prince was in the Nine-Layered Heavenly Palace. There won't be any exceptions this time, right?" Old Xu muttered, and gradually fell silent, with a lack of confidence revealed between his brows.

The eldest princess did not speak, her beautiful eyes were full of longing, as if she was thinking about something.

The nine-layered heavenly palace emerged layer by layer, ingeniously crafted and magnificent, and slowly, anomalies really appeared.

The fairy palace of the tenth heaven appears!

Having witnessed too many miracles today, the people present have become somewhat numb, but they are still very curious about this special tenth-level heavenly palace:

The other levels of the heavenly realms and fairy palaces are all fairyland palaces, with immortal air lingering, puffing clouds and mist, the solo dance of the moon goddess, broken dreams in the Yaochi Lake, towering heavenly palaces, solemnity, and so on.

Only the fairy palace in the tenth heaven was in chaos and did not look desolate.

"Could it be that our realm is not high enough and we can't see through it?" someone wondered.

Chu Nan also slowly opened his eyes and looked at this special tenth-level heavenly palace, frowning slightly.

"Isn't this the same as my dream?"

The fairy palace in the tenth heaven was suspended quietly, and from time to time, the sound of Taoism could be heard. It was simple and desolate, ethereal and long, as if it came from the distant primitive times, revealing infinite sadness, and there was also a faint cry that could not be distinguished.

No matter what the meaning of this fairy palace in the tenth heaven is, it is enough to prove Chu Nan’s unparalleled talent.

"Brother, you are really a god. I will be angry with anyone who dares to say no!" Wen Tao couldn't help but kneel down on his knees and muttered to himself.

Suddenly, purple air came from the east and a spring breeze blew on my face.

A light rain began to fall from the sky, but this rain was very different:

Golden rain, like a magical liquid, has a miraculous effect on people:

"Golden rain, what a miracle! The prince is truly a god on earth!" As the golden rain fell, the people of Yuncheng stretched out their hands to the sky and shouted, shedding tears of excitement.

"Great! My illness is cured!"

"I've been stuck at a bottleneck for many years, and now I'm going to break through!"

"Auntie, you seem to have become younger and more beautiful."

This golden rain lasted for three quarters of an hour, and the entire Cloud City received great blessings. Bathing in the rain, the soul was clear, and they shared the celebration with the world.

Even Elder Xu, who was in the Void God Realm, benefited greatly from it.

"All my hidden illnesses that I've had for years have been cured. It's a miracle! The only regret is that this golden rain cannot be stored. But everything is thanks to the prince."

This strange phenomenon seemed as if this part of the world had sensed something and bestowed blessings upon it, and the whole world was celebrating.

The rain washed away the blood stains and filth on his body, and it was as good as new. Chu Nan felt his body carefully and was indeed not very satisfied.

The cultivation can come to a temporary halt. Chu Nan looked back at the old man, wanting to talk to him about what he had gained today, but there was no sign of him.

While Chu Nan and the people of Yuncheng were ecstatic, someone was secretly watching here:

At a high point in the southwest of Yuncheng, a young girl with lowered eyebrows and phoenix eyes, accompanied by a family elder, saw the general process of Chu Nan's renewed cultivation.

The girl with phoenix eyes is named Qin Yiyi, the eldest daughter of the Qin family. She is extremely talented and is a leader among the younger generation of the Great Chu Dynasty. Recently, she was appointed as the young palace master of Liuyu Palace, one of the three top sects.

The Qin family is a family of scholars. They only turned to martial arts in recent generations. Their influence is huge, and even the Emperor of Chu is wary of them.

Especially the current head of the Qin family, whose strength is definitely among the top five in the Great Chu Dynasty. He is both a man of both literary and military skills, and has been granted the title of nobility and appointed as prime minister.

The top forces in the Great Chu Dynasty are probably "one academy, three sects, and seven aristocratic families". The Qin family was originally a new member of the seven great families, and now they have such a precious genius. They collude together openly and secretly, and their strength is growing day by day.

People from the Qin family were also involved in the turmoil three years ago, and unfortunately, they were recognized by Chu Nan on the spot.

It’s just that Chu Nan has always chosen to remain silent, not wanting to alert the enemy and break this layer of window paper.

Qin Yiyi's visit to Yuncheng this time was also unexpected:

"Yuncheng is the hometown of the Demon King. After he became famous, he often came back. Even when he was stationed in the Shiwandashan Mountains in the past few years, he asked Princess Jinyang to bring Chu Nan back. I don't think he just loves his hometown. Now I finally see some clues."

"I really didn't expect the treasure to be hidden here, but I sent people to investigate secretly and found nothing." Qin Zhengqing, the eldest elder of the Qin family, said dejectedly beside Qin Yiyi. It took them a lot of effort to find clues of the treasure according to the guidance of ancient books. It seemed that the Qin family would be able to rise up and become the master of the Great Chu Dynasty by relying on this, but they failed at the last moment.

"There is no doubt that the treasure that concerns the lifeblood of the Great Chu Dynasty has fallen into the hands of the Demon King, otherwise it would be impossible to leave no trace at all." Qin Yiyi was also upset that the plan failed. It was even more impossible to snatch it from the Demon King, so she had no choice but to give up.

"We can only wait patiently and see if there is any turning point!"

"..."

Qin Zhengqing wanted to argue, but stopped himself. He looked in the distance at the direction where Chu Nan was, with a hint of hidden murderous light in the corner of his eyes.

"I have to say that this family is truly amazingly talented. If we don't find a way to deal with them, once the situation is settled, our Qin family will never be able to make a breakthrough. Especially Chu Nan. The accident three years ago didn't teach this guy a lesson..."

Qin Yiyi's face suddenly darkened, she sneered a little and said:

"And you should also praise the wit of that dandy young man. He chose to stay in this remote Yuncheng to avoid the turmoil in the capital and regroup. It is possible that a miracle will happen and his strength will increase dramatically. After all, he is such a monstrous person..."

Hearing this, Qin Zhengqing had no choice but to refute it. His expression became even uglier, and murderous intent was revealed.

As the two were talking unpleasantly, a man quietly approached from behind:

"Miss Yiyi, why are you so angry? I am willing to help you vent your anger!"

The man was about fifteen or sixteen years old, waving a jade fan in his hand, and looked very elegant.

Wang Ge, the prodigy of the Wang family, one of the seven great families, and Qin Yiyi's admirer.

"Things are different now. You've become a piece of shit but you still dare to act so arrogantly. It's really disgusting."

"Wang Ge? Why are you here?" Qin Yiyi looked impatient. Wang Ge had been pursuing her madly for a long time. She was never tired of it and still felt uncomfortable.

"If you want to use this to please me, don't bother. I'm really not interested in you."

Qin Yiyi suddenly remembered something, and her surprise eased a little.

"That's right. The Wang family is from the Kang Wang faction. I think you were ordered by Kang Wang to secretly monitor Chu Nan's every move in order to prevent the current situation from happening, right?"

"Yes, but not entirely. I am working for Prince Kang, but this time it is also for you!" Wang Ge explained hurriedly, with jealousy burning in his eyes.

"People who truly care about you will understand your feelings without you having to say anything. I know I am not worthy of Miss Yiyi, but I am still willing to do my best for you, even if it means sacrificing my life."

Wang Ge was so active not only because he was following orders, but also out of his own selfish motives:

He didn't want to experience again the dark days in the past when he was suppressed by Chu Nan to the point of suffocation, and he couldn't tolerate the rumors that Chu Nan and Qin Yiyi were a perfect match made in heaven.

Qin Yiyi understood what Wang Ge meant, and a figure flashed in her mind:

A pair of venomous snake-like eyes, emitting a cold aura that makes people afraid.

Facing that man, Qin Yiyi sighed that she was inferior to him. The other party's talent and strength were indeed above hers, but that was in the past. From now on, the situation will change completely.

"I'd like to kindly remind you that he is the prince of the Demon-Suppressing King. It won't be an easy task for you to help King Kang eliminate future troubles." Qin Yiyi rolled her eyes and an idea flashed in her mind.

"Everything depends on human efforts. Who would have thought that Chu Nan would be attacked and deposed?" Wang Ge smiled, waving his jade fan lightly, as if he had a plan in mind.

Qin Yiyi was stunned for a moment, then smiled charmingly and said politely:

"Then good luck to you!"

"..."

After Wang Ge left, Qin Yiyi and the other person continued the discussion:

"Let's not talk about them. Uncle, didn't I tell you that we are all family? We don't need to follow so many rules in front of others. It's strange!"

Qin Zhengqing nodded and smiled without saying much.

"You know, my father has a weak personality. I don't know if he is really like that or just pretending..." Qin Yiyi said frankly that the relationship between father and daughter was bad, but she was close to her uncle Qin Zhengqing.

"Uncle, you have been the best to Yiyi since she was a child..."

"Of course. I will never forgive anyone who dares to make my precious niece unhappy..." Qin Zhengqing smiled happily. Thinking of the truth buried deep in his heart, he loved his niece even more.

"Let's find a place to stay in Yuncheng first and see what happens!"

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