Dashing Student Chapter 1329: Rebirth Through Death

The flying sword, radiating a fearsome edge, suddenly stopped right before reaching Chen Nan’s form, seized by a firm hand.

This sight caused Yan Huan’s heart to plunge immediately. Being the sword’s master, he understood its capabilities perfectly. Thanks to his gold-attributed Golden Core, the blade possessed exceptional keenness, capable of drawing in Sharp Gold Qi from the surrounding heavens and earth.

However, a fellow Cultivator at his level had actually seized his flying sword barehanded. To him, it felt like the heavens were crumbling; the weapon he had labored to forge now appeared as mere plaything for a child.

The hand, covered in Scale Armor, firmly seized the flying sword. Chen Nan let out a cold sneer, clutching the sword with both hands and applying strength, unleashing the merged might of the Heavenly Fox, Dragon Elephant, and Demon Ape, which snapped the sword in half.

This development stunned Yan Huan completely. Shattering a Seventh Grade Spiritual Artifact using only raw physical power—could this be the work of a mortal?

"Who... who in the world are you?" he cried out in fright.

Yang Xing also sensed a numbing chill on his scalp, frantically waving and hurling more than a dozen talismans. Though not as powerful as the earlier three top-grade Seventh Grade Talismans, they were still genuine Seventh Grade Spiritual Talismans.

The Spirit Talismans surged forward with roars, morphing into blazing fires or icy spikes, completely surrounding Chen Nan. But Yang Xing whipped around and bolted away in panic, fully aware that the Sixth-grade Spirit Armor made the talismans useless against him.

As anticipated, the Spirit Armor shielded him completely, leaving Chen Nan unscathed. Spotting the pair attempting to flee, he swiftly called forth the Sun-shooting Bow, placing two glowing Jiao Long Arrows on the string.

The bow, shaped like a perfect full moon, drew back with immense power, fully extending the Sun-shooting Bow, and when loosed, the two Jiao Long Arrows turned into savage, horrifying Jiao Longs, bellowing as they lunged at the escaping foes.

The Jiao Long bared its gaping maw of blood, swallowing them whole, and as the Jiao Long’s form gradually dissolved, their pierced bodies emerged, tumbling rapidly from the heights.

By the time Ning Yu and the rest reached the scene, only the corpses of Yang Xing and Yan Huan lay there.

"What’s our next move?" Deng Yunhe automatically turned to Chen Nan for guidance.

All present understood that even with the Magic Array fixed, the City Defense Array wouldn’t endure long under the nonstop assaults from the Demon Cultivators.

The reinforcements from the Righteous Alliance were nowhere in sight; their sole reliance now was on Chen Nan.

"We should check on the Island Master first."

Chen Nan gestured, and Shadowless Play enveloped the two corpses, carrying them toward Xin Zi.

Xin Zi observed the Array’s vulnerabilities being mended, elation filling his chest, while beyond the Array, the Demon Cultivators could only put on a show of menace, powerless to act.

But the arrival of the two bodies delivered by Chen Nan left him briefly frozen in shock.

"These two were spies dispatched by the Demon Sect."

"No chance!" Xin Zi reflexively denied, "They’re my trusted confidants, honorable individuals—how could they serve as Demon Sect spies?"

"Seems you need to sharpen your judgment," Deng Yunhe taunted.

Xin Zi’s features shifted between shades of crimson and pallor, before he regained composure, inwardly stung; the pair he had utterly trusted turned out to be traitors.

"I, as Island Master, have utterly failed."

Deng Yunhe rolled his eyes and bluntly added, "More than failed—you’re doomed soon, since the Demon Sect won’t back off this time."

"You’re right."

Xin Zi lifted his gaze to the horde of Demon Cultivators, his tone grave.

Deng Yunhe wanted to continue but was halted by Zheng Yunzhou, who signaled with a head shake that it wasn’t solely Xin Zi’s doing.

Indeed, his poor insight and limited skill were clear, but he remained a decent soul at heart.

Chen Nan also scanned the Demon Cultivators outside, noted the accumulating thunderheads above, and spotted the three oppressive silhouettes below them.

With no Nascent Soul Realm involvement, Golden Core Realm Great Perfection truly reigned as the mightiest power, dominating the field of battle.

And yet, Chen Nan detected a spark of possibility.

"I believe I’ve figured out the hope Elder Cui spoke of."

Deng Yunhe and the others turned toward him, faces etched with intrigue.

Chen Nan indicated the three aerial figures, declaring firmly, "Born from death!"

The group, though clueless, felt a profound tremor of awe.

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"The Demon Sect forces are closing in hard, and Righteous Alliance aid won’t make it in time, so the path to victory lies in targeting the vital spot directly."

"Take out those three Golden Core Realm Great Perfection experts, and the Demon Sect will crumble on its own!"

This formed Chen Nan’s daring "born from death" strategy!

Xin Zi remained rooted, his inner turmoil unrelenting for quite a while, at last grasping the essence of the Life-taking Yama moniker—fiercely bold to the point of insanity!

Those were three Golden Core Realm Great Perfection Cultivators. Until achieving that level, none could fathom their strength, yet Chen Nan intended to confront them?

Wasn’t this sheer lunacy?

Ning Yu voiced her objection first, clutching Chen Nan’s arm: "Absolutely not, it’s far too risky—we can keep defending, and the Righteous Alliance reinforcements will surely arrive."

She aimed to sway Chen Nan while also reassuring herself, clinging to this fragile lifeline.

But Chen Nan chuckled: "Don’t you trust in my abilities?"

"The disparity is immense," Zheng Yunzhou shook his head too; nobody deemed Chen Nan’s scheme viable, seeing it as suicidal folly.

Xin Zi exhaled deeply, bowed with clasped hands, and stated, "Envoy, I’m grateful for your aid to Ten Thousand Treasures City, but this strategy is unworkable. So, Envoy, I urge you not to endanger yourself."

"When the City Defense Array falls, everyone should evacuate. Given your strengths, I’m confident you can break through the Demon Cultivators’ encirclement."

Nevertheless, Chen Nan soared decisively to the city wall’s summit, beyond the Magic Array Barrier, past the masses of Demon Cultivators, fixing his stare on the three figures and stating unyieldingly, "You can’t hold me back."

"Jue Mingzi!" Ning Yu rushed up to restrain him, tears already welling in her eyes.

Recalling Chen Nan’s brutal fight in the Demon Sect territory where he nearly perished, her despair now echoed that moment.

"Recall my promise to you? Have faith in me." Chen Nan offered her a gentle smile.

"I won’t perish." Ning Yu recalled Chen Nan’s assurance and the earnest gaze he held, finally managing a reluctant nod.

"Fine, we’ll join you on this venture. What’s three Golden Core Realm Great Perfection foes? They don’t scare me!"

Deng Yunhe advanced boldly, declaring with bravado.

Zheng Yunzhou and Daoist Cui moved up as well, demonstrating solidarity via their presence, but Chen Nan declined with a shake of his head.

"I have to handle this solo."

He still possessed several opportunities, whereas their lives allowed no second chances.

Chen Nan surveyed the vast Demon Cultivator ranks, then glanced at the terrified civilians within the city, whispering quietly.

"For all these lives, giving up one feels justified."