Dashing Student Chapter 1376 1376: Immortal Palace Space

Once Zhong Ling regained consciousness, Gao Xue finally grasped the notion of hidden wealth, especially when this master and disciple duo consistently maintained a low profile, lamenting their supposed lack of cultivation resources.

Fortunately, thanks to Zhong Ling's considerable assets, Gao Xue swiftly procured several top-tier Seventh Grade Healing Pills. While Sixth Grade Elixirs remained out of reach, even these pills were considered extremely rare.

Chen Nan was administered the pills by Zhong Ling, and his formerly pallid complexion gradually regained its color as he slowly came to.

"Master, you've finally awakened. Ling'er was terribly frightened!" Zhong Ling exclaimed, tears of joy streaming down her face as she embraced Chen Nan tightly.

Witnessing Zhong Ling unharmed, Chen Nan finally felt a sense of relief, assured that his strenuous efforts had not been in vain.

"There, there, Master is quite alright. If you continue weeping so, you might actually send me off for real."

After a short while, Zhong Ling's crying subsided. Both felt an immense sense of gratitude for having survived the perilous ordeal.

Concurrently, a vast number of cultivators were tragically entombed within the crumbling relics as the very space collapsed around them.

"By the by, where precisely are we?"

Chen Nan had not forgotten his primary objective for returning—to escort Zhong Ling away, thereby evading discovery by Master Canglan.

"You can rest assured, we are positioned quite a distance from Luoyue Island, and our identities remain unknown to anyone," Gao Xue quickly clarified from the side.

"I appreciate your diligence." Chen Nan offered her a smile but promptly shook his head: "After a few days of rest, we must depart. This location is far from secure."

Gao Xue's brow furrowed: "Surely not even a Nascent Soul Realm Master could locate us here, could they?"

"You underestimate the capabilities of Nascent Soul Cultivators," Chen Nan stated with gravity, "In any event, you must adhere to my instructions."

Over the subsequent days, Chen Nan dedicated himself to recuperation. Aided by the Healing Pills and his innate recovery prowess, his external injuries rapidly mended.

However, the repercussions of forcefully manipulating Space Law extended beyond superficial damage; his internal meridians had also sustained harm. Without potent spiritual pills and elixirs, recovery would have necessitated months.

Chen Nan harbored no desire to prolong their stay—unforeseen circumstances could arise at any moment. Thus, he resolved to depart with Zhong Ling. Gao Xue, however, was insistent on accompanying them.

"I am Ling'er's sworn protector; wherever Ling'er ventures, I shall follow," Gao Xue declared with unyielding resolve.

Chen Nan found himself with no alternative but to accept Gao Xue's companionship. His intended destination was none other than Golden Sun Island.

Aside from Ning Yu and Zheng Yunzhou, no other soul was aware of Chen Nan's prior visit to Golden Sun Island, rendering it a comparatively secure haven.

Chen Nan harbored a conviction that Master Canglan would not easily abandon his pursuit, and perhaps other avenues would present themselves. Consequently, seeking refuge on Golden Sun Island was merely a provisional measure.

En route to Golden Sun Island, Gao Xue took the helm of the flying boat, while Chen Nan seized the onboard hours to continue his recovery.

During his recuperation, he retrieved the most significant acquisition from the Immortal Dynasty relics: the imposing Jade Seal.

The Jade Seal bore the inscription of eight ancient characters. Though Chen Nan could not decipher them, he could surmise their profound meaning—words designed to stir the heart of any ambitious individual.

"By the Mandate of Heaven, may it prosper eternally."

Such powerful pronouncements held an undeniable magnetism for any man.

As he held the Jade Seal, Chen Nan observed several minute cracks marring its surface, a regrettable sight. Despite the seemingly insignificant nature of these fissures, the Jade Seal had forfeited its spiritual essence and was significantly compromised.

The Immortal Dynasty had once been an entity of immense power, and as the Imperial Jade Seal that anchored its destiny, it surely ranked as a high-tier Spiritual Artifact. The precise level, however, eluded Chen Nan's estimation.

He surmised, nonetheless, that it surpassed the Third Grade.

In essence, this Jade Seal had originally been a Spiritual Artifact of above Third Grade. In the current era, cultivators would undoubtedly engage in fierce contention for such a treasure.

The restoration of the Jade Seal would likely necessitate a substantial quantity of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

Chen Nan initiated a blood-binding ritual, discovering to his satisfaction that he could indeed refine the Jade Seal. By channeling his mana into it, the Seal could be activated.

However, due to its damaged state, the Seal was presently capable of unleashing the might equivalent to only a Sixth-grade Spiritual Artifact.

"Annihilate!"

With a decisive surge of intent, the Jade Seal within Chen Nan's grasp erupted with a blinding golden luminescence, unleashing a potent strike against a distant point in space.

Accompanied by a thunderous detonation, the targeted space contorted violently, buckling as if instantly crumpled, unleashing colossal energy waves that radiated outwards, filling Chen Nan with exhilarating triumph.

Even with its diminished Sixth Grade power, the Seal's destructive capability was nothing short of astounding. Not all cultivators at the Great Perfection of the Golden Core Realm could reliably withstand such an assault.

Furthermore, a Nascent Soul First Stage Cultivator could potentially sustain injuries if caught completely unaware.

Both Gao Xue and Zhong Ling stood transfixed, their wide eyes rendered speechless by the display of power.

"Consider this an extra ace up my sleeve," Chen Nan exclaimed with delight, now holding the Seal for further refinement. He was set on mending the Seal, hoping it might transform into something extraordinary. But as he began the process of fully refining it, a tiny speck was noticed within. It seemed like an impurity, not truly merging with the Seal but instead tightly bound to it. Even more surprising, Chen Nan detected a faint, familiar aura emanating from this so-called 'impurity.' "I absolutely must uncover what this is!" he declared with firm resolve. Chen Nan channeled all his Divine Soul Power, directing it towards the 'impurity' in an attempt to get a clear view. His Divine Soul Power acted like a drill, intent on penetrating this mysterious substance. One attempt, then another... A day passed, then two... He persisted in this endeavor for over half a month. As they drew closer to Golden Sun Island, Chen Nan finally saw a glimmer of progress. "So close now, just a little more effort!" he grunted through clenched teeth. Chen Nan could feel that the 'impurity' was separated by only a fragile barrier. Once breached, its true nature would be revealed. In that precise moment, an overwhelming sense of relief washed over him. His Divine Soul Power successfully broke through the 'impurity,' reaching its core and unlocking an entirely new vista. Below, a magnificent Immortal Hall was revealed, though much of it lay in ruin, concealed within a vast mountain adorned with densely wooded slopes and vibrant green grasses. "Could this possibly be… a relic from the Immortal Dynasty?" A profound shock gripped Chen Nan's heart—he had never conceived that the relic's space was concealed within the Jade Seal itself. However, it appeared that other sections of the relic space had completely collapsed, leaving only this Immortal Hall and a Spirit Medicine Garden intact. The spatial collapse might have triggered internal disarray, reconfiguring the Spirit Medicine Garden's original location to the very square before the Immortal Hall. Chen Nan's emotions quickly shifted from astonishment to elation—was this not a heaven-sent stroke of incredible fortune? With the relic's entrance now collapsed, he alone possessed the means to access the Immortal Palace Space, effectively transforming it into his personal sanctuary, far more dependable than any mere storage bag. Even more promising, he could utilize the Spirit Medicine Garden within to cultivate precious spiritual medicines!