Dashing Student Chapter 1384: Battle Against Yuan Xi

A chilling smile played on Yuan Xi’s lips, sending a tremor through Chen Nan’s very being. The moment he grasped the implication of the question, his heart plummeted into a chasm of dread.

Had he been discovered?

With no time for contemplation, Chen Nan executed a sharp turn, making a desperate escape. Thunderous energy coalesced upon his back, manifesting as Thunder Wings, and with a powerful surge, the air was rent by the sound of wind and thunder. This propulsion propelled him forward with the speed of lightning, instantly covering an immense distance.

Yuan Xi gave chase, his voice a stern command, "Lord Guo Yun tasked me with observing you, and I cannot believe you would betray him. I shall end your life!"

It was only then that the full extent of Yuan Xi’s insistence on predicting his fortune became clear to Chen Nan. It was, in essence, a ruse for surveillance.

A profound chill permeated his entire body. Guo Yun had never truly placed his trust in him, and it was likely Guo Yun who had alerted Yuan Xi to Chen Nan’s supposed treachery.

Understanding the sequence of events, Chen Nan couldn't help but lament, "Insidious and deceitful," Guo Yun perpetually harbored hidden stratagems. Perhaps, just perhaps, this gambit might afford him an unexpected escape.

"No, Guo Yun and his lackeys must perish!"

Even as he fled, Chen Nan meticulously dispatched a message to Tu Susu, urging her to ensure the demise of Guo Yun and his cohort.

"Divine Calculator, halt your flight!"

Yuan Xi relentlessly pursued from the rear. Despite his superior cultivation, he found himself unable to close the gap, a fact that fueled his growing desperation.

The cultivators within the encampment observed Yuan Xi’s hurried pursuit of Chen Nan, utterly bewildered by the unfolding events.

Had their esteemed master from earlier suddenly transformed into a fleeing outcast?

Yet, no one dared to interfere in such a volatile situation.

Chen Nan continued his flight, soaring over the deserted expanse of the sea, a hundred miles distant from the encampment, before finally coming to a halt.

"Why have you ceased your flight? Are you prepared to meet your demise willingly?"

Yuan Xi finally caught up, his gaze fixed on Chen Nan, his tone laced with mockery. In his eyes, Chen Nan was naught but insignificant prey.

Chen Nan’s countenance grew stern, and he declared with icy resolve, "Guo Yun has pledged allegiance to the Demon Sect, betraying the Righteous Alliance. He warrants death at the hands of all. Will you still serve such a traitor?"

Yuan Xi showed no surprise; he responded coldly, "Guo Yun's fate is of no consequence to me. I carry out a promise to him; your death is merely its fulfillment."

A knot tightened in Chen Nan’s chest. Individuals like Yuan Xi were the most unyielding to persuasion. His only remaining recourse was combat.

"I simply wished to prevent the Righteous Alliance from losing a formidable figure such as yourself. A true shame."

Yuan Xi erupted into laughter, "You stand at death’s door and still concern yourself with my well-being? Rest assured, your corpse will remain untainted. I shall be swift; it will scarcely cause you pain!"

As he uttered these words, he conjured a suit of golden armor upon his person, followed by the appearance of a Golden Pattern Sword, which exuded a sharp, menacing aura.

Infusing the blade with mana, it blazed with golden light and arced towards Chen Nan, who stood at a short distance.

Chen Nan’s eyes turned glacial as he, in turn, summoned his Sword Chenyuan, pointing it forward, causing the sword to emit a resonant howl as it surged ahead.

Confronting Yuan Xi did not instill the same pressure as facing prodigies like Xiao Lie or Lu Xingmian, as Yuan Xi’s prowess did not equate to their caliber.

Prodigies earn their title not solely through rapid cultivation or profound mastery at a tender age, but primarily through the possession of an extraordinary strength that eludes ordinary cultivators.

Therefore, Chen Nan harbored absolute certainty in his ability to overcome Yuan Xi.

With a resounding clash, the two swords met mid-air in a violent collision, producing a piercing shriek of metal against metal. Yuan Xi’s Golden Pattern Sword was forcefully repelled, sent spinning through the air.

Yuan Xi’s pupils constricted in disbelief. He could not comprehend how he found himself at a disadvantage in their brief exchange, especially considering his cultivation rested at the Great Perfection of the Golden Core Realm!

"Damn it, it seems I underestimated your capabilities, but regardless of the circumstances, your demise is sealed today!"

"Shadow Chasing!"

He bellowed, recalling the Golden Pattern Sword, and within his body, mana surged with unrestrained intensity. Mist swirled around him, rapidly coalescing into three distinct clones that charged directly at Chen Nan.

These three figures radiated potent Sword Intent, moving with breathtaking velocity, leaving trails of afterimages in their wake. In the blink of an eye, they converged upon Chen Nan, their longswords weaving a continuous, inescapable Sword Net.

The Sword Net emanated an overwhelming aura of sharp Sword Qi, appearing poised to tear Chen Nan asunder!

Chen Nan felt a flicker of surprise, his expression hardening. He acknowledged Yuan Xi’s considerable skill, recognizing the formidable power inherent in this swordsmanship.

He began a series of rapid retreats as the three figures mirrored his movements, the biting Sword Qi causing his skin to prickle with a faint discomfort.

"Great Compassion Buddha Palm!"

Chen Nan intoned in a low voice, and a Buddhist relic materialized from within his body. It pulsed with golden Buddha Light, instantly shaping into a colossal Buddha’s hand that slammed forward with immense force.

With a swift movement, the Buddha’s Palm collided with the Sword Net, only to be instantly torn apart. It dissolved into a shower of golden light, momentarily disrupting the combined assault from the three individuals.

Chen Nan let out a cold sneer, having gauged Yuan Xi’s abilities during their brief engagement. He found Yuan Xi’s strength to be significantly inferior to that of prodigies like Xiao Lie and Lu Xingmian.

It was evident that Yuan Xi was merely leveraging his profound cultivation to gain an advantage over him.

"Damn it!"

Yuan Xi felt a surge of frustration and anger as the anticipated easy victory failed to materialize. To his dismay, he was experiencing a profound sense of unease, as if his life were on the brink of being extinguished by the person standing before him.

"Impossible! He’s only at the fifth layer of the Golden Core Realm. Even with his cultivation advantage, I should be able to defeat him!"

He bellowed in rage, his three forms coalescing into one. All of his spiritual energy was channeled into the Golden Pattern Sword, causing the weapon to radiate an intense, dazzling golden luminescence.

A colossal sword silhouette, spanning several dozen meters, materialized in the sky and descended upon Chen Nan with formidable force!

Chen Nan’s eyes narrowed slightly. With a mere thought, golden lines began to manifest around him, swiftly weaving intricate talismans.

The Sky Drawing Talisman, the Magic Brush Flower!

Chen Nan had achieved the Minor Achievement Realm in the "All Heaven Star Fighting Great Method," enabling him to divide his consciousness into hundreds of streams, allowing him to conjure thousands of talismans concurrently.

Within mere moments, hundreds of talismans hovered around Chen Nan. With a decisive flick of his wrist, he propelled the Spirit Talismans forward, unleashing them towards the descending, colossal sword shadow.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Upon contact with the sword shadow, the Spirit Talismans detonated, causing the immense blade to shudder violently. A towering mushroom cloud of fire erupted in the heavens.

As more Spirit Talismans were activated, the continuous barrage ultimately shattered the colossal sword shadow into pieces.

Witnessing this turn of events, Yuan Xi’s eyes widened in sheer astonishment. "Could this fellow be some kind of monster?"

A deep sense of regret washed over him, wishing he had never agreed to Guo Yun’s proposition.

Noticing Yuan Xi’s crestfallen demeanor, Chen Nan suddenly broke into a grin.

"It's not over yet. Come, let's fight again!"

Yuan Xi felt thoroughly humiliated, and his gaze turned malevolent.

"You forced my hand!"

With that declaration, he swiftly ingested a blood-red elixir pill.