Dashing Student Chapter 1389 1389: The Fall of Ten Thousand Immortals

The Inner Sea presented a completely unfamiliar realm to Chen Nan. Whether gods or demons inhabited its depths remained a mystery, and for that reason, he harbored no immediate intentions of venturing there.

However, upon further reflection, considering his inherent tendency to attract misfortune, the Inner Sea could potentially serve as a refuge in the future, contingent upon discovering a means of access.

"My Daoist brother, while I am eager to accompany you to the Inner Sea, I find myself thoroughly ensnared by various commitments. Nevertheless, should you one day ascertain a path to the Inner Sea, do inform me."

The Divine Calculator let out a sly chuckle, leaning conspiratorially towards Chen Nan's ear. "I wager you can't bear to part with your beautiful ladies, can you?"

Chen Nan's complexion instantly flushed crimson, and after clearing his throat twice, he inquired, "Daoist brother, have you ever experienced the sting of a beating?"

He maintained an unwavering confidence in his cultivation. Thanks to a multitude of fortuitous encounters, his cultivation had advanced at a breakneck pace, far eclipsing even the renowned prodigies.

These prodigies had dedicated their lives to training since birth, whereas Chen Nan had resided in the Nine Provinces for only about three to four years.

To his astonishment, the Divine Calculator emitted a dismissive smirk, patting his ample belly. "Lad, do not underestimate this Daoist; do you truly believe I am the same as I was in the Secret Realm? I have achieved the Nascent Soul Realm!"

As he uttered these words, a formidable aura surged forth from him, momentarily as imposing as a colossal mountain, leaving onlookers struggling for breath.

Yet, the aura swiftly receded, and the Divine Calculator adopted a smug demeanor, evidently anticipating Chen Nan's words of admiration.

"You truly concealed your capabilities. I simply did not foresee you masking them so profoundly," Chen Nan remarked with a soft sigh, acknowledging that relying on brute force was no longer a viable strategy.

This situation was untenable; he needed to expedite the Divine Calculator's departure, lest he be rendered helpless should the latter resort to further stratagems.

The Divine Calculator immediately became incensed. "What do you imply? Do you suggest I deliberately hid my cultivation from you previously?"

"Was that not the case?"

"Uh... It was, but not to such an extreme extent. Concealing my cultivation at the esteemed Nascent Soul Realm merely to toy with you? At that juncture, I was genuinely at the Golden Core Realm!" The Divine Calculator asserted adamantly, fearing Chen Nan's disbelief.

"Oh? Then how did you ascend to the Nascent Soul Realm?" Chen Nan's curiosity was piqued.

To his understanding, achieving the Nascent Soul Realm necessitated the comprehension of the Power of Laws and the consumption of the Breaking Infant Pill, both exceedingly difficult undertakings.

Yet, from the Divine Calculator's account, the process sounded as effortless as basic daily activities, completed in a remarkably short span.

The Divine Calculator offered a mysterious smirk, lowering his voice as he declared, "That is my secret!"

"I see," Chen Nan responded with a conspicuously impassive expression.

The Divine Calculator appeared taken aback. "Is that all? Are you not intrigued? Do you not feel a stirring of curiosity? Should you not be imploring me to reveal it, wherein I could prolong your anticipation for days before mercifully divulging it when your curiosity reaches its zenith?"

Chen Nan chuckled lightly, regarding him as if he were a simpleton. "Whatever amuses you, but I assure you, I possess no genuine interest in your secret."

This response seemed to galvanize the Divine Calculator's persistence. Despite it being his own secret, the compulsion to share it made him as restless as a cat cornered on hot coals.

"Very well, let us dispense with the formalities. I shall simply tell you."

"In truth, I am not entirely certain of the sequence of events myself. Suddenly, fragments of memories surfaced in my mind, and my cultivation naturally advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm."

Chen Nan pointed to himself, inquiring, "Do I strike you as an imbecile?"

"I swear I am not fabricating this!" The Divine Calculator exclaimed, his agitation nearly compelling him to invoke celestial judgment.

Observing his earnest demeanor, Chen Nan was indeed taken aback. If his statement held any truth, the Divine Calculator's background might be far from ordinary.

This revelation offered a potential explanation for his extensive knowledge of the Southern Marsh; it was plausible he had traversed its expanse numerous times.

"So, what memories did you acquire?"

"They are fragmented, disjointed, making it impossible to form a coherent narrative, but one particular scene was profoundly staggering." The Divine Calculator's expression flickered with a sudden trace of fear, as if he were witnessing an event across the vast expanse of time and space that had deeply shaken him.

"What scene?"

"I beheld... the demise of ten thousand immortals!"

...

The Revelation made by the Divine Calculator was too extraordinary for Chen Nan to contemplate further, particularly since the Divine Calculator himself could offer no concrete explanation, and it might well have been a mere figment of a dream.

Once they concluded their discourse on cultivation, the Divine Calculator reverted to his characteristic verbose self, resuming his incessant chatter.

"Junior brother, with our combined efforts this time, we are destined to reap substantial rewards from this war. We must ensure we witness the conclusion of the battlefield's aftermath!"

"However, I still believe it is best if we go our separate ways, Daoist brother. After all, it would be difficult for the two of us to share the spoils." Chen Nan was determined to send the Divine Calculator on his way.

While it felt pleasant to reconnect with an old companion, the Divine Calculator showed no regard for their familiarity when it came to causing trouble. The previous time, he had narrowly escaped death due to a supposed hidden treasure in the Great Swamp, only to discover it was used to suppress the Demon Ancestor.

One couldn't help but wonder what scheme the Divine Calculator had concocted this time. Was he planning to unleash another Great Demon like the Demon Ancestor?

Yet, the Divine Calculator, shamelessly draping an arm over Chen Nan's shoulder, let out a chuckle, saying, "What's so difficult about splitting it? Whoever gets their hands on it, keeps it."

Seeing that he genuinely had no intention of departing, Chen Nan found himself in a predicament. With no other recourse, he had to reveal a portion of the reason behind the ongoing conflict.

Upon learning that the true objective was the Demon Clan, the Divine Calculator's eyes gleamed with excitement, as members of the Demon Clan held immense value.

Beyond the valuable spiritual materials found within the Demon Clan, their inner Demon Cores could be refined into pure cultivation essence for human cultivators to absorb.

In the past, the conflicts between humans and the Demon Clan originated from their mutual hunting of each other.

The Demon Clan viewed humans as livestock for their blood, whereas humans sought to slay the Demon Clan for swift advancements in their cultivation, ultimately escalating into full-blown war.

"Junior brother, are you genuinely serious about this?"

"Absolutely, but very few are aware of this, Daoist brother. You must not breathe a word of it; otherwise, if we fail to lure out the Demon Clan, all our endeavors will be for naught," Chen Nan cautioned him swiftly.

Should the grand strategies of the Righteous Alliance and the Demon Sect fall through, Chen Nan would likely find himself placed on their list of individuals to eliminate.

"Rest assured, what kind of businessman would I be if I divulged such a lucrative venture to others?" The Divine Calculator was already lost in fantasies of accumulating wealth.

"Therefore, we should part ways for now, to prevent any disputes over distribution later," Chen Nan proposed quickly.

However, the Divine Calculator shook his head and declared, "No need for haste, no need for haste. The Demon Clan has yet to make an appearance. We can divide our gains after they do."

If given the chance, Chen Nan would have gladly seized the Divine Calculator and delivered a thorough beating, as this old man was truly shameless to the utmost degree.

With the situation having reached this point, Chen Nan's objections proved futile, leaving him with no alternative but to acquiesce.

And so, a group of individuals materialized on the Righteous Demon Battlefield, diligently scouring the storage bags of fallen cultivators and ensuring the battlefield was so meticulously cleared that not a single Spirit Stone remained.