Dashing Student Chapter 1410 1410: Special Ability

Three months had quietly slipped by since the intense confrontation on Dragon Fall Island concluded, their branches now adorned with leaves of yellow instead of vibrant green.

Following that significant engagement, the Righteous Alliance found itself severely weakened, having sustained substantial losses against the Demon Sect. Nine out of every ten formidable cultivators were gone, leaving behind only the Alliance Hierarch, Jiang Wuyue, and a handful of promising young talents.

The once-grand Righteous Alliance was compelled to contract its territories, its current state resembling that of a minor sect, its former prestige a distant memory that evoked a profound sense of sorrow.

Seizing the opportune moment, the Demon Sect began to extend its influence. However, they proceeded with caution, mindful of the numerous sects that had not pledged allegiance to the Righteous Alliance and the presence of many reclusive ancient cultivators.

These independent cultivators remained indifferent to whether the Righteous Alliance or the Demon Sect held sway over their lands. Yet, any overreach or excessive transgression would surely meet their opposition, initiating considerable trouble.

Consequently, Tu Wanshan issued directives for the Demon Sect Cultivators to refrain from causing undue disruption. Beyond the methodical acquisition of various resources from territories formerly controlled by the Righteous Alliance, all other matters were to remain undisturbed.

Yet, the memory of the young cultivator who, with the brilliance of a meteor, chose self-annihilation above Heavenly Cutting Abyss, remained indelible. His swift descent haunted many, evoking heartbreak each time the scene was recalled.

The question lingered: why embrace self-destruction? Perhaps it was for the refinement of a potent elixir, a desperate hope for a breakthrough into the elusive Nascent Soul Realm.

Unbeknownst to him, Chen Nan was far from aware of the extent to which he was 'missed.' At this very moment, he was immersed in a chaotic, timeless dimension.

"Daoist, you've truly been duped by him!" The Divine Calculator gazed at the colossal cocoon, muttering curses. "Three months have passed, and not a single sign!"

It was during the King of Ten Thousand Gu's celestial tribulation that he noticed the young snake's need for transformation. He then located an isolated island for this purpose.

The cocoon had grown to a size capable of comfortably housing a person, radiating an immense life force. Still, for three months, there was an unsettling stillness from within.

The Divine Calculator waited with the anxious anticipation of a parent awaiting childbirth.

The primary cause of his fretting was the sheer tedium of the location; devoid of any inhabitants and, for three months, not a single sea beast had appeared.

The desolation was so profound, it felt as though the world had shrunk to encompass only him and the enormous cocoon, a solitude that pushed him to the brink of despair.

Finally, just as the Divine Calculator was contemplating, for perhaps the hundredth time, abandoning the cocoon, it suddenly began to writhe violently. A soft, warm light, akin to luminous jade and brimming with vitality, emanated from within.

"Awakened?" The Divine Calculator's eyes widened, his emotions a tumultuous mix of relief and vexation.

As he watched, a hand emerged from the cocoon, followed by an arm, then a shoulder, and finally, legs and torso.

Chen Nan's head was the last to break free from the silken enclosure.

"Hehe, I'm back!"

The Divine Calculator observed with characteristic disdain, offering a nod and a critical appraisal of Chen Nan. "At least cover yourself. We're well aware of your impressive physique, alright?"

Looking down, Chen Nan realized he was completely nude. The crucial resurrection process, facilitated by the King of Ten Thousand Gu, had apparently left him without any attire, his very body having been reshaped.

Fortuitously, their isolation meant no one else bore witness, sparing him immense embarrassment.

A quick self-assessment revealed his Golden Core remained intact, with the King of Ten Thousand Gu slumbering within. Moreover, the Immortal Palace Space, nestled inside the Golden Core, was still present. A wave of relief washed over him as he retrieved a spare garment from the Immortal Palace Space and put it on.

"Many thanks, Daoist brother!" Chen Nan clasped his hands in sincere gratitude. The Divine Calculator's constant vigil during his resurrection merited such a deep acknowledgment.

"No need for thanks. I won't be fooled again. This debt isn't easily settled – you owe me a great deal of service, Daoist!" The Divine Calculator abruptly lifted his head, his expression laced with annoyance.

Chen Nan paid him no mind, his gaze now fixed upon the remnants of the cocoon. A peculiar, primal urge surged within him, a desire to consume the discarded shell.

"Could this be the influence of the little snake?"

Having undergone three resurrections, Chen Nan felt intrinsically linked to the King of Ten Thousand Gu. Thus, he theorized that this yearning for the cocoon originated from his symbiotic companion.

After a moment of reflection, he carefully tore off a piece of the cocoon and began the process of refining it.

The Divine Calculator, standing nearby, observed with evident surprise. "What are you doing? I've only heard of some spiders consuming their own webs to spin anew – are you similar to them?"

"I'm merely experimenting. This feels... different somehow."

Even as he spoke, Chen Nan had finished refining the fragment of the cocoon. Suddenly, a profound realization dawned upon him, as if absorbing the cocoon's essence could unlock a new ability within him.

Extending his fingers, Chen Nan willed, and threads finer than hair, almost invisible except under close scrutiny, emerged from his fingertips.

"Perhaps it's still due to the little snake; I know the 'Nine Tribulations' will transform the little snake into a true Gu God, but it seems accompanied by other changes."

"As the little snake and I are now one, these changes manifest in me as well."

With this understanding, Chen Nan no longer hesitated. He reseated himself amidst the cocoon, his mana surging like tendrils, pouring onto the cocoon and gradually refining it.

The Divine Calculator, utterly bored, stomped away, resigned to another inevitable wait.

The refining of the cocoon progressed far quicker than Chen Nan's previous resurrection, taking only three days to finalize. Now, with a mere thought, threads could emanate from his body.

Just moments ago, he had been uncertain about the thread's true function.

As if by chance, a falling leaf drifted down. Chen Nan focused his thoughts, and a thread rapidly shot from his fingertip, piercing the void.

A shockingly bizarre phenomenon occurred—the leaf's descent slowed dramatically, its speed reduced tenfold.

Chen Nan was astonished and quickly retracted the thread. The leaf immediately resumed its normal pace, drifting slowly towards the ground.

The peculiar scene did not escape the Divine Calculator's notice. He approached Chen Nan, his voice cracking slightly.

"You, you can wield the power of the Time Law?"

Chen Nan looked down, spreading his palm and letting threads extend. "Is this the power of time? But it seems I can't sustain it for long."

His mana had already been depleted by one-tenth during that brief exertion.

"You brat are truly incredible; the Time Law, a law many dedicate their lives to trying to grasp, and you can wield it? Tell me, are you some mighty figure reincarnated?"

The Divine Calculator, a mix of envy, jealousy, and hatred churning within him, probed further, wondering about the immense fortune of whoever this was.

To gain not only the nascent Power of Space Law but now also the power of time—it defied all logic!

Chen Nan let out a wry chuckle. "I almost believe I'm a great figure reincarnated myself, but truly, I am not."

"Moreover, this isn't my own power. It's a special divine skill the King of Ten Thousand Gu obtained after crossing the 'Third Tribulation.' I'm merely benefiting from it."