Dashing Student Chapter 1437: Three Mountains Forbidden Land

Chen Nan’s fleeting disappointment vanished as he recollected his experience at the base of the Heavenly Cutting Abyss, specifically the moment he disembarked from the Flying Boat to shatter the barriers separating the Inner and Outer Seas.

He reasoned that Yuan Sensen, being with other members of the Demon Clan, should be safe.

A wave of relief washed over him as he recognized that, much like the Outer Sea, the Inner Sea also harbored Cultivation Sects, showing no apparent distinction from the Outer Sea or the Nine Provinces Continent.

"Yun Ying the Female Knight, I am deeply indebted for saving my life," Chen Nan expressed, cupping his hands. After a brief pause, he added, "My name is Chen Nan."

Yun Ying’s face lit up, and she repeatedly nodded at Chen Nan. "If you’re able to speak, say more. Call me Female Knight a few more times?"

Chen Nan instantly grasped the young girl’s genuine aspiration to be a Female Knight, not merely uttering it in jest. A silent chuckle escaped him.

"The title of Female Knight is earned through actions, not just words. Yun Ying the Female Knight, having rescued me from grave danger, truly embodies the spirit of a Female Knight."

Yun Ying, seemingly unaccustomed to such praise, beamed, her eyes crinkling with delight. She quickly approached Chen Nan. "Oh, you don't need to thank me so profusely; it's simply what a Female Knight does."

"So, where are you from? And why are you so grievously injured?"

Chen Nan paused, a moment of hesitation crossing his features. He was uncertain if the inhabitants of the Inner Sea held any prejudices against those from the Outer Sea, and thus, decided to keep his origins a secret for the time being.

"I am but a humble Loose Cultivator, pursued by others, which led to my current predicament."

"What? On the territory of our Moon River Valley, someone dares to act so brazenly? Tell me their name, and I'll have my senior brothers handle them!" Yun Ying exclaimed, her surprise evident as she patted her chest.

It was clear she possessed little experience with the cunning and deception common in the Cultivation World, lending her an air of endearing naiveté.

"It's a matter of the past. Yun Ying the Female Knight need not concern herself," Chen Nan replied with a smile. "May I ask how long I was unconscious?"

"Over a month, I believe," Yun Ying mused, tapping her chin. She then casually placed a hand on Chen Nan's shoulder. "Worry not. Just stick with me from now on; within Moon River Valley, no one will dare to mistreat you."

A faint smile played on Chen Nan's lips. He understood that Yun Ying was highly cherished within Moon River Valley. However, his primary objective in the Inner Sea was to acquire Cultivation Resources, with a secondary goal of gathering materials for the Breaking Infant Pill.

His ultimate hope was to discover a path back to the Outer Sea. He was determined to return to the Nine Provinces Continent one day and exact vengeance upon all who had wronged him!

Consequently, Chen Nan could not indulge Yun Ying’s game of playing Female Knight. He politely declined, "As a mere lowly Loose Cultivator, with limited power, it would be best not to burden Yun Ying the Female Knight."

"I shall depart after a couple of days of rest."

Despite his severe injuries, with the Yin Qi Threads relentlessly consuming his body, he knew he could gradually expel them. Yet, he could not allow his debts of gratitude to mount indefinitely.

"You're leaving?" Yun Ying's expression shifted to one of surprise and reluctance. Never before had someone genuinely acknowledged her as a Female Knight; this was her very first act of chivalry.

Chen Nan felt like her prize, and she was loath to let him go.

"You needn't leave. Our Moon River Valley stands among the foremost Sects in the Star River Domain; I can certainly arrange for you to become an Outer Disciple."

"Look at you, not exactly young, yet still at the Third Layer of Foundation Establishment Cultivation. Being a Loose Cultivator severely hinders access to Cultivation Resources. I can assist you!"

She gazed at him earnestly, her large, bright eyes filled with a fervent desire for his agreement.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Yun Ying the Female Knight, but I am truly unworthy," Chen Nan stated, refusing her once more.

Yun Ying appeared genuinely crestfallen, stomping her foot in frustration. With a cold huff, she turned away, seemingly expecting Chen Nan to appease her.

"Ah, still a young girl, unacquainted with the ways of the world."

Chen Nan let out a soft sigh. Nevertheless, Yun Ying had saved him, and he felt a debt of gratitude. Even if he chose not to join Moon River Valley, he ought not to offend her.

He stepped forward, intending to placate Yun Ying. As he looked up inadvertently, his gaze fell upon three colossal mountains shrouded in distant clouds.

The clouds obscured a clear view, revealing only the imposing silhouettes of the three peaks. Chen Nan couldn't help but furrow his brow, as the shapes of these three mountains struck him as remarkably familiar.

"Strange, where have I seen them?"

His steps did not falter as he carefully contemplated in his mind. Suddenly, a flash of insight struck him – he recalled where he had encountered the three aligned peaks before.

A Treasure Map!

Chen Nan suppressed his burgeoning excitement and refrained from retrieving the Treasure Map, mindful of Yun Ying's presence. However, he had already ascertained that these three peaks were indeed marked on the Treasure Map.

Back on Ten Thousand Treasures Island, after the Demon Cultivators had been repelled, Island Master Xin Zi had guided him to the treasure house, where he obtained this very Treasure Map. At the time, Xin Zi had remarked that he had never seen three mountains connected in such a manner.

It was no wonder he was unfamiliar with them; these three mountains were clearly situated within the Inner Sea. Those who had never set foot in the Inner Sea would undoubtedly be unaware of their existence!

"Truly a blessing in disguise. I thought it was lost, yet I found it here," Chen Nan murmured to himself, his heart brimming with joy.

Within these three grand mountains, it was possible that the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Object 'Taiyin' lay hidden. This discovery held significant implications for whether Chen Nan's Myriad Phenomena Golden Core could acquire an additional attribute power, which in turn would affect his overall strength.

Consequently, he was determined to seize this opportunity, no matter the cost.

"Female Knight Yun Ying?" Chen Nan approached Yun Ying, who appeared to be sulking.