Dashing Student Chapter 1452 - 1445: Demon Clan Intelligence

"Little bastard! How dare you!?"

Qiao Que’s hair and beard bristled as he glared, roaring in fury that such a mere worm would dare to challenge them. This insignificant pest not only dared to bare its fangs but now aimed to devour them whole!

The very fabric of space seemed to congeal. Within a ten-foot radius, all motion slowed to an infinitesimal crawl as pure white silk pierced the void, exuding an aura both sacred and eerie.

In this suspended space, only Chen Nan remained unaffected. He turned his head, his deep-set eyes cloaked in a chilling, murderous intent so potent it made Qiao Que’s heart clench.

Yet, this time, Chen Nan’s gaze was not fixed on Qiao Que.

Zhang Sen, ever the unkempt elder, now wore an expression of abject terror, his body seemingly beyond his control, frozen in place. The earlier Spirit Soul Attack had inflicted considerable pain, leaving his mind a disoriented mess.

Chen Nan recalled vividly how this old man had beaten him without mercy, treating him like a stray dog. The memory fueled the murderous intent blazing in his eyes.

A glint of cold light flashed in his hand, and the Sword Chenyuan materialized, its blade’s chilling aura stabbing into the eyes like needles. An indescribable power surged from Chen Nan’s form.

It was an aura of profound desolation, ancient as a slumbering deity awakening. A colossal phantom, accompanied by three distinct Demon Clan apparitions, vaguely materialized behind him.

An unimaginable force erupted from Chen Nan, concentrating in his hands. He raised the Sword Chenyuan aloft, its trajectory seeming to cleave through the oppressive darkness of the surroundings.

In the next instant, the longsword descended with a devastating slash, unleashing rampant Sword Qi!

Crimson bloomed across Zhang Sen’s torso, rapidly saturating his clothes. Though his senses finally returned, it was tragically too late. The silk dissolved, the time-bending power dissipated, and everyone regained their mobility. However, Zhang Sen’s wound cruelly split further, spewing forth a torrent of blood.

Despite possessing the cultivation of Golden Core Realm Perfection, his efforts were futile. His very essence had been directly sundered by Chen Nan’s astonishing sword strike.

With a swift motion, Chen Nan coiled the Shadowless Silk around Yun Ying’s form. Golden specks of light densely appeared around him, darting like miniature tadpoles.

"Magic Brush Flower!" he uttered softly.

Mei Gui, possessing some comprehension of the talisman dao, abruptly narrowed her pupils. She recognized Chen Nan was conjuring talismans in mid-air, simultaneously manifesting over a hundred spirit talismans.

This feat demanded not only mastery of the talisman dao but also exceptional spiritual fortitude, requiring the simultaneous execution of a hundred minds to craft numerous spirit talismans.

Chen Nan’s talisman-crafting speed was astonishingly swift. In the blink of an eye, the spirit talismans were complete, and Yun Ying had already been drawn back into his embrace.

"Just wait, certain accounts must be settled, one by one!"

As his declaration echoed, his body transformed into a streak of lightning, hurtling towards the horizon. Concurrently, a hundred Seventh Grade Spiritual Talismans soared towards Taiyin.

Guo Qing and the others felt compelled to pursue Chen Nan, yet their primary concern was the potential detriment to Taiyin, which could jeopardize their advancement to the Nascent Soul stage. Thus, they instinctively formed a protective barrier before Taiyin.

Boom!

One talisman detonated, seemingly igniting a chain reaction. All the talismans activated in unison, unleashing a cataclysmic eruption of fire, thunder, ice, and various other forces, leveling everything within a hundred-foot radius!

As the dust settled, only a hundred-foot crater remained, its interior scorched black. Despite their utmost efforts to defend, Guo Qing and the others were still violently buffeted by the talismans’ overwhelming might.

Each sustained injuries of varying severity. Zhang Sen, bisected by Chen Nan’s blade, left no trace behind.

"Damn it, damn it!"

Guo Qing seethed, unleashing a palm strike against the mountain, creating a gaping hole and scattering debris. Their hundred-year scheme, aimed at safely advancing the Taiyin Body to the Fifth Layer of the Golden Core Realm, had led them to don false identities and accompany Yun Ying for over a century.

Every single day of that century, they yearned to directly elevate Yun Ying to that critical stage. Yet, they had adhered strictly to Taiyin’s requirements. But at this pivotal juncture, not only was Yun Ying rescued, but Zhang Sen also met a gruesome demise, fueling their rage to near-uncontrollable levels.

Guo Qing surged forward, but the movement aggravated his internal injuries. Blood trickled from his mouth, his disheveled state a picture of pathetic fury.

"Find him for me, no matter the cost! I want that bastard found and torn to shreds!"

"There is no need."

The usually silent Taiyin suddenly spoke. Lacking human sentience and emotions, it had observed Chen Nan’s actions with cold indifference. For Taiyin, concepts of right or wrong were nonexistent; its sole motivation was the acquisition of a physical form.“No need?” Guo Qing’s eyes incredulously widened, his patience with Taiyin wearing thin. “We’ve waited for a hundred years; should we just let it all go to waste?” Taiyin, however, shook its head. “No, what I mean is, that cultivator named Chen Nan will return.” “How could that possibly happen?” Qiao Que’s expression was laced with skepticism. “Unless he’s lost his mind, why would he ever come back? We truly misjudged him, failing to realize just how deeply he was concealing his true strength.” “If only we had known,” another voice chimed in, regretfully adding, “He should have been eliminated the moment Yun Ying brought him back.” “He will definitely return,” Taiyin maintained its unhurried tone. “When he looked at me, his eyes clearly betrayed a covetous desire; I could see that he yearns to possess me.”