School Beauty's Personal Crazy Young Master Chapter 1852 - 1938: Secret Realm Treasure 5

"Senior Long, why have you all journeyed to the Mortal World?" Chen Nan couldn't help but inquire.

The Sky Dragon King offered a smile, stating, "It was due to Ghost Venerable."

"Ghost Venerable?"

Chen Nan voiced the name, though inwardly, he was considerably taken aback.

For some time now, he had been endeavoring to locate Ghost Venerable; he had not anticipated Ghost Venerable would proactively dispatch emissaries to him. A Supreme Expert's Divine Thought possessed the ability to traverse realms, thus Ghost Venerable should already possess some awareness of the events that transpired within the Panlong Star Domain.

Yet, the question lingered in his mind: for what purpose did Ghost Venerable summon the Sky Dragon King and the others to this location?

"Ghost Venerable personally issued the command. Originally, the two Supreme Elders from Qingtian Sect and Liangji Sect resided in the Dharma Realm Star Domain and had abstained from worldly affairs for numerous years. Were it not for Ghost Venerable's solemn promise on this occasion, they would never have emerged from their seclusion," the Sky Dragon King explained.

Despite his true form being that of a majestic Divine Dragon, possessing an air of loftiness and superiority, the two elders clad in Purple and Yellow robes before him also commanded immense seniority. Consequently, a discernible tone of respect permeated his words.

"The Illusion Destruction Sect currently stands under the protection of Ancestor Zi Jix. Yunlong Heavenly Monarch and Ziyun have been fellow disciples for many years, and he could not rest easy regarding her well-being. Thus, when Yunhua Heavenly Monarch concluded her tempering within the Star Domain and returned, she accompanied us on this journey," the Sky Dragon King continued.

Yunhua Heavenly Monarch originally hailed from the Du family of the Magic Realm. Chen Nan had indeed heard of them; the Du family of the Magic Realm had produced a remarkable number of formidable experts. He had simply not foreseen that this young lady, who appeared not much older and often displayed a rather goofy demeanor, actually possessed such profound cultivation.

He was just on the verge of inquiring about Ghost Venerable's intentions for summoning such a contingent when the elder in the Yellow Robe, positioned at a distance, let out a disdainful snort. "Sky Dragon King, you are, at the very least, a great Demon God of the Magic Realm. Why do you address this brat as if you were his junior? Who exactly is he?"

Nantian Heavenly Monarch had already been simmering with impatience for a considerable duration. During this intervening period, he had seemingly forgotten the agony once his wound had healed. However, the memory of the hatred stemming from the severing of his arm that fateful day caused his teeth to clench in fury. Now that the Supreme Elders were present, did he still need to harbor any apprehension towards Chen Nan?

"Ancestor, this brat is none other than Chen Nan, who severed my arm on that occasion, and he is also the individual Ghost Venerable instructed us to seek," Ye Nantian declared, gesturing towards Chen Nan.

The countenance of the Yellow Robe elder shifted dramatically. "What? Did you not claim he possessed only Immortal Domain cultivation? How then does he manifest as a Mid-stage Heavenly Monarch Realm cultivator? Did this brat deceive you that day?"

The Yellow Robe elder cast a dismissive glance over Chen Nan, his eyes brimming with palpable disdain. "Ghost Venerable has effectively paid a substantial price on this endeavor, compelling us to follow a mere Heavenly Monarch brat. Had I possessed prior knowledge, I would have declined this mission."

He emanated the stern pride befitting a Half-step Supreme Expert. To be relegated to following in the wake of Chen Nan was, in his estimation, an outright degradation to his Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, there is no need for such anger. While we are indeed acting under Ghost Venerable's directives, he merely instructed us to enter the God Demon Secret Realm alongside him. He did not delineate specific tasks that we must undertake. In due course, who can ascertain whether we might not secure a portion of the treasures contained within?"

The Purple Robe elder chuckled heartily. "Or do you genuinely believe that those Heavenly Monarch cultivators accompanying them, bolstered by two Half-step Supremes, could possibly contend against the might of us three Half-step Supremes?"

As the Purple Robe elder conveyed his sentiments, his gaze casually drifted towards the young lady positioned not far away. "Yunhua Heavenly Monarch, do you not concur with this assessment?"

Beings positioned below the Supreme realm were granted the appellation of either Heavenly Monarch or Ancestor. After all, even a Half-step Supreme had not genuinely breached the threshold into Supreme ranks, remaining merely at the Tenth Layer Heaven of the Heavenly Monarch stage.

Yunhua Heavenly Monarch maintained a placid expression. "This matter holds no bearing on me whatsoever. My presence here today is solely attributed to my brother's desire to see Ziyun, and I could not assuage my apprehension regarding her safety."

Yunlong Heavenly Monarch offered a nod of affirmation. "My younger sister's journey was indeed undertaken due to my personal concerns. Furthermore, our Du family incurred a debt of gratitude towards Ghost Venerable five centuries ago; this occasion presents the opportune moment for its repayment."

Having concluded his statement, he turned his attention towards Ziyun. "Junior Sister, have you been keeping well of late?"

Following these words, he extended his Divine Sense to scrutinize Ziyun's cultivation level, and an expression of astonishment involuntarily surfaced on his features.

Given that the two had cultivated as senior and junior disciples within the same Sect for countless years, a profound bond naturally existed between them. Upon beholding Yunlong Heavenly Monarch, Ziyun too responded with a gentle smile.

"Senior Brother, I have been in good health recently. Senior Brother, once your affairs in the Human World are concluded and you commence your return journey, I would be most grateful if you would convey this gift to Ancestor on my behalf."

As Purple Rhythm Heavenly Monarch spoke, a brocade box was produced. Within it rested a stalk of Ten-thousand-year-old Star Moon Grass. The ten-thousand-year age itself held no particular wonder.

However, this particular Star Moon Grass was the very one Chen Nan had acquired from Purple Cloud Peak previously, nurtured by Immortal Spirit Qi. Such a substantial clump of medicinal herbs could be refined into a Four Nascent Soul Immortal Pill, or perhaps even a Five Infant Immortal Pill.

"Alright."

Over this span of time, Yunlong Heavenly Monarch’s disposition had grown considerably more measured than in the past. He spoke little, accepting the item directly.

Back then, Chen Nan had gathered a significant quantity of Immortal Herbs nourished by Immortal Spirit Qi from Purple Cloud Peak. A few had been presented to the Heavenly Gate Ancestor, while nearly all the remainder were bestowed upon his companions and loved ones.

Ziyun, too, had been gifted five stalks at that time, yet it was unexpected that she would reserve one of the absolute finest quality specimens specifically for Ancestor Zi Jie.

Chen Nan was aware of the origins of this Immortal Herb but chose not to reveal it. After observing Ziyun and Yunlong converse for a period, he finally remarked, "It appears Senior Ghost Venerable holds considerable interest in this junior. He is even aware of my intention to enter the God Demon Secret Realm in search of treasures. But with such close attention being paid, my curiosity intensifies regarding what exactly lies within."

"Curious? Then let us proceed inside. This Death Star Domain indeed presents a somewhat perilous appearance, but for cultivators of our caliber, it presents no challenge. I am merely uncertain if you folks can manage it." The Yellow Robe elder and the Purple Robe elder voiced their words in near unison.

Witnessing the conceited expressions adorning the faces of the two men, Chen Nan felt an impulse to rise and administer a thorough beating.

Nevertheless, he forcefully suppressed the urge to act. He had, after all, vanquished a Supreme before; these three Half-step Supremes standing before him were utterly insignificant. In the worst-case scenario, should anything go awry later on, he would simply eradicate them.

It was solely Yunlong Heavenly Monarch and Yunhua Heavenly Monarch, who shared a connection with Ziyun—should they shift their allegiance at the critical juncture, it would place him in a somewhat precarious situation. For the present, he could only advance cautiously, assessing the situation step by step.

"We are still young. I merely wonder if you two seniors, at your advanced age, with those aged limbs and gnarled legs, can withstand the exertion." Chen Nan regarded the Yellow Robe and Purple Robe elders with an expression brimming with pity. "Having already lived for several millennia and still needing to traverse the outside world—arduous, truly arduous!"

"Brat, you—"

The Yellow Robe elder began to speak, raising a palm to strike at Chen Nan.

But Chen Nan merely let out a soft chuckle and turned toward the Golden Sword Sect Ancestor. "Old man, do you not agree that what I've said holds merit?"

The Golden Sword Sect Ancestor had long been harboring an urge to offer praise to Chen Nan. At this precise moment, he immediately began to flatter, his words spilling forth, "Naturally. If one possesses aged limbs and deteriorating legs, they should unequivocally remain at home and not venture out. Take myself as an illustration—despite being a Sword Cultivator, if circumstances permit, I would most certainly avoid coming out. A single moment of carelessness, and one might simply expire."

This was an obvious instance of indirect criticism. The countenances of the two Supreme Elders from Qingtian Sect and Liangji Sect turned the hue of bruised plums. However, observing that the Sky Dragon King and this Half-step Supreme from the Golden Sword Sect exhibited such an attitude toward Chen Nan, they found themselves hesitating.

Anyone capable of drawing the attention of Ghost Venerable, even if merely a Heavenly Monarch, still warranted careful handling. If a significant disturbance were to arise, it would prove disadvantageous.

"Hmph, then where precisely is this so-called God Demon Secret Realm located? We intend to witness firsthand what manner of God Demons reside within!"

The two Supreme Elders clearly held no regard for the God Demons whatsoever. Within their respective Realms, they already stood as beings akin to deities themselves. Furthermore, they had never once set foot within the God and Demon Tower; ignorance indeed breeds a lack of fear.

The instant he concluded his statement, the Haotian Tower conveyed a thread of Divine Thought into Chen Nan’s consciousness. "Not good! The Heavenly Wind and Earth Fire prevalent in the vicinity of the God Demon Secret Realm are exceptionally ferocious; they even managed to consume a strand of Divine Thought I dispatched earlier."