After seizing most of the Demon Blood Fruits, the Huo Family, Zhou Family, and the Royal Family recklessly attacked the Cloud Sea Realm members of the remaining Major Sects.

With Huo Zun, Zhou Song, and Zhang Xu—all at the sixth level of the Cloud Sea Realm—the Major Sects' Cloud Sea Realm members were rendered almost powerless, entirely overwhelmed.

At this moment, Chu Nan quietly stepped into the scene.

His gaze swept around; the place had become dilapidated due to the Cloud Sea Realm battles, with only the Blood-sucking Tree remaining unharmed, constantly absorbing the strength of the Ancestral Bloodline of the Demon Beast underground to form new Demon Blood Fruits.

Chu Nan's expression was grave; he was keenly aware of the danger here. Even a mere shockwave from the Cloud Sea Realm's battlefield could mean death and the end of his path.

But at this moment, he had no way out. Seizing the moment when no one noticed him, Chu Nan's body dashed forward, leaving residual shadows in his wake.

"Hmm? Chu Nan!"

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Their keen perception in the Cloud Sea Realm noticed Chu Nan almost as soon as he entered.

Huo Wan sneered, saying, "Chu Nan, you actually dare to return!"

"Do you really think the most dangerous place is the safest? Fool!"

Chu Nan's eyes flashed, but his actions didn't falter; instead, he quickened his pace.

"Courting death!" A flash of murder appeared in Huo Wan's eyes as he raised a hand prepared to strike a lethal blow to Chu Nan.

He was at the fifth level of the Cloud Sea Realm, much stronger than Huo Qian, and could easily kill Chu Nan with one finger without any hindrance.

As the fatal strike was about to fall, Chu Nan remained unflustered and shouted sharply, "Huo Wan, look who this is!"

The Dragon Slaughter Tower appeared first; Chu Nan reached with one hand and pulled out a figure that looked akin to mud—it was Huo Zhen!

Chu Nan knew he needed to return here, so after defeating Huo Zhen, he didn't kill him but trapped him in the Dragon Slaughter Tower to use now.

"Huo Zhen, Chu Nan you..."

Just as he was about to strike, Huo Wan immediately halted, gritting his teeth, "Chu Nan, hand over Huo Zhen to me!"

"If you want me to hand him over, back off!" Chu Nan blocked Huo Zhen in front of him, confronting Huo Wan.

At the same time, he slowly moved towards the Blood-sucking Tree.

Just then, Zhou Bai flew over, sneering, "Chu Nan, you killed my Zhou Family Martial Artist; this time I'll kill you with my own hands!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Wan was furious, "Zhou Bai, how dare you!"

Chu Nan had Huo Zhen in his grasp; if Zhou Bai attacked, Huo Zhen might also be slain, something he absolutely couldn't allow.

Zhou Bai sneered, "The life and death of your Huo Family disciple is none of my concern!"

Seeing that Huo Wan couldn't stop Zhou Bai and Chu Nan was still a distance away from the Blood-sucking Tree.

His eyes shifted; he immediately said, "Zhou Bai, Huo Zhen is in my hands; what do you think of Zhou Huang?"

Zhou Huang had already been killed, but Chu Nan used his name to threaten Zhou Bai.

Sure enough, upon hearing Chu Nan's words, Zhou Bai halted and stared at Chu Nan, "What did you do to Zhou Huang?"

Chu Nan walked slowly forward, seemingly approaching Zhou Bai but actually nearing the Blood-sucking Tree.

He knocked on the Dragon Slaughter Tower that always encircled him, saying, "You can come inside and ask him."

At this moment, everyone noticed Chu Nan's presence, but most didn't bother with him, leaving Huo Wan and Zhou Bai in confrontation.

"Release Zhou Huang, and I'll guarantee your safety!"

"Release Huo Zhen, and I'll spare your life!"

Zhou Bai and Huo Wan simultaneously promised Chu Nan.

But Chu Nan cautiously protected himself with Huo Zhen while inching towards the Blood-sucking Tree.

The crowd didn't know his true intent and didn't stop Chu Nan.

Instead, Chu Nan began negotiating, "If you want me to release them, it's easy; immediately order the Martial Artists besieging the Spirit Corpse Sect to retreat."

"As long as the Spirit Corpse Sect can safely leave the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm, I'll hand them over immediately!"

Huo Wan suddenly realized that Chu Nan must have been cornered by his side outside, so he captured Huo Zhen and others to negotiate here.

But Huo Wan wouldn't agree; killing all Martial Artists from Major Sects was one of the tasks of exploring the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm this time.

Moreover, there were so many Cloud Sea Realm members here, and they couldn't possibly be threatened by Chu Nan of the Divine Illumination Realm.

So Huo Wan stalled for time, "I can't agree to your terms; at most, I'll let one of you go!"

Zhou Bai echoed at this moment, "Originally you were all supposed to die; letting one of you go is already a great favor."

"Quit bargaining with us; if you really kill them, we wouldn't care."

"Strong Race prodigies emerge one after another; they are not lacking a few of them."

Huo Wan and Zhou Bai spoke one after another, their expressions no longer frantic, but filled with indifference.

Chu Nan approached the Blood-sucking Tree cautiously, also revealing a look of hesitation on his face.

"I killed so many from your families; are you sure you'd let me go?" Chu Nan asked hesitantly.

Everyone is greedy for life and afraid of death. Huo Wan understood Chu Nan's inquiry and said, "Of course, I can swear a martial oath."

Zhou Bai also said, "I can swear as well."

They had both decided that once they saved those captured by Chu Nan, they would immediately have someone finish off Chu Nan to eliminate future troubles!

Chu Nan hesitated with his steps, but finally, his eyes showed resolve, "Fine, then let's make an oath; you must protect me until I leave the Heaven-Shaking Secret Realm, and no matter who comes to kill me, you must protect me."

Huo Wan cursed Chu Nan for being treacherous; if they agreed to such an oath, killing Chu Nan would be much more troublesome.

But it was fine; the strength of the Strong Race was unimaginable to Chu Nan.

"Alright, we agree!" Zhou Bai and Huo Wan replied in unison.

Chu Nan performed as if he were relieved, looking at the Blood-sucking Tree, "Let's make the Martial Dao Oath under this tree; anyone who breaks it will have their soul obliterated!"

The Martial Dao Oath is an oath made with a contractual secret treasure, which truly becomes almost impossible to break.

This kind of oath is recorded within the heavens and earth, and breaking it would lead to heavenly retribution, causing severe injury at least, or death at most!

Therefore, every Martial Dao Oath was made with extreme caution by Martial Artists, and they wouldn't swear it unless absolutely necessary.

Seeing Chu Nan's confident appearance, Huo Wan and Zhou Bai felt contemptuous inside.

They enjoyed watching the struggles of the weak; taking the Martial Dao Oath, being threatened—it's all just the struggles of the weak.

As strong individuals, they have countless ways to evade things weak people cannot avoid.

That was a realm the weak could never touch.

"Alright, we agree to it." The two replied in unison.

Chu Nan slowly walked to the Blood-sucking Tree, "Wait, I need to prepare; you come down then!"

"Until I say so, if you dare to come over, I'll kill them directly." Chu Nan held Huo Zhen's neck, saying.

Huo Wan was furious inside, but he had no choice for the moment and could only agree.

Chu Nan was no less cautious; meanwhile, his gaze fell on the wounds left by the Black and White Sword Saint on the Blood-sucking Tree before.

If there was any place to destroy the Blood-sucking Tree, it had to be through here!

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