A wave of illusion before his eyes, Chu Nan, having explored secret realms before, was not overly surprised. What truly amazed him was that there was actually a family that could survive in a secret realm for so many years.

The illusion gradually faded, and Chu Nan found himself standing in front of a towering gateway, with Zhi Qingge by his side.

At the same time, several black-clad martial artists approached slowly, led by a gentlemanly-looking middle-aged man, who became wary upon seeing Chu Nan and said:

"Qingge, who is this person, and how can you bring an outsider casually into the family's holy land!"

The middle-aged man admonished Zhi Qingge with dissatisfaction.

Zhi Qingge quickly said, "Uncle Jiang, you misunderstand, I'm not just bringing anyone here."

"This is Chu Nan, a friend I met outside, and he is the one who has a method to free our Zhi family from the demon blood's harmful effects."

Uncle Jiang looked surprised, scrutinizing Chu Nan and said, "Qingge, you mustn't lie about such matters."

"You are inexperienced in the ways of the world, beware of being tricked by this fellow who might actually be a spy of the royal family and strong races, aiming to destroy our Zhi family!"

The Zhi family was once a strong race, with unrivaled prominence.

And what was the result?

Taking advantage of the Zhi family's patriarch's demon blood flaw, they kicked us when we were down, eventually leading to the family's downfall, being hunted by all.

Every martial artist flowing with the Zhi family bloodline harbors deep hatred towards the strong race and royal family.

Zhi Qingge naturally understood this and thus recounted to Uncle Jiang how Chu Nan had slain numerous martial artists of the Huo family, Zhou family, and the royal family, including those from the Cloud Sea Realm and Divine Illumination Realm.

Uncle Jiang was shocked upon hearing Zhi Qingge's account, and his wariness immediately faded. He quickly approached Chu Nan, shook his hand with a full-face smile, and said excitedly: "Young friend, I am Zhi Jiang of the Zhi family."

"As long as you slay the imperial capital's strong races and royal family, you will always be a friend to the Zhi family!"

The enemy's enemy is a friend. Chu Nan had already become a mortal enemy of the Huo family by killing several Cloud Sea Realm martial artists, and thus a foe of the strong race of the imperial capital.

A person like him could at least be trusted not to betray them as the strong race did.

"Junior Chu Nan pays respects to Senior." Chu Nan also respectfully saluted, having already discerned that Zhi Jiang possessed the Cloud Sea Realm cultivation, probably not weaker than Chu Lingshan.

Zhi Jiang nodded in satisfaction, then asked the question he was most concerned about: "Chu Nan, do you really have a way to solve our Zhi family's demon blood problem?"

The demon blood's flaw had troubled the Zhi family for many years. If not for this, the Zhi family wouldn't have been reduced to hiding in a secret realm, unseen by daylight.

Chu Nan nodded and then said, "Senior, Miss Zhi is right, I can indeed solve the problem of your demon blood."

"Moreover, the Zhi family need not pay any price, as long as we can form an alliance in the future to jointly resist the royal family and strong race of Qin Kingdom!"

Upon hearing this, Zhi Jiang's face revealed a smile, but it soon faded again.

He didn't ask about Chu Nan's background, feeling that discussing such matters was currently pointless.

Zhi Jiang sighed, showing a look of regret, and said, "I appreciate your willingness to help solve the demon blood issue for us."

"But unfortunately, you came too late, as the Zhi family has already found a way to resolve the demon blood trouble."

This statement made Zhi Qingge look delighted as she said, "Uncle Jiang, is that true, have you really found a solution?"

For Zhi Qingge, solving the demon blood problem for the Zhi family was her biggest wish, and having finally achieved it, she was naturally overjoyed, momentarily overlooking Chu Nan.

Chu Nan frowned, as if the Zhi family had already solved the problem, what need did they have for him?

Thus, Chu Nan asked, "May I know who can help the senior solve the demon blood trouble, as I would like to witness their method."

Only Chu Nan was aware of how terrifying the demon blood of the Bleeding Giant Python was.

Currently, most of the Zhi family's demon blood was inherited from the previous generation; the willpower in the bloodline that could make one go berserk had already weakened substantially.

However, in reality, regardless of how much the demon blood flaw weakened, finding a completely remedial method had become nearly impossible through generations of Zhi family descendants.

Thus, hearing Zhi Jiang's words, Chu Nan felt a bit skeptical, while also curious about how the issue could be resolved without the ancestral bloodline of the Bleeding Giant Python.

Hearing Chu Nan's words, Zhi Jiang showed a slight hesitation.

Zhi Qingge looked apologetically at Chu Nan and then said, "Uncle Jiang, Chu Nan is a guest I invited, and regardless of the circumstances, you cannot drive him away now, can you?"

She spoke in an unhappy tone, though her eyes were filled with pleading.

Seeing Zhi Qingge's gaze, Zhi Jiang felt somewhat helpless and finally said, "Alright, alright, since that's the case, let's invite young friend Chu Nan to stay in the Zhi Family Secret Realm for a few days."

Chu Nan smiled slightly, then thanked him, "Thank you for the trouble, Senior."

Having made a decision, Zhi Jiang no longer remained vigilant but instead led Chu Nan further into the secret realm.

Passing through the gateway, Chu Nan's eyes lit up as he saw the true appearance of the place.

At a glance, this secret realm seemed endless.

Cities, villages, everything needed was there, with great landscapes surrounding them, and figures constantly running around, evidently groups of demon beasts.

Mortal humans tilled the land, while martial artists hunted demon beasts in the mountains, seeking opportunities, appearing extremely harmonious.

This was the first time Chu Nan had seen such a secret realm, with the Zhi family managing it as though it was no different from the outside world; in fact, the entire secret realm exuded a sense of peace, making one feel serene and relaxed.

Chu Nan couldn't help but exclaim, "This truly is a paradise on earth."

It wasn't surprising for Chu Nan to exclaim, as at first glance, this place indeed seemed like a blissful land of immortals.

Hearing Chu Nan's praise, Zhi Qingge couldn't help but show joy on her face, feeling a sense of pride swell in her heart.

Zhi Jiang, however, was not surprised. Although this was merely a secret realm, it was the current main base of the Zhi family, naturally requiring careful management to ensure its stability.

Zhi Jiang said indifferently, "Young friend Chu Nan, there is no need to be surprised. What you have seen is merely the tip of the iceberg."

Chu Nan was inwardly amazed, feeling that the Zhi family, even in decline, possessed extraordinary strength, truly worthy of being a once-strong race in the imperial capital.

Simultaneously, Chu Nan became more vigilant, pondering how those ancient strong races with millions of years of accumulation could be so formidable.

As for the royal family above the strong races, what unimaginable power could they conceal!

They occupy the best cultivation lands in the Celestial Crossing Realm, with the imperial capital as their core, drawing resources from the entire realm like an empire, accumulating power beyond common imagination.

Rumble~~

Amidst a rumbling sound, the city gates of the Zhi Family Secret Realm slowly opened, and entering the city, Chu Nan's eyes widened in astonishment.

This city was even more vast and magnificent than the state capital of Qingxuan Province, with all kinds of shops bustling and thriving, selling precious items that Chu Nan had never even heard of.

Even the vendors serving customers surprisingly possessed Spirit Pill Realm cultivation, which was simply incredible.

"Are all these people from the Zhi family, it's too many," Chu Nan marveled inwardly.

Chu Nan's astonishment was noticed by Zhi Jiang, who said, "Although the Zhi Family Secret Realm is Zhi family-centered, it also absorbs some talented outsiders and some common folks."

"If young friend Chu Nan finds this place satisfactory, I can vouch for you to join the Zhi Family Secret Realm."

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