After selecting the Five Elements Pilgrimage Heart Method, Chu Nan's gaze fell once more on those superior Earth Tier Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills.

There are numerous superior Earth Tier categories here, a total of twenty volumes!

They include Sword Dao, Thunder Dao, Body Dao... as well as cultivation techniques and martial skills that, like the Five Elements Pilgrimage Heart Method, integrate multiple martial paths.

Afterwards, Chu Nan chose a Sword Dao Cultivation Technique and a Martial Skill that amplifies physical power.

With two slots remaining, Chu Nan turned his attention to the medium Earth Tier cultivation techniques and martial skills.

Before long, Chu Nan picked a Blood Dao Martial Skill, the Beast Blood Divine Curse!

This method is centered on Blood Martial Intent, manipulating the blood of all things to form a Blood Dao Avatar for combat, with extremely high versatility!

For the last slot, Chu Nan chose an internal cultivation technique, the Four Symbols Formula!

The four symbols in this technique include the power of wind, water, fire, and thunder; operating this method harmonizes these four powers perfectly, forming an earth-shaking killing move!

Among the four symbols, Chu Nan has comprehended the Martial Intent of wind, fire, and thunder, only one more, the water symbol, to complete it.

The comprehension of Water Martial Intent was already obtained by Chu Nan through the Zhi family and could be realized any day now.

The gathering of the Four Symbols boasts power that rivals even the Five Elements!

Having made the five selections, Chu Nan was thoroughly satisfied and said, "Now I just need to gradually comprehend the Martial Intent and use energy stones to gather the resources needed to break into the Sea of Clouds, then I can enter the Cloud Sea Realm!"

At the moment, Chu Nan's heart was surging with excitement, and he felt immensely fortunate.

If he hadn't come to the Zhi Family Secret Realm, perhaps he would have casually formed a Sword Dao Cloud Sea, but now unlimited possibilities lie ahead!

After completing the selection, Chu Nan felt no lingering attachment to the place and proceeded directly to the eighth layer.

Descending to the eighth layer, Chu Nan frowned slightly as he saw several Cloud Sea Realm Martial Artists of the Zhi family blocking the only path out of the Scripture Pavilion, whispering amongst themselves.

Seeing Chu Nan come down, their eyes flickered, and they stepped forward briskly.

Chu Nan was alert in his heart. After all, this was the ancestral land of the Zhi family, and he was an outsider. Stepping into the ninth layer of the Scripture Pavilion inevitably made some jealous.

Out of caution, Chu Nan immediately mobilized his Spiritual Power, secretly preparing for battle at any moment.

Just as the confrontation seemed imminent, and Chu Nan was about to draw his sword, one of the approaching Cloud Sea Realm martial artists said, "This friend need not be on guard. I am Zhi Tian, an elder of the Zhi family, and wish to make your acquaintance."

The other Zhi family elders also hurried to echo Zhi Tian's words.

"For a fellow like you to reach the ninth layer of the Scripture Pavilion with cultivation only at the Divine Illumination Realm, even among our Zhi family martial artists, few have such an honor. I truly admire you!"

"Indeed, indeed, you must possess extraordinary talent; otherwise, how could you have gained the approval of our ancestor?"

…

A group of people chattered, all expressing goodwill towards Chu Nan.

There were many elders in the Zhi family. As long as one reached the Cloud Sea, they could be considered an elder. However, there were different statuses among elders, and these were the most common ones, responsible for some family chores, with very little authority.

Zhi Qingge's uncle, Zhi Jiang, was also an elder, but he was the Deputy City Lord of East City, with a very high status!

Being at the bottom among the elders, they naturally had to learn to read situations.

Seeing that Chu Nan, an outsider, could ascend to the ninth layer, they immediately realized he must possess something extraordinary, so they hoped to establish good relations with Chu Nan.

Chu Nan did not sense any hostility from these people and also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, with his current strength, he could not deal with so many Cloud Sea Realm martial artists.

"I am Chu Nan, sorry to bother you all," Chu Nan cupped his hands, greeting them with great politeness.

Concealing his identity here would only put him at a disadvantage.

"You're Chu Nan, the Pavilion Master of the Demon Blood Pavilion who can cure the Demon Blood flaw!" Zhi Tian widened his eyes, incredulous.

The other martial artists also looked at each other, and their confusion was resolved.

No wonder the ancestor allowed an outsider to step onto the ninth layer; if it was Chu Nan, who could cure the Demon Blood flaw, it wasn't surprising.

After all, who knew when the blood array would be built, and currently, only Chu Nan had the ability to completely resolve the Zhi family's hidden dangers—a fact that had already spread throughout the entire Zhi Family Secret Realm.

Numerous Zhi Family martial artists were drawn to the Demon Blood Pavilion, constantly keeping an eye on Chu Nan's movements.

"So it is Chu Nan, the friend, my apologies!" Zhi Tian immediately said.

"Chu Nan, as a friend taking away the Zhi family's hidden dangers, is truly a great benefactor to us!"

"That's right, my cousin had been driven mad for ten years, and thanks to Friend Chu Nan, he was cured!"

…

The few chatted eagerly while looking at Chu Nan with even warmer eyes.

To have Chu Nan, who could cure the Demon Blood flaw, right in front of them, how could they miss the opportunity to become acquainted?

Although they had not yet gone mad, once they broke through to the Cloud Sea Realm, the hidden dangers caused by the Demon Blood would grow, even affecting their cultivation.

Although the blood array would eventually be constructed, they still hoped to heal their hidden dangers sooner.

Chu Nan could easily see through their intentions, so he said, "You all overpraise me, it was just a bit of luck."

In reality, curing Zhi family martial artists who had not yet gone mad was dozens of times easier compared to those who had already gone mad; for him, it was as natural as breathing.

Zhi Tian hesitated to speak but finally gritted his teeth and said, "It is a fortune to meet Friend Chu Nan today, and we happen to have a favor to ask, wondering if you..."

Several Zhi family elders exchanged glances, wanting to ask Chu Nan to cure their Demon Blood flaw, yet they did not have enough energy stones.

The cultivation techniques they practiced were family secrets and could not be passed on to outsiders, putting them in a dilemma.

However, they were also reluctant to give up their Martial Intent comprehension so easily, so Zhi Tian and the others showed signs of distress, not wanting to miss this opportunity to meet Chu Nan.

From their expressions, Chu Nan understood that they wanted treatment for the Demon Blood flaw.

Yet it seemed they couldn't afford the price, which is why they hesitated and looked troubled.

At this point, Chu Nan's demand for cultivation techniques and martial skills wasn't as high, so he said, "Meeting you all today is a pleasure, and if you pool together a thousand energy stones for me, I'll treat your Demon Blood flaw right away!"

While profit is important, establishing some connections with Zhi family martial artists might come in handy in the future.

Upon hearing Chu Nan's words, Zhi Tian and several others were overjoyed, "Thank you, Friend Chu Nan."

Soon after, they pooled together a thousand energy stones and gave them to Chu Nan, who took three sticks of incense worth of time to help them resolve the Demon Blood flaw.

Gratitude flashed in Zhi Tian and the others' eyes, feeling as if the great mountain pressing on them had vanished as the Demon Blood flaw was eliminated.

After much thought, Zhi Tian said, "Thank you, Friend Chu Nan. We now consider you a friend as well; would you care to hear a secret?"

"I'd like to hear more." Chu Nan's eyes lit up.

Zhi Tian then said, "In three days, an auction will be held in North City, open to all martial artists in the Zhi Family Secret Realm. Even martial artists from the Desolate Ancient Holy Hall will attend."

"This auction will gather countless treasures, all obtained from beyond the Secret Realm, with grand momentum."

"Even Ninth Layer Secret Techniques will be up for grabs. Is Friend Chu Nan interested?"

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