The crowd watched with numb scalps as Guo Mo's body lay still.
Even now, they couldn't believe that Guo Mo, who had reached the Heaven-Man Unity realm, had been killed by a single punch from the young Chen Nan.
Especially Guo Mo's gasp before he died, 'It's you, it's really you, you're back!'
This made people curious. Who exactly was this Chen Nan? Why had Guo Mo looked so shocked before he died?
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Inside the Mercedes.
Chen Nan produced a jade bowl filled with water from the Undying Spring. "Here, drink this bowl of water!" he said, handing it to Jingang.
Jingang didn't know what this water was.
But he was extremely thirsty at the moment. He opened his mouth and drank the bowl dry.
The next moment, his eyes changed noticeably, filled with disbelief. "Why do I feel a magical power spreading through my body?"
"What exactly was in that bowl of water?" Jingang's scalp tingled. He could clearly feel that the mysterious power was healing his injuries and his crippled limbs. Even his dantian felt a strange sensation. As a martial artist, he knew these were signs of recovery!
"Rest well. By the time we reach the capital, your injuries should be almost healed!" Chen Nan said, lighting a cigarette with a smile.
Jingang swallowed nervously. "Who... exactly are you? And why do you insist on me following you?"
Chen Nan smiled. "I'm just an ordinary person!"
Jingang was speechless. Killing Guo Mo with a single punch, and possessing divine water that could bring people back from the dead. Yet he claimed to be an ordinary person? That was quite a boast!
Of course, since Chen Nan didn't want to say more, he didn't press further. From this day on, his life belonged to Chen Nan. Whatever Chen Nan asked him to do, he would do his best.
At three in the afternoon, Chen Nan, Li Mu, and Jingang arrived at Yan Wushuang's courtyard house.
"Wow, the decorations here are amazing!" Li Mu was stunned by the antique style, which exuded nobility and elegance.
Chen Nan replied, "You can move in with me. It'll be more convenient for drinking."
"Sure thing," Li Mu agreed immediately.
Chen Nan then took out the thousand-year-old lightning-struck wood and, with a thought, the Changming Fire leaped out like a spirit and landed on the wood, burning quietly.
The moment the Changming Fire ignited, Jingang's eyes widened in confusion. "I feel a magical aura from this flame. It feels... familiar!" Jingang said with a solemn expression.
Chen Nan explained, "This fire is called Changming Fire. It originates from the Heavenly Court."
Jingang's expression grew even more serious. He felt unfamiliar memories surfacing deep within his mind. Seeing this, Chen Nan was pleased and quickly sent a message to Qinglong, "Why is Jingang awakening past life memories upon seeing the Changming Fire? Does everyone awaken memories when they see it?"
Qinglong replied, "That possibility cannot be ruled out."
A faint smile appeared on Chen Nan's face. If that were the case, it would be incredibly convenient.
Chen Nan then asked, "Also, how long will it take for the reincarnated celestial gods to arrive?"
Qinglong responded, "If they have all reincarnated as humans, I estimate they will arrive one after another within a month. But what if some have entered the cycle of reincarnation again? It could take decades, even centuries, or thousands or tens of thousands of years for all the gods to return!"
Chen Nan almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
"They can afford to wait," Qinglong sighed and changed the subject. "But before that, I need to teach you some true immortal arts."
Upon hearing this, Chen Nan's eyes lit up. "How many types of immortal arts are there?"
Qinglong countered, "How many immortal arts do you know of?"
Chen Nan thought for a moment. "Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze, Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, Scattering Beans into Soldiers, Three Heads Six Arms..." His knowledge of immortal arts was limited to Journey to the West and Investiture of the Gods.
Qinglong elaborated, "There are 360 gods with official positions in the Heavenly Court, and their arts are all different. I once compiled them out of boredom. There are a total of 3,800 immortal arts, large and small, in the divine realm. The ones you mentioned are among the most difficult to cultivate and possess immense power. I can teach you these arts, which will also help you when you reach the divine realm."
Chen Nan was overjoyed.
The next moment, his brain felt like it was being pricked by needles, sending waves of intense pain. This was rather unbelievable, as his soul was now comparable to a half-saint. After the pain subsided, Chen Nan had processed the information. Qinglong had taught him 108 immortal arts, all of which encompassed the ones he had mentioned earlier. Frankly speaking, these were the most powerful 108 arts in the divine realm. To date, apart from Erlang Shen cultivating the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts and Scattering Beans into Soldiers, no one had managed to cultivate more than two.
"If you can successfully cultivate these arts, the day you ascend to the divine realm will be the day the alien demons are driven out!" Qinglong said.
Chen Nan felt immense pressure. If it were one or two arts, it would be manageable. But the problem was that Qinglong, that scoundrel, had imparted 108 arts to him. So... he would have to cultivate them!
He decided to start with the Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze. After all, it had left a profound impression on him. Who hadn't dreamed of having Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze as a child?
The Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze had three stages.
The first was: Clairvoyance. As the name suggests, it allows one to see through clothing and view the body within.
The second was: Bone Seeing. Some demons could transform into human form, but it was only a superficial change. The skeletons of demons and humans were vastly different. Sometimes, one could tell if someone was human or a demon by their bones.
The third was: Soul Seeing. Some powerful demons could transform into humans so convincingly that even their bones were indistinguishable from humans. However, their souls were entirely different. If one could cultivate the Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze to the third stage, even powerful demons would be exposed.
"I didn't expect Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze to have three stages. I hope I can reach the Clairvoyance stage soon," Chen Nan thought with anticipation. As a scumbag, wouldn't he need a pair of clairvoyant eyes?
He followed the cultivation instructions in the art diligently. By evening, a coolness spread through his eyes. He knew he had successfully cultivated the first stage of Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze: Clairvoyance.
He then went into the courtyard. Li Mu was grilling meat at the barbecue, with a bottle of iced beer nearby. He was topless, grilling and drinking, looking quite content.
Chen Nan activated his clairvoyant eyes. The next second, he shivered. "Holy crap, you're a eunuch?"