The Nine-headed Fiery Lion also roared, "Stupid humans, open your dog eyes and see clearly. My master possesses the cultivation of the Divine Venerable realm. With your trifling skills..."
"He can crush you with a flick of his finger!"
"What? This guy is actually a Divine Venerable realm expert?"
"Impossible, how can there be such a young Divine Venerable realm expert?"
The crowd whispered among themselves, their gazes towards Chen Nan filled with gravity.
The strongest among them was Xi Quan, who possessed the cultivation of a Lower God King.
This strength, when seen in the Second Heaven, was considered an absolute powerhouse.
But before a Divine Venerable realm expert, he was merely an ant.
Xi Quan laughed heartily, "I admit, cultivation is important, but what decides the ultimate victory is not cultivation, but treasures!"
As he spoke.
He waved his right hand.
A gray afterimage flashed instantly.
Before Chen Nan and the Nine-headed Fiery Lion, it transformed into a misty expanse.
This world was now only occupied by Chen Nan and the Nine-headed Fiery Lion.
Not only had the surrounding scenery changed.
Even the ground beneath their feet had disappeared.
"This is my treasure, the Qiankun Bag. Although it's just a replica, it can still contain a piece of the world!" Xi Quan laughed, "Don't rush, it won't be long before you, one human and one beast, turn into blood.
"At that time, your opportunities will all be mine!"
In high spirits, he led the crowd towards the east.
"Master, I'm a bit scared, what should we do?" Inside the Qiankun Bag, the Nine-headed Fiery Lion's eyes were filled with terror.
Chen Nan soared into the air and landed on its back, "This so-called Qiankun Bag is not as terrifying as you imagine. No big deal, you can rest assured!"
Chen Nan was not panicked at all.
Although he could break open this so-called Qiankun Bag.
But...
Was it necessary?
He had already recognized the origin of these people.
The fact that they each carried a long saber was enough to determine it.
These people were from the Cold Saber Tribe.
And wasn't he heading to the Cold Saber Tribe?
Since that was the case.
Wouldn't it be better to sleep in the so-called Qiankun Bag and come out when they reached their destination?
"Master, I feel a mysterious power devouring the divine power within me, and it's trying to corrupt my body." The Nine-headed Fiery Lion's eyes were filled with unease.
"Nonsense!"
Chen Nan snorted impatiently, "You are a great demon of the Upper God King realm, how can you be afraid of a mere artifact? Can't you be a little more ambitious?"
"Here!"
"Eat it and break through quickly!" As he said this, he reluctantly took out a Flat Peach and threw it to the Nine-headed Fiery Lion.
He had consumed many Flat Peaches before in the Misty Valley.
To replenish his divine power at crucial moments.
He had specifically saved a few.
"Just a broken peach..." the Nine-headed Fiery Lion muttered, then swallowed the Flat Peach in one gulp.
Immediately.
A surge of magnificent divine power exploded within its body.
"Quietly feel this divine power, and use it to impact the bottleneck within your body."
"Remember, be gentle for the first nine times."
"Be fierce on the tenth time."
The Nine-headed Fiery Lion showed a meaningful smile, "Master knows so much."
Chen Nan felt a shiver, "You know too?"
The Nine-headed Fiery Lion's eyes were filled with pride, "I can be considered self-taught!"
Chen Nan couldn't stand its demeanor and said impatiently, "Alright, hurry up and break through!"
"Okay!"
An hour later.
The Nine-headed Fiery Lion had stepped into the Divine Venerable realm cultivation.
Its fiery red fur had turned light golden, making it look incredibly ferocious.
It turned its head to look at Chen Nan, who was dozing on its back, and a playful smile appeared on its face, "Little friend, you and I have both reached the Divine Venerable realm now. If we were to fight, who would win?"
Chen Nan slowly opened his eyes, "What's wrong? Are you feeling capable again?"
Seeing Chen Nan's deep, icy eyes, the Nine-headed Fiery Lion felt its scalp tingle and a chill run down its spine.
However.
It was not a coward.
It grinned, "I don't know if I'm capable or not, I just want to clash with you and see who's tougher."
Chen Nan hesitated, "How about this..."
"I won't make a move."
"You control the Soul Suppressing Bracelet to attack my soul!"
"Forget it, if I control the Soul Suppressing Bracelet to attack your soul, you'll definitely die!" The Nine-headed Fiery Lion refused Chen Nan's suggestion.
Although it wanted to clash with Chen Nan and see who was stronger.
But.
It had never intended to kill him.
After all, it had broken through thanks to the Flat Peach Chen Nan gave it.
Moreover, this man had extraordinary methods, and following him was not wrong.
Although it was a demon.
It still understood the principle of "one person attains the Tao, even the chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."
Chen Nan: "My soul is special, I won't die so easily."
"Too lazy to bother with you!" The Nine-headed Fiery Lion, having entered the Divine Venerable realm, had become somewhat arrogant, and lay down to sleep.
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The next morning.
Xi Quan returned to the Cold Saber Tribe with his clansmen.
After returning to the tribe.
Xi Quan went to see the tribal chief, Xuan Ji, "Greetings, Chief."
Xuan Ji, wearing a black and gray robe, sat cross-legged on a cushion. He slowly opened his eyes and asked, "Did the mission fail this time?"
Xi Quan took out the Qiankun Bag and said respectfully, "Reporting to the Chief, I have captured that Nine-headed Fiery Lion alive. In addition, there is a human."
"That human possesses the Samadhi True Fire. Currently, they are both trapped within the Qiankun Bag."
"Samadhi True Fire?" A flicker of disbelief flashed in Xuan Ji's calm eyes.
Xi Quan: "Yes, that human did indeed unleash the Samadhi True Fire, and broke through our tribe's specially made cage. However, that fellow's strength is a bit formidable, rumored to have reached the Divine Venerable realm."
"My cultivation is limited, not enough to refine them."
Xuan Ji waved his hand casually.
The Qiankun Bag fell into his hands.
He injected his soul power into it and sensed the aura of Chen Nan and the Nine-headed Fiery Lion. His expression immediately became solemn, "You are correct, that human does possess Divine Venerable realm cultivation."
"However, there is one point you overlooked."
"This Nine-headed Fiery Lion has also stepped into the Divine Venerable realm cultivation."
Xi Quan gasped, "Stepped into the Divine Venerable realm within the Qiankun Bag? Gods, it's fortunate that the Qiankun Bag is a powerful artifact. If they had broken out, the consequences would have been unthinkable."
He paused and couldn't help but ask, "Can the Chief refine them?"
Xuan Ji shook his head, "You and I are both Lower God Kings. I merely entered the Lower God King realm a few years before you. Even if there is a gap between us, it's not enough to refine two Divine Venerable realm experts."
"Then what should we do? We can't just let them go, can we?" Xi Quan anxiously scratched his ears and cheeks.
Xuan Ji smiled, "Although you and I cannot refine these two Divine Venerable realm experts, my father has stepped into the Middle God King realm. With his strength, he can fully use the Qiankun Bag to refine this human and beast."
Xi Quan was greatly surprised, "Didn't the Old Chief disappear into the Misty Valley?"
Xuan Ji grinned, "He was aided by a benefactor some time ago and has left the Misty Valley to return to the tribe!"