Li Mu felt relieved.
Perhaps the common people were grateful for the Four Directions War Gods' past contributions.
But if.
They abandoned their positions as War Gods because of Chen Nan's challenge.
And thus forced Chen Nan to compromise.
Then what was the difference between this and Cao Cao controlling the emperor to command the feudal lords?
The difference was.
The Four Directions War Gods were holding all the lives in the world hostage to threaten Chen Nan.
He took a sip of soy milk and sighed, "I thought you were just impulsive last night, but now it seems that last night was just one part of forcing the Four Directions War Gods to step down."
"They thought that by becoming the Four Directions War Gods, they would gain the support of all beings."
"But they will never understand the human heart."
Chen Nan said, "They may not know my cultivation, but."
"They definitely know they are not my match."
"If I declare war on them, will they dare to accept?"
"Resigning their positions as War Gods will be their most powerful counterattack against me."
"Because they know my character, I will absolutely not let the world fall into peril and war!"
Li Mu asked again, "If they resign, who will guard the Four Directions Demon Domain?"
The passage for the invasion of异魔 (Yi Mo - foreign demons) was called the Demon Domain.
"Did the soy milk go to your head?" Chen Nan gave him a white eye and said impatiently, "Just cultivate a group of peak Mahayana stage powerhouses."
"I..."
Li Mu wanted to curse.
But he was speechless.
Yes!
Although the Four Directions Demon Domain was dangerous.
Chen Nan could instantly turn ordinary people into peak Mahayana stage powerhouses.
As long as a group of Mahayana stage powerhouses were cultivated.
Wouldn't that replace the purpose of the Four Directions War Gods?
At this moment.
Chen Nan's phone rang.
He received a text message from Xu Nuo: I have the day off today, I'll be waiting for you at home.
Chen Nan smiled knowingly, put away his phone, and said, "Alright, I was a bit tired yesterday, I need to go back and get some sleep."
Xu Nuo's existence was known only to him.
So.
He really enjoyed this secret relationship.
It gave him a sense of inexplicable excitement and thrill.
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"Good morning, viewers, and welcome to this morning's news."
"We will now interrupt for a breaking news report."
"The Cultivator's Association has officially changed its name to 'Dao Academy' today. We welcome reports from our front-line reporters..."
Seeing the news on television.
Countless people were stunned!
Their scalps tingled.
They felt a sense of unreality.
The Cultivator's Association had always had a transcendent influence among the people.
But who would have thought.
That the Cultivator's Association would change its name to Dao Academy?
The camera switched.
The plaque of the Cultivator's Association was removed.
It was replaced by the plaque of the Dao Academy.
At the same time.
People also learned the difference between the Dao Academy and the Cultivator's Association.
The purpose of the Dao Academy was to promote the Way of the Dao.
To comprehend the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and the philosophy of the universe.
At this moment.
People suddenly realized.
The world.
Seemed to have changed.
Although they didn't know what had happened last night.
It seemed that the traces of cultivators had been erased by some great divine ability.
Afterwards.
Media reported that.
Chen Nan would compete with the Four Directions War Gods on Mount Tai at 8 PM on the Mid-Autumn Festival.
This news quickly exploded online.
It made people shudder and feel a chill down their spines.
After all, the Four Directions War Gods had always guarded the Demon Domain and maintained peace in the world.
No one expected Chen Nan, a deserter from the old era, to publicly challenge the Four Directions War Gods.
Although Chen Nan's displayed strength was also formidable.
But.
How could he, alone, contend against four peak Mahayana stage powerhouses?
Many people thought Chen Nan was looking for death, like lighting a lamp in a latrine.
However, some people expressed optimism about Chen Nan.
They believed that the renaming of the Cultivator's Association to Dao Academy was likely related to Chen Nan.
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Northern Territory.
Entrance to the Demon Domain.
"Master, something has happened!"
Mo Yuan's disciple rushed into Mo Yuan's tent with a face full of panic and said, "I just received news that the Cultivator's Association has changed its name to Dao Academy."
"And abolished all previous rules!"
Mo Yuan's eyes were indifferent, "This was within my teacher's expectations."
He didn't know how terrifying Chen Nan's strength was.
However.
The fact that Chen Nan could transmit messages to cultivators all over the world and his soul power could cover the entire country showed his extraordinary nature.
With his strength.
It would be as easy as slicing through a cake to kill the cultivators of the Cultivator's Association.
Mo Yuan asked, "What is the reaction of the cultivators in the world?"
"Do they allow the Cultivator's Association to change its name to Dao Academy?"
The disciple said nervously, "All cultivators in the world have disappeared. Yes, the cultivators in the world seem to have evaporated into thin air, leaving no trace."
Mo Yuan suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with deep unease, "What did you say? All cultivators in the world have disappeared?"
The disciple nodded nervously, and then added, "Not only that, Chen Nan has also challenged you four War Gods, and wants to have a decisive battle with you on Mount Tai on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Mo Yuan was furious, "Chen Nan, that brat, is too arrogant! We just established the Cultivator's Association and changed some laws."
"Does he need to be so aggressive and try to exterminate us completely?"
"Does he really think this old man is a soft persimmon?"
At this moment.
Mo Yuan's phone rang. It was the Southern Wilderness War God, Dai Kong. After connecting, a deep voice came from the other end, "Are you curious why the cultivators in the world have disappeared overnight?"
Mo Yuan asked, "Do you know the reason for their disappearance?"
Dai Kong said, "Last night, I sensed the fluctuations of the opening of the eighteenth small world."
"What?" Mo Yuan's voice suddenly raised an octave, "Didn't the eighteenth small world collapse? Why would it be opened again?"
His shock at this moment was far greater than when he learned of the cultivators' disappearance.
"Collapse does not mean it cannot be opened," Dai Kong replied. "Moreover, I can sense that the order of the eighteenth small world has been restored."
"And the most important point."
"All cultivators in the world have been sent into the eighteenth small world."
Mo Yuan swallowed hard and asked nervously, "You mean, all of this is related to Chen Nan?"
Dai Kong said, "Besides him, who else has such means?"
"But... are these means achievable by humans?" Mo Yuan's heart was filled with intense despair. "Even if Chen Nan is an immortal, can an immortal control millions of cultivators and forcefully imprison them in the eighteenth small world?"
Dai Kong sighed, "There are too many mysteries surrounding Chen Nan. If we fight him on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival, we might not survive."
Mo Yuan said unwillingly, "What if the four of us use the power of divine talismans?"
Dai Kong said, "The power of divine talismans is indeed powerful, but rashly using it will also cause us to suffer backlash."
"Gather Daoist Su and Daoist Feng. Let's meet and discuss this matter," Mo Yuan said with a face full of worry. The four of them had to meet and discuss this matter properly.
After they met.
The Western Liang War God, Su Zhibai, proposed, "The only way to save our lives at this point is to propose resigning our positions as War Gods. If we do that, no one will be able to guard the Four Directions Demon Domain, and the world will inevitably fall into chaos."
"Chen Nan cherishes his people as his own children and cares about the lives of all beings. Even if he wants to kill us, he will have to weigh the pros and cons of this matter."
"Will he really disregard the lives of everyone in the world?"
As soon as he said this.
It was immediately approved by the other three War Gods.
In fact, they had heard Chen Nan's story.
The First War God.
When he was at the Golden Core stage, he single-handedly broke into Wuyang City and rescued millions of its citizens.
They knew he had a heart for the country and was loyal to the king.
Therefore.
For them.
Resigning their positions as War Gods was the most advantageous counterattack against Chen Nan.
Even if Chen Nan's strength was heaven-defying.
Could he, alone, guard the Four Directions Demon Domain?
Could he disregard the lives of everyone in the world?
Just as the four of them were in high spirits.
They almost simultaneously received calls from their disciples.
"Master, it's bad! Chen Nan has sent ten peak Mahayana stage powerhouses, saying they are here to take over the task of guarding the Demon Domain!"
The Four Directions War Gods' spines felt a chill.
A sense of despair they had never experienced before washed over them.
We were just thinking of threatening you by resigning our positions as War Gods.
And you immediately sent ten peak Mahayana stage powerhouses to take over the crucial task of guarding the Demon Domain?
Were you a mind reader?
Did you really leave us no room to breathe?