After entering the Foundation Establishment stage, Chen Nan felt the changes in his body.
His body became stronger.
His bones and flesh seemed to have undergone tempering, with every inch of muscle containing formidable power.
His hearing and vision, in particular, had improved by more than several dozen times.
What was most terrifying was his mental power.
The mental power of a Foundation Establishment stage expert was exceptionally terrifying, capable of launching mental attacks and killing mortals.
However.
This was still not enough!
Master Nanyang and Master Liyuan were both mid-stage Foundation Establishment experts. He had only just entered the early stage of the first level of Foundation Establishment, and he didn't believe he could overpower mid-stage experts.
He continued to cultivate.
Regrettably, his body felt saturated, and his realm couldn't improve further.
However, he didn't give up, absorbing Yin energy to temper himself.
This caused his internal body to emit sounds like the beating of war drums.
Tempering oneself was extremely painful.
Even with Chen Nan's firm will.
The intense pain twisted his features, caused his gums to bleed, and he let out low growls like a ferocious beast.
This sent shivers down the spines of the two pilots.
He stopped only when his body began to rupture.
Two hours later.
One of the pilots said, "Mr. Chen, we are approaching Mount Zhongnan, but it is currently experiencing a blizzard, and our aircraft cannot reach it directly."
Chen Nan nodded slightly, "Thank you. You can head back!" With that, under the shocked gazes of the two pilots, he opened the cabin door and leaped out from a height of several hundred meters.
"Holy hell!"
The two pilots' scalps tingled. This was several hundred meters in the air!
Jumping from here, could he really survive?
Bang!
When Chen Nan landed on the ground, a dull thud echoed.
Immediately afterward, the accumulated snow within a fifty-meter radius centered on him was instantly sent flying into the air, and cracks appeared on the ground.
"The strength of a Foundation Establishment stage expert is indeed formidable."
"However, for an ordinary Foundation Establishment stage expert, falling from several hundred meters would result in injury, if not death."
"This is the benefit of body tempering!"
"If I had the chance to engage those two mid-stage Foundation Establishment experts in close combat."
"With the strength of my physical body, I might have a chance to kill them."
Afterward, he used the technique of "Shrinking the Ground to an Inch" and headed towards Mount Taibai. Even with his speed, Mount Zhongnan was vast, and it would take him until early morning to arrive.
Suddenly.
His phone rang.
It was an encrypted phone.
It displayed Li Mu's number.
After connecting, Li Mu said, "Chen Nan, wait where you are. Someone will air-drop your weapon to you!"
Chen Nan looked up at the sky. The night sky was dark, and apart from the heavy snowfall, nothing else was visible.
But he sensed a sound of wind breaking through the air.
It sounded like a fighter jet was flying in the distance.
He knew that the Guardians had located him.
The next moment.
An air-drop package with a blinking light appeared in the sky.
After waiting for about five minutes, the air-drop landed about five hundred meters away from him.
He walked up and opened a military ammunition box.
The moment it was opened, a cold sword qi swept over him.
The shadowless sword, about the length of a middle finger, lay quietly within. Unlike before, its originally jade-green blade now had a hint of ancient yellow.
"Has it been promoted to a spiritual artifact?"
Chen Nan was overjoyed.
All things possessed spirit. The aura emanating from this long sword was the same as that of the Heaven Burning Furnace.
"The Guardians' foundation is truly terrifying, to be able to forcefully elevate a magical artifact to the level of a spiritual artifact."
Without further thought, he dripped blood to recognize it as his master!
The shadowless sword transformed into a blur and entered his body!
Becoming a part of him!
Chen Nan was ecstatic.
He formed hand seals and, opening his mouth, the shadowless sword shot out, instantly severing a tree as thick as a millstone in front of him.
"With this, what do I have to fear even from mid-stage Foundation Establishment experts?"
Chen Nan's blood boiled.
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Fire Cloud Cave.
The snow continued to fall heavier.
But there was no snow around Nangong Wan.
The true qi within her body blocked the falling snow.
She stood like a statue, gazing into the distance.
Nangong He and the others sat cross-legged behind her.
They were practicing the array flags, hoping to cooperate more seamlessly.
Suddenly.
Nangong He looked to the south, a hint of dread flashing in his eyes, "They are here!"
The other seven Foundation Establishment stage experts also wore solemn expressions, having also sensed two powerful auras rapidly approaching the Fire Cloud Cave.
"Kill!"
Nangong He stood up, ready to intercept the enemies outside the mountain gate.
However, the other party was faster!
They moved like swallows, directly arriving at the Phoenix Cry Stone.
One of them had white hair and beard, wearing a white robe, appearing to blend into the heavens and earth from a distance.
The other wore a crimson robe, his eyes deep and cold.
"Did you kill Qiu Yin?" Master Nanyang asked, his voice calm but like thunder, exuding immense pressure.
This was a soul attack, capable of suppressing the enemy with sheer presence.
Nangong He replied, "Yes, we killed Qiu Yin!"
Master Nanyang roared, "It is said that even a dog must be shown respect to its owner. Did you not know they were our people?"
Snowflakes exploded, and the forest shook.
Nangong He retorted, "So what if we knew?"
"You court death!"
A hint of rage flashed in Master Nanyang's eyes, and he raised his hand, intending to suppress them all.
The aura of the peak of the fourth level of Foundation Establishment permeated the air, like heavenly might, making everyone feel as if an invisible hand was choking their throats.
Although they knew their strength was considerable.
They had never expected it to be this terrifying!
Even with their Seven Star Dragon Slaying Array flags and the Qiankun Sword Formation.
Now, they actually had the thought of surrendering without a fight.
"Wait!"
At this moment, Master Liyuan's voice sounded, "Fellow Daoist Nanyang, these individuals have all reached the first level of Foundation Establishment, and their strength is not weak. It would be a pity to kill them!"
"In my opinion, why not give them a chance to atone for their sins?"
"After all, we have just returned to the mortal world and are in need of servants!"
"Since fellow Daoist Liyuan is pleading for them, I will give you face and let them live." Master Nanyang looked at Nangong He and the others, and said coldly, "Why don't you quickly thank fellow Daoist Liyuan for his kindness?"
Master Liyuan spoke with feigned modesty, "No need. As long as you obey our commands and willingly serve us from now on, my brother and I will surely reward you handsomely and bestow upon you some benefits."
Nangong He's gaze was cold, "Do you think we are cowards who fear death?"
"I'm sorry, we of Fire Cloud Cave would rather die than surrender!"
"Attack!"
As he spoke, the seven Foundation Establishment stage experts simultaneously took out the array flags of the Seven Star Dragon Slaying Array and each cast a magical art.
The seven black array flags converged in the air.
They merged into one, emitting a pitch-black light that enveloped Master Liyuan and Master Nanyang.
Master Nanyang looked up at the sky and murmured, "This array flag... it feels somewhat powerful!"