Chapter 1813: Chapter 1813: Mysterious Chu Yan (4/7)

Nan Tingfeng glanced at Chu Yan, slightly furrowing his brows.

To be honest, he had never heard of Chu Yan before.

For someone like himself—publicly the Crown Prince of Nanfeng Divine Dynasty, secretly the Pavilion Master of Tingfeng Pavilion—it was almost impossible that a prodigy from the Chaos Realm could remain unknown to him.

The fact that Chu Yan had made it into this grand hall to compete for the final stage of the Sun and Moon Token was already proof of his strength.

What’s more...

Nan Tingfeng could not discern Chu Yan’s true level of power!

This was the most baffling part for Nan Tingfeng.

Someone of such caliber, yet Tingfeng Pavilion had no intelligence on them?

After sweeping his gaze over Chu Yan, Nan Tingfeng then shifted his focus to Hong Ying.

He did have information on her, though only enough to know that she came from the same sect as Ye Qiubai and Mu Fusheng.

Coincidentally, he was eager to test her strength—since they hailed from the same sect—and thus chose to challenge her.

Nan Tingfeng looked at Hong Ying and smiled, "Fairy, why don’t we settle this quickly?"

Hong Ying slightly furrowed her brows, thinking back to the earlier moves.

Not only had she failed to break through Nan Tingfeng’s defenses, but she could not even gauge the depths of his strength.

What’s more... it was evident that he had not exerted his full power, effortlessly maintaining an upper hand throughout.

Hong Ying felt an elusive suspicion forming in her heart.

Still, she needed to test him further to verify her thoughts.

With that in mind.

A full burst of Emperor’s intent erupted from Hong Ying!

In this moment, Hong Ying appeared like a regal Empress standing over the heavens and earth, her imperial gaze making all living beings bow in submission!

Yet, she refrained from wielding the power of reincarnation.

Chu Yan, watching from the sidelines, grinned and remarked, "Not bad. Judging by your talent and strength, you could indeed qualify as my Taoist partner."

Nan Tingfeng raised his brows slightly.

To be honest.

Hong Ying’s Emperor’s intent was the purest he had seen in the entire Chaos Realm, and moreover... she was the only one in the younger generation to possess Emperor’s intent.

Hong Ying raised her Reincarnation Divine Spear.

Her Emperor’s intent surged into the spear, causing radiant golden light to burst forth!

The Reincarnation Divine Spear grew heavier in its presence and sharpened in its unstoppable momentum.

With a light cry, Hong Ying’s arms trembled as she thrust the spear toward Nan Tingfeng!

Nan Tingfeng maintained a calm expression, lightly flexing his right hand. An invisible barrier materialized before him like a city wall.

The Reincarnation Divine Spear fiercely struck the barrier.

Yet it failed to penetrate it in the slightest, merely creating ripples on its surface, akin to stones cast into a vast ocean.

Hong Ying took another glance at Nan Tingfeng’s carefree demeanor and decisively withdrew her spear.

Though Hong Ying hadn’t employed her full power or secret cards.

It was obvious that the opponent was not someone standing on the same level as her.

Even if she fought with full strength, she might need to leverage the trump cards bestowed by her master...

Seeing Hong Ying withdraw her spear, Nan Tingfeng chuckled and said, "Oh? Giving up already? Don’t you want the Sun and Moon Token?"

Hong Ying lowered the spear calmly and replied, "There’s no point. Although I don’t know what method you’re using to conceal and suppress your realm to avoid detection from this ruin... if you think you can probe my strength, forget it.

I don’t understand why, considering we’ve had no prior interaction, and neither my brothers nor disciples have any conflicting interests with your Nanfeng Divine Dynasty. Why test my strength?"

Nan Tingfeng froze for a moment before offering a light laugh with a shrug. "Fairy, I don’t even know who you are, much less your brothers and disciples. Why make such an accusation?"

Hong Ying replied indifferently, "Don’t take everyone for fools. I’m not a native of the Chaos Realm, yet you, with your level of power, are deliberately hiding your strength to probe mine. That points to only one possibility—you must have some unresolved interests with my brothers and disciples. It’s easy to deduce."

Upon hearing this.

Nan Tingfeng felt as if his heart was tossed into violent waves.

He never expected Hong Ying to scrutinize even the smallest inconsistencies and come to nearly accurate conclusions.

As the Pavilion Master of Tingfeng Pavilion, his true strength far exceeded the limits of the ruin’s detection. Only through using a secret technique to suppress part of his realm was he able to enter.

It is worth noting that the method to bypass such ruin restrictions wasn’t even possessed by the most elite neutral sects or aristocratic families.

Suddenly, Nan Tingfeng burst out laughing. "Hahaha! Remarkable—the only person in this realm able to cultivate Emperor’s intent at such a level."

"Since you’re so clever, you must know I won’t give you any answers," Nan Tingfeng teased. "Moreover, if you’re unwilling to fight, I will simply take this Sun and Moon Token for myself."

Chu Yan, standing nearby, chuckled and raised his hand. "I stand by my offer: if you agree to become my Taoist partner, I will win the Sun and Moon Token for you. Afterward, any conditions you propose can be met."

Nan Tingfeng looked at Chu Yan, raising his brow. "Sounds like you think I’m no match for you at all?"

Chu Yan met Nan Tingfeng’s gaze and grinned. "If it’s purely a contest of realms, I’m not your equal. But that doesn’t mean I couldn’t manage—it’d just come at some cost."

Nan Tingfeng frowned slightly.

The two locked in a tense standoff, neither willing to back down.

Hong Ying crossed her arms and didn’t immediately leave the ruin. She wanted to observe, see what would unfold if the two clashed, and gauge their hidden capabilities.

However.

After a full minute of rigid standoff, Nan Tingfeng was the first to withdraw his gaze.

"Fine then, I’ll let you have the Sun and Moon Token," Nan Tingfeng said.

It wasn’t worth exposing too much of his strength under scrutiny.

Especially as Nan Tingfeng had a pressing matter to address later.

This matter would determine the fate of Tingfeng Pavilion.

If successful, they could devour the Dark Domain and secure their place as Chaos Realm’s leading intelligence force.

If unsuccessful... it would mean complete downfall.

Chu Yan smiled and commented, "You are rather pragmatic. Given your status, it does make sense to avoid an all-out fight with me here."

Hearing this, Nan Tingfeng’s eyes narrowed sharply, flashing disbelief.

Evidently, this statement revealed that Chu Yan was aware of his true identity!

Only a handful of high-ranking members in Tingfeng Pavilion knew Nan Tingfeng’s identity. Beyond that, not even Nanfeng Divine Dynasty did!

Nan Tingfeng gave Chu Yan a deep look before finally departing from the ruin.

Chu Yan, standing on the stone platform, claimed the Sun and Moon Token. Turning to Hong Ying, he raised his hand and said, "Sure you don’t want it? I still stand by my words..."

However.

Before Chu Yan could finish.

Hong Ying also exited the ruin.

The show was over—there was no reason to stay.

Hong Ying had no interest in Chu Yan.

Seeing this, Chu Yan let out a cold laugh, gripping the Sun and Moon Token tightly, muttering, "No rush. We’ll meet again soon enough... Once the plan succeeds, you’ll regret refusing to be my Taoist partner."

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PS: Fourth Chapter done, three more to go... Writing speed has been slower lately, not used to high-intensity work. Need to let my brain get back into rhythm.

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