Zheng Yu wanted to kill Chen Nan.
But...
Chen Nan could crush Yama.
His power was transcendent.
Even as the current Imperial Tutor, he had no way to destroy Chen Nan.
It was precisely for this reason.
That he sought help from the person in his sea of consciousness.
Because he knew.
If that person made a move, even if Chen Nan could crush Yama.
He would surely perish.
"Amitabha!"
A resonant and sacred Buddhist chant echoed in the depths of Zheng Yu's sea of consciousness.
Instantly, Zheng Yu's heart regained its calm.
His agitation and murderous intent vanished.
"This monk does not kill."
"But this child has a connection with my Buddha."
"This monk is willing to guide this child and have him convert to my Buddha!"
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Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
During these two days.
Qi Ye and the others had also gathered some information about Zheng Yu.
After compiling it, they found Chen Nan and said, "My Lord, we have gathered some old stories about the Imperial Tutor. We are unsure if they will be of use to you."
Chen Nan: "Tell me."
Qi Ye said, "Zheng Yu also came from humble beginnings. He participated in the imperial examinations nine times and did not achieve good results."
"When he participated in the imperial examination for the tenth time, he was already fifty years old."
"He was the oldest candidate in that year's imperial examination."
"And it was in that tenth examination."
"That he achieved an excellent result and became the top scholar."
Chen Nan frowned slightly.
He knew.
That after failing the ninth imperial examination, Zheng Yu must have had some fortuitous encounter.
Qi Ye continued, "Immediately after becoming the top scholar, Zheng Yu became the magistrate of Fengdu City. He solved many bizarre cases, and especially his compassionate heart earned him the love of the people."
"Because he loved his people as if they were his own children, the Great Emperor exceptionally promoted him to Grand Tutor."
"He then grew step by step to become the current Imperial Tutor."
Chen Nan understood.
If nothing unexpected happened.
Zheng Yu was likely possessed by someone else.
Of course.
It was also possible that a white-haired old grandpa resided within him, coexisting with him.
Uh...
No, no!
That's not precise.
It should be said that a bald monk resided within him, coexisting with him.
If there was indeed a bald monk within him.
Killing him would not be easy.
"I'm going out for a walk. You all continue to investigate the Imperial Tutor's matters for me!"
Today was the scheduled meeting day with the sect leaders of the Anti-Heaven Sect.
He was going to Xuanwu Island for the appointment.
To expose the traitor hidden within the Anti-Heaven Sect.
And kill him to avenge Han Zongyuan.
Xuanwu Island was located five thousand li east of Fengdu City, amidst a mountain range.
The island was shrouded in thick mist year-round.
And no matter how cold the temperature got.
The lake water never froze.
Hence, it was named Xuanwu Island.
Chen Nan descended from the sky and landed on the highest point of Xuanwu Island.
This island was not large.
Spanning only over ten square kilometers.
Due to the lack of sunlight throughout the year, there were no plants on the island.
It appeared barren and lifeless.
Landing on the island.
Chen Nan's soul power enveloped the entire solitary island, a trace of bitterness flashed in his eyes: "We agreed to meet today, but why is no one here?"
Immediately, his expression changed drastically.
An ominous premonition arose.
"Could it be that the members of the Anti-Heaven Sect all met with misfortune on their way here?"
This thought was dismissed as soon as it arose.
His speed while flying was not fast.
If there were an ambush along the way, he would surely have been attacked as well.
Thinking this.
He closed his eyes.
When he opened them again, a peculiar scene appeared before him.
He saw about fifty figures that had transformed into stones.
"So many experts at the Li Di Gui realm?"
"They are really giving the old folks of the Anti-Heaven Sect too much respect!"
A wry smile flickered across Chen Nan's lips.
He was certain.
That a traitor had indeed appeared within the Anti-Heaven Sect.
Otherwise, so many experts wouldn't be ambushing here.
Perhaps the existence of these people could threaten those old monsters of the Anti-Heaven Sect.
But for him...
It presented no challenge.
"It seems I am the first to arrive!"
A hearty laugh followed, and a burly, broad-shouldered middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and large eyes: "I truly live up to being the fastest man among us brothers!"
"Who can be faster than me?"
Before his words finished.
His pupils trembled violently.
He saw the young figure sitting at the highest point of Xuanwu Island. His eyes lit up: "Fifth Brother? You've arrived here before me?"
"It seems you are the fastest man after all!"
Chen Nan's lips twitched violently.
Listen to that.
What kind of words were those?
And.
You brat, you know I'm Yue Shan?
How do you know?
Moreover.
This is unfair to me.
Because I have no idea who you are...
Suddenly.
A seductive laugh sounded, and a woman in a fiery red robe descended from the sky: "Being fast is a virtue, but it's useless if you're not fast and lasting."
Her figure was voluptuous, with curves everywhere.
Her long hair fluttered in the wind.
Her stunning beauty was heart-stirring.
Exceedingly alluring...
She had a vermilion mark of a lotus on her brow.
She looked enchanting but not gaudy.
The woman soared into the air and landed in front of Chen Nan, looking at him with interest: "Fifth Brother, you haven't forgotten who we are, have you?"
Chen Nan nodded in affirmation: "There was an accident during my possession, and I lost a lot of memories."
"If I'm not mistaken, you should be Jiu You... Xuan?"
The Anti-Heaven Sect had ten sect leaders.
And among the many sect leaders.
Only You Xuan was a woman.
The burly middle-aged man looked at Chen Nan, his eyes filled with joy: "Fifth Brother, do you know who I am?"
"You're Ji Ba." Chen Nan gave him a roll of his eyes impatiently.
You Xuan's identity was easy to discern.
After all, she was a woman.
Even if she possessed someone else.
She wouldn't possess a man.
So he could infer.
But.
How to discern the identity of the burly man?
He could only scold him according to Yue Shan's persona.
To defuse this awkward topic.
Who would have thought.
The middle-aged man said with a bitter smile: "Fifth Brother, you're not being fair. You just said there was an accident during your possession, and you forgot many memories, but..."
"Even though my brother has possessed over a dozen people successively over the years."
"You still recognized me as Ji Ba at a glance?"
Chen Nan was speechless.
Damn it!
I just casually cursed someone.
And guessed this guy's name?
Is he really named Ji Ba?
Ji Ba looked at Chen Nan with a smile: "Fifth Brother, I want to know, how did you know I was Ji Ba?"
Chen Nan thought for a moment and said, "Because you're flamboyant!"
Ji Ba burst into laughter: "As expected of a fellow traveler, only Fifth Brother truly understands me."
Chen Nan's lips twitched in secret.
He had a premonition.
That Yue Shan must have had an unknown past with Ji Ba.
The phrase "fellow traveler" said it all.
"Oh, so many people have arrived?"
Suddenly.
A fey laugh echoed.
A man of eight feet tall, thin, middle-aged man flew from afar.
Seeing him.
Chen Nan's pupils trembled violently.
With his cultivation at the ninth level of the Ghost King realm.
He actually felt an extremely dangerous signal from this man.
"Who is he?"
"Why does he possess such a powerful aura?"