Nalan Chaoge's Strength

The Black Corner Region, due to its unique terrain, was practically the most chaotic area on the entire continent. Countless powerful fugitives from various nations had fled here, establishing the most barbaric rules. Moreover, all manner of races aside from humans gathered here, making it a miniature reflection of the continent.

In the Black Corner Region, there were no laws whatsoever.

There was only one rule: the law of the jungle. In other words, the strong preyed upon the weak.

The weak had no right to survive here.

And Canaan Academy was built within such a Black Corner Region.

Whenever he thought of Canaan Academy, Nalan Chaoge felt a shiver run down his spine. But when he remembered that idiot Xiao Yan had actually abandoned a stunning beauty like Xun'er to go off training alone, Nalan Chaoge felt delighted.

Nalan Chaoge was so happy that he wanted to throw back his head and laugh.

He had to visit Canaan Academy, Qingshan Town, and Tagor Desert. As for the Amethyst Winged Lion King and Yun Yun deep within the Magical Beast Forest—especially Yun Yun—without the agreement between Nalan Yanran and Xiao Yan, she probably would not go to the Magical Beast Forest to seek out the Amethyst Winged Lion King.

As long as Yun Yun did not go to the Magical Beast Forest, she would not run into Xiao Yan. Once that knot involving Yun Yun was untied, even without the Cloud Mist Sect's support in the future, at least Nalan Yanran would not be caught in the middle when he faced Xiao Yan.

"Going to Canaan Academy for a look would be nice too. That place truly can improve one's combat prowess. Yanran has stayed in the Cloud Mist Sect for too long, so she's far too gentle in how she treats people and handles matters!" Ge Ye said, casting a fond glance at Nalan Yanran.

"Uncle Ge, I wanted to come out and train, but weren't you all the ones stopping me from leaving?" Nalan Yanran said in a somewhat coquettish tone.

"Alright, alright. Once you have the strength, I won't stop you!"

Seeing how close Nalan Yanran was with the Cloud Mist Sect, Nalan Chaoge felt that everything he had done was worthwhile.

The group chatted for a while longer and decided it was time to return.

Nalan Yanran had come out to break off the engagement behind Nalan Jie's back. If the Old Master found out, who knew what kind of trouble would erupt.

Nalan Chaoge carefully sensed his surroundings. Other than the sounds of magical beasts moving about and the calls of unknown birds, there seemed to be no one else following them.

Of course, even if Xun'er's bodyguard, Ling Ying, had followed them, Nalan Chaoge would not have noticed.

"Um... Sis, did only the three of you come? What I mean is, didn't your master come?" Nalan Chaoge asked probingly.

"No. Master went out to train and hasn't returned yet!" Nalan Yanran looked at Nalan Chaoge in confusion.

"Oh, it's nothing! Well, let's go!" Nalan Chaoge froze for a moment, then seemed to understand. It appeared that they did not know Yun Yun had been secretly protecting them.

That made sense. For the geniuses of their sect, they naturally had their own ways of ensuring they would not be eliminated by others.

"Let's go, Xiao Ge. We're going home. It's been so long since we last met—I kind of missed you! You used to follow me around all the time, asking me to teach you swordsmanship!" Nalan Yanran said with a gentle smile, taking Nalan Chaoge's hand.

Hearing Nalan Yanran say that, Nalan Chaoge recalled memories of the past. Scene after scene of sweetness flooded his heart.

After walking some distance, Nalan Yanran suddenly noticed that Yun Feng was still standing where he was, unmoving.

"Senior Brother Feng, what's wrong?" Nalan Yanran asked.

"Fight me," Yun Feng said flatly.

"Hm?" Nalan Yanran looked at Yun Feng in confusion.

"I mean him!" Yun Feng turned slightly, but his gaze was fixed on Nalan Chaoge.

Yun Feng was the disciple of Yun Leng, the Great Elder of the Cloud Mist Sect. Before Nalan Yanran appeared, Yun Feng had been the greatest genius of the Cloud Mist Sect.

Yun Feng had also been the object of worship for countless disciples of the Cloud Mist Sect.

However, after Nalan Yanran's talent was discovered, Yun Feng gradually stepped behind her, silently protecting her.

Now that Nalan Chaoge was representing Nalan Yanran in battle, Yun Feng naturally could not rest easy.

There was always a kind of mutual understanding between men.

"Senior Brother Feng, what are you saying? You're already a Five-star Dou Zhe. How could Xiao Ge possibly be your opponent?" Nalan Yanran grew anxious, but she did not take Yun Feng's words too seriously. Senior Brother Feng had always taken good care of her. So long as there was something she did not want, he would always stand on her side.

"If he can't defeat me, then he won't be able to defeat Xiao Yan in the Three-Year Pact!" Yun Feng said stubbornly.

Ge Ye stood to one side. Watching the agreement between these gifted youths, he did not say anything to stop them.

"Does it have to be here?" Nalan Chaoge looked the man who was interested in his sister up and down.

"It does!" The man was somewhat taciturn, but a desire for battle flickered in his eyes.

"You really are a Five-star Dou Zhe?" Nalan Chaoge asked uneasily.

"Yes!"

"You haven't hidden your strength? You're not a Five-star Dou Master or something?"

"No!"

"You don't have any secret technique to raise your strength?"

"No!"

"You don't have any ridiculously powerful Dou Technique?"

"The Cloud Mist Sect's highest Dou Technique is a Profound-tier High-grade Dou Technique!"

"Oh, then I'm relieved!" Nalan Chaoge nodded, then held up a single finger toward Yun Feng.

"Hm?" Yun Feng looked at Nalan Chaoge in confusion.

"One move!" Nalan Chaoge looked at Yun Feng arrogantly. "Take one move from me. If you can withstand it, I'll play with you. If you can't, then go back to the mountain and train properly. If a man wants to protect his woman, what he relies on isn't acting cool—it's strength!"

After speaking, Nalan Chaoge glanced at the somewhat shy Nalan Yanran beside him.

Yun Feng froze for a moment, then his face instantly flushed red.

Without another word, he drew the longsword from his back with a swish. Dou Qi gathered throughout his body as he prepared to fight, wasting no breath on nonsense.

"Xiao Ge..." Nalan Yanran called out worriedly.

Nalan Chaoge waved his hand at Nalan Yanran.

Nalan Chaoge also wanted to know exactly how strong he had become. He had spent twenty thousand Points tempering his right leg, yet he had never used it until now. Besides, he was a Dou Master now—crushing this brat's arrogant swagger would be effortless.

If you wanted to pursue my sister, you had to prove you had the strength.

Eight Inner Gates, Gate of Life, open!

Nalan Chaoge gave a soft shout. In an instant, all his Dou Qi converged into his right leg, whose bones glowed jade green.

There were no flashy moves at all. Nalan Chaoge spun around and launched a lightning-fast kick straight at Yun Feng.

No one had expected this guy to use no Dou Technique whatsoever and simply kick directly with his foot.

One had to know that Yun Feng was a Five-star Dou Zhe!

A supreme genius of the Cloud Mist Sect.

He had mastered two Black-tier Dou Techniques alone, and with a Black-tier cultivation method as well, he possessed the strength to fight even a Dou Master.

Nalan Chaoge was being far too overconfident.