"..."
Chen Nan fell silent, and the anger in his heart vanished completely in an instant.
He knew that the prize for the champion of this Young Heaven's Chosen Tournament was three days of access to the Royal Armory, Huaxia contained countless precious books, including many immortal-grade cultivation techniques.
Even the top sects cannot compare in this respect. That is why this year's Young Heaven's Chosen Tournament is unprecedentedly grand, attracting many prodigies.
Although this guy surnamed Wang possesses a heaven-defying secret technique, he certainly wouldn't underestimate the treasures in the Huaxia imperial armory. He would definitely stay for three days and three nights before coming out, but in reality, he came out in less than a day.
There's clearly something fishy going on here, and the problem can only lie with the Huaxia royal family.
Chen Nan didn't know exactly what the Huaxia royal family had done, but it was certainly a dishonorable tactic.
This made him feel a little embarrassed, after all, to be honest, he was also a member of the royal family.
Chen Nan couldn't refute Wang Hao's words, and naturally had no face to try to stop him. He could only watch Wang Hao leave the Carefree King Manor.
Yu Xin, who had remained silent throughout, felt even more puzzled, because the closer she got to that guy, the stronger that inexplicable sense of familiarity became.
She still can't figure out where this sense of familiarity comes from.
"This isn't the place to talk. Let's go to the Listening to Rain Mountain Manor outside the city!"
Upon returning to the Listening to Rain Pavilion, Wang Hao called out and headed towards the Listening to Rain Mountain Manor built outside the city. The representatives of the Six Primordial Evil Daos, who were staying at the Listening to Rain Pavilion, had no objections and immediately got up to follow him.
After all, the matter they were about to discuss was of great importance, and it was really inappropriate to do it in the Huaxia.
Although this world is currently in a feudal period, the existence of Body Refinement has allowed for a relatively fast construction speed. In less than two months, the Listening to Rain Mountain Manor, covering an area of dozens of miles, was completed. Nestled against the mountains and beside the water, each pavilion is uniquely designed and blends perfectly with the surrounding landscape, making it a delightful and refreshing place to stay.
Upon arriving at the Listening to Rain Mountain Manor, Nangong Xian'er knew that Wang Hao disliked beating around the bush, so she directly took out an account book for Wang Hao to review.
These are all the various supplies that the Six Primordial Evil Daos transported to Wang Hao's fiefdom during this period, and these supplies have been meticulously registered and recorded.
"Very good, this is your reward for this First Tier!"
After carefully reviewing the ledger, Wang Hao expressed great satisfaction, clearly indicating that the Six Primordial Evil Daos had shown considerable sincerity in this regard.
Since they had shown such sincerity, he naturally couldn't be stingy. In addition to the second chapter of the Nine Secrets: Dou that he had prepared in advance, he also gave them an extra copy of the basic chapter of the Nine Secrets: Xing.
As Wang Hao's Heavenly Eye emitted a beam of inherited light that fell into Nangong Xian'er's forehead, all the high-ranking members of the Six Primordial Evil Daos turned their gazes in unison.
They all obtained the basic chapter of the Nine Secrets: Dou from Nangong Xian'er. Even though it was just a basic chapter, it broadened their horizons and gave them a deeper understanding of the power of the Nine Secrets.
Therefore, they were very eager for the follow-up methods of the Nine Secrets: Dou and the other Nine Secrets, but they were wary of the terrifying power that might exist behind that kid. They could not make a move before they found out the truth, otherwise they would definitely be in big trouble.
Furthermore, assisting one side in developing doesn't require many resources, not to mention that these resources are distributed among the entire Six Primordial Evil Daos, so each sect's contribution is even less.
That's why they agreed to this deal to obtain the Nine Character Secret, and now it's time to reap the rewards of the First Tier.
"This Nine Secrets: Xing looks vaguely familiar!"
Nangong Xian'er only glanced at the Second Tier of the Nine Secrets: Dou cultivation method before turning her attention to the newly appeared Nine Secrets: Xing. However, after reading the basic chapter of the Nine Secrets: Xing secret, she couldn't help but feel doubtful.
Although she hasn't yet deeply comprehended or even cultivated the Nine Secrets: Xing, her current level of understanding allows her to directly perceive some of its mysteries.
The Nine Secrets: Xing) felt somewhat familiar to her, quite similar to the Eight Heavenly Demon Steps that Chen Nan had used in the final of the competition that day.
"The core of movement techniques is speed, which consists of two main elements: distance traveled and the time taken to travel that distance. Simply put, it is space and time."
Therefore, any movement technique, when cultivated to its ultimate level, will advance towards time and space. The Nine Secrets: Xing) is the culmination of movement speed techniques, and legend has it that when cultivated to its ultimate level, one can step into the realm of time and space.
Faced with Nangong Xian'er's doubts, Wang Hao calmly began to offer a bluff... cough cough, I mean, he began to explain!
That's right, the so-called " Nine Secrets: Xing" was actually a copy of the Eight Heavenly Demon Steps that he stole from Chen Nan, so it naturally carried some traces of the Eight Heavenly Demon Steps.
But that's all there is to it. In essence, it has little to do with the Eight Heavenly Demon Steps, so it's enough to fool the Six Primordial Evil Daos.
"Uncle-Master Qing Ming, please take a look!"
Still looking at Wang Hao with suspicion, Nangong Xian'er didn't say anything more. Instead, she used her Divine Sense to make a copy of the two secret techniques in her mind and passed it on to Qing Ming, who was the representative of the Desire Dao this time.
Having received the two great secret techniques, Qing Ming did not hesitate and passed one copy to each of the other representatives of the Six Primordial Evil Daos present.
After all, this was something everyone had agreed upon beforehand, and they certainly couldn't keep their Desire Dao to themselves.
"Seniors, please continue to contemplate this; I will not disturb you any longer!"
Wang Hao gave Nangong Xian'er and the other girls a wink, then got up and walked out of the pavilion, with Nangong Xian'er and the other six girls quickly following him.
"I will be leaving the capital in three days to oversee the development of my fiefdom. I hope you will come with me then."
Of course, I will pay you enough!
Wang Hao got straight to the point, stating his thoughts: he was currently all alone, and it would be very difficult for him to start from scratch and develop a force, especially in such a poor and remote place.
Therefore, he needed reliable helpers, and the six women, including Nangong Xian'er, were able to become rising stars in the Six Primordial Evil Daos, a Devil Dao sect. Their cultivation aptitude, temperament, and wisdom were all top-notch.
This is exactly the kind of help he desperately needs!
He didn't care whether these women had ulterior motives, because he was absolutely confident that he could suppress their disloyalty and even eventually win them over as true allies.
" Xian'er follows her husband wherever he goes, whether he's a chicken or a dog. Xian'er will follow Wang Lang wherever he goes!"
Nangong Xian'er was the first to speak up. Having followed this guy for more than half a year, her gains were beyond imagination, far more substantial than staying in the sect or traveling.
In just over half a year, her strength has increased tenfold. Only a fool would choose to leave this man!
"Since Brother Dugu has invited me, I, Shengnan, am naturally willing to go!"
"Me too!"
Xiang Shengnan, who came from the Muddling Heavenly Dao sect, was the second to speak up, and the other four women nodded in agreement.
In fact, after confirming that Wang Hao really wanted to go to that fiefdom to develop, Nangong Xian'er planned to persuade Xiang Shengnan five women.
Because she would inevitably have to follow that deadbeat all the time, but it's impossible for one or two people to develop a force, so she needed reliable helpers.
Instead of going to unrelated people, it's better to send some of your own people, and Ye Shuanghua and her close friends are the best choice.
"A wise choice. This is the Nine Secrets: Zhe, a supreme healing technique. Although it's only the initial chapter, it's sufficient for your current needs."
Wang Hao smiled with satisfaction, then activated his Heavenly Eye, splitting into Six Paths mysterious light to copy the recently deduced "Nine Secrets: Zhe secret to Nangong Xian'er and the other six women.
Among the Nine Secrets of Shrouding the Heavens, the Secret of the Nine Secrets: Zhe" is an unparalleled healing technique, which, simply put, is a branch of the Great Dao of Creation.
Coincidentally, the predecessor of Hou Yi Bow, the Ancient Tree of Life, was a cultivator of the Great Dao of Life, which can also be considered a branch of the Great Dao of Creation.
Having previously gleaned some fragmented Ancient Tree of Life principles from the Hou Yi Bow, coupled with the martial arts foundation he had acquired in this world, he ultimately managed to deduce the first two chapters of the Nine Secrets: Zhe. The chapters he is now passing on to Nangong Xian'er six women correspond to the initial chapters of the Mortal Tier.
"Brother Dugu, you're so generous! I, Xiang Shengnan, acknowledge you as my brother. If you ever want to become Xian'er, I'll help you stretch your legs!"
After briefly reviewing the Nine Secrets: Zhe" in her mind, Xiang Shengnan laughed and put her arm around Wang Hao's shoulder, but what she said left Wang Hao speechless.
What the hell is this leg-pressing?!
Not only was Wang Hao speechless, but Ye Shuanghua and the other girls beside him were also speechless, especially Nangong Xian'er, whose pretty face turned dark. However, a hint of shyness and anticipation appeared on her pretty face.
"By the way, girl, I mentioned making you my disciple last time, what do you think about it?"
Unable to stand Xiang Shengnan's shrewish manner, Wang Hao quickly changed the subject.
He had offered to take Nangong Xian'er as his disciple before the competition started, but the girl inexplicably ran away at the time. Now it's a good time to bring it up.
He still thinks highly of this girl!
After all, this girl was one of the Six Immemorial Evils Primordial Era in her first life, an absolute Heaven Tier -Heaven Tier expert. It's a sure thing that she will reach the Heaven-Rank again in this life. With some effort, she might even be able to break through to the Primordial Unity Realm, which is what this world calls the Heaven-Defying Tier.
How could he miss out on such a promising disciple?
As for those scheming old men eyeing this girl...
Hehe, since there's no way to continue developing stealthily anyway, I might as well just go all out and do it openly.
Wang Hao's words froze the atmosphere instantly. The shyness and anticipation on Nangong Xian'er's pretty face first froze, then turned into astonishment, and finally evolved into endless anger.
"You wanted to be my teacher back then?"
Suppressing her anger, Nangong Xian'er gritted her teeth and questioned him.
Only then did she realize that this thing was not a piece of dead wood at all, but a piece of rock-hard divine iron.
"Yes! Is there something wrong?"
Looking at Nangong Xian'er, who was inexplicably angry, Wang Hao felt that these women were truly unreasonable.
Why did you suddenly get angry?
"Impossible! You can forget about ever becoming my teacher!"
Enraged to the point of almost turning into a madwoman, Nangong Xian'er resolutely shouted something, then her beautiful eyes turned red and she ran away.
I clearly want you to be my husband, but you want to be my teacher instead. You're such a complete Invincible utter jerk!
"What's wrong with this girl?"
Blinking in bewilderment, Wang Hao truly couldn't understand what was wrong with that girl.
Xiang Shengnan and the other girls gave Wang Hao, who looked puzzled, a strange look, said nothing more, and then slipped away.
They felt that their thought processes were on completely different levels from that man's, and they simply couldn't continue the conversation!
"Brother Dongfang, please come out for a chat!"
Shaking his head in frustration, Wang Hao turned his gaze to a large tree not far away.
He had sensed that someone was there long ago, but he just hadn't said anything.
"I apologize, Brother Dugu, I did not mean to eavesdrop."
A young man with white hair emerged from behind the tree, his expression showing a Sisi of embarrassment.
This person was none other than Dongfang Changming. His face was still pale and his aura was very weak. It was clear that the injuries he had sustained from forcibly unleashing the Ten Heaven-Splitting Strikes had not yet healed.
"I know, after all, you've been here for a while, we just arrived later. Also, Brother Dongfang, there's no need to call me Brother Dugu anymore. My surname is Dugu, and my given name is Hao. The name Dugu Qiubai is just an alias I use when I'm traveling."
With a casual wave of his hand, Wang Hao casually revealed his real name.
There was no way around it; the title of "Dugu Qiubai " was just too much of a target of hatred. Although he had abandoned his plan to develop his strength in a low-key manner, he didn't want to be too high-profile.
In the Human Realm, things are better, as there is a suppression of the world's limits. Even though there are many super strong individuals hidden here, they generally don't make a move openly.
However, this approach doesn't work in the immortal realm or the Immortal Realm Divine Realm. What's worse, the surname Dugu holds extraordinary significance in the Tomb of the Gods World.
The legendary god Dugu Baitian, the first forbidden Great God of the ancient times, held considerable weight in the hearts of many ancient powerhouses, and his son, Dugu Xiaobai, was also Ruthless.
If the name "Dugu Qiubai" (meaning "Invincible Swordsman") makes people associate it with that pair of cunning father and son, that would be disastrous.
Therefore, the title of "Dugu Qiubai " must never be used again, otherwise he will be ruined sooner or later.
"By the way, Brother Dongfang, would you be interested in developing your career in my fiefdom? Don't worry, the benefits and treatment are absolutely top-notch..."
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Wang Hao tried to recruit Dongfang Changming, which was one of the reasons he brought Nangong Xian'er here earlier – to trick Dongfang Changming into joining his cause.
After all, this guy is a rare talent, and he is also the young master of the Dongfang Lineage, the main branch of the Destruction Dao Path. His status and position are comparable to Nangong Xian'er's, and he is almost destined to be the next sect master of the Destruction Dao.
If you can manage to get them under your control, the benefits will be enormous!