CHAPTER 1051: CHAPTER 1049: SAINT HEIR OF THE HEAVENLY BORDER

Under the vast snowfall, not a single snowflake fell upon the peak of Gu God Mountain.

A heatwave enveloped the mountaintop, so that snowflakes would often melt before they could land.

And just now resurrected, Chen Nan shared a moment of passion with Ah Yin and Chang Qing, all slept under a large blanket.

As night fell and the snow stopped, stars twinkled in the sky. Chen Nan, Ah Yin, and Chang Qing lay atop a silkworm cocoon, gazing at the stars above.

Recalling the moment when he was assassinated, Chen Nan couldn’t help but feel a lingering fear; the killers of Yama Hall seemed like true harbingers of death.

Their assassination techniques and the weapons they used aroused enormous curiosity in Chen Nan.

A top assassin, capable of killing a cultivator with higher cultivation than themselves, relied on the unwritten secrets of Yama Hall.

And this resurrection owes everything to the King of Ten Thousand Gu.

The little snake absorbed the cultivation of the Nine Tribulation Celestial Silkworm and also inherited its gifts.

But nirvana is not so simple?

Coincidentally, the assassins from Yama Hall attacked, aiding the little snake, and killing both Chen Nan and the snake, which helped the little snake overcome the first tribulation.

Chrysalis rebirth signifies the completion of one tribulation.

This time it was truly a stroke of luck.

Luckily, the fake pill that Chen Nan had condensed before was still there, and his spirit root was intact, as if he had just gone through a tribulation.

For Chen Nan, the improvement was minimal, but for the little snake, the enhancement was tremendous.

A black line appeared on the little snake’s body, indicating it had passed a tribulation, making it stronger and even able to use part of the Nine Tribulation Celestial Silkworm’s power.

For example, curses, and "Summon Gu," can all be utilized.

"Senior, now that you are alive, what’s the next step?"

Chen Nan replied slowly, "The things I needed to do have ended, so I will leave the Heavenly Border."

What he didn’t tell the two women was that he intended to find and take revenge on the assassin.

The killer’s face was already etched deeply in his heart.

The vendetta of death must be avenged.

Ah Yin and Chang Qing’s moods suddenly became somber, clinging to Chen Nan’s embrace, cherishing these brief moments of tenderness.

Yet they both understood that Chen Nan was like a wandering loner, and nothing could halt his journey.

Not seeking eternity, but treasuring what once was.

Early the next morning, Chen Nan, Ah Yin, and Chang Qing dressed and prepared to find Zha Guang and the others.

Even if he was to leave, the affairs of the Heavenly Border must be arranged properly.

"Oh, by the way, Chang Qing, Ah Yin, I plan on making you the Holy Daughters of the Heavenly Border. Thus, even if I leave, the Heavenly Border won’t fall into disorder."

"Senior Zha Guang and others can reestablish the Elder Council."

"Holy Daughter?" Ah Yin exclaimed, blinking her innocent eyes, "Senior, can I really do it?"

"I say you can, so you can." Chen Nan confidently smiled.

Chang Qing, crossing her arms, said proudly, "I don’t want to be any Holy Daughter, but if it’s your request, I’ll reluctantly consider it."

The three chatted as they left Gu God Mountain and headed to Moon Tower Dong Village.

At this moment, in the conference hall of Moon Tower Dong Village, Zha Guang, Ou Dan, Gaso, Lei Hu, and several other Nascent Soul cultivators gathered.

Even Drum Master seemed like a junior in front of these people.

"Sigh, Chang Qing and Ah Yin haven’t come down from the mountain for so long, it seems their hopes were unfounded," Zha Guang sighed deeply, unable to find even a hint of joy.

He would rather trade his own life for Chen Nan’s.

"Yes, maybe the blow was too great for them,"

Drum Master shook his head helplessly, after all, it was agreed that if there was any change in the cocoon, they would definitely report it back to him.

But now that not even a shred of news has come out, it can only mean that Chen Nan is truly dead.

"The urgent matter is to select a new Saint Heir, a Holy Daughter, or find another King Gu."

Zha Guang spoke in a low voice, a helpless measure; if not for Chen Nan’s assassination, they would never have thought of such a lousy idea.

"But now, where can we find a substitute?" Lei Hu spoke up, plunging everyone into deep thought.

But at this moment, the door was pushed open, and a figure walked into the room.

"What substitute?"

"Of course, a substitute for Chen Nan!"

Zha Guang answered irritably, but as he looked at Chen Nan, his expression suddenly froze.

The others, curious about Zha Guang’s sudden change, turned to look and all wore expressions as if they’d seen a ghost.

"Chen Nan?!"

Drum Master shouted loudly, pointing at Chen Nan with a trembling hand.

After the initial shock, Zha Guang and the others were filled with deep shame.

Clearly Chen Nan had proven himself to them, yet here they were discussing finding a substitute for Chen Nan.

Most awkward of all, Chen Nan himself had overheard it.

Ah Yin and Chang Qing followed him into the room.

"The position of Saint Heir, appointed by the previous Holy Daughter, possessing the King Gu, why look for a substitute?"

Drum Master quickly pulled Chang Qing aside, pointing at Chen Nan and asking, "Qing’er, what is going on?"

"I said that if any change occurred, you should let us know. Why didn’t you come?"

If Chang Qing had informed them of any change in the cocoon, they wouldn’t have presumed Chen Nan was dead.

Chang Qing then remembered her father’s reminder, scratching her head in embarrassment, "Hehe, I forgot."

"How could you forget such a thing?" Drum Master wanted to scold her but couldn’t bring himself to do so, seeing it was his daughter.

Seeing their reactions, Chen Nan merely chuckled, as this matter also arose because of him.

"Esteemed seniors, please forgive me. This happened so suddenly; even I was unprepared. Luckily, I had previously absorbed the Nine Tribulation Celestial Silkworm’s cultivation, allowing the little snake to gain the ’Nine Tribulation’ talent."

"When I was assassinated, it happened to help the little snake complete the first tribulation, allowing me to undergo a chrysalis rebirth."

After explaining the reason, Zha Guang, Gaso, and the others all exclaimed that it was a stroke of luck, deeply pleased that Chen Nan had survived such a great ordeal.

Then they all stood up simultaneously, bowing in salute to Chen Nan.

"Greetings, Saint Heir!"

Chen Nan returned their salute, "No need for formalities, everyone."

He then informed them of his plan to leave the Heavenly Border and his intention for Ah Yin and Chang Qing to become Holy Daughters.

This proposal quickly passed, as Chen Nan was not only the Saint Heir but also possessed the King Gu.

He could almost do as he pleased.

Moreover, now that the little snake had accepted the faith of the entire Heavenly Border, it could perform "Summon Gu" through faith.

When the Heavenly Border’s followers needed it, they could conduct a ritual to borrow the little snake’s power.

This was a small benefit Chen Nan left for the cultivators of the Heavenly Border.

In the following days, Chen Nan stayed by Ah Yin and Chang Qing’s side.

They continued day and night, indulging to the point of losing track of time, completely letting go.

But ultimately, the day of departure arrived.