Dashing Student-Chapter 1110: Boundless Potential

In the days that followed, Chen Nan stayed in his room at the inn, focused on his cultivation.

The first part of the "Mountain and Sea Spirit Casting Record," the "Heavenly Fox Form," had already been completed, so he had begun to cultivate the second part, the "Dragon Elephant Form."

The Dragon Elephant, a legendary race in the Demon Clan, was rumored to possess the most formidable power of the Demon Clan.

Although the Heavenly Fox Form granted Chen Nan demon power, compared to the power possessed by the Dragon Elephant tribe, it was like comparing child’s play to a grandmaster’s art.

The primary boon of the Heavenly Fox Form was to enhance Chen Nan’s control over mana, cast magic, and simultaneously bestow upon him the Heavenly Fox’s innate divine ability: the Illusion Technique.

The Dragon Elephant Form, on the other hand, was purely about endowing Chen Nan with an awe-inspiring physical power, breaking all magic with strength.

Cultivating it was even more excruciating than the Heavenly Fox Form, as each move seemed to tear the body apart and reassemble it.

Despite the extended period spent training the Heavenly Fox Form, Chen Nan thought he had become immune to pain, but upon training the Dragon Elephant Form, he realized the previous pain was nothing.

Each day of cultivating the Dragon Elephant Form felt like dying once.

Meanwhile, medicinal baths with spiritual medicine and Demon Spirit Pills were indispensable auxiliary methods.

...

Elsewhere, in Yue Tan Village, a middle-aged man emerged and joined two others.

"Yes, Chen Han is indeed from the Chen Family in the village, but the Chen Family has been exterminated by the sand bandit Black Scorpion, leaving only Chen Han, and the portrait matches."

The other two nodded without a word and left.

They approached the newly arrived caravan, inquiring Wang Sheng and others about Chen Han, confirming the existence of that mysterious powerhouse.

They believed the mysterious powerhouse, using the alias Chen San, was here for Chen Han.

Then they arrived at the sand bandit Black Scorpion’s lair, seeing it reduced to ashes, which further convinced them it was the doing of the powerhouse "Chen San."

Once all investigative results were compiled, an elder at the medical hall drew several conclusions.

"First, there might be something about Chen Han that attracted the powerhouse’s attention, so he took action to help."

"Second, the powerhouse might be a senior figure from Yama Hall, sending Chen Han here to have us cultivate him, adding another powerhouse to Yama Hall."

"Third, we must treat Chen Han well in the future, not to disappoint that Yama Hall senior’s expectations."

At this moment, Chen Nan had no idea he was being mistaken for a senior from Yama Hall, not even imagining things would take such a twist.

But if not for the investigators’ imagination, he would never have passed, as Yama Hall always picked promising candidates themselves, rarely taking in those who offered themselves.

Their pattern was similar to Cultivation Sects, but they trained assassins.

Hence, Chen Nan fabricating the existence of a powerhouse was a fortunate misstep, fulfilling his purpose.

Yama Hall’s spies were all over Immortal Camel City, making it easy for them to find Chen Nan.

"Chen Han, our elder wishes to see you."

A man with a cold expression said, then turned to leave.

Chen Nan didn’t mind and followed along, swiftly returning to the Immortal Music Medical Hall.

"Chen Han, it’s been agreed for you to join, but to become an assassin, you’re currently lacking. We will train and test you."

"If you fail, you’ll still be expelled, understand?"

The elderly man previously mentioned warned.

"Understood, senior." Chen Nan cupped his fists and said.

The elder smiled and nodded, "Hehe, you don’t need to call me senior, I am an Outer Door Steward of Yama Hall, just call me Elder Feng."

"Yes, Elder Feng." Chen Nan nodded, slightly surprised, as he had heard about Elder Feng from other assassins.

The Outer Door Steward served as a liaison between Yama Hall and the outside, tasks from all branches across the Nine Provinces would be compiled by Elder Feng.

Tasks the branches could handle were dealt with by branch assassins; those they couldn’t were escalated to the Main Hall’s assassins.

Thus, assassins frequently interacted with Elder Feng.

With a cheerful demeanor, Elder Feng patted Chen Nan’s shoulder, like facing his own junior, eyes full of encouragement and anticipation.

"Chen Han, I have great expectations for you, definitely strive hard, your future achievements will surely be limitless!"

Chen Nan appeared somewhat surprised, for the information extracted from other assassins about Elder Feng wasn’t favorable.

Such as how strict Elder Feng was, often wearing a sour face, or even casually insulting assassins.

Assassins had to receive tasks from Elder Feng, hence they didn’t dare offend and merely endured silently.

But now, Elder Feng was evidently a caring senior, respecting juniors.

Even to a newly joined assassin like himself, Elder Feng was so amiable, unlike what those assassins claimed.

Chen Nan snorted coldly inwardly, those assassins truly weren’t honest, even in death they didn’t speak the truth.

It seemed in future dealings with other Yama Hall assassins, he would have to be even more ruthless!

If deceased Yama Hall assassins knew, they’d likely kick Elder Feng twice even in death.

The old fellow surely wore two faces!

"By the way, to join Yama Hall, you must undergo a test, it’s not aimed at you specifically, everyone must do this."

"Your background is clear, for you it’s merely a formality."

Chen Nan slowly nodded, saying, "Alright, Elder Feng, understood."

Soon, Elder Feng led him to a secret room, empty except for a large black stone at the center.

The stone’s surface was smooth as a mirror, reflecting a clear image.

"This is the Heart Inquiry Stone, you just need to walk over," Elder Feng chuckled.

Chen Nan nodded, taking the chance to cup his hands and discreetly slipped a Soul Stabilizing Pill into his mouth.

The crafted Elixir Pills proved useful now.

The Heart Inquiry Stone was akin to an Illusion Technique, causing people to speak truthfully, but upon taking the Soul Stabilizing Pill, Chen Nan was immune to its effects.

He walked forward steadily and stood before the Heart Inquiry Stone, observing the black stone’s surface reflecting his image, soon the stone emitted a faint glow.

Chen Nan slowly closed his eyes, as a cool energy streamed into his mind, keeping him incredibly alert.

Elder Feng’s voice seemed distant.

"What’s your name?"

"Chen Han."

"Where is your home?"

"Yue Tan Village."

"..."

After all questions were asked, Elder Feng suddenly grew curious.

"The powerhouse who avenged you, what does he look like?"

"He... ah!"

Chen Nan clutched his head in agony and squatted down as if enduring immense pain.

Elder Feng quickly ended the inquiry, stepping forward to bring Chen Nan out: "Indeed a powerhouse, even in the Heart Inquiry Stone’s Illusion Realm, his appearance couldn’t be depicted!"