Chapter 964: Naner, Is That You

Closer.

The terrifying celestial phenomenon was getting closer and closer to Heaven and Earth Island.

It was as if the entire sky was pressing down on them.

Qin Lan had initially thought it might be a coincidence.

But now, it was clear that this phenomenon was heading straight for Heaven and Earth Island.

What the hell?

Is this person really here to show off?

To flaunt how powerful their celestial phenomenon is?

Qin Lan's eyes narrowed to pinpricks as he stared at the distant sky, waiting for the arrival of the visitor.

Finally.

After a brief wait, a young figure stepped through the air.

"Who dares to—"

The Qin family had always been low-key, and facing this unknown future saint, Qin Lan didn't want to cause trouble. He had just started to shout, but his words were abruptly cut off.

Because the visitor was none other than Qin Nan.

"Nan... Nan'er, how can it be you?"

Qin Lan asked in disbelief. As soon as he spoke, he sensed the saintly aura emanating from Qin Nan, and the celestial phenomenon in the sky was completely following him.

Qin Lan's eyes nearly popped out of his head.

"Nan'er, are you the one about to break through to sainthood?"

Even with Qin Lan's saintly composure, he couldn't help but feel a storm of emotions surging within him.

The Qin family had been deeply worried about the disappearance of Qin Nan and the others, but they never expected Qin Nan to return on his own.

Not only had he returned, but he was also about to break through to sainthood?

The commotion caused by Qin Nan's return instantly shook the entire Heaven and Earth Island. Everyone in the Qin family rushed out, and when they realized that Qin Nan was the future saint, their jaws dropped.

"Nan'er, what on earth is going on?"

"How did you become a saint?"

Qin Lan couldn't even feel joy yet, as he urgently asked the questions burning in his heart.

Everyone else also turned their gazes toward Qin Nan.

Because what was happening before their eyes was simply too unbelievable, too outrageous for them to accept.

Although everyone knew that Qin Nan had great talent and had the potential to become a saint in the future, that was just potential. There was still a vast difference between potential and actually becoming a saint.

Moreover, Qin Nan had only been at the Dao Confirmation Realm before. While it might seem like the Dao Confirmation Realm wasn't far from sainthood, the chasm between the two was immense.

Throughout the history of Yunxing, there had been countless talented individuals at the Dao Confirmation Realm, but very few had even reached the Half-Saint Realm, let alone become full saints.

"Greetings, Ancestor, and all uncles and elders."

Qin Nan, who had stepped through the air, quickly bowed respectfully.

"Don't bother with formalities now. Tell me, what exactly happened?" Qin Lan asked anxiously. "Earlier, I couldn't sense your presence in the Heavenly Domain at all. The entire family, including the Heaven and Earth Society, has been searching for you. And now, not only have you suddenly reappeared, but you're also about to break through to sainthood. What on earth happened?"

"Ancestor, earlier, Zhiyu and I were trapped in a spatial prison, and we almost didn't make it back," Qin Nan explained truthfully, recounting how they had entered that sea area and how a mysterious force had drained their life force and cultivation.

Everyone listened with bated breath, their hearts pounding.

"But how did you escape that space, and how did you... how did you manage to become a saint?" Qin Yi, the family head, couldn't help but ask.

"Because I met a great benefactor of our Qin family," Qin Nan said solemnly.

"A great benefactor of the Qin family?"

Qin Lan was initially confused, but when it dawned on him, his entire body trembled. He rushed to Qin Nan's side, grabbing his shoulders and shouting, "Are you talking about the one from the Soul Lamp?"

"Exactly."

Qin Nan then proceeded to tell everyone about how, in their moment of despair, they had encountered Yi Feng, who had arrived riding a snail.

"So, Ancestor, uncles, and elders, that senior hasn't forgotten about our Qin family. On the contrary, he knew that Zhiyu and I were in danger while searching for him, and he came to rescue us."

"Not only that, but the senior also spent over ten days with me to help cultivate my mindset and push me to grow."

"And it was under these circumstances that I not only escaped danger but also am about to break through to sainthood," Qin Nan said excitedly.

"Hahahaha!"

"Good, good!"

"The senior hasn't forgotten our Qin family!"

After hearing Qin Nan's words, Qin Lan burst into laughter, tears of joy streaming down his face despite his saintly composure.

"Father, did you hear that?"

"The senior hasn't forgotten our Qin family. He still cares about us. Not only did he save Nan'er, but he also helped cultivate a new saint for our Qin family."

Qin Lan was overcome with emotion.

This news excited him even more than seeing Qin Nan about to become a saint.

Because through this event, he saw the senior's acknowledgment of the Qin family.

It was a confirmation of the Qin family's existence!

"Everyone, listen to my command. Kneel and thank the senior."

Qin Lan gave the order and was the first to kneel toward the sky.

The others followed without hesitation, kneeling down and bowing reverently.

"Oh, Ancestor, the senior also gave me this."

Qin Nan waved his hand, and the spatula Yi Feng had given him appeared in the air.

As soon as the spatula appeared, it immediately drew everyone's attention.

"This..."

Qin Lan, still emotional, couldn't help but move closer to examine it. "This divine artifact is no weaker than the kitchen knife and ladle the senior gave to my father. In fact, its craftsmanship and quality might even surpass them."

"By the way, Nan'er, did the senior say anything else to you?" Qin Lan asked urgently.

"Before he left, the senior told me that the next time we meet, I should cook him a few good dishes," Qin Nan replied truthfully.

"Good, good."

Qin Lan patted Qin Nan's shoulder with satisfaction, laughing heartily. "For the senior to say such a thing to you clearly shows his approval of you."

"You should keep this divine artifact for yourself."

"Because it was given to you by the senior, and no one is more suited to wield it than you."

"Thank you, Ancestor."

Qin Nan quickly knelt in gratitude.

"You should be thanking the senior," Qin Lan said, helping Qin Nan to his feet with a smile. "Now, you should focus on your breakthrough. I will personally guard you."

"Yes, Ancestor."

Qin Nan responded excitedly.

With Qin Lan's order, the entire Heaven and Earth Island went into a state of high alert. With a saint like Qin Lan personally guarding him, Qin Nan's breakthrough to sainthood would be absolutely foolproof.

"Ancestor, I will go into seclusion immediately. Oh, and Zhiyu and the others are still sealed in the Four Directions Array Box. Please help unseal them," Qin Nan said, handing over the box.

"Go ahead and enter seclusion. I'll take care of this."

Qin Lan took the Four Directions Array Box and personally escorted Qin Nan to the seclusion chamber.

After arranging everything, Qin Lan returned to the main hall.

Saintly energy emanated from him, enveloping the Four Directions Array Box.

Although the box had already been bound to Qin Nan and could only be unsealed by him, this restriction didn't apply to a saint.

Thus, Qin Lan easily unsealed the box.

As soon as the seal was broken, several streams of light shot out.

They were Qin Zhiyu and the other Qin family survivors from the ship.

The moment they saw the light of day again, their emotions overflowed.

Without even greeting Qin Lan, Qin Zhiyu rushed toward him, tears streaming down her face, and knelt on the ground, crying, "Quick, Ancestor, save Big Brother! Save Big Brother!"

"Yes, Ancestor, please save the young master!"

The others also knelt down, urgently pleading, "The young master sacrificed himself to save us. Please, you must save him!"