Yan Nantian

Yan Nantian, also known as Xiao Liuzi (小六子), was the former leader of the Martial Heaven Alliance and later served as one of the Four Grand Elders. He was Qu Jianying's granduncle master and had a close relationship with her. He was two generations above Qu, and the other three Grand Elders were older than him.
He used the immensely powerful and mysterious Spirit Void Eyes technique. He was at the peak of the Death stage, just unable to break through to Samsara, meaning that while his longevity was limited he was exceptionally powerful among Netherpassage experts.
He intervened to protect Long Chen after he killed Di Xin. He initially decided not to let Long Chen receive the Martial Heaven Alliance's reward for receiving first place in the Devil Slaughter Rankings, as Long Chen was not loyal to the Martial Heaven Alliance, but only to Qu Jianying and his other friends and companions. However, he changed his mind after seeing how Long Chen was willing to avenge Lu Qingshan, who died as part of the scheme of Di Xin and Xiang Yunfei, taking a gamble that he would fight to protect the Martial Heaven Alliance against their enemies.
Afterwards he was the Netherpassage expert who opened the passage into the Yin-Yang Realm for Long Chen and Ye Lingshan.
Yan Nantian used to advise Zi Yan. He allowed her to enter the Yin-Yang Realm in exchange for sealing her cultivation level and changing her appearance, in order for her to experience life from a different perspective.
== Appearance ==
His voice was raspy and weak as if he might collapse at any time.
Once LC was gone, Qu Jianying's granduncle-master's eyes instantly transformed, becoming bright and clear. Divine light shone from them. He no longer appeared on the verge of dying as his hair went from white to black in an instant. He became an icy-faced middle-aged man. The nine elders immediately felt like they had been stripped naked and tossed into the snow. The Grand Elder's gaze was cold.
=== Youth ===
A black light suddenly appeared, completely ignoring that elder’s life and death domain and flying right by his cheek.
The black light pierced a mountain and continued for thousands of miles before tumbling down.
This attack caused time to stand still. Everyone was holding their breath. When they saw what that black light had been, they couldn’t help gasping.
It was a chopstick. It was a completely ordinary bamboo chopstick that still had some oil on it, as if… someone had just been using it to eat.
“It’s not very good to say that you’ll suppress someone else’s child.”
Space twisted, and an ancient figure appeared in the air. This figure held a wine cup in his left hand and a single chopstick in his right hand. That chopstick was the same as the one that had just flown out. Clearly, that attack had come from him.
This elder was one of the Martial Heaven Alliance’s Grand Elders, Qu Jianying’s granduncle-master.
Yan Nantian smiled faintly. He had previously restored his youthful appearance, but now he appeared so old that he was halfway to the grave.
The reason why he had restored his youth previously was to feel the change in the world. However, maintaining that state was a burden to his body, so staying like this saved him energy.
Yan Nantian’s gaze swept over the four elders. “Even if my family’s child was wrong, it’s not up to you to punish him. Don’t you think your claws have stretched too far today?”
Although his voice contained no furious emotions, the words alone expressed his dissatisfaction.
Those four elders immediately shut their mouths. Perhaps others might not know Yan Nantian, but they had heard his legend. He was a fierce figure capable of doing anything.
== Story ==
=== Spies ===
Yan kills four spies / traitors among the nine elders.
"[Long Chen] is very dangerous. When I tried to look at him with my Spirit Void Eyes, they were almost destroyed. Fortunately, I pulled back as soon as I sensed the danger, or my life would have been in danger."
His eyes had almost been destroyed with just a test. If he hadn't personally said it, she wouldn't have believed it no matter what. Even now, she found it hard to believe.
=== Di Long ===
“Long Chen killed my son! He deliberately shattered the unity of our two alliances, which will tear apart the Martial Heaven Alliance. Only suppressing him a hundred years is far from enough punishment!” Di Long spoke up. Although he had heard of Yan Nantian and his fame, he had no choice, or he would appear too cowardly.
“I can’t be bothered to play that game with you. You youngsters might like it, but I got tired of it in my youth. Why is it that you can kill my Martial Heaven Alliance’s children, but we must pay when we kill your people? This theory of yours would only work if your ancient family alliance could suppress us. Perhaps if the Mo family was still in charge of the ancient family alliance, you might have some ability to fight against the Martial Heaven Alliance, but as for your Di family? You should just give up. After living off a woman for so many years, your fangs have already rotted.” Yan Nantian shook his head indifferently.
“Everyone, stop making a fuss. I will handle this. It is still not the turn of you babies to act as the hosts.” Yan Nantian waved his hand, stopping Qu Jianying. To Di Xin’s mother, he said, “Don’t think that you are untouchable because of your family’s status. The world has changed. With the great era here, no one can say what will come in the future. As for this matter, you don’t have the slightest advantage here. Even if you went crying to your family, do you think they would dare to punish Long Chen in spite of the world’s opinions? First of all, you must understand the principle that children must take responsibility for their own actions. Second, even if you had a certain status amongst your family, you have no good excuse to bring them to attack Long Chen. Third, the Martial Heaven Alliance still has a few undying old farts present, so it’s not like just anyone can bully us. So, I won’t bother to waste any more words with you. This is karma. If you brewed a bitter drink, you’ll be the one drinking it in the end.”
Clearly, Yan Nantian was clear on Di Xin’s mother’s status and didn’t care. So his tone was indifferent and even contemptuous.
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