Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 431 - Intense Clash

Yue Zhongtian and Lei Wushuang stood next to one another in the sky.

“What a surprise. Duan Jingtian actually gave Bloody Sky to Feng Tianxia!”

The storm couldn’t block their vision, so they could see the relentless exchange between the two figures, missing no details.

Lightning arcs danced around Lei Wushuang. His voice carried a hint of concern as he said, “Indeed. Duan Jingtian is feeling the pressure from Chen Fan.

“That’s a Grade-4 exceptional quality treasure, famous across the Great Chu Empire. Although it’s not as good as Grade-5 treasures like the Purgatory Divine Halberd or the Heavenly Lotus Battle God Spear, it’s still absolutely terrifying. [1]

“Fifth level and Bloody Sky... I am afraid even I would only have a fifty-fifty chance against Feng Tianxia now. Chen Fan is in danger.”

Lei Wushuang practiced a lightning-attributed earth tier cultivation technique, so his offensive capabilities were incredibly high. He had advanced to the fifth level years ago and had a rich foundation, earning him the third rank among holy disciples.

Therefore, when he learned that Feng Tianxia had advanced to the fifth level, Lei Wushuang remained confident in his own abilities.

The disparity in strength between a newbie fifth-level Core Formation expert and a seasoned veteran like himself was vast.

However, with Bloody Sky, Feng Tianxia’s offensive power was unparalleled. No spirit or god could withstand its edge. Merely being grazed by the blade qi could wreak havoc upon a martial artist's flesh and dantian.

Yue Zhongtian said, “You’re right. If I were to fight him, I’m afraid I would be defeated.”

Ranked fifth among the holy disciples, Yue Zhongtian was also a seasoned expert in the fifth-level Core Formation realm. His admission was proof of his apprehension toward Feng Tianxia.

Lei Wushuang said, “It's unavoidable. Our Grade-4 treasures are ordinary at best. Bloody Sky, on the other hand, used to be a Grade-5 treasure on the same level as the Purgatory Divine Halberd. Despite its diminished grade due to damage, it remains among the most esteemed Grade-4 treasures.”

Yue Zhongtian smiled bitterly and said, “Duan Jingtian sure invested heavily in him. He seems determined to remove Chen Fan. This battle may sway the hearts of the other holy disciples, compelling them to submit to him."

“You’re right. Duan Jingtian has long held the advantage. Apart from the sect leader and the high elder who can still suppress him, he no longer has any rivals within the sect. If he becomes a Divine Nascent realm expert, we will have no choice but to bow before him." Lei Wushuang’s tone also sounded rather bitter.

As holy disciples of esteemed standing, they had their pride and were unwilling to submit to another and become mere lackeys.

Alas, Duan Jingtian was too monstrous of a genius. He was so overwhelmingly powerful that they saw no hope of surpassing him. He was like an insurmountable mountain, pressing down above their heads.

Yue Zhongtian momentarily fell silent before he said through voice transmission, “Better a bad life than a good death. If Feng Tianxia cuts down Chen Fan, we should submit to Duan Jingtian early. Perhaps we might still obtain some benefits from him.”

Lei Wushuang nodded and said, “You have a point.”

The eyes of the holy disciples flickered unsteadily, with thousands of thoughts racing through their minds.

Suddenly, a shout came from within the storm of wind. “Slash!”

A shocking bloody light erupted, tearing open this storm. Chen Fan was sent flying back from a slash.

Thud, thud, thud!

Chen Fan stepped on the air heavily, shaking the space and dispersing a formidable force that sent ripples cascading through the air.

He looked at Feng Tianxia gravely, then looked at the Nightless in his hand before sighing.

After all was said and done, his treasure was a whole grade lower. After exchanging dozens, if not a hundred moves, cracks spider-webbed across its surface.

Seconds later, Nightless shattered into countless shards in Chen Fan’s hand, leaving only its hilt behind.

“Chen Fan’s sword has shattered!”

The crowd sucked in a deep breath of cold air.

Didn’t this mean that Chen Fan had slipped into a disadvantageous situation?

Feng Tianxia looked at Chen Fan coldly and said, “Do you have anything left to say?"

“Good blade! A fine blade, indeed!” Chen Fan clapped and praised.

Feng Tianxia smiled coldly and said, “That didn’t need your approval. It is a blade meant for slaughter. I've said before, that to meet one's end beneath its edge could be considered a blessing from past lives. Now, are you ready to meet your end?”

Feng Tianxia swept by like a gust of wind, his blade slashing downward with a force that seemed to shake the very heavens and make gods weep. “Die!”

An unseen force bound Chen Fan in place, rendering him unable to retaliate, his only option to await his fate beneath the blade.

“Die?” Chen Fan shook his head, his eyes gleaming with cold resolve. His qi erupted ferociously, and a terrifying aura engulfed him, sweeping across the heavens and earth like an unstoppable tide.

“Spear, to me!”

He grabbed at the space; immediately, an iron spear appeared in his hand. He thrust the spear violently, and heaven and earth lost their colors.

Boom, thump!

The air rolled back, dispersing the torrent of blade qi with ease.

The terrifying thrust pierced through space, crossing through space-time, and collided fiercely with Feng Tianxia’s Bloody Sky.

Thump!

The bloody light shattered, and Feng Tianxia was sent flying back, looking to be in a sorry state.

“What?!” This sudden turn of events stunned everyone.

Chen Fan had fallen into a disadvantageous position; unexpectedly, he sent his opponent flying with his very next attack, unleashing the aura of an expert at the fourth level.

“He’s not at the third level but the fourth level of Core Formation!”

Everyone was overwhelmed with shock. From inner sect disciples to elite cultivators, even the holy disciples observing from above were left dumbfounded by this unforeseen development.

“How is this possible?”

“Fourth level... How long has it been since he entered the Core Formation realm? How could he advance to the fourth level so quickly!”

“Impossible! This is not possible! Even with the Divine Stone of Life, he couldn’t have advanced to the fourth level this soon. Simply unthinkable!”

The holy disciples paled at the realization, their disbelief evident. They had dedicated years, if not decades, to reach their current levels of cultivation.

But what about Chen Fan?

In just three to four months, he went from being at the first level to being at the fourth level, leaving onlookers dumbfounded and jaws agape in disbelief.

Even the monstrous genius Duan Jingtian was not monstrous to this degree!

The shock Feng Tianxia felt mirrored that of Yue Zhongtian, Lei Wushuang, and the others.

Chen Fan was at the fourth level and his spear—simple and unassuming—was a treasure on par with his Bloody Sky.

He had not reached this level of wealth even after cultivating for decades. Moreover, Duan Jingtian had given him Bloody Sky, so who gave Chen Fan—a rookie—a treasure comparable to it?

1. Reminder: Purgatory Divine Halberd is Duan Jingtian’s weapon, while the Heavenly Lotus Battle God Spear is Zhong Ya’s weapon. Zhong Ya is the number 1 holy disciple of the Divine Light Sect and sparred against Duan Jingtian around chapter 220. ☜