Unrivaled Martial Emperor
Chapter 1137 - Shocking News

Chapter 1137 - Shocking News

White clouds drifted lazily across the vast blue sky—a scene of utter peace.

Rumble!

An unrivaled force swept out from the Peerless Peak, condensing into a pillar of qi that rose to the sky.

A green silhouette rushed out from the mountains, unleashing a roar that shook the sky and earth.

Disciples nearby froze mid-step, turning toward the source in astonishment.

“Who is that person? To act so arrogantly?” asked someone.

“You don’t even know him? How ignorant of you. He’s the Peerless Peak’s Chen Fan!”

“Hiss, hiss. He is that Chen Fan? How truly terrifying. Even from here, I feel like I’m being crushed under an overwhelming aura. I can barely breathe.”

“You’re telling me. He’s said to have slain multiple quasi-Legendary realm experts over a decade ago. After over ten years of seclusion, who knows how strong he’s become?”

“My god, the feeling I get from him is similar to some Lesser Legendary realm elders of the academy. Is he already a Legend?”

“Impossible. He was in the ninth-level Manifestation realm about a decade ago. How could he advance into the Legendary realm so quickly? You think comprehending the laws is that easy!”

“What’s impossible about that? Think about it: he’s not even a hundred yet. What were we doing at that age? We were still in the Heavenly Star realm, and even that made us ‘geniuses.’ Compared to him, we’re nothing. If anyone could leap from ninth-level Manifestation to Legendary in a decade, it’s him.”

“Well... that’s true. I saw him over a decade ago robbing the prodigies from the three overlord-class forces, but he wasn’t as terrifying as he is now. His strength had soared tremendously over the last decade.”

“But why do I see that he’s still only in the Lesser Peak Manifestation realm? He’s not even at quasi-Legend. Were the rumors exaggerated?”

“How could that be? People like us aren’t even qualified to glimpse someone at his level. Of course, you can’t see through his cultivation—the real shock would be if you could.”

“The Immortal Draft Assembly is less than three years away. Given his talent and strength, he will obtain enough immortal affinity, open the door of immortality, ascend to heaven, and become a disciple of an immortal sect. That would truly be a carp jumping through the dragon gate.”

“Exactly. People like us? We’re never touching immortality. Even if we cultivate till death, we’ll only reach the Void Immortal level. But him? I wouldn’t be surprised if he becomes a true immortal.”

The crowd’s murmurings reached Chen Fan’s ears, but he ignored them.

Truthfully, with his accumulation, he could’ve advanced to the Greater Peak Manifestation Realm—even the quasi-Legendary Realm—long ago.

But he didn’t. Instead, he focused on deepening his foundation.

He knew that the stronger the foundation, the greater the future. Even stepping into the Legendary realm or becoming a true immortal would become much easier.

He understood the principle of towering buildings being built up from the ground.

His breakthrough to the Lesser Peak Manifestation realm wasn’t forced. It was the natural outcome of everything falling into place, like water overflowing when a vessel is full.

In the twelve years he spent comprehending the laws, he had quietly mended every crack in his cultivation path.

Chen Fan had once been like an iron bucket, solid but with tiny leaks. The holes weren’t large, yet they still let water escape.

However, he had spent twelve years sealing up the tiny holes, making it flawless. Now, his foundations had become exceptionally robust.

He sensed the never-ending stream of strength surging inside him. He had a feeling that if he faced a Lesser Legendary realm expert like Jin Kun again, he could kill them with one punch.

“All that’s left is to wait for the Immortal Draft Assembly.”

Chen Fan looked up at the sky. His gaze was filled with anticipation.

With less than three years remaining, it would be difficult to make any major breakthroughs. He could only consolidate his cultivation and comprehend as many laws as possible.

With a flicker, Chen Fan vanished toward the True Martial City.

Swish.

Demon King Xuan Ting and Xuan Shitong now lived in the Chen Mansion. Naturally, his parents were very fond of Xuan Shitong, already treating her as their daughter-in-law.

Although Chen Fan was considered very young by Tianwu Continent’s standards, where few concerned themselves with romance, his parents hoped he would settle down soon, perhaps even start a family.

Arriving at the Chen Mansion, he exchanged greetings with his parents and left with Xuan Shitong.

Time with her was short.

After the Immortal Draft Assembly, he would most likely leave the Tianwu Continent and enter an immortal sect in the Heavenly realm to cultivate.

As for Xuan Shitong, her chances of opening the door to immortality were slim.

And so, this farewell could last for years... or longer.

While the Immortal Draft Assembly had yet to begin, Chen Fan chose to spend his remaining time with Xuan Shitong, journeying across the Tianwu Continent.

Hong Domain, the Great Chen Empire:

Ever since Chen Fan’s parents went to the True Martial City, his uncle Nangong Baxiong had assumed control

After meeting Nangong Baxiong, Chen Fan went to the Spring Autumn Sect.

The Spring Autumn Sect was the starting point of his martial arts path.

Wei Buyu, High Elder Yun Tu, and the others had protected him in his weakest days. Without their help, he might never have survived Duan Jingtian, let alone become who he was now.

He left the sect with gifts of precious cultivation resources—a gesture of deep gratitude. Next, Chen Fan arrived in Xuanyang City.

Looking at the Chen Mansion there, memories appeared before Chen Fan’s eyes.

The mansion was now ruled by a branch family of the Chen Clan, guarded by several Yuanfu realm experts. Suffice it to say, they couldn’t be called weak.

Chen Fan and Xuan Shitong hovered in the air, undetected by anyone.

Xuan Shitong leaned in his arms, looking at the Chen Clan below, and said softly, “So, this is where you were born.”

Chen Fan nodded and said, “That’s right. So many years have gone by in a flash. I went from a discarded young patriarch to who I am today. Looking back... it all feels like yesterday.”

He couldn’t help but sigh in his heart.

Who would have thought that the once-feeble Chen Clan would rise to such prominence, one step at a time under his leadership?

Afterward, he brought her to the central, southern, western, and northern continents, exploring diverse customs and landscapes.

Just as the peaceful days rolled on, a piece of explosive news shook the entire Tianwu Continent:

Some experts from other continents came to the Tianwu continent to challenge the younger generation of the various major forces.