Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 446 - The Panic-stricken Chen Clan

The merit elder flew over unsteadily and questioned coldly, “Liehuo, why aren’t you giving chase?”

Elder Liehuo glanced at the merit elder and said indifferently, “Give chase? That little beast has already matured. He can fight those at the eighth level, and the two of you together couldn’t defeat him. So what’s the use of giving chase?”

Although Liehuo was stronger than even the gray-robed masked man and was confident he could suppress Chen Fan, he wasn’t sure he could kill Chen Fan.

In three months, Chen Fan had advanced from the fourth level to the sixth level. Others could only feel despair at a cultivation speed like this.

“How would we explain this to Duan Jingtian then? All three of us failed to kill him. What will Duan Jingtian think of us?” The merit elder’s tone sounded somewhat dissatisfied.

Elder Liehuo said coldly, “You still have the gall to speak?! If you hadn’t acted on your own and handed him the Divine Stone of Life, would he have advanced so quickly?"

“Hmph, I made a mistake with good intentions!” the merit elder said, shrugging off any responsibility.

“Enough, both of you!” The gray-robed masked man said, “Now is not the time to argue. Chen Fan is strong; understandably, we failed. After returning to the sect, we'll report the truth to Duan Jingtian. I’m afraid he’ll need to move personally if he wants Chen Fan dead!”

Elder Liehuo fell silent momentarily before he sighed and said, “If his cultivation skyrockets again in the remaining time, it will be disastrous. If he surpasses Duan Jingtian...”

The three fell silent.

The gray-robed masked man said, “The Divine Stone of Life doesn’t have infinite energy. It has likely already stretched its capabilities to help him this much. Further advancement won't be as easy.”

The merit elder said, “Elder Chen has a point. The Divine Stone of Life was contaminated by the blood of a demonic god. A good amount of its life origin essence may have been depleted already. It's likely exhausted by now. Duan Jingtian will be free to act in six months. He can intervene directly then."

Elder Liehuo nodded and said, “Come on, let’s return to the sect and report this matter to him. We’ve already done our best.”

......

A figure streaked across the horizon—it was Chen Fan.

Very well. I'll remember this. I'll settle the score with all of you sooner or later.

A vicious light shone in Chen Fan’s eyes.

Their scheme to harm him this time was truly vicious. He had been ambushed by three grand elders, all with mighty cultivations ranging from the peak of the seventh level to the eighth level.

He would have lost his life if his cultivation hadn’t advanced significantly and he hadn’t been at the Myriad Elephant Realm.

So, there is the merit elder, Elder Liehuo, and... Who is that gray-robed man? Cold light flickered in Chen Fan’s eyes as he pondered.

Doesn’t matter. After resolving the clan’s crisis, I can just ask Master. I’m sure few in the sect practice a powerful cultivation technique like the Sirius Sacred Art. Moreover, I have the Moon Devouring Heavenly Wolf Scepter...

Chen Fan was confident he could find out the identity of the gray-robed masked man.

I have to hurry. Since their first plan failed, they’ll likely target the clan instead. I need to be faster, much faster!

Chen Fan felt a little anxious and pushed the Wings of Rain Dragon to their limit, burning his true primeval at a tremendous rate. His speed skyrocketed in an instant.

The wide Wings of Rain Dragon tore the layers of cloud apart. Thunder rumbled and lightning flashed, and Chen Fan moved five hundred kilometers away in a flash.

......

Watermoon City, Chen Clan:

Dark clouds shrouded the entire mansion.

The Chen Clan had taken the position of the undisputed overlord of the city. It was growing stronger, and its influence had expanded to the nearby cities.

After a period of development, the Chen Clan was like a tree with well-developed roots, continuously expanding. Its overall strength was increasing, and it was also consistently producing Yuanfu realm experts. Young geniuses were also popping up one after another.

However, half a month ago, tragedy struck.

The Chen Clan's branches in nearby cities were ruthlessly slaughtered, their overseers at the Yuanfu realm meeting grim fates. Despite Chen Zhengqing and others' efforts to investigate, they found no leads.

The situation escalated further.

Three days ago, assassins infiltrated the Chen Clan mansion, brazenly killing three Yuanfu realm elders in front of the clan's experts and grievously wounding Chen Tianxiong, a third-level Yuanfu realm expert. Were it not for Chen Zhengqing's timely intervention, Chen Tianxiong would have died too.

The assassins were so powerful that even Chen Tianxiong had failed to stall them. Leaving chaos in their wake, they slaughtered many clan members and guards before departing with impunity.

Subsequently, the entire Chen Clan fell into panic.

Everyone was traumatized, jolting at the slightest breeze. Several incidents occurred where the clan troops accidentally attacked one another, killing quite a few people.

Meanwhile, the higher-ups of the Chen Clan all gathered. Messages were sent to those out in the world, telling them to hide and protect themselves.

In the main hall, a dozen or so Yuanfu realm higher-ups and the many young geniuses of the clan had gathered.

In stark contrast to their usual high spirits, the atmosphere was now tinged with paleness, panic, and unease.

Chen Zhengqing surveyed the uneasy crowd and reassured them, “Everyone, no need to be afraid. I have already sent a message to Xiaofan. I’m sure he’s already on his way back. Once he returns to the clan, he'll surely uncover the truth behind these events."

Chen Fan was the Chen Clan's legend, their spiritual pillar. His leadership had helped the clan grow from Xuanyang City to its current stature.

The Yuanfu realm used to be an unattainable goal to the Chen Clan members; now, the clan had numerous Yuanfu realm experts. As for Qi Grandmasters, there were simply too many to count.

The complexions of the uneasy Chen Clan leaders visibly improved. Merely invoking Chen Fan's name seemed to bring them comfort.

That’s right.

Had there ever been a crisis the Chen Clan faced that Chen Fan alone couldn't resolve?

Moreover, he not only resolved the clan’s crisis but also led the clan to a higher level. The entire hall buzzed with discussion, particularly among the younger generation. Their uneasy and anxious faces were replaced with fierce looks.

“Great, when the young patriarch returns and unravels this matter, we’ll make those damned bastards pay a heavy price!”

“I am confident that everything will be resolved when he returns!”