Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 567 - Making a Move to Seize the Ancient Scripture

Everyone fought for the ancient scripture without hesitation, though none of them knew exactly what earth-shaking secret art was recorded in it. Then again, for a presumably great figure to hold it until the end, could it be anything simple?

As a top force of the Hong Domain three thousand years ago, the Hidden Dragon Island had peak Heavenly Star realm powerhouses in their ranks. A scripture left behind by such a great force couldn’t be ordinary.

If the scripture was brought outside, it would immediately trigger a bloody storm. Countless people would take action and try to seize it.

Now that such a treasure was before them, they had to take it.

No one cared whether you were a prince from the Great Li Imperial Court or a fairy from the Moon Palace now. Anyone who stood in their way was the enemy. They would fight until their last breath for it! [1]

Rumble!

Clang!

Buzz!

Terrifying sounds and explosions echoed in the hall.

A whirlwind of energy tore through the great hall, the space roiling like fierce waves, and powerful qi shot out in all directions.

Words were useless in such situations; only strength could get you your way. And Li Yao had that in spades.

Chen Fan followed behind, not in a hurry to take action. Like a venomous snake, he observed calmly, ready to launch a lethal blow at a moment’s notice.

Rumble!

The five major alliances had collided for the first time.

Moments ago, their respective alliance leaders and vice-alliance leaders had been fighting the Flying Hairy Jiangshi. Yet, for the sake of the ancient scripture, they were now at each other’s throats.

No one held back anything, as they knew that holding back at this stage was the same as handing over the scripture to someone else.

Although the point of coming to the Hidden Dragon Island was not to decide the strongest among them, there were definitely a few top figures.

And those figures were currently fighting with each other, competing for opportunities and trying to decide who was the strongest.

Competition was inevitable on the road of martial arts, be it for resources or treasures.

Falling a step behind meant always being behind. No one was willing to be inferior to others.

If they could obtain this ancient scripture and comprehend the power of the great Dao within, raising their cultivation by leaps and bounds, they would be in the lead for hundreds of years.

One to two hundred people were fighting. The tremendous power sweeping about would kill anyone who got caught in it.

Aside from Li Yao and the other top geniuses, no one dared to rush out. Without the proper tools, it would be impossible to take on the job.

Amidst the crowd’s mutual attacks, a three-revolution Golden Core martial artist actually rushed to the front and opened his hand wide, trying to snatch the ancient scripture.

However, just as he reached out, a terrifying saber light came slashing down. It split this three-revolution Golden Core martial artist in half.

The competition was this cruel!

“Get lost, this scripture is mine!” Li Yao roared furiously, his regal aura sweeping over the universe. His supreme aura erupted wildly, blowing up all the surrounding attacks.

He grabbed at the empty air, producing a spear in his hand. He strode forward unstoppably like a domineering king.

With a swish, Li Yao, who was running at the front, grabbed the ancient scripture. Suddenly, a slender jade hand also caught a page of the ancient scripture.

“Li Yao, as a prince of the Great Li Imperial Court, you get guidance from Emperor Li. You could be said to have a distinguished teacher. Not having this one page of the scripture shouldn’t affect you, right? Why don’t you let me have it?” Qiu Yuexin’s voice rang beside Li Yao’s ears.

“Get lost!” Li Yao shouted angrily. His regal qi transformed into King’s Fist, blasting toward Qiu Yuexin. He didn’t have a shred of tender, protective feeling for the fairer sex. He was truly a boundlessly domineering character who killed decisively.

“This ancient scripture belongs to our Saber Sword Alliance!” Another big hand came down, grabbing at it. In the center of the palm was a fierce sword qi, sweeping across and slashing.

“Who dares to stop me, Xuanyuan Po, from taking what I want?” Xuanyuan Po’s hand also grabbed onto the ancient scripture.

“Hoho, this ancient scripture is our Battle Heaven Alliance’s possession. Everyone, how about doing us this favor?” Yun Tao’s palm also fell onto the ancient scripture.

The five major forces’ attacks collided fiercely at the center.

Boom!

A terrifying force instantly erupted, setting off layer after layer of qi waves. They were like monstrous waves, sweeping outward.

There was no way this ancient scripture could withstand such rough handling. It was instantly torn apart, and five golden papers flew out.

The five also stopped fighting tacitly, each going after one of those papers and grabbing at them.

All five of them grabbed a page of the ancient scripture. After seeing the secret technique recorded on it, they immediately grew excited.

Yun Tao’s cultivation was a notch weaker than Li Yao and the others, thus he was one step slower, but this did not stop him from catching a piece of golden paper.

However, before he could grab the golden paper firmly, a large golden palm suddenly blasted toward him. The air blew up as a result, and a terrifying force descended.

“Audacious, who dares to make a move against our Battle Heaven Alliance!” Yun Tao instantly grew enraged. He turned around and sent a palm strike of his own at this large golden palm.

Bang!

A loud boom rang out. Yun Tao struck out in haste, but his expression changed drastically as he felt an incomprehensibly terrifying force from the large golden palm. The force sent him flying.

Chen Fan finally entered the stage. He reached out and grabbed the last page of the ancient scripture. “This belongs to me.”

“You!” Nie Tao’s irises shrank violently when he saw Chen Fan. His aura instantly soared uncontrollably, forming a terrifying whirlwind and swept out.

“And? What about it? Surprised? I’ve been here for a while, but it seems Vice Alliance Leader Nie didn’t notice me,” Chen Fan replied indifferently.

“Abominable bastard, you’re courting death. How dare you sneak attack me!” Yun Tao steadied himself after being sent flying. His eyes instantly turned bloodshot, and his face twisted, looking like an evil ghost.

Li Yao and the others also stopped fighting, tacitly agreeing to end the conflict.

Each of them had managed to seize a page of the ancient scripture, which was already a significant outcome. It was clear they couldn’t monopolize all the gains, and no one would agree to that.

The others had no choice but to submit if they joined forces, as they couldn’t overpower the combined strength of the group.

Could an arm overpower a thigh?

As such, everyone stopped and watched Chen Fan face off against Nie Tao and Yun Tao with interest. He dared to snatch the Battle Heaven Alliance’s ancient scripture page so openly. He was truly daring.

After all, all of them could tell that Chen Fan’s cultivation was only in the three-revolution Golden Core realm.

“Chen Fan, you bastard, how dare you show up here! You’re finished! No one in heaven or earth can save you now, do you understand?!” Nie Tao’s gaze turned fiercely resentful, his killing intent boiling.

1. Moon Palace, also known as Guanghan Palace, refers to the palace on the moon. Legend goes that it is inhabited by the goddess of the moon, Chang’e, the jade rabbit, and the woodcutter Wu Gang. ☜