Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 575 - Chen Fan is Here

While Chen Fan could ignore Xiao Zhen and the other Great Chu Empire participants, he wouldn’t be able to ignore the guilt he would feel. They were all innocent people, who would have to die because they were acquainted with Chen Fan.

If he hadn't learned of their predicament, or if he had found out too late, he might have felt a brief pang of sadness but would not have been burdened by guilt.

The world was unforgiving, and weakness was often seen as a grave flaw.

However, knowing about their plight and having both the time and means to act, Chen Fan felt he had no choice but to confront the Battle Heaven Alliance. Avoiding the situation would only deepen his regret and create a lingering sense of guilt, complicating his path in martial arts.

A man had to stand by some principles, and this was one such case. Despite the risks, he had to face the danger head-on.

“Battle Heaven Alliance...I haven’t had the time to confront you since I have been busy. But now you’ve forced my hand. This time, I’ll make sure to topple all of you!” Chen Fan's eyes flashed with intense resolve.

......

The Battle Heaven Alliance’s base was situated in a cleared area within the southwest area of the Hidden Dragon Island.

This region had once been teeming with demonic beasts, but the Alliance had purged the area, leaving it barren and devoid of the creatures that once roamed there.

The area was abuzz with spectators who had gathered not to fight, but to witness the dramatic confrontation that was expected to unfold.

A month had passed since the Battle Heaven Alliance placed a killing order against Chen Fan. Despite extensive searches, they couldn’t even find a strand of his hair. Ultimately, they followed Luo Qian’s suggestion and captured some innocents to force him out.

With less than a day remaining, many had begun to doubt whether Chen Fan would ever make an appearance. The surrounding crowd voiced their skepticism:

“Only half a day left, but there’s still no sign of Chen Fan. It’s looking increasingly unlikely that he’ll show up.”

“Xiao Zhen and the others will be in deep trouble if Chen Fan doesn’t show up. Even though their connection to Chen Fan is paper thin, they’re caught in the crossfire because of him.”

“The Battle Heaven Alliance is conspiring openly. It’s an obvious trap. Once Chen Fan shows up, he’ll be met with overwhelming force. Even if Chen Fan has three heads and six arms, he would surely die facing the Battle Heaven Alliance.”

“That’s right. Although they suffered heavy losses during the Dao Palace incident, their foundation was not hurt. They’re still one of the five major alliances, far beyond the reach of smaller factions.”

“It’s all riding on whether Chen Fan will appear before the deadline. If he doesn’t, the alliance’s plan will have backfired, and they might not get another opportunity to catch him.”

“......”

These people were all standing around the mountaintops nearby, looking toward the Battle Heaven Alliance’s base and discussing among themselves.

Xiao Zhen and the other hostages were hanging in front of the entrance to the Battle Heaven Alliance base. Every one of them looked to be in a sorry state.

Even though the Battle Heaven Alliance members did not torture them, being hanged like this was the greatest torture. Everyone on this island was a genius from some nation, but now, they were being humiliated in such a way. One could only imagine the rage they felt in their hearts.

Standing below, Luo Qian looked up at the disheveled Xiao Zhen and chuckled coldly. “Hehe, Xiao Zhen, you didn’t expect a day like this to befall you, did you?”

“Ptooi!” Xiao Zhen’s eyes were filled with contempt. He stared at Luo Qian and said, “If I knew you were such despicable trash, I would have just slaughtered you!”

Luo Qian laughed coldly and said, “Slaughter me? You couldn’t do that back then, and you definitely can’t now! You used to call Chen Fan that little bastard your brother, didn’t you? He’s the reason you’re in such trouble now. Two and a half days have passed, but I don’t see him coming to save you.

“Heh heh, you still have half a day’s time. If Chen Fan doesn’t come by then, I’ll chop off your head personally and use it as a wine cup, then keep it as a trophy!”

Xiao Zhen stared coldly at Luo Qian and said, “Someone like you won’t have a good end.”

“At least I will live longer than you!” Luo Qian retorted, sneering.

Just then, a sharp, tearing sound cut through the air, followed by a series of explosions that rumbled like thunder.

An incomparably icy voice resounded in space, “You won’t live longer than Xiao Zhen. You will die right now!”

Luo Qian felt as if death itself had marked him. His hair stood on end, his muscles tensed, and his pores opened up in fear. A deadly intent completely shrouded him.

Turning around, he saw a black ancient spear slicing through the air at an impossible speed, heading straight for him. The spear was upon him in the blink of an eye, almost piercing him.

With no time to think or dodge, Luo Qian instinctively gathered his cultivation.

“Roar!”

A powerful aura instantly blossomed, reaching the four-revolution Golden Core realm.

“Get lost!” Luo Qian focused all his true primeval on his right arm and let out a furious roar that shook the sky. He unleashed his strongest punch ever to blast the Heaven Piercing Spear to bits.

Rumble!

As he punched out, the terrifying fist force twisted into a single stream and shot out like a cannonball. The space within a hundred-meter radius shook violently.

Poof, poof, poof...

But the mighty punch was as ineffective as butter or tofu against the Heaven Piercing Spear. It shattered layer by layer, failing to impede the spear in the slightest.

Seeing his most powerful punch being utterly ineffective, Luo Qian let out a desperate, indignant roar of fury, “No!”

In the next moment, his furious roar came to an abrupt stop.

The Heaven Piercing Spear pierced through Luo Qian and pinned him to the ground diagonally. A loud rumble rang out, and all signs of life vanished from Luo Qian.

The sudden turn of events left the onlookers, who had gathered to watch the spectacle, stunned.

Luo Qian had been alive and kicking just a few moments prior. He stood in front of the crowd and viciously humiliated Xiao Zhen, saying he would live longer than Xiao Zhen. Yet, in an instant, he lay dead, unable to defend himself.

This was too shocking.

This happened too suddenly. The crowd was not prepared at all, and it happened in a flash. The attack, which had struck down a four-revolution Golden Core expert, was too impactful.

However, these people came back to their senses in an instant, their expressions shifting to excitement.

“He’s here, Chen Fan is here!”