Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 1524 - Dawn

Boom!

Just as Chen Fan broke through to the second-level Immortal Platform realm, a powerful aura soared to the sky from the Deng Clan, instantly startling the entire Guangyuan City.

Although it was late into the night, the sudden eruption of such a powerful aura prompted the experts of every clan and force to emerge from their rooms, each one fixing their gaze gravely on the Deng Clan.

They knew that Deng Hui had emerged from seclusion; this mighty aura was a proclamation of his return.

“Deng Hui has successfully broken through and emerged from secluded cultivation tonight.”

“What a powerful aura. Definitely from the fourth-level Immortal Platform realm!”

“Rumor had it that Deng Hui broke through a while ago, but stayed in seclusion solely to stabilize his cultivation. Looks like that wasn’t just a rumor. There’s not even a hint of instability in that aura. It doesn’t feel like someone who just advanced.”

“I wonder how many will lose their sleep tonight.”

“The Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor must be in chaos by now. Deng Hui will probably show up there first thing in the morning!”

In the dark night, countless immortal wills collided in the void, communicating with each other.

The Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor:

Things unfolded just as everyone feared. The entire manor was ablaze with light as Deng Hui’s mighty aura woke countless people from their sleep. The council hall soon brimmed with faces both familiar and new.

Apart from the Immortal realm higher-ups here, even half-immortals and Void Immortals had also gathered in the hall.

Countless gazes were on Gongsun Jing, who sat in the main seat. He was the backbone of the entire mountain manor. Without him, the Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor would only be a name.

The manor wasn’t just the Gongsun Clan; many were refugees, their families destroyed by the Deng Clan, coming together under Gongsun Jing’s banner to resist. Every soul present harbored unyielding hatred and irreconcilable grudges toward the Deng Clan.

The atmosphere was heavy, yet very few showed fear. Most wore looks of steely resolve, determined to face the Deng Clan in a battle to the death by morning.

“Everyone, you must’ve all sensed that powerful aura earlier. It must be Deng Hui, making his strength known. I won’t say much more. This is the moment of life or death for our Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor. Anyone who wishes to leave may do so; those who stay will fight at my side against those Deng Clan bastards!”

Gongsun Jing’s voice reverberated in space, resolute and cold.

“Kill them! Even if I die, I will drag one or two scums from the Deng Clan down with me!”

“They destroyed my entire family. I will never let go of this grudge!”

“Manor Master, we’ll fight the Deng Clan to the death tomorrow!”

“Yes, fight them!”

“Even in death, we’ll shatter these bastards’ teeth!”

Everyone’s feelings ran high. No one flinched at the imminent battle.

......

Gongsun Jing’s study.

“Daddy, I’m not leaving. I will stay and fight alongside everyone against the Deng Clan. I’m also a half-immortal. I can fight at your side!” Gongsun Ling’er said, clenching her teeth, her eyes slightly reddened.

“Foolish!” Gongsun Jing said coldly with a stern face, “What use is your meager cultivation? If you live on, there’s still hope for revenge in the future. If you die, the Gongsun lineage truly ends tonight.”

Gongsun Ling’er looked at Gongsun Jing, tears welling in her eyes. She said softly, “Daddy, if there’s no other way, I’ll marry into the Deng Clan. I’ll marry Deng Hong.”

“No!” Gongsun Jing immediately refused, “Deng Hong is notorious. He’s ruined countless women over the past century. Marrying him would be tantamount to leading a lamb to slaughter; I cannot watch my daughter walk to her doom!

“Besides, do you think marrying into the Deng Clan would save the manor? You’re wrong! They want to annihilate our Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor. As long as we stand, the Deng Clan won’t rest easy.

“Alright, Ling’er, you’ve grown up. You can’t act willfully like before. There’s no retreat for our manor. It’s time for our long-standing enmity with the Deng Clan to come to an end. You’re still young and have a lifetime ahead of you. There’s no need for you to follow us old folks to our death. Tomorrow, you make use of the chaos and leave with Chen Fan through the secret passageway. Never return.”

“Daddy!” Gongsun Ling’er couldn’t hold back anymore. Tears fell like rain as she knelt down before Gongsun Jing.

Gongsun Jing stroked her head with an affectionate look on his face and said, “No need to be sad for your mother and me. We only wish to have seen you grow up safely. Ling’er, I can’t accompany you any further, nor can I shield you from storms in the future. Be strong, and protect yourself, promise me that.”

“B-but I don’t want to leave you...”

“Silly child.”

......

“He’s emerged from seclusion, huh?”

In the courtyard, Chen Fan naturally sensed the fourth-level Immortal Platform realm aura that Deng Hui had unleashed. He smiled faintly, unfazed. His emergence would’ve been a headache before Chen Fan recovered from his injuries.

However, Chen Fan had recovered and was now in the second level; Deng Hui was nothing to him.

Gongsun Jing came with Gongsun Ling’er.

“Manor Master Gongsun.”

“Little Brother Chen, Deng Hui has emerged from seclusion. That aura earlier was meant to scare me. Tomorrow morning, the Deng Clan will surely descend upon the mountain manor. I ask for nothing but to bring my daughter with you and to leave through the secret passageway at the back of the mountain manor, amid the chaos. I will be eternally grateful.”

With that, Gongsun Jing was about to bend his waist.

Chen Fan hurriedly reached out to support Gongsun Jing. “Mountain Manor Gongsun, you’re putting me in an awkward position. Actually, I—”

Chen Fan was just about to say that his injuries had fully healed and he could lend him a hand, but Gongsun Jing cut him off and bent his waist.

“Please, Little Brother Chen. I have only this one daughter. I truly can’t bear to see her walk to her death with us old folks at such a young age. Ling’er, quickly bow down and thank Little Brother Chen.”

Gongsun Ling’er had obviously cried earlier. Her eyes were still swollen. Still, she walked up and bowed to Chen Fan.

Chen Fan hurriedly helped the two up and said helplessly, “Don’t act like this, Manor Master Gongsun. I’ll agree to it. I’ll agree to it.”

“Good, I’m deeply grateful to you, Little Brother Chen. Rest assured, I’ve already instructed Ling’er. When the time comes, you two will leave through the secret passageway without anyone knowing. We’ll hold the Deng Clan’s attention from the front and buy time for you.”

“Rest assured, Manor Master Gongsun. Since I promised you, I’ll definitely keep Ling’er safe.”

Gongsun Jing nodded and said, “Alright, then. Ling’er, I’ve already told you the location of the secret passageway. At dawn, bring Little Brother Chen to the secret passageway. Once the battle erupts, take advantage of the chaos and leave. Alright, I’ll leave first. Tomorrow decides whether Rolling Thunder Mountain Manor stands or falls, and I must make arrangements tonight.”

Gongsun Jing left at a quick pace.

That night, the entire Guangyuan City couldn’t sleep. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Minutes and seconds went by.

Finally, dawn arrived!