Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 1550 - Like Chopping Vegetables

Within the deep-sea trench cavern, the aura flowing around Chen Fan finally calmed down.

He opened his eyes; two dazzling beams of light shot forth, fierce and full of power.

He was already in the third-level Immortal Platform realm; after about ten days of consolidation, his cultivation had fully stabilized, with no signs of hollowness.

“Indeed, each level is like uncovering a new heaven. Just advancing to the third level from the peak of the second level has made my strength soar by more than ten times!”

Chen Fan marveled at the force thrumming inside him. If he'd reached this realm half a month ago, someone like Shan Qiu wouldn’t have posed any threat at all. He could have finished Shan Qiu without needing the Nine Immortals Bell; just the Sacred Spirit Sword Art would have done the trick.

“Good, good, good, my strength has indeed increased tremendously. No one below the sixth level can threaten me. However, Shark Crown Prince is already at the peak of the sixth level. So much time has passed, so he must have already entered the herbal garden and obtained a lot of immortal herbs. He might have devoured its bounty and even advanced to the seventh level.” 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Chen Fan wound himself up internally, refusing to relax even after achieving a breakthrough in cultivation.

In the Chaotic Demon Sea, even Immortal Kings tread lightly. None dared claim they could rampage unchecked. And yet, Chen Fan now belonged to the mid-tier, no longer stuck at the bottom of these treacherous waters.

“I have to rush over to the herbal garden island as soon as possible. If I’m late, I might not even get any leftovers.”

Chen Fan stood up and dispelled the formation barriers he had set up. Then, like a swordfish, he broke through the water and emerged from the surface.

After confirming the directions, Chen Fan sped forth without any hesitation, rushing toward the herbal garden island.

Along the way, he came across many people. All of them were heading toward the herbal garden island, and many of them possessed keys, baffling Chen Fan.

Weren’t there only ten keys? Why did so many of them appear out of nowhere?

At least ten separate groups with keys crossed his path. Deciding not to dwell on the mystery, he figured they must have acquired extra keys through secretive channels.

Several days later, Chen Fan reached the fabled island’s location, deep in the Chaotic Demon Sea, where demonic qi was thick as sludge. Even the air reeked with corruption, heaven and earth’s primal qi nowhere to be found.

Here, scars of ancient battle lingered: fragments of ruined islands floated listlessly, a silent testament to the fierce wars of old.

Islands that once bustled with life and power now lay in shattered pieces—a victim of the demon race’s invasion during the middle ancient ages. On one jagged slab, Chen Fan saw half a monstrous palm print, smashed into the rock as if a god had struck from above.

Demonic qi howled and fluttered in space. The sea waves, some one hundred meters high or higher, crashed in endless uproar across the sea.

Many had already gathered in this region. All of them had their sights on the herbal garden; without a key, they couldn’t enter and could only wander about outside.

Chen Fan saw what seemed to be an enormous barrier at the center of this region, spanning hundreds of thousands of kilometers, perhaps even wider. It was faintly outlined by the swirling demonic storms, yet thin and fraying from untold eras of erosion.

However, Chen Fan knew that even an Immortal King couldn’t break through the barrier. That was proof of the otherworldly might of its ancient creators. At the very least, such a feat required the strength of an Immortal Emperor.

Suddenly, Chen Fan spotted a familiar figure not far away. She was none other than Fairy Crimson Lightning and some experts of the Crimson Lightning Sect.

The Crimson Lightning Sect wasn’t a king-level force, but they occupied an island. Furthermore, they were renowned in the Chaotic Demon Sea and wielded a powerful presence there.

Their group was sizable, with over twenty strong cultivators; the weakest, at the second-level Immortal Platform realm, while Fairy Crimson Lightning, and two seasoned elders, held fifth- or sixth-level cultivation.

Fairy Crimson Lightning also discovered Chen Fan.

“Chen Fan!” Fairy Crimson Lightning furrowed her brow slightly, staring at him.

She had already heard the news of Chen Fan killing Sha Bichen and knew that he was no simple opponent.

The elderly woman among the two elders by Fairy Crimson Lightning’s side said, “It’s actually that brat. Young Miss, should we get rid of him?”

She was Fairy Crimson Lightning’s Dao protector, with sixth-level Immortal Platform realm cultivation. She was confident that she could definitely take down Chen Fan.

“No hurry. We’ve already wasted a few days here. There’s no sense in delaying for him; let’s see what happens after we get inside. He likely wants to go into the herbal garden, as well. Besides, Shark Crown Prince left men behind to intercept him, so we may not even have to lift a finger,” Fairy Crimson Lightning replied, her tone dismissive. Delaying another second here could possibly mean that they lose out on another immortal herb. It was not worth it.

“Very well, then I’ll send a voice transmission to Shark Crown Prince’s people and let them take care of it,” said the elderly woman.

Chen Fan had braced for a showdown with their sect, but, to his amazement, Fairy Crimson Lightning cast only a fleeting glance his way before using her key to slip inside with her party.

“This...”

Chen Fan was slightly taken aback, but immediately, a thunderous voice entered his ears.

“Bastard, you finally showed up. Die!”

A tall, burly figure pounced forth, arriving in front of Chen Fan in an instant. His palm grabbed at Chen Fan like an iron vice.

This person was one of Shark Crown Prince’s men, ordered to stay outside the herbal garden, and was the leader of their group. He was in the fifth-level Immortal Platform realm.

“Shark Crown Prince’s men!”

Chen Fan recognized them at once. His law power surged immediately, and he sent out a palm strike, shattering the hand that was closing in and pushing this person back.

“Hoh, Shark Crown Prince left you guys here to die? Fine, I’ll grant his wish!” Chen Fan smiled coldly and pounced forward like a roc in an instant.

This person was even weaker than Shan Qiu, so he was outmatched before the fight began.

In just mere moments, Chen Fan made quick work of this fifth-level Immortal Platform realm expert, killing him with a stab of his sword.

Chen Fan spread his hands open. A streak of sword qi swirled on each of his fingers. Immediately afterward, sword cries rang out as the sword qi shot to the sky, rushing toward the others.

Puchi!

Puchi!

The sharp sounds of sword qi tearing flesh echoed out. In the blink of an eye, the rest of Shark Crown Prince’s men were slain as easily as vegetables on a chopping board, utterly helpless, their blood staining the ocean in lurid streaks.

Task completed, Chen Fan shot toward the barrier, disappearing into the herbal garden while shocked onlookers gaped in silence.

Someone came back to their senses and exclaimed in disbelief, “Could those at the third level always do that? I am sure even those at the fifth level aren’t that terrifying! He killed them like he was chopping vegetables, how truly terrifying!”