Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 1552 - Phoenix Flame Immortal Fruit

As the red light soared into the sky, Chen Fan instantly sensed powerful auras all around him, each racing toward it, drawn like moths to a flame.

The red light had drawn too much attention.

It wasn’t just Chen Fan who realized what this meant: a supreme immortal herb was likely maturing and emerging somewhere nearby. Everyone present could sense that an extraordinary opportunity was unfolding.

Nearly four months had slipped by since they all descended upon the herbal garden in search of immortal herbs, yet not a single truly valuable one had surfaced. Frustration simmered just beneath everyone’s surface. With a supreme immortal herb finally making its presence known, how could anyone simply let such a chance slip through their fingers?

Naturally, Chen Fan was the same. He had spent a hundred and fifty thousand immortal stones for a key. If he walked away empty-handed, it would sting deeply. In fact, that was enough to propel Chen Fan to break through to a whole new cultivation level.

He reacted at lightning speed: slicing through the sky like a tempest, Chen Fan shot toward the dazzling red beacon.

Suddenly, the red light that had stirred the numerous martial artists nearby vanished. However, it didn’t stop the crowd from heading there.

Chen Fan arrived to find that he wasn’t the first on the scene, as the area was already teeming with people.

The setting was a mountain valley; at its center stood an enormous crimson tree, breathtaking in its grandeur. On the huge tree were three crimson fruits, each radiating the very essence of the immortal tree. An irresistible fragrance wafted in the air, tangy with promise.

Several people surrounded the tree. Judging by their modest auras, the strongest among them was barely in the second-level Immortal Platform realm; they seemed part of the same faction.

"Come on, get lost! This isn’t a place for amateurs," barked a dark-robed elder, eyes cold as steel. "The Phoenix Flame Fruit Tree is far beyond your reach." Yet, no one gave these challengers a second thought; all eyes were locked on the fiery prize.

“So this is a Phoenix Flame Fruit Tree! It’s no wonder even Old Devil Yin was lured here. Legend says that these trees arise from the fiery winds of a phoenix’s rebirth. Whoever consumes a Phoenix Flame Immortal Fruit gets more than a power-up. Their very mortal shell becomes hard to destroy, echoing the legendary phoenix’s immortality!"

“That’s not all. Phoenix Flame Immortal Fruits can also increase one’s cultivation. It’s absolutely a supreme immortal herb.”

“The Phoenix Flame Immortal Fruits are amazing. Unfortunately, they’ll end up in Old Devil Yin’s hands, as he is just a step away from the fifth level. He’s also extremely proficient in assassinations, with recorded achievements of killing experts at the same cultivation level. If he gets the fruit, not only will he regain his youth and vitality, but he might just break through to the next level. There’s no way he’s letting this chance pass."

The nearby crowd murmured softly among themselves.

Everyone coveted the Phoenix Flame Fruit Tree, but the prospect of crossing Old Devil Yin, the most notorious cultivator in attendance, left them all wary. His reputation in the Chaotic Demon Sea was infamous, and time wasn’t on his side; if he didn’t find another breakthrough soon, he’d be dust in maybe a century or two.

So, this fruit, which could extend his lifespan and help him achieve a breakthrough, was something he had to obtain at all costs. He would never give up on it. Anyone daring to fight him for it would become a sworn enemy, and a battle to the death would be inevitable.

Facing Old Devil Yin, who was close to becoming a madman, even a sixth-level Immortal Platform realm expert would feel slight apprehension.

The leader of the group surrounding the tree stepped forward and said, “Senior, there are three fruits here. Our Wang Clan was the first to discover this Phoenix Flame Fruit Tree. By right, it should belong to us. However, since Senior is here, we wouldn’t dare to monopolize it. We ask for only one of the fruits; you may take the remaining two. How about it?”

Evidently, they also knew of Old Devil Yin’s fierce reputation.

“First come, first served? Since when?" Old Devil Yin scoffed, his eyes dark and dangerous. "Here, the strongest makes the rules! I’m taking all three Phoenix Flame Immortal Fruits. Just who do you think you are, trying to bargain with me? I told you to scram, but since you refused, forget running. It’s time for you to die!"

With a savage grin, Old Devil Yin leapt, murderous intent radiating from him; his visage twisted with glee.

“Mercy, Senior. We don’t want the fruit anymore, it’s all yours. Please spare our lives, Senior!”

Seeing Old Devil Yin aiming for their lives, the expressions on the faces of the Wang Clan’s members changed drastically, and they frantically tried to flee.

“Too late!”

Old Devil Yin’s law power surged, sending out a pitch-black, withered claw like that of a vicious beast, aiming to tear the juniors of the Wang Clan into pieces.

“Senior, we’re from the Wang Clan. If you kill us, the Wang Clan will definitely come find you for revenge!”

"Ha! Bring it on!" Old Devil Yin sneered. He slaughtered the Wang Clan’s juniors in moments, reducing first and second-level Immortal Platform realm cultivators to corpses with a few grim smacks. The sheer ruthlessness stilled the crowd. Old Devil Yin’s reputation for bloodshed was no exaggeration; he was a butcher, no questions asked.

Killing the members of the Wang Clan was like swatting a few flies for Old Devil Yin: effortless. His dark, cold gaze swept around, and he threatened, “Aren’t you people leaving? Do you want to compete with me too?”

Hearing this, the crowd nearby paled with shock, angry inside.

Old Devil Yin was too tyrannical to try to monopolize all the benefits for himself.

And yet, not a whisper of protest escaped the crowd. Clearly, part of Old Devil Yin’s brutality was intended as a warning. Cross him, and face the same fate.

Chen Fan raised his eyebrow. Just as he was about to step forward, a group flew over.

“Good stuff, it’s actually the Phoenix Flame Immortal Fruit. Excellent, there’s hope to reach the sixth-level Immortal Platform realm!” rang a sharp, cool voice. The crowd turned and saw that Fairy Crimson Lightning and her team had arrived.

Old Devil Yin’s cheeks also twitched slightly.

The Wang Clan was far from comparable to the Crimson Lightning Sect. Furthermore, Fairy Crimson Lightning’s group was also very strong.

The two elders were both in the sixth-level Immortal Platform realm, while Fairy Crimson Lightning herself was also at the peak of the fifth-level Immortal Platform realm. As for the others, they were in the second-level Immortal Platform realm or above.

Old Devil Yin’s attitude flipped around completely, his tone no longer as arrogant as before.

"Ah, Fairy Crimson Lightning of the Crimson Lightning Sect! Yes, treasures from heaven and earth surely belong to the deserving. I did discover this Phoenix Flame Immortal Tree first, but I won’t hoard it. I’ll take two of the fruits, and you can take one. What do you say?"