Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 1620 - Going Head to Head

Beyond the Heavenly Punishment and Demon Suppression lineages, the Featherlight Sect housed several other factions. Yet compared to those two giants, the rest were insignificant. Watching the two dominant lineages clash so fiercely, the remaining elders wisely kept silent.

“Everyone, there is no doubt that Chen Fan is a demon. Just think about it, fifteen years ago, he was only a Void Immortal, but now he’s already in the fifth-level Immortal Platform realm. Even the most outstanding monstrous geniuses never advanced at such speed. Do you truly believe someone born in a barren lower realm could rival the supreme prodigies of the Heavenly Realm?”

“Indeed,” another elder added. “Without some external influence, such growth is impossible. He hasn’t even been in our Featherlight Sect for a century. This defies all logic.”

A sharp laugh rang out in response. “How laughable. Just because you lack the talent doesn’t mean our Heavenly Punishment lineage’s chosen one does. You couldn’t achieve it because you’re incompetent. Trash. Understand?”

“Exactly. Your Demon Suppression lineage is trash, and so are the disciples under your protection. Otherwise, how could Chen Fan have suppressed and sealed your people despite having weaker cultivation?”

“Sect Leader,” an elder said solemnly, “a talent like Chen Fan must be protected. If properly nurtured, his future accomplishments may rival even that of the individual.”

Back and forth, the elders argued, each camp pushing its narrative regarding Chen Fan’s fate. At last, the sect leader spoke, his voice instantly quelling the uproar.

“Enough! We’ll see what Chen Fan has to say when he arrives.”

Soon, Chen Fan arrived at the Golden Immortal Hall in the Featherlight Heavenly Palace.

The instant he crossed the threshold, his scalp tingled violently. Dozens of gazes locked onto him, each belonging to an existence capable of overturning heaven and earth.

“Hmph, what a vicious child, to be so ruthless at such a young age, harming your fellow disciples. This child cannot be allowed to live, or he will become a calamity.”

Before the echo faded, a massive hand descended from the void, crushing downward with murderous intent, aiming to erase Chen Fan entirely.

Chen Fan felt a strong sense of danger almost instantly. Under that overwhelming pressure, he could barely breathe. His legs went limp, unable to move at all, and he could only watch as the large hand smashed him to death.

Then, a thunderous shout erupted. Another colossal hand swept through the air, intercepting the attack and gripping it mid-descent.

“Deng Ao, you’re courting death!”

The two terrifying attacks set off a storm. Even the aftermath alone sent Chen Fan reeling backward, blood spilling from his mouth as his face drained of color.

“Uagh, uagh!”

Boom!

The Heavenly Punishment Elder shot up from his throne, his aura erupting like an avalanche. It slammed directly toward the opposite side, pressing down upon the Demon Suppression Elder, Deng Ao.

“Deng Ao, you shameless old coot, how could you ambush an Immortal Platform realm disciple? How utterly disgraceful! Why are you in such a rush to attack? Afraid Chen Fan will expose what truly happened in the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm and confirm suspicions of your lineage colluding with outsiders?”

Under the Heavenly Punishment Elder’s oppression, the Demon Suppression Elder Deng Ao’s aura automatically erupted, clashing with equal intensity with the Heavenly Punishment Elder.

“Heavenly Punishment, you’re hurling baseless accusations! An insult toward me, Deng Ao! Have you thought of the consequences?”

“Consequences? What consequences? Why don’t we fight first before we discuss Chen Fan’s matter, then?”

“Who’s afraid of whom?”

“Enough!” The sect leader’s voice rang out, cold and absolute, halting the imminent clash. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Chen Fan finally realized who had tried to attack him: the Demon Suppression Elder, Deng Ao. Icy killing intent flickered in his eyes uncontrollably. An Immortal Emperor had attacked him without hesitation. Had his master not intervened, he would already be dead.

He’d remember this grudge for now.

“Hmph!”

Both the Heavenly Punishment Elder and Deng Ao snorted coldly. Since the Featherlight Sect’s sect leader had flared up, they wouldn’t dare continue acting impudently.

The sect leader turned toward Chen Fan, eyes blazing like twin suns, piercing through him layer by layer. After a brief silence, he spoke.

“Chen Fan.”

“Disciple Chen Fan greets the Sect Leader and all Elders.”

“Chen Fan, do you know why we summoned you here today?”

“This disciple does not. Please enlighten me, Sect Leader.”

“Alright! Let me ask you, did you kill your fellow disciples within the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm?”

“Yes.” Chen Fan nodded in agreement. Denial would only worsen matters.

An elder from the Demon Suppression lineage immediately leapt up. “You hear that? He admits it himself. This is a demon!”

“Silence!” The sect leader shouted with a deep voice and continued, “Since you admit to killing your fellow disciples, do you acknowledge your crimes?”

“This disciple is innocent.” Chen Fan’s answer was unwavering.

“Oh? Since you admitted to killing your fellow disciples, why would you claim innocence?”

“Because they deserved death,” Chen Fan said evenly. “I once refused to join the Hua Alliance. They harboured grudges and wanted to kill me within the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm. Forced into a corner, I had no choice but to retaliate. Furthermore, they colluded with the Apex Mystic Sect members and conspired to kill me. I strongly suspect they were spies sent to infiltrate our Featherlight Sect. I did not commit a crime. I purged traitors and rendered service to the sect.”

“Excuses! Sect Leader, this child is making excuses!”

“Slander! This is pure slander!”

The Demon Suppression elders erupted in fury.

“Slander? Hoho, I think that’s the truth! Those people are all disciples of your Demon Suppression lineage. By that logic, not only are demon spies hidden among you, but agents of the Apex Mystic Sect as well.”

The elders of the Heavenly Punishment lineage sneered coldly.

The Heavenly Punishment Elder’s gaze turned sharp as blades. “Deng Ao, what do you say? In my view, the greatest spy planted by the Apex Mystic Sect is you. Your attempt to silence Chen Fan proves it. Such vile intentions deserve punishment.”

Deng Ao snorted coldly and said, “Heavenly Punishment, say whatever you want. I’ve guarded the passageway to the Demon Realm for over ten thousand years. Our Featherlight Sect’s passageway would have long been breached if I were a spy. Would I need to resort to such petty tricks? As for his claims, who can verify them? Search his soul. The truth will reveal itself.”

Chen Fan’s killing intent toward Deng Ao intensified.

He actually wanted to use the Soul Searching Technique on him. How vicious.

In that case, wouldn’t all his secrets be completely exposed?

The sect leader said, “Chen Fan, what do you say?”

“Sect Leader, I am but a lowly disciple. I have nothing to say regarding the Demon Suppression Elder suspecting that a demon possesses me. However, the soul is the most important secret for a person. How can I allow someone to search it so casually?”

“Hmph, still making excuses. You must have a guilty conscience!”

Chen Fan turned his gaze to Deng Ao, a mocking smile curling his lips. “Guilty? Very well. If you are willing to let the Sect Leader or my master search your soul to prove you’re not a spy of the Apex Mystic Sect, then I will allow my soul to be searched without resistance.”

“Good, well said!” The Heavenly Punishment elder immediately stood up, looking at Deng Ao with a fiery gaze. He said, “Deng Ao, do you dare to let me search your soul? If you don’t dare, then you’re a spy planted in our Featherlight Sect by the Apex Mystic Sect!”

“Ridiculous!”

Naturally, Deng Ao would never let the Heavenly Punishment Elder search his soul. Let alone the fact that he had his own secrets, searching his soul was an insult to him.

He was an Immortal Emperor and a top figure among them, to boot. How could he let others search his soul so easily?

“I am an Immortal Emperor. How can a mere ant in the Immortal Platform realm compare to me?”

“What a joke!” The Heavenly Punishment Elder sneered coldly, “In front of our Heavenly Punishment Hall, there’s no such thing as status. Not letting me search your soul only proves your guilty conscience. Sect Leader, I request the immediate arrest of Deng Ao for a thorough investigation. We mustn’t let this spy off!”