Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 858 - Entering Seclusion to Breakthrough

Chen Fan decided to enter seclusion.

Running into Mu Tianfang made him realize he wasn’t strong enough to kill him—especially since Mu Tianfang would advance into the Manifestation realm upon entering the Sky Suspended Secret Realm. With his deep foundation, he could reach formidable heights in no time.

If Chen Fan’s strength remained as it was, killing Mu Tianfang inside the realm would be impossible; survival alone would be an achievement.

While it was shocking for people to see an eight-level Heavenly Star realm cultivator kill a half-step Manifestation realm expert, he was still powerless before pure, absolute strength.

Strength. Only that could help him complete his mission and secure a spot as a demonic child candidate.

Without it, his ambitions were nothing more than illusions.

Therefore, having realized this, Chen Fan sat straight and began his secluded cultivation.

His accumulation was already enough. His Martial Dao Will had also advanced to the ninth level. All he needed was enough primeval stones to ascend to the ninth-level Heavenly Star realm.

Fortunately, primeval stones were no issue.

Having already surpassed the hardest part—comprehending Martial Dao Will—only accumulation remained. With sufficient energy, the breakthrough would be inevitable.

He promptly ignited the primeval stones in his storage ring. They transformed into pure primeval energy and surged into him like an ocean raging through his meridians.

His body was like a well, filled to the brim with endless spring water.

Now, he only had to go one step further to his level and expand his capacity for further cultivation.

Most cultivators pushed their limits first, letting their Martial Dao Will guide their natural breakthroughs. Chen Fan, however, followed the opposite path.

Which method was superior was hard to say. Those slow in comprehending Martial Dao Will often advanced their cultivation first, compensating for their lack of insight.

On the other hand, his Chaos Will could embrace all things, converting others’ Martial Dao Will into his own, while the Heaven Seizing Art allowed him to plunder heaven’s luck and others’ talents. With such monstrous abilities, his comprehension speed was ten to a hundred times faster than others.

However, his breakthroughs required an awful lot of cultivation resources. During this time, he constantly sought to amass what he needed, reversing the typical progression of cultivation.

Like a bottomless pit, he consumed immense resources to advance rapidly. In return, his strength far exceeded others at the same level, allowing him to challenge opponents three or four levels above him.

However, the gap between each major cultivation realm was massive. Even for a monstrous genius like Chen Fan, defeating an opponent from a higher realm remained a monumental challenge.

As he ignited a sea of primeval stones, explosions rang out from inside him. The Heaven Seizing Furnace frantically refined the primeval qi, turning it into true primeval and battering the barrier between levels.

The barrier between cultivation levels was like a dam, typically worn down over time through persistent effort—like water droplets eroding stone. However, Chen Fan was now igniting primeval stones crazily, akin to a crashing tidal wave battering the dam with sheer force.

While this approach accelerated the process, it still required time to succeed.

Xuan Shitong sensed that Chen Fan was at a critical period in his secluded cultivation and did not disturb him as usual. She also knew the importance of the matter.

Disturbing a martial artist in seclusion was taboo—it could result in anything from internal injuries to a crippling qi deviation.

Ten days went by in a flash.

During this period, Wang Shuang had also come to look for Chen Fan twice, only to leave upon learning that Chen Fan remained in seclusion.

Meanwhile, the entire Ping Shan Demonic Island also became more and more lively.

Countless experts came to the island from all directions, bringing their outstanding juniors to participate in this grand event, anticipating their good performance.

The event dominated conversations across the island.

As more geniuses gathered, chaos brewed. Conflicts escalated into frequent bloody clashes.

Bloody clashes were nothing new in the Myriad Demon Islands and everyone was well accustomed to it, but it was now a special time. Thus, the Sky Suspended Demon Palace also issued an order, forbidding others from causing trouble. Patrolling teams enforced the decree, executing violators on the spot.

With that, the chaotic scene came under effective control. While not entirely subdued, such incidents were reduced by ninety percent—a testament to the deterrent power of a demon venerable.

Xuan Shitong occasionally glanced at Chen Fan’s room, her eyes betraying a hint of anxiety.

“This guy, it’s already been ten days, and he’s still not out. The Demonic Child Banquet is in three days. If he misses it, he won’t qualify for the Demonic Child Selection Battle.”

“Hoho, no need to be anxious. Xiaofan is already at the final juncture. He’ll likely break through to the ninth-level Heavenly Star realm within a day or two and make it in time,” Demon King Xuan Ting said with a chuckle.

Despite the formations around Chen Fan’s room, Demon King Xuan Ting’s superior cultivation allowed him to sense the breakthrough in progress.

Meanwhile, at the Ye Clan’s side hall, Ye Zimo had regained his usual composure. He turned his gaze toward Huyan Jun, who stood in the main hall.

“Huyan Jun, what brings you here?”

“Hoho, Young Master Ye, I brought this for you.” Huyan Jun took out a treasure and handed it to Ye Zimo respectfully.

Ye Zimo glanced at the treasure, nodded, and said, “I appreciate your consideration. Rest assured, you shall be one of my guards in this Demonic Child Selection Battle. You’ll get your fair share of benefits.”

Hearing this, Huyan Jun beamed with joy. He hurriedly said, “Many thanks to Young Master Ye. Please rest assured, I’ll do everything in my power to support you.”

“Alright, alright, stop with the brown nosing. My ears are growing calluses from hearing all this,” Ye Zimo said impatiently.

Although Ye Zimo was only in the peak Heavenly Star realm, he did not attach any importance to Huyan Jun, a half-step Manifestation realm expert. The Ye Clan’s superiority over the Huyan Demon Sect afforded him that confidence—a privilege of status.

Suddenly, Huyan Jun’s gaze flickered, a hint of bitter resentment flashing briefly in his eyes.

“Hoho, Young Master Ye, I know that you love beautiful women. It happens that I know of an exceptional beauty that will definitely catch your eye. You will definitely not be disappointed.”

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