Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 967 - Chen Fan Has Returned

“Have you heard? Chen Fan of the Peerless Peak has returned!”

“Seriously? Wasn’t he gone for like ten-fifteen years? Didn’t he die? How did he return all of a sudden? Was he resurrected or something?”

“Hah, resurrection? Nonsense. Those were just rumors. If he were dead, would those Peerless Peak lunatics have stayed quiet for over a decade?"

“That’s true. He must have been training outside. Where was he, though? Gone for so long without a word... If you hadn’t mentioned him, I’d have forgotten all about him."

“I heard he came back while being hunted."

“Really? What happened?”

“I’m not exactly sure. I was in True Martial City when I saw him—wounded, on the run from a peak Manifestation realm expert. If the city lord hadn’t stepped in, he would have died.”

“Hiss... ... No way! A peak Manifestation realm expert was after him? Then what is his cultivation level right now?”

“I’m not sure, but it shouldn’t be low. Otherwise, how could he escape back to the academy while being chased?"

“That’s unbelievable. He’s just like the rest of Peerless Peak, crazy enough to provoke a peak Manifestation realm. Is he seeking death?"

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“But I have to admit, that guy is really monstrous. Gone for over a decade, and the moment he returns, he shakes the entire True Martial Academy.”

“I know, right? Haaa, we just can’t compare. Although we’re also geniuses, we’re mediocre when compared to people like him. We’re simply not the same kind.”

“......”

As the news of Chen Fan returning to the academy spread, it swept through the academy like a storm.

Fifteen years ago, he was the dark horse of the True Martial Assembly, obtaining the championship in the Heavenly Star realm group and announcing the beginning of his era.

However, he vanished without a trace, fading from memory over time.

Now, his sudden return—chased all the way to the academy by a peak Manifestation realm peerless expert—caused the people to blow up into a discussion.

Rumors spread like wildfire, with countless versions of the story circulating.

Yet, Chen Fan remained unseen for ten days after returning to the Peerless Peak, focused solely on recovery and rest.

The chase had left him exhausted, so he slept for three whole days. He spent the next seven days recuperating.

Today, Chen Fan walked out of his loft in high spirits, looking radiant.

His injuries had completely healed.

Furthermore, his fifth-level Manifestation realm cultivation had stabilized during the chase.

“Time to make a trip to the Merit Hall.” Chen Fan’s eyes flickered. He had yet to hand in his mission. The people from the Merit Hall were probably also looking forward to him coming over after hearing news of his return.

After all, a traitor had emerged from the Merit Hall—worse yet, a genius they had invested heavily in. If word got out, it would definitely tarnish the Merit Hall’s reputation.

Immediately, Chen Fan stepped forth and shot into the sky, heading toward the Merit Hall.

As soon as he arrived there, the hall erupted with chatter.

“Look, it’s Chen Fan. It really is him; he has returned. I thought it was just a rumor. Everyone said he died out there.”

“I heard that a peak Manifestation realm expert was chasing him because he raided their nest and looted their centuries of accumulation. How could they not be angry and hunt him down?”

“Really? If that’s true, then Chen Fan is too bold. Does he want to die or what?”

“Hehe, those from the Peerless Peak are all lunatics. So, no surprise there."

“Still, you have to admit that he is amazing, escaping a peak Manifestation realm expert. Doesn’t that mean that other than Legendary realm apex experts, no one else can kill him?”

“Not necessarily. Even peak Manifestation realm experts vary in strength. The strongest have comprehended the laws and can easily kill Chen Fan. And even those who haven’t, can you confidently say that they don’t have some ultimate killing moves up their sleeves?”

“Right, right. I heard Chen Fan almost didn’t make it back alive. He would have been done for if the True Martial City’s city lord hadn’t stepped in.”

“That’s right. I witnessed that with my own eyes at that time. That person executed a killing technique using his blood as an arrow, and wherever it passed, the space collapsed and shattered. It was definitely enough to kill Chen Fan.”

“But no matter what, Chen Fan has stirred up the academy again. Being able to escape from a peak Manifestation realm expert is already very amazing.”

"Yeah, and damn, I can’t even tell his cultivation level now."

"Same here, and I’m at the third-level Manifestation realm. He must’ve reached at least the mid-level."

“No need to guess, he’s already broken through to the fifth-level Manifestation realm!”

“What? Fifth-level Manifestation realm! How is that possible? Wasn’t he at, like, in the fifth or sixth level of the Heavenly Star realm fifteen years ago!”

“......”

Chen Fan’s appearance sent shockwaves through the academy.

Word of Chen Fan’s return had already spread, yet no one had seen him. Now that they saw that he had really returned, the crowd erupted.

Hearing the crowd’s discussions, Chen Fan laughed in his heart.

What is this? When did I raid a peak Manifestation realm expert’s lair?

However, he did not explain himself and entered the Merit Hall.

An elder had been waiting for him in the Merit Hall. As soon as Chen Fan arrived, he was brought to that hall’s depths.

“Chen Fan greets the elders.” Chen Fan bowed slightly, and Mu Tianfang’s head appeared with a flip of his palm. The Merit Hall elders immediately broke out into smiles.

“Hahahaha, Chen Fan, as expected, we haven’t misjudged you.” The elder who had tasked Chen Fan with this mission laughed.

“You’re overstating things, Elder. As part of the True Martial Academy, it's only natural that I take care of such traitors. I haven’t touched anything inside this storage ring.” Chen Fan handed Mu Tianfang’s storage ring to the Merit Hall’s elder.

These people inspected it and sighed in relief when they saw that the missing items from the Merit Hall were all there.

Now that the traitor had died and the Merit Hall’s martial arts and treasures had returned to their rightful owner, this matter had come to a satisfactory conclusion.

“No matter what, our Merit Hall owes you a huge favor this time,” said the Merit Hall Elder.

“You’re too polite, Elder.” Chen Fan smiled.