Unrivaled Martial Emperor

In the heart of the region lay a blind valley. It was small, with a radius of only a thousand feet.

Currently, it was entirely encased in an energy light shield.

Nine people sat cross-legged at nine points within the valley. They were all from the True Martial Academy, and four of them were none other than the Peerless Peak's disciples.

Meanwhile, about ten to twenty figures stood in the air outside the blind valley, emitting majestic auras.

There were experts from the Blood Heavenly Demon Sect, Lian Hao, Shen Tianhao, and others from the foreign forces, with even rogue cultivators among them.

Rumble!

Lian Hao, Shen Tianhao, and the others' auras swelled, and the laws stirred, unleashing several terrifying attacks at the shield that covered the blind valley.

However, the terrifying attacks failed to break through the shield, and the assaults only made it ripple.

"Hmph, let's see how long this tortoise shell can protect you."

Shen Tianhao and the others' expressions were cold as they continuously bombarded the light shield.

Inside the blind valley:

The nine members sat cross-legged on the eye of the formation. Facing Shen Tianhao and the others' bombardment, although the light shield absorbed most of the power, some force still seeped through, shaking their qi and blood, their faces flushing red.

Yan Weiyi, a quasi-Legendary realm, was doing fine. However, Jian Qi and the others, with lower cultivation levels, felt like a storm was raging inside them.

Even so, they did not give up. Gritting their teeth, they maintained the shield's operation.

If it fell, the consequences would be dire.

Boom, boom, boom!

Rumble!

Intense explosions rang out endlessly. Terrifying energy storms swept out in all directions.

Swish, swish.

Suddenly, sharp wind-breaking noises rang out, making Shen Tianhao and the others stop their bombardment.

Seeing the approaching figure, Shen Tianhao nodded.

"You're here."

The newcomers were none other than Xue Yin, Wang Zhong, and the others.

Wang Zhong immediately asked, "Where are they?"

His hatred for Chen Fan ran deep. He couldn't wait to lure Chen Fan here and kill him.

"There, inside that tortoise shell."

Shen Tianhao pursed his lips and continued, "This formation is extraordinary. Even with all of us attacking, we couldn't break through. It could probably withstand a Legendary realm strike."

Xue Yin smiled and said, "Hoho, is that so? It doesn't matter, though. We only need them to lure Chen Fan here. Once he's dead, they'll have served their purpose. We can kill them afterward."

Naturally, Yan Weiyi and the others saw Xue Yin, Wang Zhong, and the others, and their expressions changed, especially upon hearing they were being used as bait for Chen Fan. Their expressions changed even more drastically.

Xue Yin, Wang Zhong, and the others glanced at Yan Weiyi's group, smiled, and said, "We can invite him into the trap now."

......

Meanwhile, Chen Fan was still leading his team, scouring the land to eliminate members of the Blood Heavenly Demon Sect and the foreign forces.

However, he also noticed that these people seemed to have holed themselves up.

"It looks like the Blood Heavenly Demon Sect has also suffered heavy losses from our eradication. They've likely pulled back to conserve strength."

"That's probably it. They only caught us off guard at the beginning. Those early losses were heavy. But now that we've regrouped and coordinated, they're no longer a serious threat."

"We can't let things go just like that. How many people have our forces lost! We must find all of these damned bastards and kill them to take revenge for the bloodshed!"

"......"

As the crowd murmured among themselves, Chen Fan's mood grew increasingly grim.

There was still no news about Yan Weiyi and the others at all. It was a silence that filled him with dread.

Either they had hidden so well that no one could find them, or worse, they had already been captured by the Blood Heavenly Demon Sect's people, or even killed.

If they were merely in hiding, that was still acceptable. But if it was the latter...

Thinking of this, Chen Fan's eyes shone with an incomparably cold luster. Killing intent swept out from him involuntarily, making the minds of those around him tremble in an instant and casting their gazes over.

"What terrifying killing intent!"

"Heavens, I feel like I'm freezing under this killing intent."

"What's going on? Did something happen?"

"Shh, keep your voices down. He's probably worried about Yan Weiyi and the others."

Though they hailed from different major factions, everyone in the group now followed Chen Fan willingly. He had saved their lives in their darkest moment, and he even led them on the counteroffensive, hunting down the people from the Blood Heavenly Demon Sect and the foreign forces.

His terrifying strength had left them in awe and respect from the bottom of their hearts.

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Chen Fan raised his gaze and stood up. A terrifying aura swept out from him, shaking the sky and shattering the layer of clouds.

A booming laugh echoed in from the distance.

"Hahahaha, Chen Fan, I finally found you!"

"Shen Tianhao!"

The killing intent in Chen Fan's eyes nearly turned into actual substance.

"Chen Fan, your senior brothers and sister are in our hands. If you want to save them, come with me!"

Shen Tianhao was about fifty kilometers away from Chen Fan. Amplified by his true primeval, his voice rang out loud from afar.

He didn't dare to approach Chen Fan too closely. Shen Tianhao knew well enough that his strength was terrifying.

Although he had improved considerably during this period, he still felt nervous.

"What? What did you say?"

Upon hearing Shen Tianhao, Chen Fan's aura boiled fiercely like water in an instant. An overwhelming killing intent erupted, shaking the very heavens. Everyone who sensed it froze, stiffening under its weight.

Even Shen Tianhao, fifty kilometers away, felt his heart squeeze tightly. The corner of his eye twitched violently, and his breathing became ragged.

"Hmph, Chen Fan, Yan Weiyi, and the others have already fallen into our hands. If you want to save them, it'll depend on whether you have the guts to come."

As his voice fell, Shen Tianhao turned around and left, speeding off on a flying shuttle.

"Courting death. You people are courting death!"

Chen Fan was thoroughly enraged.

His terrifying rage swept through heaven and earth, trembling under his wrath.

Immediately, Wings of Rain Dragon spread out, and he chased after Shen Tianhao like a lightning bolt. Air shredded in his wake, rumbling like thunder across the horizon.

He didn't expect his worries to become reality.

Yan Weiyi and the others had fallen into the hands of the Blood Heavenly Demon Sect. This was definitely bad news for him.

Shen Tianhao's appearance was clearly a trap meant to lure him in and strike.

But even knowing that... Chen Fan had no choice.

He had to take the bait.