Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 172 - Advancing to Yuanfu Realm

The crowd's minds quivered, and their hearts jolted as Chen Zhengqing decapitated Lin Zong.

A third-level Yuanfu realm powerhouse, Lin Zong, had perished before their eyes.

“Victory to Chen Clan!”

“Victory to Chen Clan!”

Surviving Chen Clan members, regardless of their injuries, cheered exuberantly at Lin Zong's demise, their voices resounding through the air.

Just a few minutes ago, they had been despairing, thinking their clan was about to be destroyed. However, the Chen Clan ultimately united and killed all the Lin Clan members.

“The Chen Clan has completely risen to power.”

“I know, right? They have produced a real dragon like Chen Fan, Chen Zhengqing has now recovered his cultivation, and Chen Tianxiong has become a Yuanfu realm expert. With two Yuanfu powerhouses—no, three Yuanfu powerhouses in one clan... How scary!”

“It’s fortunate we didn’t make a move earlier. Otherwise, we might have faced destruction ourselves.”

“Though they defeated a few Lin Clan members, we shouldn't underestimate the entire clan’s strength. News of this may reach Watermoon City, and the Lin Clan might send even stronger individuals to Xuanyang City.”

“......”

The crowd watched as the Chen Clan members cheered excitedly, their eyes shining.

This incident would not conclude there. The Lin Clan, unlike the Tan and Liu clans, stood as a genuine martial powerhouse with foundations far deeper than the other two.

......

The imminent threat of their clan's destruction dissipated swiftly.

The Chen Clan’s people began the cleanup, collecting the corpses of the fallen descendants.

“Father!”

“Grandfather!”

Sounds of wailing and bawling rang out.

Although they entirely wiped out the enemies, the Chen Clan had also suffered significant losses in the battle.

After all, Lin Zong had been invincible until Chen Zhengqing emerged from seclusion.

“Uncle Wang.”

Chen Fan stood up with difficulty. He watched as Wang Tieshan’s corpse was carried away, his heart filled with hatred.

Lin Clan, this matter definitely will not end here!

“How are your injuries, Xiaofan?” Chen Zhengqing asked in the hall.

Chen Fan answered, “No need to worry, Father, Grandfather. Apart from giving me some opportunities, the lightning strike also strengthened my physique and increased my recovery speed. There’s nothing to worry about.”

Sensing Chen Fan's robust aura, Chen Zhengqing sighed in relief and asked, “Xiaofan, what exactly was that about?”

“Father, Grandfather, this is entirely my fault..."

Chen Fan recounted what had happened from beginning to end.

“So, it’s like that!”

Chen Tianxiong’s eyes flashed. “You did right, Xiaofan! Lin Ba attempted murder and robbery. He got what he deserved!”

“That’s right, Xiaofan. You did nothing wrong. You shouldn’t blame yourself," Chen Zhengqing added.

“Father, Grandfather, this matter isn’t over yet.”

An icy glint flashed in Chen Fan's eyes as he declared, "We lost many in this battle, including numerous young members. We must seek revenge! The Lin Clan cannot escape justice!"

“That’s for sure. Our Chen Clan's blood won't be spilled in vain, and our people won't die without retribution!” Chen Zhengqing said coldly.

“Alright, Father, Grandfather. Once I've healed from my injuries and reached the Yuanfu realm, we'll gather forces and assault Watermoon City. We’ll wipe out the Lin Clan to honor the souls of our fallen clan members,” Chen Fan said.

“Mmm, alright.”

Chen Zhengqing and Chen Tianxiong nodded.

......

The tragic battle during Chen Clan’s clan meet had ended, becoming the topic of conversation among Xuanyang City folks after their meals.

Although the Chen Clan had lost many people this time, their foundations remained largely intact.

Moreover, the battle served as a catalyst, inspiring the Chen Clan members to redouble their cultivation efforts.

Chen Fan shared the same resolve.

No more setbacks.

Strength. He thirsted for immense strength.

......

On a mountain peak outside Xuanyang City, Chen Fan sat in the lotus position.

After a mere ten days, his injuries had fully healed. The primeval force in his dantian, more abundant and refined since the tragic battle, seemed eager to shatter the barrier and advance to the next realm.

Chen Fan had, therefore, left Xuanyang City and was preparing to advance to the Yuanfu realm.

Two demon cores appeared in Chen Fan's hands. He ate them like candy, feeding them into the Heaven Seizing Furnace within his dantian.

The molten primeval force circulated, swiftly refining the demon cores into pure vitality essence.

Chen Fan revolved his cultivation and attempted to break through to the Yuanfu realm.

Inside his dantian, his primeval force was like the sea. The sea’s surface was currently raging with waves, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling above.

Suddenly, a vortex appeared. It sucked in vast amounts of primeval force and compressed it.

In the Yuanfu realm, transforming one’s primeval qi into primeval force was only the first step. Only by establishing a primeval vessel with this force could one ascend to become a genuine Yuanfu realm powerhouse.

Chen Fan was currently carrying out that second step.

Rumble!

The vortex of primeval force swirled and compressed crazily. A dot seemed to be taking shape in the eye of the vortex.

The energy within the two demon cores transformed into primeval force and entered the depths of Chen Fan’s dantian. The energy erupted fiercely inside him, prompting the formation of his primeval vessel.

The eyes of the vortex gradually grew larger. Gradually, one could see that this dot seemed to be a “mansion” that had shrunk to the size of a speck of dust.

Primeval force acted as bricks and tiles, continually adding to and enhancing the mansion, making it increasingly complete and larger—an embryonic primeval vessel.

Hiiii... Huuu...

With Chen Fan as the center, an invisible force ascended into the sky, sweeping through the clouds as he breathed. White clouds entered the invisible vortex wherever the force reached.

Chen Fan felt like he was on the verge of breaking out of his cocoon, about to transform.

Suddenly, all the primeval force in his dantian vanished; he didn’t have enough to break through.

He still needed a large amount of primeval force.

Without ample support, instability crept into Chen Fan's primeval vessel embryo. It seemed to be on the brink of collapse, threatening to thwart his Yuanfu realm breakthrough.

“How is this possible?”

Chen Fan was flabbergasted.

The depth of his accumulation and the robustness of the primeval force in his dantian was several times greater than that of ordinary peak-stage Qi Grandmasters.

Furthermore, he had even refined the energy of two demon cores to help with the advancement.

The amount of primeval force should have sufficed to form two primeval vessels.

However, he only managed to form half of his primeval vessel and could no longer continue.

“I mustn’t fail!”

Chen Fan’s eyes shone.

This pivotal moment demanded a massive infusion of primeval qi; otherwise, his breakthrough would falter.

Clatter.

Immediately, Chen Fan took out thousands of primeval stones.

Having confiscated the assets of the two clans, the Chen Clan naturally didn’t lack primeval stones now. Preparing for any eventuality, Chen Fan had also brought an additional five thousand primeval stones for his breakthrough.

A thousand primeval stones shattered immediately. Their pure primeval qi merged, and Chen Fan, mouth wide open, inhaled, absorbing the copious primeval qi into the Heaven Seizing Furnace.

Boom boom!

The Heaven Seizing Furnace revolved, refining away the impurities in the primeval qi and making a full circulation, turning them into primeval force and continuing the formation of his primeval vessel.

Chen Fan repeated this process five times.

Boom!

After a while, Chen Fan’s clothes suddenly puffed up, fluttering. A strong wind swept out with him at the center, and the debris on the ground rolled away.

Simultaneously, a primeval vessel resembling the palace of a thunder god materialized above him, surrounded by twisting lightning akin to purple serpents.

The primeval vessel soon returned to Chen Fan’s dantian.

The qi enveloping Chen Fan was harder than steel yet softer than flowing water—pervasive yet unbreakable.

This was the Yuanfu realm!

With a single step, he could overturn the rivers and seas.

After consuming two demon cores and five thousand primeval stones, Chen Fan had finally advanced to the Yuanfu realm.