Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 1016 - Phoenix Stage

The Ji Clan and Sun Moon Divine Sect's marriage alliance stirred a storm across the central continent, drawing countless spectators to the Great Jin Imperial Court.

The eighth of the tenth month had finally arrived.

Under normal circumstances, as a superpower, the Holy Spirit Ancient Nation would have merely sent a prince to offer congratulations for a junior’s wedding. However, because of Chen Fan, Sovereign Zhuge Qingfeng was about to make the trip personally.

And they were not going to offer blessings.

The news of Chen Fan’s upcoming life-and-death battle against Beishan Hong had long since spread like wildfire. He was going there to support Chen Fan.

“Let’s go.”

A large warship hovered in the air. Zhuge Qingfeng waved his hand, and Chen Fan’s group leaped aboard. The ship tore through the sky, vanishing into the horizon.

The central continent was roughly split into four territories. The Jin Domain—home to the Great Jin Imperial Court’s Ji Clan—was in the eastern territory.

The warship was very fast, moving dozens of times faster than the speed of sound. It crossed ten thousand meters through the sky almost instantly.

Chen Fan stood at the bow, staring into the endless expanse ahead. The fierce winds that should have shredded flesh and bone at such speeds were kept at bay by a protective barrier.

Even a Manifestation realm expert would be torn apart without it.

As the warship raced forward, his heart grew heavier. Too many unknowns lay ahead on this trip to the Phoenix Stage.

Could he truly defeat Beishan Hong? And even if he did... what would come next?

Could he bring Qin Yao away?

After thinking for a long time, the difficulty of this trip sank in for Chen Fan. Everything came down to strength—his strength, or rather, the lack of it.

If he were strong enough to overturn everything, none of this would be a problem.

Unfortunately, he was only in the sixth-level Manifestation realm.

He had reached a height countless cultivators could only dream of. However, before behemoths like the Ji Clan and the Sun Moon Divine Sect, he was too weak, like an ant.

Back then, Qin Changkong left him a letter, saying that once he reached the Manifestation realm, he would have the chance to see Qin Yao again. But looking at it now, that was far from enough. Even reaching the Legendary realm wouldn’t be enough.

Chen Fan sighed. Regardless of the odds, there was no turning back. He could only take things one step at a time.

Huang Wuji walked over and placed his palm on Chen Fan’s shoulder. A gentle voice entered Chen Fan’s eardrums.

“No need to worry, Junior Brother. We’re with you.”

Chen Fan felt moved.

Not just Huang Wuji—every single one of his senior and junior disciples, even Sovereign Zhuge Qingfeng, had come without hesitation.

Did they not understand the dangers of this trip?

Of course, they did!

But they still supported him resolutely. If there was anything, they would shoulder it together.

Going to the Phoenix Stage to kill Beishan Hong and sabotage the marriage alliance of two overlord class forces—this was no minor affair. The road ahead would be filled with peril.

Even their status as disciples of Peerless Peak meant little before the might of these two titanic factions.

As for Zhuge Qingfeng, although only a few Invincible Legendary realm apex experts were a match for him, the Ji Clan and the Sun Moon Divine Sect’s Void Immortals would likely make an appearance during this marriage alliance.

No matter how powerful Zhuge Qingfeng was, how could he be a match for a Void Immortal?

Chen Fan did not say anything, only nodded firmly.

“Mmm.”

......

In the Jin Domain, the Great Jin Imperial Court was the absolute ruler, with many surrounding forces acting as its vassals.

At the foot of Phoenix Mountain, near the imperial city, lay the Phoenix Stage.

Legends spoke of a divine phoenix once perching here—on rare occasions, its silhouette was said to appear, an omen of great fortune.

Even though it was the marriage alliance between two overlord class forces, the Ji Clan couldn’t host it in the imperial palace. Therefore, the Phoenix Stage, just outside, was the perfect venue.

The entire Jin Domain was ablaze with celebration—lanterns, banners, and festivities everywhere.

The imperial city, especially, was overflowing with life, with human traffic weaving about everywhere. Martial artists roamed in groups, and the air buzzed with excitement.

Qin Yao and Beishan Hong’s big wedding was imminent, turning the city into the heart of the Tianwu Continent.

“It’s finally the eighth of the tenth month. So many experts have come to offer congratulations.”

“That goes without saying. After all, it’s a marriage alliance between two overlord class forces. Those ten-thousand-year ancient nations, superpowers, super cults in the central continent would naturally send people here to congratulate them.”

“Too bad we can’t go up to the Phoenix Stage and only watch from below.”

“Hoho, be content. Do you know what kind of people are here today? They are all existences we cannot afford to offend. One wrong move, and you won’t even know how you died."

“That’s true. I’ll just watch from afar, soak in the festive air. Who knows? Maybe I’ll comprehend a Martial Dao Will tomorrow and break through to the Heavenly Star realm.”

The people on the streets discussed spiritedly, all centered around Qin Yao and Beishan Hong’s wedding.

Chen Fan’s name surfaced now and then, mostly in scorn. Few believed he’d leave the Phoenix Stage alive.

In front of the Phoenix Stage, a red carpet had been laid out in advance.

About a dozen people stood in front of the Phoenix Stage. At the front was a middle-aged man with a slightly chubby figure. His aura was boundless and deep. He turned out to be a Lesser Legendary realm apex expert. Behind him, Manifestation realm experts waited in formation.

Atop the Phoenix Stage, a grand ceremonial platform rose, encircled by towering observatory stands, already filled with spectators.

As noon approached, the crowd swelled, the noise reaching a deafening crescendo.

Suddenly, a bright voice rang in front of the Phoenix Stage.

“The Dugu Clan’s Grand Elder has arrived!”

Immediately afterward, a group of about a dozen people descended from the sky.

At the front stood an old man with round, copper-bell-like eyes. An incomparably terrifying sword intent stirred around him as if it could cut through heaven and earth.

The Dugu Clan was a super clan in the central continent. Its legacy spanned over ten thousand years. Their strength and foundation ran deep, second only to Sword God Mountain Manor in the Dao of Sword.

Upon the arrival of the Dugu Clan’s experts, a designated guide swiftly led them to their place in the observatory stands.

Their arrival seemed to unleash a floodgate. Moments later, thunderous announcements echoed across the heavens.

“The Northern Sea Ice Palace’s Dark Ice Empress has arrived.”

“The Taixuan Mountain’s Grand Elder has arrived.”

“The Star Picking Mansion’s Vice Mansion Lord has arrived.”

“......”

A bright voice rang out continuously as the people from superpowers arrived endlessly at the Phoenix Stage.

The announcer’s voice shook heaven and earth, spreading far and wide. Even the people in the imperial city could hear it clearly, making countless people exclaim in shock.

Though these forces fell short of the nine overlord-class factions, each carried immense strength. Some boast legacies of over ten thousand years, others rising to power in the last millennium.

Their continuous arrivals underscored just how much attention this marriage alliance had drawn.