Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 1421 - Gathering of Heroes

News of the ancient emperor’s tomb shook the entire realm, rippling through the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm like a meteorite crashing into a still lake.

Why were all these cultivators in the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm? To seek opportunities, to grasp treasures, to elevate their strength. And now, the tomb of an ancient emperor had appeared.

The tomb promised countless treasures; more importantly, the possibility of inheriting a legacy left behind by an Immortal Emperor. Such a legacy was worth more than mountains of treasure; it could make one’s strength surge quickly and, in time, open the path to the realm of sovereigns.

No wonder the masses rushed toward Mount Nether like sharks drawn by the scent of blood. Nothing, after all, was more precious than an Immortal Emperor’s legacy.

Although the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm was renowned for its numerous opportunities, after many years, truly valuable ones had grown scarce.

An ancient emperor’s tomb was in a league of its own. It was an opportunity so rare it might surface only once in decades, perhaps even centuries. And this time, fate had allowed them to witness it.

With the appearance of the ancient emperor’s tomb, Chen Fan, once the focus of the entire ancient realm, felt a rare reprieve, as everyone’s attention had shifted from him to the ancient emperor’s tomb. And this calm would last until the ancient emperor’s tomb was fully explored.

However, the ancient emperor’s tomb also left Chen Fan in a dilemma. If he ignored it, he risked missing the greatest opportunity of his life. What if within its depths lay divine objects capable of cleansing and refining immortal platforms? Could he really afford to stay away?

But if he went, those people would immediately strike to take him down.

He wasn’t scared of one or two opponents. Yet with the ancient emperor’s tomb emerging, it was obvious that the top forces and figures of the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm would converge there.

Chen Fan could escape from a few eighth or ninth-stage half-immortals; if there were too many pursuers, he would die even if he had three heads and six arms. The tomb would be more perilous than any dragon’s lair or tiger’s den for him.

However, after weighing everything, Chen Fan still decided to go explore the tomb. An opportunity like this could not be abandoned. Even if a dragon’s den or a tiger’s den loomed before him, he would face it head-on.

Besides, he held one final card in reserve. Should a true crisis come, he could directly break through to the peak Void Immortal level. If successful, his strength would skyrocket, placing him on par with the eighth or ninth-stage half-immortals.

Over the past six months, he encountered dozens of life-or-death crises. The harsh environment had healed his hidden injuries. His bottleneck to the peak Void Immortal level had already shown signs of loosening. He could become a peak Void Immortal with just a little effort.

He had planned to train for another month or two before making a comfortable breakthrough to the peak Void Immortal realm. However, the tomb’s appearance forced him to change his plan.

After all, if the tomb really had a divine object like the Sacred Radiance, which could cleanse and refine an immortal platform, he would have to get past some brutal competition to obtain it. And his current strength wasn’t enough for that.

Although breaking through now would demand a bit more effort, it was a price he was willing to pay.

“Alright, it’s decided, then!”

Chen Fan’s gaze hardened with resolve. He rose, stepped out of the cave, determined the direction, and sped toward Mount Nether.

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Mount Nether was located in the northern region of the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm.

By the time Chen Fan arrived there, he could already sense countless figures lurking within the void. The sight was terrifying.

Even the weakest were late-stage Void Immortals, and there weren’t many martial artists of such caliber. Sweeping his gaze across them, Chen Fan instantly saw through their positions and every hidden detail, despite their best efforts at concealment. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

These individuals were either working in small groups or operating alone. Most, however, clustered into factions, forming formidable forces.

Chen Fan even saw some familiar faces. They had tried to hunt him previously; now, they were all gathered here.

As for those operating alone, they were all top-tier experts, being in the seventh-stage half-immortal realm at the very least.

In the Immortal Conferral Ancient Realm, many preferred solitary paths, unwilling to be constrained by alliances or forces, valuing freedom above all. Chen Fan casually noted that no fewer than thirty-eight eight-stage half-immortals stood alone.

Aside from them, experts from all over had gathered around Mount Nether, with varying levels of cultivation. Each was drawn by the same irresistible news. Every one of them intended to enter, seeking treasures, opportunities, and the chance to claim a legacy.

Chen Fan did not reveal himself recklessly. Instead, he found an inconspicuous spot and hid there. He planned to make use of the initial chaos when the entrance opened to rush in.

Although he had his last-resort breakthrough in reserve, he wouldn’t use it unless it was absolutely necessary.

The tomb’s entrance was still closed. If he showed himself, those experts lurking in the dark would probably make a move against him instantly. Chen Fan had no intention of inviting unnecessary trouble.

Murmurs ran through the crowd, voices weaving uneasily among the hidden threats.

“I didn’t expect there to be an ancient emperor’s tomb in Mount Nether... this is unthinkable.”

“I wonder which ancient emperor is buried in this tomb?”

“Who cares about that? The word ‘emperor’ alone is enough. If I can obtain an Immortal Emperor’s legacy, soaring to the heavens would be easy in a single leap.”

“Hehe, say, do you think Chen Fan will come?

“Him? He probably wouldn’t dare! Word has spread that he has obtained an Immortal Emperor’s legacy and become everyone’s target. Countless experts are hidden nearby; if he dares to appear, he’ll be torn to shreds immediately.”

“That’s right. Even if he dares to come, he will definitely not dare to show himself.”

Suddenly, several extraordinary figures strolled over from another direction. All of them were impressive, but the one in the middle, a woman. captured every eye.

She wore a stunning, form-fitting red robe that perfectly highlighted her curves, radiating vitality and allure. Her beauty was mesmerizing, her eyes so captivating that no one dared meet them directly. Snow-white skin seemed fragile enough to be harmed by a mere breeze, and her graceful figure exuded elegance and power.

The moment she appeared, countless gazes turned to her in unison, as if she were the focal point of the world.