Unrivaled Martial Emperor

"How about it, brat? Help me out, and I'll overlook your earlier disrespect. I can even grant you perfect wisdom, enough to grasp the laws of heaven and earth, forge your immortal platform, and ascend in one step to immortality."

Like blood-red lanterns, the Blood Emperor's eyes gleamed with a hypnotic light. His voice brimmed with temptation; anyone listening would feel compelled to agree.

Surprise appeared on Chen Fan's face, and he said, "Grasp the laws, forge my immortal platform? Is that really possible? Won't I explode from the overload? Senior Blood Emperor, don't lie to me."

A flicker of joy passed through the Blood Emperor's eyes. He hurriedly said, "What are you saying? I am an Immortal Emperor. Even in the thirty-three heavenly domains, I can summon the wind and the rain, even turn beans into soldiers. My word is law. Granting you the wisdom and forging your platform is a trifling matter. As for exploding, nonsense! With me involved, how could that possibly happen? What you've just said is yet another grave insult."

His voice turned cold, tinged with anger at Chen Fan's doubt.

Chen Fan's eyeballs trembled violently, looking extremely tempted—yet hesitation lingered, as if an inner struggle held him back.

Noticing his internal struggle, the emperor felt even happier. Seizing the moment, he said, "Brat, rest easy. As an Immortal Emperor, why would I deceive someone in the Manifestation realm? Frankly, you wouldn't even qualify to stand before me if not for the special circumstances now."

Hoo, hoo.

His words seemed to land, as Chen Fan's trembling gaze steadied. He took two deep breaths and said, "Of course, I wouldn't doubt Senior's words. Since that is the case, please make a move. In that case, please begin. Grab the laws of heaven and earth and help me cast my immortal platform."

The Blood Emperor's expression froze, then turned slightly awkward. He gave a dry chuckle. "Hoho, of course. This is but a minor task for me. However, there are... certain limitations. Even though I am an Immortal Emperor with boundless powers, my primordial spirit is currently bound by the Dawn Suppression Iron Chains, weakening me greatly. I can still help, but the risk will be significantly higher."

"Oh? So what Senior Blood Emperor said earlier is all empty talk, then? You can't do it?"

A look of disappointment appeared on Chen Fan's face.

The Blood Emperor noticed every subtle shift in his expression and felt reassured. It was clear that his words had convinced the brat.

And why wouldn't they? Faced with the lure of power, who wouldn't waver?

Chen Fan was no different from that man surnamed Gu back then.

"Brat, do you realize how insulting that is? I hope you remember that I am an Immortal Emperor—an emperor among immortals. There's nothing an Immortal Emperor can't do. What I said wasn't a retreat, but a concern for your safety. Understand that.

"I'm far from my peak right now. Bound here, I don't even have one ten-thousandth of my strength. Even though I can still use my great powers to defy the heavens and alter your fate, cast your immortal platform, it's much more dangerous than if I were at full power.

"Let me put it plainly: if my cultivation were restored, casting your platform would be effortless and risk-free. Even if something went wrong, I could suppress it instantly, and you wouldn't be in danger.

"But now, as you can see, I'm in a dire state. While I can still do all that, I can't guarantee I'll be able to contain any mishaps.

"After all, advancing a Manifestation realm martial artist to the Immortal Platform realm is an act that defies the natural order. It's riddled with variables. One misstep, and you could explode. I'm truly thinking of your safety."

"Really?" Chen Fan stared at the Blood Emperor with a burning gaze and asked, "Then, how do I help Senior recover your cultivation?"

The Blood Emperor laughed, "Haha, that's easy. Just help me break these chains."

"But my cultivation is low. If these chains can bind even you, how could I possibly break them?"

"I know. But the power of these chains isn't what it used to be. I've already refined fifty to sixty percent of the runes inside. With your help, I am seventy percent confident in breaking free from it."

"Oh? What do I have to do?"

"In a moment, I will channel my cultivation to exhaust the power of the Dawn Suppression Divine Iron. At that time, you just need to step in and break one of those chains. It won't be dangerous for you."

Chen Fan's eyes flickered. In the end, he nodded and said, "Alright, but Senior, I have one last question."

"Speak."

"If Senior successfully breaks free, will you destroy the Tianwu Continent?"

"Hahahaha, why would I? A mere lower realm is just a speck of land in my eyes. What's the point in destroying it? You've got nothing to worry about."

"Alright, then this junior is willing to help Senior. But... may I ask Senior to bestow an immortal artifact? This junior's pockets are embarrassingly empty," said Chen Fan

"Hoho, alright, fine. This emperor shall gift you an immortal artifact. Consider it a gesture of my sincerity."

A glint flashed in the Blood Emperor's eyes. He opened his mouth and spat out a blood-red axe, radiating an aura that made one's heart tremble.

"This is a mid-grade immortal artifact. Use it to chop off one of the Dawn Suppression Iron Chains later."

Chen Fan held this bloody ax, looking pleasantly surprised, and hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

"Alright, kid, let's not waste any more time. When I break free, I'll help you cast your immortal platform and help you ascend to the heavens in one step. I can even take you in as my disciple and bring you to the thirty-three heavenly domain and roam the universe."

"Alright." Chen Fan nodded, gripping the axe tightly, reluctant to let go.

"Get ready."

The Blood Emperor said no more. Power surged from him in a terrifying wave.

Immediately, the nine Dawn Suppression Divine Iron Chains erupted with unlimited golden light.

"Kid, do it!" shouted the Blood Emperor.

"Alright." Chen Fan responded. He rose from the ground and flew toward one of the Dawn Suppression Divine Iron Chains. The bloody ax in his hand erupted with an unparalleled sharp aura, as if it could split heaven and earth apart in one chop.

"Senior Blood Emperor, I'm going to do it."

Chen Fan raised the bloody ax, injecting his true primeval into it. An ax silhouette appeared in the void, as if it were about to split heaven and earth.

The Blood Emperor became even more enthusiastic, unleashing his power with increasing frenzy to weaken the chains. He secretly remarked,Ant, consider it an honor to die for a cause as great as freeing this emperor. When you die, your Mark of the Gods will also become mine. And when I return to the Heavenly Domain, I'll make sure this debt is repaid in full!

As he imagined his cultivation restored, the Mark of the Gods in hand, his strength soaring—his return to the thirty-three heavenly domains and the utter annihilation of the Nebulous Immortal Palace—Chen Fan made his move.

However, he wasn't helping the Blood Emperor break free by cutting the Dawn Suppression Divine Iron. Instead, he silently activated the Dawn Suppression Divine Talisman and struck.

In an instant, the Blood Emperor reacted to the situation.

"Brat, you..."

Chen Fan laughed out loud and darted away at full speed.

"Haha, Blood Emperor, thank you for the gift."