Chapter 1370 - Inheritor of an Immortal Emperor’s Legacy

“The fight has reached its most intense moment!”

“That’s right, the top one hundred have been decided. Every single one of them fought their way here with their own strength. There’s no doubt about it. Even those middle-stage Void Immortal ‘stragglers’ possess combat strength at the late-stage Void Immortal level.”

“Too many powerful figures have emerged in this martial meet. Unknown names have risen and even toppled veteran experts.”

“Going forward, it’s a fight for the top ten. I wonder which of these hundred will claim a spot.”

“That goes without saying. Si Kong, Ye Kuang, Mo Xue, Chu Kui, Li Zhenshan, Nangong Li, and don’t forget Kong Yuan and Chen Fan. All of them are more than qualified.”

“Let’s wait and see. I feel like all my blood is boiling right now.”

Countless gazes fell on the hundred people.

Out of hundreds of thousands, they alone had survived elimination after elimination. They were dazzling geniuses, each one a star in their own right. Among them stood Chen Fan and Huang Wuji.

Chen Fan’s reputation needed no explanation. After defeating Chen Wang, he became a candidate for the top ten in the crowd’s eyes, and defeating Xing Qian erased the last shred of doubt.

Huang Wuji, though less flamboyant, fought with steady brilliance. Round after round, he defeated formidable opponents, earning recognition for a strength no weaker than Chen Wang’s.

Chen Fan said to Huang Wuji, “First Senior Brother, we’ll be competing for the top ten now. At this stage, the weak are gone, and only troublesome figures remain. The chance of facing Ye Kuang has grown. You’ll need to be careful.”

When the contest had more participants, the chances of running into Ye Kuang were very slim. Now that only a hundred people are left, the odds had multiplied many times over.

Chen Fan had also seen Ye Kuang fighting in several rounds. He disposed of even peak Void Immortal level figures within ten moves. His power was downright terrifying.

No wonder he could make people like Xing Qian and Chen Wang submit, and occupy the second Man-character secret realm.

Not only that, Ye Kuang was also a hot favorite to take first place. In the crowd’s eyes, the top three were practically guaranteed. So, while Chen Fan’s victory over Xing Qian elevated him to the ranks of the elite, a gap still seemed to exist between him and Ye Kuang.

Huang Wuji nodded with a smile and said, “Don’t worry, I know my limits. I won’t force the issue if I’m really no match for my opponent.”

Chen Fan nodded; before long, his turn came. His opponent was a peak Void Immortal expert.

His opponent didn’t show any signs of fear just because Chen Fan had defeated Xing Qian. On the contrary, he was unusually arrogant, as if Xing Qian’s reputation had been nothing but hot air.

“Chen Fan—” he said, his tone heavy with menace.

But before the words could leave his lips, a streak of sword light burst forth, ripping through the air and cutting straight at him.

Boom!

He immediately flew out. Countless sword qi ran wild inside him, ravaging his body, heavily injuring him.

He spewed a mouthful of fresh blood and fainted. Then, a stream of white light sent him out.

“Chen Fan is too strong. A peak Void Immortal can’t withstand a single blow from him!”

“Yeah, some might call that a sneak attack; honestly, even if it were fair and square, this guy wouldn’t have stood a chance. The only difference would’ve been whether he lost a moment sooner or later.”

“Heh, I can’t stop laughing. Didn’t he try to act tough just now? Talking big in front of Chen Fan. Who does he think he is? In the end, Chen Fan flattened him in a single strike!”

Despite having experienced Chen Wang and Xing Qian’s miserable defeat, the crowd was still very shaken inside when they saw Chen Fan dealing with a peak Void Immortal expert in one slash.

“Hehe, this isn’t even the most crucial stage yet. Many still haven’t exposed their true strength. Once they do, we’ll see round after round of brutal battles!”

“The others aside, let’s just talk about Tie Rushan. I heard that recently, he was out venturing and entered a large tomb by luck. The owner of the tomb was an Immortal Emperor behemoth, and he obtained their legacy and surged in power overnight. He even boasted he’d make the top three this time.”

“No wonder he’s become so strong. To inherit an Immortal Emperor’s legacy... tsk, tsk, what fortune. His future is practically guaranteed to reach the Immortal King realm at minimum.”

“I know, right? Why don’t I have such good luck?”

Countless people were discussing. Former nobodies were suddenly shining, unleashing astonishing strength.

Obviously, these people were either lying low or had come across some earth-shattering fortuitous encounters. Some had clearly been hiding their power all along; others must have stumbled upon heaven-defying opportunities.

One by one, powerful figures were eliminated. By the time the contest narrowed to the top hundred, every single opponent was formidable.

Finally, Chen Fan came across another formidable opponent—Tie Rushan.

Not long ago, Tie Rushan was nothing more than a middling name among the low-class disciples, his performances barely worth a glance. Yet when he returned this time, he came back high-profile, loudly declaring he would break into the top three.

Many people had mocked him for overestimating himself; after the competition began, Tie Rushan breezed through the competition with a saber in hand, with no one able to halt his advance.

Not only that, when competing for the top one hundred, he even encountered the peak Void Immortal expert who occupied the eighth Man-character secret realm.

The crowd assumed this would be his downfall. However, Tie Rushan crushed his opponent with overwhelming force, securing his place among the top hundred.

As such, many people included him in their list of names for the top ten.

His gaze now locked onto Chen Fan, burning with intensity yet carrying a carefree air, as though even Chen Fan’s feats against Xing Qian and Chen Wang failed to impress him. That was the mark of his confidence, the kind born from believing he could handle anything, even someone dazzling like Chen Fan.

“You’re impressive, Chen Fan,” Tie Rushan said, his tone casual but laced with superiority. “To defeat Chen Wang and Xing Qian, to carve your way into the top hundred—that’s no small feat. “Unfortunately, your advance will be stopped here. I am not like Xing Qian or Chen Wang. You’ll definitely not be a match for me!”

Tie Rushan looked at Chen Fan and said confidently, “My legacy comes from an Immortal Emperor. You know what that means. You may be strong, but compared to my depths, you’re nothing. I will one day ascend to the level of an Immortal Emperor. So, take being defeated by me as an honor.”

A surge of qi rose from Tie Rushan’s head. The qi instantly transformed into a saber that appeared in his hand.