Chapter 1593 - The Secret of the Sixth Level

This news could flip the entire sea region upside down.

Unlike Chen Fan, Qi Dong was from a king-level force in the sea region, so he was well aware of the deep-sea giant shark tribe’s influence in the sea region and Shark Crown Prince’s status in that tribe.

Qi Dong and the prince had also never seen eye to eye, yet Qi Dong had never thought of killing him. At most, he wanted to scheme against him and make him suffer a setback.

Similarly, even though Qi Dong had helped Chen Fan snatch the demonic sword, Young Master Flame and Young Master Poison would never truly try to kill him. While they enjoyed the privileges that came with belonging to a king-level power, those same affiliations shackled them. They had far too many consequences to consider and too many taboos they could not touch.

Shark Crown Prince was arrogant, but even he would not casually cross those invisible boundaries.

These rules were a shield for others, but they also served as armor for themselves. Unless the various major forces had sufficient justifications, they would not casually disrupt this balance.

Yet it now seemed that everyone had completely misjudged the situation.

They would abide by those strictures, but none of those restrictions applied to an outsider like Chen Fan. To him, their rules were nothing more than mist in the wind.

Since he never enjoyed the benefits of these rules, he had no need to adhere to them.

Why was Shark Crown Prince allowed to kill him, yet he couldn’t do the same to the prince? What kind of logic was that!

Qi Dong felt his scalp going numb.

Back at the Sunny Day’s auction, Chen Fan ripped off Shark Crown Prince. From that, Qi Dong understood that Chen Fan was a bold one, yet he never imagined that Chen Fan would really kill Shark Crown Prince.

In Qi Dong’s view, it would have already been praiseworthy if Chen Fan could merely escape with his life from the Shark Crown Prince’s clutches.

The prince had earned his formidable reputation through his own formidable strength.

Chen Fan wasn’t weak, but Qi Dong still didn’t think that he could be a match for Shark Crown Prince.

Yet what had actually happened?

The prince had led a group of elites down to the fifth level to ambush and kill Chen Fan. Not only had he failed, but Chen Fan had slaughtered every one of them instead.

So, just how powerful was Chen Fan now?

Thinking up to this point, Qi Dong sucked in a breath of cold air.

“Brother Chen, you are indeed amazing. I’m impressed.” Qi Dong cupped his fists and said, “But his tribe will never let this matter go. It’s best if you prepare in advance.”

Chen Fan nodded, but didn’t dwell on the matter. Instead, he asked, “There’s something I’ve been wondering. Why have all of you stayed on this level instead of heading to the seventh?”

On the surface, the sixth level appeared extremely lucrative—a primitive world filled with countless opportunities and fortunate encounters. In reality, however, it was insignificant when compared to the seventh level.

If he could obtain the Demon Suppression Tower, all benefits would belong to him. Compared to this, the benefits on the sixth level were nothing.

Yet, Shark Crown Prince hadn’t gone to the seventh level; instead, he brought his men down to the fifth level to kill Chen Fan. Qi Dong also remained on the sixth level and didn’t head toward the seventh level.

“

Haaa

, so you don’t know about that.” Qi Dong smiled helplessly and said, “We want to enter the seventh level, but we simply... lack the ability. A terrifying monster that has slumbered for centuries is stationed at the entrance to the seventh level. It’s definitely at the Immortal King realm. No one dares to wake it up.”

Chen Fan sucked in a breath of cold air. If that was the case, then it made perfect sense.

But then, wouldn’t that mean no one could enter the seventh level?

He had a deep understanding of the difference between the Immortal Platform realm and the Immortal King realm.

He had once been hunted down by an Immortal King himself. The difference between the two cultivation realms was like heaven and earth. If he hadn’t possessed numerous life-saving trump cards back then, he would have died without a burial place.

Moreover, this ferocious beast was likely a demon beast that had lived for eras upon eras. No one could say for certain what level its true strength had reached. What if it had already ascended to the rank of an emperor-level ferocious beast?

No wonder even prideful figures like Shark Crown Prince dared not force their way through. They didn’t even dare to risk disturbing such a being’s slumber.

“The various major forces have already sent messages back to the seniors from their respective forces. It won’t be long before their Immortal King realm experts arrive. From what I’ve heard, the deep-sea giant shark tribe would also send their Immortal King realm old monsters here.”

Chen Fan instantly understood the implication behind Qi Dong’s reminder. He needed to leave before the Immortal Kings descended. Otherwise, once they sealed off every route of retreat, he would truly have no way to escape.

When faced with an Immortal King, ordinary Immortals were nothing. Let alone Chen Fan and others at his level, even if a dozen or twenty peak Immortal realm experts joined hands, they still couldn’t shake an Immortal King.

“Oh? Those Immortal Kings still haven’t entered the Demon Suppression Tower? Didn’t they already enter the sealed land?” Chen Fan asked doubtfully.

Qi Dong answered, “They had indeed entered the sealed land long ago, but they all went straight to the depths of the sealed land, exploring some unknown secret. However, after receiving news of the Demon Suppression Tower’s emergence, they would surely rush over to enter the tower. If they could obtain the tower, their faction would inevitably become the number one power in the sea region, and every other king-level force would be compelled to submit.”

Chen Fan nodded, pondering whether to stay or leave.

He no longer possessed his master’s immortal will. Should he encounter an Immortal King now, he could only rely on his own abilities.

𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

If he stayed, danger was certain. At any time, he might be cut off by an Immortal King of the deep-sea giant shark clan. Yet if he retreated now, he would lose any chance of obtaining the Demon Suppression Tower.

Given my current strength, I’m certainly no match for an Immortal King realm expert, but I could still get away from one.... Maybe...

After weighing his pros and cons, he decided to stay for now.

The Demon Suppression Tower was very likely a god artifact. He simply could not stomach the thought of letting such an opportunity slip through his fingers.

“I understand. No matter what, thank you for the warning. I’ll definitely repay you in the future if the opportunity arises,” said Chen Fan.

“It’s nothing. Besides, it’s rare for such a heaven-defying genius to appear among us humans,” Qi Dong replied.

Viewed from the perspective of being of the same race, the bond between them subtly deepened.

“In that case, farewell, Brother Qi.”

Chen Fan planned to explore the sixth level alone and go take a look at the ferocious beast at the entrance to the seventh level in passing to see if it was truly impossible to enter.

“Take care!”

Immediately, Chen Fan departed, streaking through the sky and disappearing into the horizon.

Looking at Chen Fan’s back as he disappeared, Qi Dong sighed, “

Haaa

, I hope he survives. The more prodigies our human race possesses, the more prosperous we will become.”