Chapter 478 - The Heaven’s Alliance’s Worries

The news of the Qin Clan battle reverberated throughout the Great Chu Empire. Chen Fan's name became widely known, making him a prominent figure.

Blade Thunder Mountain, located in the southwestern region of the Great Chu Empire, resembled a divine blade and housed countless palaces and buildings, exuding a majestic aura.

Lightning would occasionally descend from the sky, cutting through the air and striking the Blade Thunder Mountain.

Almost all the Blade Thunder Mountain disciples cultivated the blade, practicing blade arts and techniques. It was considered the foremost holy land for blade arts in the Great Chu Empire. Harnessing lightning to temper their blades was their unique cultivation method.

It had been half a month since the battle, so the news of it had also reached the Blade Thunder Mountain.

The Blade Thunder Mountain disciples were abuzz with shock and disbelief as they gossiped among themselves.

“Have you heard? Something monumental happened in the imperial city. The Qin Clan, the top clan, was wiped out by Chen Fan. He fought a small army of fifty Core Formation realm experts and nearly slaughtered them all. The ones still alive had to flee, crying for their parents.”

“Of course, I have heard that. Heck, everyone in the Great Chu Empire knows that. I even heard that Senior Brother Dongfang Yu stepped in and fought Chen Fan. He executed the Thunder Wielding Divine Blade but was still defeated. I wonder if that’s true?”

“It’s true. Senior Brother Dongfang Yu was defeated. Everyone in the imperial city saw it. Where did that Chen Fan come from? He’s only at the seventh level. It's one thing for him to have killed the Qin Clan’s old ancestor, Qin Pokong, but he even overwhelmed Senior Brother Dongfang Yu. How terrifying.”

“I heard Chen Fan has replaced Senior Brother Dongfang Yu and is now ranked eighth on the Geniuses of Heaven Leaderboard.”

Dongfang Yu was a legendary figure in the Blade Thunder Mountain, revered much like Duan Jingtian. Therefore, when news of his defeat by Chen Fan reached the sect, it caused an uproar. No one could believe it.

After all, Dongfang Yu was an invincible existence in the hearts of the countless disciples.

At a mountain peak that pierced the clouds, Dongfang Yu was in deep cultivation. He stood on a cliffside platform, allowing the mountain winds to blow against him without moving an inch.

He was clenching his fists tightly, feeling indignant.

He had lost. Chen Fan, a seemingly nameless nobody, had defeated him.

Dongfang Yu couldn't comprehend how he, of all people, could have lost to someone with a lower cultivation level.

The Blade Thunder Mountain’s sect leader descended from the skies.

Swish!

Dongfang Yu immediately saluted and greeted him.

“Master.”

The sect leader gazed at the vast sea of clouds and said, “Dongfang Yu, no one in this world remains undefeated forever. If you lose, then just cultivate harder. Challenge him again and win when you’re stronger. Brooding and indulging in self-pity are not the attitudes of a true blade cultivator. You’ve disappointed me.”

Dongfang Yu’s expression changed. He lowered his head and admitted his mistake. “Master, I’ve realized my mistake.”

“To err is human, and to correct a mistake is the greatest good. Don’t disappoint me again. The Grand Sect Conference is near. All hope rests on you whether our Blade Thunder Mountain can produce a second Divine Nascent realm powerhouse. If you want revenge, use your time wisely to increase your cultivation. Defeat Chen Fan at the Grand Sect Conference and wash away your shame!” [1]

Dongfang Yu's expression became fierce. A sharp light shot out of his eyes as he nodded. Blade intent rose from him and rushed into the skies. He had experienced a breakthrough in his mental state, his blade intent becoming sharper and more domineering.

Noticing the transformation in Dongfang Yu’s blade intent, the sect leader’s eyes showed a look of approval.

“Very good!”

Dongfang Yu said, “I’ll be sure to use Chen Fan’s fresh blood to wash away our Blade Thunder Mountain’s shame at the Grand Sect Conference!”

......

The Floating Cloud Sword Sect, the Burning Incense Valley, the Mountain River Sect, the Divine Light Sect, and other first-rate sects of the Great Chu Empire were all greatly shaken by the news of the Qin Clan. Chen Fan had wreaked havoc in the imperial city, killing Core Formation realm experts like he was pruning and defeating Dongfang Yu.

“How unexpected. Not only does the Spring Autumn Sect have Duan Jingtian, but now Chen Fan has popped out of nowhere. He pushed back Dongfang Yu while only being at the seventh level. What a monster!”

“Luckily, Chen Fan and Duan Jingtian are mortal enemies and will soon duel to the death. When two tigers fight, one is bound to be injured; perhaps one will die and the other be severely wounded. That would be the best outcome.”

“The Grand Sect Conference is approaching. Hopefully, our sect will produce a Divine Nascent realm powerhouse this time!”

“......”

As if by prior agreement, these sects were all looking forward to the duel between Chen Fan and Duan Jingtian. They hoped for a fight to the death, ideally with both fighters either dead or critically injured. That would be the perfect outcome.

When the news reached the Spring Autumn Sect, the disciples and the elders were utterly shocked, engaging in fervent discussions.

“Have you guys heard? Senior Brother Chen Fan went to the imperial city and wiped out the number one clan there. Lord Chu had to intervene and request Chen Fan to spare the Qin Clan’s patriarch. He also fought Blade Thunder Mountain’s number one holy disciple, Dongfang Yu.”

“I heard Senior Brother Chen Fan fought fifty Core Formation realm experts alone, displaying unparalleled might and slaughtered his foes. He instilled fear in those who attacked him, leaving them helpless.”

“How terrifying! Senior Brother Chen Fan only made a trip to the imperial city and stirred such a huge storm. He killed almost half of the Core Formation realm experts in the imperial city. What a killing star...”

“Hehe, imagine what the Heaven Alliance members must be feeling now. Senior Brother Chen Fan is like a god descending into the mortal world. His cultivation is advancing rapidly, improving by leaps and bounds every day. He even killed those at the eighth level while being a level below. Dongfang Yu—ranked eighth on the leaderboard and a master blade user. What happened to him? Defeated! I’m afraid Senior Brother Duan Jingtian feels immense pressure now.”

“Senior Brother Duan Jingtian’s punishment is about to end, and the life-and-death battle between him and Chen Fan is near. Just thinking about it is thrilling.”

“Who would have thought that Chen Fan, once no different from an ant in front of Senior Brother Duan Jingtian, would rise to power so rapidly and become a fierce tiger, capable of challenging Senior Brother Duan Jingtian?”

“Senior Brother Chen Fan even defeated Dongfang Yu. Things aren’t looking good for Senior Brother Duan Jingtian. After all, he’s ranked tenth on the Geniuses of Heaven Leaderboard, behind Dongfang Yu.”

“......”

Heaven’s Alliance headquarters:

Xie Feng looked at the gathered Heaven’s Alliance members. Every one of them appeared anxious and concern was apparent on their faces.

Before this, they had absolute confidence in Duan Jingtian.

However, after news of Chen Fan’s feats in the imperial city spread, their unwavering confidence in Duan Jingtian began to waver.

Even Dongfang Yu was defeated by Chen Fan. Would Duan Jingtian still be a match for Chen Fan?

Even they had doubts about Duan Jingtian now.

1. Grand Sect Conference was mentioned in chapters 37 and 394, where the sects of the Great Chu Empire will gather and have a martial meet. In 394, we learn that the conference will be held after Chen Fan and Duan Jingtian’s duel. ☜