Chapter 883 - Golden Pool

Rumble!

The ground shook intensely, as if struck by an earthquake. The black-robed man’s voice also came to an abrupt end as he was reduced to meat paste.

Su Tong and the others were all incredibly shocked.

They had thought that Chen Fan would be no match for them; unexpectedly, he had trounced Shang Ziyan and the black-robed man, smashing the latter into a pulp.

This was too shocking!

And too terrifying!

When Chen Fan turned his head to look for Shang Ziyan, he realized that Shang Ziyan had long since turned into a stream of light and disappeared into the depths of the tomb.

Severely injured by Chen Fan’s slash and coughing blood, Shang Ziyan had fled, knowing the black-robed man was doomed. Had he hesitated even slightly, he might not have escaped Chen Fan’s grasp.

Although he still had other cards to play, revealing his trump cards before reaching the Heavenly Soul Holy Spring was unwise.

Wasting his trump cards on Chen Fan just was not worth it.

Securing the spring would heal his wounds, restore his strength, and make defeating or killing Chen Fan trivial.

For now, Shang Ziyan chose to bide his time.

“Just you wait, Chen Fan, I won’t let you off!” Shang Ziyan’s hoarse, indignant roar echoed through the passage, filled with bitterness.

He hadn’t expected to suffer a loss, let alone at the hands of a brat they had dismissed from the start—a humiliating blow.

“You run fast, but you won’t be so lucky next time,” Chen Fan muttered coldly, a chilling light flashing in his eyes. Letting Shang Ziyan escape left him dissatisfied.

“What do you guys plan to do now?” Turning to the group, his gaze swept over them with subtle yet palpable pressure, lingering on Lei Yuanjie, who had shown rapport with Shang Ziyan, and Sun Yuhan, the helper he had brought.

“Of course, we’ll follow your lead.” Lei Yuanjie had no choice but to lower his prideful head under the oppression of immense strength.

He was proud but not foolish enough to defy someone so powerful.

The black-robed man was already dead, and Shang Ziyan had fled in defeat. Chen Fan’s strength had already shaken the group to its core.

Chen Fan was satisfied with Lei Yuanjie’s response, and he also wasn’t afraid of Lei Yuanjie playing tricks behind his back. He said, “Very well, but after this battle, I’m leaving the squad. Take care of yourselves.”

The announcement left everyone stunned.

Su Tong looked surprised, but the others seemed secretly relieved.

After all, they were all the most outstanding talents of a generation. None of them enjoyed being controlled like lowly servants.

Now that Shang Ziyan had left, and Chen Fan was also leaving, this was simply perfect.

Although the squad’s strength would take a nosedive, they were also much freer.

Chen Fan understood their thoughts perfectly—they couldn’t wait for him to leave, and he had no intention of staying either.

What could a group pretending to be united, yet divided at heart, accomplish? It was better to act alone than risk betrayal.

After leaving the squad, Chen Fan immediately flew toward the depths of the tomb, slaying many scattered jiangshi along the way and obtaining quite a few treasures.

The massive tomb resembled a sprawling royal palace, filled with funerary objects.

Although many funerary objects had turned into dust with time, many treasures were in good condition.

Boom, boom, boom.

Suddenly, the sounds of fierce combat echoed nearby.

“Damn it, I discovered this first, get lost, all of you!” someone roared angrily as if guarding an incredible treasure.

“What do you mean you discovered it? This golden pool belongs to the strongest. Your daddy’s physique is on the verge of a breakthrough—I just need the energy from this pool. Now die!”

“Golden pool?” Chen Fan’s eyes lit up, and he immediately rushed over.

In a large palace hall, two burly men were exchanging blows frantically.

Both of them emanated very formidable auras. Their powerful physiques, refined by cultivation techniques, sent shockwaves with each punch and kick.

At the center of the hall lay a golden pool, its shimmering waters glowing with an otherworldly hue.

Seeing this golden pool, Chen Fan’s eyes immediately flickered with fierce light.

Metal primeval water! My god, that’s a treasure tempering the body and fortifying the flesh. Although there isn’t much of it left, if I can absorb it, I can push my Hegemonic Golden Body to level 20. I will be able to fight against first-level Manifestation realm experts using sheer physical power!

He rushed into the large palace hall and shouted, “Hey, hey, no need to fight. I will resolve this issue. I will take this golden pool so you don’t have to fight.”

The two burly men, who had been locked in a fierce, sky-shaking battle, froze at his intrusion. They could believe that someone would barge in and arrogantly stake his claim on the golden pool. Their gazes turned ferocious as they glared at him.

“Brat, how dare you act insolently in front of your daddy when you’re only in the ninth-level Heavenly Star realm. I could pin you to the wall with one slap!”

“What a loudmouth. To spout nonsense without knowing your place—you must be tired of living!”

The two men immediately bared their fangs.

Chen Fan looked at the two with a smirk and said, “Big guy, you think you’re all that just because you’re bigger? I’ve killed countless peak Heavenly Star realm martial artists. Leave now, and I might spare your lives. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless.”

“Hahahaha.” The two men burst into raucous laughter.

“What an overconfident brat, throwing your weight around in front of your daddy? It looks like you really are tired of living.”

“Let’s kill him first, then split the golden pool. Agreed?”

“Agreed!”

The two reached a consensus immediately. They looked at Chen Fan with cruel gazes, and their ferocious auras swept out.

“Brat, don’t blame us when you reach the netherworld. Blame yourself for not knowing your limits!”

With a roar, they charged like raging beasts.

If any other ninth-level Heavenly Star realm martial artist were in Chen Fan’s place, they would have wet their pants from fear.

However, Chen Fan shook his head regretfully and punched out with both hands.

𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

“Why choose death when life is so precious?”

Two streams of fist force exploded in the air like cannonballs, sending the two flying out. Their tendons were torn and their bones broke. Even the wall cracked open from the impact. Their heads tilted to the side, dead.