Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 817 - You, Come Out!

After defeating Qi Xue, no one challenged Chen Fan’s group, so they advanced unchallenged into the third round. It felt almost anticlimactic.

However, everyone understood one thing clearly—the seventh place was likely Yan Shuiyi’s ceiling.

Regardless of her guardians’ strengths, the third round would pose insurmountable challenges. Yan Shuiyi herself was keenly aware of this.

“What are the rules of the third round?” Chen Fan asked Yan Shuiyi.

“In the third round, the demon generals are allowed one guardian. Demon general versus demon general, and guardian versus guardian. If both matches are lost, the side is eliminated. A tie means the ranking remains undecided for now. @@novelbin@@

“For example, if we face the third demon general, Dou Yan, and you defeat his guardian while Dou Yan defeats me, my ranking will still fall below his.”

Chen Fan’s eyes flickered with understanding as he processed the implications.

By these rules, Yan Shuiyi’s battles for the top seven rankings were effectively over before they even began.

The top seven demon generals were all elite cultivators at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Star realm. Yan Shuiyi didn’t stand a chance against any of them.

Even if Chen Fan defeated the first demon general’s guardian, Yan Shuiyi’s ranking wouldn’t change.

“In that case, are we already set for last place?”

Although Yan Shuiyi didn’t want to admit it, she nodded and said, “Yes, the top seven demon generals are all top-tier, peak Heavenly Star realm experts. Nothing will change even if you defeat all their guardians because I can’t defeat the other generals. Still, I’m satisfied with my current ranking—I never imagined being ranked seventh.”

She was undeniably weaker than the other demon generals—an iron-clad truth leaving no room for flukes.

Without Chen Fan’s aid, she would have lost to Qi Xue in the second round and failed to enter the top seven.

This result had far exceeded her expectations.

Thus, even if she lost in the third round, she would not feel any indignation.

“Is there no other way?” Chen Fan asked.

The higher a demon general was ranked, the more authority and resources they controlled.

He wanted to borrow the Xuan Ting Demon Sect’s strength to find Mu Tianfang, so he needed high authority. Helping Yan Shuiyi advance further would naturally be ideal.

“There is another solution,” Yan Shuiyi replied.

“What?”

“I could pass my position as demon general to you,” Yan Shuiyi said directly. “Honestly, when I invited you, I never expected to come this far. In the demon sect, rankings rely on absolute strength. Even a powerful guardian is useless if the demon general lacks the strength to secure their position. But you’ve pushed me too high, and now I can’t stabilize it.”

Chen Fan nodded and asked, “Doesn’t that make sending you to a high position pointless?”

“No, at the very least, I’ll still receive benefits after the Demon General Ranking Battle,” Yan Shuiyi replied. She took another look at Chen Fan and said, “Why are you pushing me toward the top rankings? Do you need me to handle something for you?”

Although she was already satisfied with her current position, judging from what Chen Fan had said, it seemed he wanted to send her to an even higher position.

As a demon general, she wasn’t naïve and could easily guess he had a purpose.

Chen Fan looked at Yan Shuiyi, nodded, and transmitted his voice, “To tell you the truth, I’m not from the Myriad Demon Islands. I am from the Tianwu Continent, and I came here to find someone. But the Myriad Demon Islands are vast, and searching on my own is impossible. I don’t know how long it will take. That’s why I need your sect’s influence.

“Although I am your guardian, if I help you become one of the top demon generals, I want you to use your influence to find someone for me. I am sure this is a good deal for both of us.”

Yan Shuiyi nodded subtly. If that was his goal, she saw no reason to reject him.

“In the demon sect, higher ranks mean greater authority to mobilize resources,” Chen Fan continued. “That’s why I want to push you to an even higher position.”

Yan Shuiyi took a deep look at Chen Fan. A moment later, she replied through voice transmission, “Alright, if you can defeat the opposing demon general, I’ll take a gamble. I’ll step down as the demon general and let you take over my position, and I’ll act as your guardian instead.”

“Hmm?” Chen Fan narrowed his eyes and turned to look at Yan Shuiyi.

Their gazes locked, and Chen Fan saw the resolve in her eyes. She would really honor her word if he defeated the opposing guardian.

“Are you sure? After all, a demon general holds immense power here. Even the lowest-ranked demon general is revered and sought after by countless people. Can you really bear to give it up to me?”

Yan Shuiyi smiled sweetly and said, “What is there to be unwilling about? I entered the top seven, but it will be very difficult for me to sit firmly in my position. Moreover, if you really can defeat Dou Yan’s guardian, your strength would be top-tier among the twenty-eight demon generals—easy to take down a demon palace hall after that.

“Besides, if you succeed, even as your guardian, I’d gain more benefits and authority than I have now. Just look at the guardians under the First Demon General. Some are peak Heavenly Star realm, yet they still serve him. Why?

“It’s because the benefits they gain are equal to or greater than those of demon generals. Their authority far surpasses that of the bottom fourteen demon generals. While they aren’t demon generals, they’re better than them. Given that, I’ll take a gamble.”

Chen Fan studied Yan Shuiyi for a moment before finally smiling. “Alright, you won’t be disappointed. I’ll be taking the place of the third demon general!”

Shock flashed across Yan Shuiyi’s beautiful eyes.

Even the guardians of the other six demon generals were strong.

Footsteps echoed as the first person to step forward was the third demon general, Dou Yan’s guardian, Pan Huan.

He looked at Chen Fan, revealed a cold smile, and said, “You, come on out! That day, I warned you that you wouldn’t be so lucky if we crossed paths again. I really didn’t expect to see you here.

“You should be grateful I showed mercy, letting you into the second round, and even to this third round. Now, step forward and accept your death!”

Rumble!

A terrifying aura surged to the sky from Pan Huan, transforming into a storm. It swept out, pressuring heaven and earth, causing many demon generals to feel an extremely huge pressure, their irises shrinking in response.

Top-tier, peak, Heavenly Star realm cultivation. Placed among the twenty-eight demon generals, he could enter the top fourteen.