Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 882 - Crushing with Ease

Everyone was surprised to see Shang Ziyan go from a leisurely observer to joining the black-robed man. He couldn’t let the black-robed man die—such inaction was against his ruthless nature.

Even Shang Ziyan, who was originally observing leisurely from the side, finally made his move. He would not sit back and watch as the black-robed man got killed. This was also not in accordance with his brutal nature.

Most importantly, the black-robed man was his subordinate.

With a single kick, Shang Ziyan shattered Chen Fan’s flood dragon claws, his icy gaze locking onto Chen Fan. Yet, beneath his cold demeanor, shock and unease flickered in his eyes.

He had thought that the black-robed man would have no trouble killing Chen Fan in the tomb’s advantageous environment. Yet, the outcome was unthinkable—Chen Fan’s overwhelming strength had shattered his expectations.

“I underestimated you. Although I knew you were strong, this is quite unexpected.” Shang Ziyan stared at Chen Fan with overflowing killing intent. His aura flared, thick with killing intent.

Chen Fan smirked, flashing his teeth. “Bit late for an epiphany, wouldn’t you say? You two have been scheming against me all along. Now, your true colors are showing. I’d love to see what trump card you’re hiding to make such bold moves against me!”

“You’ll find out very soon!”

With those words, Shang Ziyan launched a devastating attack. He planned to end things as soon as possible.

His kicking arts were heaven-defying. What others saw as a vulnerability, he had honed into his deadliest weapon.

The force of his leg sweep tore through the air, collapsing the heavens and earth in its wake.

In an instant, the kick was upon Chen Fan, the crushing pressure freezing the air around him.

If struck by this kick, even a physique forged from iron would be obliterated.

“Haha, perfect timing!”

Chen Fan did not panic, however. Without the slightest trace of fear, he clenched his hand into a fist and launched it toward the incoming leg.

Pop, pop. Pop, pop, pop!

Before the two attacks clashed, their qi made contact, unleashing a storm that tore through the air, shaking heaven and earth and causing stars to tremble in their orbits.

Rumble!

The next instant, the two forces collided.

It was like two planets colliding, setting off a terrifying explosion. The entire tomb quaked, its walls trembling as dust and debris rained down from above.

From this single exchange, Chen Fan discerned the depth of Shang Ziyan’s strength.

Although his aura was at the peak, middle-stage, half-step Manifestation realm, his actual strength reached the late-stage, half-step Manifestation realm.

Meanwhile, Su Tong and the others watched, their minds racing with countless thoughts.

Shang Ziyan’s intervention against Chen Fan forced them to face a critical choice—whom should they support?

It was unknown when it started, but Chen Fan and Shang Ziyan had become the two extremes of this squad. Both stood as its backbone, yet now the two pillars were clashing.

The tension left everyone, including Lei Yuanjie, in turmoil.

Although he had some rapport with Shang Ziyan, Chen Fan’s overwhelming power made taking risks on Shang Ziyan’s behalf an unthinkable gamble.

From the beginning, this squad had been a fragile alliance of self-serving individuals.

Some people favored Chen Fan in their hearts, and there were also some who favored Shang Ziyan. It was a difficult choice.

“You’re still standing, huh? Looks like your leg isn’t crippled after all. Let me help you fix that. A cripple has to be a cripple, right?!” Chen Fan shouted furiously and immediately sent out another punch.

Rumble!

After a deafening crash, like metals clashing together, an unstoppable storm erupted, warping the very fabric of space.

Shang Ziyan had long since refined this leg of his into a Grade-7 treasure. When he struck with all his might, it felt like being hit by a weapon of the highest caliber.

However, Chen Fan’s Hegemonic Golden Body was no slouch either, especially at level 19. His physique could withstand even the might of a treasure without flinching. Its toughness allowed him to meet Shang Ziyan’s attack head-on.

With this punch, Shang Ziyan was knocked back and forced to retreat continuously. The shock in his eyes was more apparent than ever.

Though he’d always regarded Chen Fan with apprehension, this was the first time they exchanged blows. He hadn’t expected to gain no advantage whatsoever—only to be pushed back by the force of Chen Fan’s strike.

The raw power behind that punch had been terrifying. It felt as though it could level entire mountains. Shang Ziyan could sense that it aimed to shatter his leg completely, and a fierce killing intent surged within him.

His aura swelled, darkening the skies as it locked onto Chen Fan, suffocating the air around them like a demon god descending.

“This... how is this possible? That’s the aura of a late-stage, half-step Manifestation realm expert!”

Gu Tian and the others sensed Shang Ziyan’s aura and were all shocked.

Rumble!

However, Shang Ziyan had no time to spare for them. All his focus was consumed by the man before him, Chen Fan—his enemy.

Stepping forward, infinite divine light whizzed out, turning into leg silhouettes that covered the sky, blasting toward Chen Fan.

This was the most terrifying conquest!

The black-robed man also made a move simultaneously.

With the help of this tomb’s environment, his injuries had quickly healed, and he returned to peak condition.

Together with Shang Ziyan, they unleashed a combined attack on Chen Fan. Two terrifying attacks instantly rushed toward Chen Fan, seemingly intent on destroying heaven and earth.

To everyone, it seemed impossible for Chen Fan to survive such a double assault. With only one such attack, most experts would be forced to retreat, let alone with two of this magnitude.

The sky crumbled, the earth cracked, and qi waves swept about. The overwhelming aura crashed like towering waves, crushing the space.

“Hahahaha! Did you really think you could deal with me by teaming up? How naïve! I’ll let you two know that plotting against me is the dumbest thing you’ve done in your life! Open for me!”

Chen Fan’s aura also surged like the ocean, sweeping out and colliding with the two terrifying attacks.

Rumble!

An earth-shaking explosion boomed, and the terrifying qi waves forced Su Tong and the others back.

“Die!”

Chen Fan broke through the qi waves, tearing through Shang Ziyan and the black-robed man’s attacks like a god or a devil ripping apart heaven and earth. In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of the black-robed man, his palm raised high.

“No!”

The black-robed man was completely overwhelmed with fear. He never expected Chen Fan to be this terrifying, fighting them both effortlessly.

Looking at Chen Fan’s palm coming at him, the black-robed man felt the cold touch of death itself. His defensive techniques shattered helplessly, rendered useless before the sheer force bearing down on him. Helpless, he could only watch as the palm crushed him into a lifeless mass of flesh.

To the side, Shang Ziyan was also flabbergasted. A trace of fear flashed across his eyes, and a ferocious light burst out as he roared, “Heaven Crippling Leg!”

A terrifying footprint ruthlessly stomped toward Chen Fan. The space shattered, and a large area of air collapsed, turning into primal chaos.

Chen Fan turned his hand over and sent out a streak of sword qi, sweeping out and suppressing all directions.

Boom!

The sword qi sliced the Heaven Crippling Leg, and Shang Ziyan was sent flying from the attack, spewing a large mouthful of blood in the air with an astounded look on his face.

Boom, tch!

Simultaneously, a terrifying large golden palm from Chen Fan pressed down ruthlessly, shattering everything and crushing the black-robed man into a puddle of meat paste.