Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 694 - Good Boy

“So many people.”

Chen Fan observed the situation on the platform, realizing that there were no fewer than a hundred thousand people there.

Their cultivation levels varied widely.

Some were at the first or second level of the Divine Nascent realm, while others had reached the eighth or ninth level.

All of them were gathered in groups, according to their school, as if the True Martial Academy was conducting an assembly.

Chen Fan’s group landed on the platform, standing apart from the others. The contrast between them and the larger, more imposing groups was stark.

Every disciple in the academy was a genius from some domain in the eastern continent. Whether they were disciples of the nine major peaks or from the lesser-known peaks, anyone who entered the academy was considered an elite.

This highlighted just how many talented individuals existed in the world—there was always someone better.

Had Chen Fan remained in the Great Chu Empire, he would have believed himself invincible with his Divine Nascent realm cultivation. But here, at the True Martial Academy, he was as common as cabbages in a market or carps in a river.

Without Divine Nascent realm cultivation, one couldn’t even qualify to enter the academy, let alone become a disciple. The Divine Nascent realm was only the starting point.

Martial artists at this level would have been at the very top in the Great Chu Empire, but in the True Martial Academy, they barely stood out—unless they were exceptional geniuses like Chen Fan, whose name was known by all.

Suddenly, the sound of wind being sliced filled the air. A streak of light shot across the sky.

Whoosh!

The newcomers all had powerful auras, each at least in the sixth or the seventh level of the Divine Nascent realm, radiating pride.

“Junior Brother, they are from the Heavenly Bastion Peak,” Jian Qi explained to Chen Fan from the side. “Among the nine major peaks of the True Martial Academy, aside from our Peerless Peak, Heavenly Bastion Peak is slightly stronger than the others, though even their strength has its limits.

“The most impressive disciple they’ve recruited this time is Qin Wang, a well-known figure on the Zhen Road. Look, that young man in the center. Based on his aura, he’s already broken through to the Heavenly Star realm.”

Chen Fan glanced at Qin Wang, who indeed had the presence of a talented and charismatic figure.

Seemingly sensing Chen Fan’s gaze, Qin Wang suddenly looked over, recognizing him immediately. Two sharp lights immediately shot out from his eyes, as if he was going to embarrass Chen Fan with his stare.

He had stepped into the Heavenly Star realm and being a monster-class genius, Qin Wang was a powerhouse even among those at the same level. Veteran martial artists, like Kang Hong, couldn’t compare.

Yet Chen Fan remained unfazed by Qin Wang’s sharp look. He turned to Jian Qi and asked, “Seventh Senior Brother, I have no history with him. Why is he acting hostile toward me right off the bat?”

Jian Qi laughed and said, “Haha, Junior Brother, perhaps he’s jealous that you’re a disciple of our Peerless Peak.”

Chen Fan nodded thoughtfully.

Soon, disciples from three more major peaks—Stargazer Peak, Thunder Prison Peak, and Limitless Sky Peak—arrived. The recruits were all top-tier geniuses, with their leaders exuding powerful auras similar to Qin Wang’s.

The major peaks had invested heavily in preparing their disciples, especially the monster-class geniuses, for the competition. They had even gone to great lengths to help them break through to the Heavenly Star realm in just half a year.

Following the arrival of the people from the major peaks, the disciples of the weaker peaks quickly became more subdued, lowering their voices and keeping a low profile.

Joining one of the nine major peaks was proof enough of their superiority—a fact everyone had to accept.

More wind breaking noises rang out. Immediately, the platform broke out into a clamor.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh.

A group of graceful beauties descended, walking on what seemed like ripples of immortality, resembling fairies from the heavens. Each of them was stunning, among the most beautiful in the world.

“Look, the Lustrous Peak’s members are here. I heard they only recruit female disciples, and it’s true! They’re all breathtakingly beautiful, the kind of women whose looks could topple kingdoms. It’d be like winning in life if I could become a disciple there.”

The arrival of the Lustrous Peak disciples instantly captured everyone’s attention.

“Junior Brother, they are disciples of the Lustrous Peak. The saying that ‘pretty women shouldn’t be underestimated’ holds true. See the one leading them?”

As he spoke, Jian Qi cast a glance toward Di Chen.

“That’s Nanhuang Shengge, the number one beauty of our True Martial Academy. Perhaps it wouldn’t be a stretch to say she’s the number one beauty in the entire eastern continent. Ahem, ahem, that... you don’t know this, right? Let me tell you a secret. Second Senior Brother tried pursuing her in the past, but was given a beating...”

Before Jian Qi could finish, he panicked and yelled, “I was wrong, Second Senior Brother! I didn’t say anything—really, not a word, ahhh...”

Chen Fan smirked, glancing at Di Chen. He hadn’t expected his Second Senior Brother to have such a history.

But looking at Nanhuang Shengge, he could see why—she was truly stunning, a beauty capable of bringing down nations.

Just then, Chen Fan heard Third Senior Sister Duanmu Lingxing’s voice in his ear, “Eighth Junior Brother, is Nanhuang Shengge pretty?”

As soon as those words came out, Chen Fan immediately froze. His face twitched, looking at the smiling Duanmu Lingxing, and he hurriedly said, “Third Senior Sister is the prettiest.”

Duanmu Lingxing’s smile brightened, and she patted his head.

“Good boy.”

Chen Fan let out a long sigh, feeling like he had avoided a disaster.

Jian Qi and Yan Weiyi, standing off to the side, subtly gave him a thumbs up, secretly impressed by his quick thinking.

Wiping away the sweat on his forehead, Chen Fan thought to himself: women really were all the same, always sensitive about their looks. Even Third Senior Sister wasn’t an exception. If he had said Nanhuang Shengge was pretty, he would have been in trouble.

Chen Fan glanced at the people from the Lustrous Peak and discovered that Qiu Yuexin was also among them, with seventh-level Divine Nascent realm cultivation. Although it was not considered top-notch, she definitely wasn’t lacking.

It seemed that Lustrous Peak had also acknowledged her talent and strength.

Not long after, the Unsheathed Peak, Great Cliff Peak, and Sky Origin Peak’s rookie disciples also arrived. Each one of them had towering auras and boundless arrogance, looking down on the others as if they were superior.

With all eight major peaks now present, they each claimed a large area, their auras towering skyward as if they sought to dominate and suppress all others. Disciples from the eight peaks were sizing each other up, silently competing.

For the Demon Hunting Competition, they only considered the other major peaks as real opponents, completely overlooking Peerless Peak.

After all, Chen Fan was the only representative from Peerless Peak, and they didn’t see him as a serious threat.

While the disciples of the eight peaks quietly plotted to determine who would stand out in the Little Demon Realm, the leading figures swept their gazes around, sternly searching for Chen Fan.

Chen Fan felt a little helpless.

It was one thing if those with grudges against him harbored hostility, but even those he had never crossed seemed to treat him like a thorn in their side. What was that all about?

Could it be that he was too outstanding and was thus viewed with hostility?