Unrivaled Martial Emperor
Chapter 1069 - Prides of Heaven Arriving in Droves

Chapter 1069 - Prides of Heaven Arriving in Droves

Chen Fan was somewhat dumbfounded by the jade-colored tree.

Was this... a pie falling from the sky?

News of the Bodhi Ancient Tree had spread like wildfire across the battlefield, with countless Legendary realm experts hunting for it.

However, the tree had a spirit and knew how to avoid danger. It had eluded capture despite being sighted multiple times.

Aware that he stood no chance against such competition, Chen Fan didn’t pay much attention to this matter.

Instead of doing something impractical like competing for the Bodhi ancient tree, he focused instead on more realistic opportunities.

Yet now, against all odds, the Bodhi Ancient Tree had landed right at his feet.

It would be a lie to say that a precious treasure like the Bodhi ancient tree did not move him.

If he had the help of the Bodhi ancient tree, he would have a smooth sailing future in cultivation.

As long as he cultivated under it, he could see his core clearly and eliminate the risk of qi deviation.

If this were a mature Bodhi ancient tree, even a Void Immortal Supreme wouldn’t dare provoke it. A single branch could send them flying to their deaths.

Chen Fan noticed that the tree’s trunk was riddled with wounds of all sizes, bleeding colorful divine sap. It seemed like it had gone through a huge battle. It stuck its roots into the ground and began absorbing the dragon vein qi here.

The wounds on the Bodhi ancient tree recovered gradually.

This Bodhi ancient tree isn’t stupid. It must have sensed the dragon vein qi here and sought refuge. Judging by its look, it had likely just escaped pursuit, Chen Fan thought.

He wasn’t naïve enough to believe his luck was so great that the tree had chosen him.

He had sensed the dragon vein qi while passing by this area. He had been about to collect it when the Bodhi ancient tree fell from the sky.

It wasn’t a gift from fate—it had come here to heal itself.

The Bodhi ancient tree was a divine creature, after all. It was still in its infancy, so its spiritual wisdom wasn’t likely that developed. It certainly knew where to go for survival.

A spiritual creature like the Bodhi Ancient Tree could never remain in one place for long. If danger loomed, it would flee, so capturing it wouldn’t be easy.

Now that the news of a Bodhi ancient tree had spread throughout the entire ancient battlefield, countless experts were on the hunt, attempting to intercept it time and again.

For a long while, it would remain a target of relentless pursuit.

Suddenly, Chen Fan’s face changed.

Not good, this guy might attract other experts here. It would be bad if Legendary realm experts came.

The tree’s wounds made it clear it had just escaped a chase. If its pursuers arrived and found him here, they’d kill him without hesitation.

Yet, despite the danger, his heart burned with desire.

The Bodhi ancient tree would be of great help to his future cultivation. However, the tree had a spirit, which wouldn’t be easy to subdue. And if he took too long, the experts hunting the tree would catch up.

After a moment of thought, determination flickered in his eyes. Forget it, it’s only a Bodhi tree. I can become an unrivaled expert in the future with my own abilities!

Chen Fan decided to leave this place first after pondering for a bit. He would hide to the side and observe the situation.

Just as he was about to leave, whistling noises resounded. Next, a figure came, stepping on rainbow light. Seeing that the Bodhi ancient tree was indeed here, he immediately laughed out loud and said, “Hahahaha! The Bodhi Ancient Tree is truly here! After I obtain it and enter secluded cultivation for a few hundred years, I’ll be unmatched in the world!”

Chen Fan looked over. It was a handsome youth dressed in a purple training suit, likely in his twenties. Tall and imposing, his aura crackled with the faint surge of law, clearly a Greater Peak Manifestation realm expert.

He could tell from Yuwen Hong’s attire that he was a disciple of Battle Saint Palace, an overlord-class force in the northern continent.

Yuwen Hong spotted Chen Fan immediately but dismissed him with a single glance. His voice rang out, arrogant and condescending.

“Brat, quickly scram while I’m in a good mood. Otherwise, die!”

Such overbearing dominance. It was as if Chen Fan were only an ant in his eyes that he could crush to death at any time.

The Bodhi ancient tree immediately made a run for it when it saw Yuwen Hong. Its countless roots tore free from the ground like sprinting legs, moving with astonishing speed.

“Where do you think you’re going?!”

Light shot out from Yuwen Hong’s eyes. With a flick of his steel fork, a black dragon-like force whistled through the air, hurtling toward the fleeing tree.

Swoosh!

Before his attack could land, a fierce, razor-sharp saber qi tore through the sky, colliding with the steel fork and shattering his strike.

A domineering voice came over.

“Yuwen Hong, how very bold of you, to dare snatch my, Yang Chongxiao’s, treasure. Are you looking to die?”

A figure approached, his aura like an unsheathed precious saber, radiating pure saber intent that seemed ready to cleave through the universe. His gaze was incomparably sharp, like a knife.

“Yang Chongxiao!” Yuwen Hong’s irises contracted seeing the approaching figure. However, he smiled coldly and said, “Hmph, Yang Chongxiao, big words, careful you don’t choke on them? You really think I am scared of you? I’ve wanted to experience your Blade Saint Mountain’s saber art for a long time!”

Yang Chongxiao was a prodigy from Blade Saint Mountain, another overlord-class force.

Another silhouette emanating a powerful aura streaked through the sky. The aura of law rippled from them; they were also a Greater Peak Manifestation realm expert. “Hahahaha, the Bodhi ancient tree belongs to me, Yue Yu!”

Judging by the surname, they were a descendant of the Yue Clan, one of the three overlord clans.

Another domineering figure flew over. His aura was powerful, and his gaze sharp. “Hmph, none of you are qualified to claim the Bodhi Ancient Tree, except me, Wu Jinhong!””

Wu Jinhong was also a genius from one of the three overlord clans, the Wu Clan.

Then came a clear, slightly mocking voice. A fan-wielding man arrived, dressed like an elegant young master born for chaos. “What do you count for, Wu Jinhong? Only I am worthy of possessing such a precious treasure!”

Chen Fan saw that this person’s sleeves were embroidered with golden flames. This was the totem of one of the nine overlord class forces, the Fire Reverence Cult.

In such a short period, prodigies from various overlord forces arrived one after another. Figures from other top sects and powerful cults also appeared, all with their eyes locked on the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

As for Chen Fan, a seventh-level Manifestation realm, they completely ignored him.

After all, the weakest among these newcomers were already in the ninth-level Manifestation realm. Lesser Peak Manifestation realm and Greater Peak Manifestation realm experts filled the sky, far too many to count on two hands.

To them, Chen Fan was just a breeze in the background.