Unrivaled Martial Emperor-Chapter 1649 - Whoever Accepts, Dies
Chen Fan reclined against the wall beside a second-floor window, gaze drifting outside as his thoughts wandered.
Suddenly, furious shouting erupted from the floor below.
“Damn, what bad luck!”
“How many times now? Every single time we confirm an early-stage Immortal King demon nearby, and by the time we arrive, someone’s already beaten us to it and killed it. Fuck. Let me find that bastard, and I’ll skin them alive.”
“We moved fast enough, Boss, but they were still quicker. And they took down an early Immortal King demon before we even got there. Whoever it was, they definitely aren’t weak.”
Amid the shouting, two men entered.
The leader appeared very young, in his mid-twenties, with a look of viciousness. Behind him was a man with an honest, kind appearance who looked to be in his thirties.
What drew Chen Fan’s attention was the fact that both of them were in the early-level Immortal King realm.
However, he could tell from their murderous qi that they were used to killing experts in the same cultivation level.
“Oh, right, Boss, the Sky Fire Merchant Guild sent us an invitation. Do you want to go?”
“Go my ass! Fucking hell! Do you want me to die early?” The man who looked to be in his twenties cursed, “Don’t you know? That woman’s invitations are like the Grim Reaper’s death warrant. Anyone who goes will die. How many Immortal Kings have died recently? If you want to die, then you go. Becoming their revered elder? Hmph, hmph, is that seat that easy?”
“Then I’ll decline it for you. We haven’t been back in a long time, Boss. Do you want to try challenging the Stone of Chaos? If you can get a high enough rank, you’ll have no trouble getting missions. We’ll have plenty of missions waiting for us then.”
“Forget it, I’m well aware of my strength. I haven’t made any significant progress compared to the last time. It’ll be tough for me to get a good ranking unless I can step into the mid-level.”
“True, in Chaos City, only the top-level Immortal Kings can truly dominate an area. Although we hold some status, that’s pretty much it in the end. We still have to reach the mid-level Immortal King realm in order to gain the attention of the top ten forces.”
Listening to their conversation, Chen Fan realized that there were no Immortal Emperors within the Chaos City.
The two didn’t rest for long and left soon. Chen Fan called for the waiter.
“Sir, what can I do for you?”
“I’d like to ask you about the Stone of Chaos.”
“Sir, you must not be from these parts.”
“How did you know?”
“That’s quite obvious. Would a frog not know about its pond? Everyone who’s lived in Chaos City knows about that place.”
“Tell me about it, and this bag of immortal stones will be yours.”
“Thank you very much, Sir.” The waiter’s eyes lit up. “Legend has it that it existed even before Chaos City was established. It has existed for so long that no one knows of its origins. It’s said to be an object left behind by a demon Sage.
“The Stone stands ten thousand feet tall. The higher you go, the stronger the pressure becomes. If someone can carve their name on it, they’ll instantly become famous throughout Chaos City. Every major force would scramble to recruit them.”
“I understand. Take the stones.”
“Many thanks, Sir.” The waiter put the bag away, satisfied. Although the sum of a hundred immortal stones was insignificant to Chen Fan, it was a small fortune for ordinary people.
“Oh, one more thing,” the waiter added. “If the Sky Fire Merchant Guild sends you an invitation, don’t accept it.”
“Why?”
“Because they’ve been targeted. A demon merchant guild is trying to seize its place among the top ten forces. For years, they’ve been assassinating Sky Fire’s experts. Their talent pool is almost drained.
“Anyone who becomes a revered elder either dies or is crippled. That’s why no one wants the position anymore. These days, people say their invitations come straight from the Grim Reaper. Whoever accepts is doomed.”
“Isn’t that a bit much? No one steps in to restrain those demons?”
“Sir, perhaps you’re still not accustomed to our city’s atmosphere. Here, racial loyalties matter, but not the most. Benefits do. As long as there’s profit, even cooperating with demons is acceptable to many.”
Chen Fan chuckled softly. That truly was how things were. Otherwise, Chaos City wouldn’t exist at all.
“Anyways, if the Sky Fire Merchant Guild really sends you an invitation, it’s best if you don’t accept it. Their experts are either dead, injured, or have fled. They’re on the brink. Joining them now is suicide.”
“You’ve got a sharp tongue. Here’s another hundred.”
Chen Fan took out another hundred immortal stones and tossed them over.
Chaos City was more interesting than he’d imagined. As for the Sky Fire Merchant Guild, he dismissed it immediately. He had no intention of involving himself in their mess.
The Stone of Chaos, however, was quite interesting. It intrigued him.
A relic tied to a demon Sage. Even if countless others had found nothing, that didn’t mean he would find nothing.
Chen Fan didn’t waste any time and flew straight towards the Stone of Chaos in the middle of the city.
From afar, he saw the ten-thousand-feet-tall Stone of Chaos standing tall against the skyline, looking very majestic.
“Another one’s here.”
“Is it another fool trying to find the demon Sage’s treasure in the Stone of Chaos?”
“I think so. Such fools come here every day.”
“Haha, we’ll get to see that stupid look of disappointment on his face later.”
Many people in the vicinity were looking at the Stone of Chaos. Seeing Chen Fan approaching, they couldn’t help but reveal looks of mockery on their faces.
They’d all stood where he stood once; they’d all failed.
As soon as Chen Fan neared the Stone of Chaos, he sensed a shocking pressure pressing down on him.
The closer he approached, the greater the pressure. It was just as the waiter had said. This wasn’t something ordinary people could approach. Even Half-step Immortal Kings were barely qualified to approach it. Only Immortal Kings could stand before the Stone of Chaos.
