Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 40: Chapter 40: How is this Possible?

”Draw Sword Slash!”

The black blade’s radiance solidified, emanating a metallic luster. It was bone-chillingly cold, like the harsh wind of deep winter.

CLANG!

The Black Blade collided with the Great Crown Prince’s right foot, producing a sharp, piercing clang of metal as dazzling sparks flew in all directions. The terrifying combat fluctuations spread like a wild wind, instantly snapping trees and shattering rocks.

”Ninth Brother, you really surprise me. In just two short months, you’ve turned your situation around and can now withstand my kick!” A cold gleam flickered in the Great Crown Prince’s eyes, his killing intent intense.

Although he had not used his full strength in that kick, it was enough to kill an average practitioner at the Sixth Layer of the Divine Sea Realm, yet Su Han had blocked it.

The Queen Mother was right. If you don’t remove a weed by its roots, it will simply grow back in the spring. I must kill him to prevent any future threats!

”Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Art!”

The Great Crown Prince’s mouth twisted into a smile. Suddenly, an overwhelming surge of Spiritual Energy burst forth, vaguely coalescing into the shape of a dragon.

The Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Art is a High-Level Earth Rank Cultivation Technique and the strongest in the Tianqing Dynasty. The Great Crown Prince had been training in it from a young age, all in preparation for the Dragon Phoenix Saint Body. His right hand formed a fist, and azure Spiritual Energy blossomed from it as if he were holding a small azure sun.

”Mysterious Rank Low-Level Martial Technique: Azure Dragon Sky-breaking Fist!”

A single punch shook the heavens and the earth!

ROAR!

A lofty dragon’s roar emerged from thin air as the Fist Blaze morphed into a lifelike azure dragon, majestic and domineering. The Azure Dragon Fist Radiance roared forth, blasting through the air. It carried the terrifying force to shatter the heavens and destroy all living beings as it headed straight for Su Han.

This punch was powerful enough to easily smash a small mountain.

Yet, Su Han’s expression remained unchanged. His right hand also formed a fist, and he threw a punch in response.

”Yellow Rank High-Level Martial Technique: Cannon Fist!”

When the punch was unleashed, it was as unstoppable as a cannonball fired from its chamber. Although the Cannon Fist was not comparable to the Azure Dragon Sky-breaking Fist, Su Han’s Demonic Qi was as cold as ice. Coupled with the power of his Spiritual Body, the might of this punch was by no means weaker.

BOOM!

The Azure Dragon Fist Radiance and the black Fist Blaze collided in mid-air like a meteor striking the ground, creating an earth-shattering rumble and a series of continuous explosions. The Azure Dragon wailed as the black light shattered; the two punches were evenly matched.

”How is this possible? The Great Crown Prince is at the Ninth Layer of the Divine Sea Realm, with boundless and robust Spiritual Energy. Plus, he possesses the Dragon Phoenix Saint Body, which allows him to maximize the power of the Azure Sky Dragon Transformation Art. Even if this punch couldn’t kill Su Han, it should have gravely injured him!”

”What exactly is going on with the Ninth Prince? Wasn’t he only at the Fourth Layer of the Divine Sea Realm when he dueled Qin Feng? How has he reached the Sixth Layer in just a few days? His cultivation speed is terrifyingly fast!”

”The Ninth Prince must have a secret; otherwise, it would be impossible for him to cultivate so quickly. Given more time, he might indeed be a match for the Great Crown Prince. But unfortunately, he is doomed to die today!”

The tremendous strength displayed by Su Han took everyone by surprise. However, even as their perception of him changed, they still believed the Great Crown Prince would surely win.

”Not bad, you have some skill. Take another punch from me!”

The Great Crown Prince’s expression remained unchanged, and he did not begin to take Su Han more seriously because of this. He clenched both fists, preparing to strike with his full force and give Su Han no chance at all.

His right hand clenched into a fist as the azure light surged, and the Azure Dragon Sky-breaking Fist condensed once again. At the same time, his left hand also clenched into a fist, glowing with a red light that blazed like a scorching sun.

”Mysterious Rank Low-Level Martial Technique: Phoenix Soaring Heaven Fist!”

The Great Crown Prince, with his Dragon Phoenix Saint Body, possessed not only the Dragon’s Tyrannical Way but also the nobility of the phoenix. Now, with both fists unleashed, the Azure Dragon Fist Radiance and the Phoenix Fist Radiance appeared together in the world.

The two Fist Blazes intertwined, converging into a massive Fist Blaze three meters thick.

Upon the release of this Fist Blaze, everyone’s faces changed dramatically as they rapidly retreated. They felt an unprecedented pressure that they simply could not withstand. This punch was unrivaled in power; few within the Divine Sea Realm could defend against it.

Su Han also felt the strength of this punch. His eyes grew focused, and he dared not be careless. The Devouring Heaven Demonic Art activated, and rolling Demonic Qi poured into the Black Blade. Instantly, the blade’s black light surged, becoming so dark and profound it made one’s scalp tingle.

”Nine Blades as One, Decisive Slash!”

With the Black Blade in hand, Su Han slashed repeatedly. Instantly, nine black blade radiances appeared, condensing into one. With one slash, blackness exploded, and heaven and earth fell into a deathly silence. It was like a beheading blade at the execution ground; with a single drop, heads were severed from bodies.

This was the same blade technique that had once defeated Qin Feng. Although the Great Crown Prince was far stronger than Qin Feng, Su Han’s own strength was also incomparably greater than it had been. The blade radiance slashed forth like black lightning, ripping apart the firmament and tearing the sky’s canopy.

CRACK!

The blade radiance and the Fist Blaze collided, instantly erupting in light. They interwove into a tumultuous cloud of energy that boomed thunderously like a rolling storm. The figures of both Su Han and the Great Crown Prince were swallowed by the explosion. The crowd craned their necks, eager to see who had won this clash.

The intense blast wave swept over Su Han, causing him to stagger back more than a dozen steps. In a direct comparison of raw power, his strength was still slightly inferior.

However, the killing intent in his heart erupted completely.

”Character Technique of Motion!”

With a single step, Su Han’s figure turned into a bolt of lightning, charging straight toward the Great Crown Prince. With the Character Technique of Motion active, Su Han’s speed increased tenfold, causing the Great Crown Prince’s pupils to shrink suddenly.

So fast!

Feeling Su Han’s rapid approach, the Great Crown Prince knew he couldn’t match his speed and wouldn’t be able to escape. But he wasn’t worried. Instead, a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

”True Phoenix Divine-Annihilation Technique!”

Majestic spiritual power burst forth from the Great Crown Prince’s eyes like an erupting volcano, completely unstoppable. The Great Crown Prince cultivated a special Spiritual Martial Technique, and now his spiritual power was like a blazing flame that took the shape of a flaming True Phoenix.

The flaming True Phoenix spread its wings and flew forth, its cry resounding as it aimed to burn Su Han’s spiritual power to ash and turn him into an imbecile.

”A Single Thought Becomes Demonic!”

Su Han’s eyes were resolute. Without a hint of retreat, he released his ice-cold spiritual power, condensing it into a Spiritual Demon Blade that slashed toward the flaming True Phoenix.

Blazing heat versus chilling cold!

Divine versus demonic!

Instantly, the two spiritual forces exploded, distorting the very void. Although the Great Crown Prince’s spiritual power was strong, Su Han’s was tainted with a Demonic Nature, possessing the power of devouring. Even though the Spiritual Demon Blade initially seemed to be at a disadvantage, as time passed, the Great Crown Prince’s flaming True Phoenix gradually dimmed.

How is this possible?

The Great Crown Prince was shocked, unable to accept this reality. Meanwhile, Su Han fully invoked the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, simultaneously devouring the Great Crown Prince’s spiritual power while slashing into the flaming True Phoenix. Ultimately, the flaming True Phoenix could not resist and was split in two by the Spiritual Demon Blade.

”AAH!”

A pitiful scream escaped the Great Crown Prince’s lips. His face turned pale, and his head throbbed with a splitting pain, as if it had been cleaved open.

THUD!

The Great Crown Prince’s body was thrown backward, landing more than ten meters away.

At that moment, the blast wave of energy dispersed, and the crowd witnessed the scene.

For a moment, everyone stared in stunned disbelief.

The Great Crown Prince... was injured?