Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 77: Chapter 77: A Name Spreads Through Qingzhou

The Qingyun List, named for the concept of a meteoric rise, was the definitive ranking of prodigies in Qingzhou. Compiled by the Seven Stars Sect, the list carried immense prestige and was watched by all.

The Qingyun List was limited to one hundred individuals under the age of thirty within Qingzhou’s borders. Anyone who made the list was a renowned prodigy, gifted with exceptional talent and a limitless future.

In the past, Su Han, despite possessing the Heavenly Dragon Battle Body, couldn’t even touch the lowest ranks of the Qingyun List. But this time, the Seven Stars Sect’s newly published list placed him at eighty-first.

The Qingyun List was of immense significance and was closely monitored by the various powers of Qingzhou. Thus, as soon as it was released, countless people noticed Su Han’s name.

”Who is this Su Han? I’ve never heard the name before. How did he suddenly appear at eighty-first? This is completely unheard of!”

”I want all available information on this Su Han. I need to know who this character is.”

”To debut on the list at eighty-first... this Su Han is clearly no simple character. Send out the order: investigate his background and power level. If possible, I want to recruit him.”

Su Han was somewhat famous within the Tianqing Dynasty, but few knew of him beyond its borders. Across the vastness of Qingzhou, he was virtually unknown. Consequently, countless people speculated on his identity and origins, and the various powers began digging up any information they could find. Before long, his history within the Tianqing Dynasty was unearthed.

”The Ninth Prince of the Tianqing Dynasty? Possessor of the Heavenly Dragon Battle Body, only to have his Dragon Soul stolen and his Battle Body crippled?”

”He made a comeback in just two months, even defeating the Great Crown Prince and his Dragon Phoenix Saint Body, nearly killing him. Then he slaughtered the entire Qin Family—a family with a Phenomenon Realm expert—broke through an army, and killed the Empress.”

”Even Wang Tianqing himself failed to stop him; he escaped using the power of a Dao Formation.”

As Su Han’s brilliant track record came to light, all factions were stunned. No one had expected him to be such a prodigious talent. Any single one of these feats was a miracle, yet Su Han had accomplished them all. Now, he had even managed to escape the Tianqing Dynasty. His innate talent and strength were astounding.

”However, he has offended Elder Qin of the Seven Stars Sect. He’s not a good candidate for recruitment. A true pity!”

A prodigy like Su Han would normally be courted by every major power. But once they learned he had offended Elder Qin of the Seven Stars Sect, their interest in recruiting him cooled considerably. After all, Elder Qin was one of the ten Great Elders of the Seven Stars Sect, a man of immense power and status. Offending him for Su Han’s sake would be foolish.

Although the factions gave up on recruiting him, they committed the name Su Han to memory. Anyone who could debut on the list at eighty-first was no ordinary person.

Moreover, he had crippled the Great Crown Prince, exterminated the Qin Family, and executed the Empress. Because of this, Elder Qin of the Seven Stars Sect harbored an irreconcilable hatred for him. The matter was far from over and became a point of focus for everyone.

Everyone wanted to see if this prodigious Su Han could survive the thunderous wrath of Elder Qin.

「Tianqing Dynasty, the Royal Palace.」

When Wang Tianqing learned of the Qingyun List, he flew into a rage and destroyed everything in the grand hall.

”Rebellious son, I will not let you live!”

Wang Tianqing’s eyes were bloodshot and his face was twisted in a ferocious snarl, on the verge of madness. The more prodigious Su Han proved to be, the stronger his killing intent grew. He had already severed their father-son relationship, and Su Han’s parting words echoed in his ears, robbing him of sleep and appetite. Having an enemy like that made even Wang Tianqing’s blood run cold.

No, I have to send a message to Elder Qin. I’ll tell him everything and have him deal with Su Han. With the power of the Seven Stars Sect, they can definitely find and kill that rebellious son!

Without a shred of paternal feeling left in his heart, Wang Tianqing made his decision instantly.

「Qian Yuan City.」

This was the largest city near the Seven Stars Sect. Lu Yunxian was staying here temporarily, and at this moment, she stood by a window, gazing south.

Having been away for several days, Lu Yunxian’s complexion had improved significantly. Her pure white gauze dress complemented her temperament, making her look like a celestial fairy, untouched by the mortal world.

She had an exceptionally tall figure. Her slender, snow-white legs were veiled by the hazy hem of her skirt. A jade belt encircled a delicate waist that one could barely wrap a hand around. Above it, her full, proud peaks stood tall. Coupled with her Qingmu Spirit Body, she exuded the pure, sacred, and beautiful aura of a green lotus, inspiring admiration in all who saw her.

In fact, Lu Yunxian had already gained many admirers in Qian Yuan City. Some busybodies had even grouped her with three other famous women, dubbing them the Four Beauties of Qingzhou.

In Lu Yunxian’s heart, however, there was only concern for Su Han.

Little Han, you’ve suffered so much.

The world saw only Su Han’s glory on the Qingyun List; only Lu Yunxian felt the pain behind it. She knew just how arduous his journey had been and how many times he must have faced life-and-death situations. This time, she hadn’t been able to protect him. She couldn’t even be by his side, all because she was too weak.

During her time in Qian Yuan City, she cultivated day and night, finally breaking through to the Divine Sea Realm. But it wasn’t enough. She had to become stronger so she could protect Su Han. It was a promise she had made to her mother—a promise she had to spend her entire life fulfilling.

「Deep within the Seven Stars Sect.」

In a magnificent, resplendent palace lived Qin Wushuang, one of the sect’s ten Great Elders.

Qin Wushuang had a square face with thick eyebrows and large eyes. His tall, burly frame exuded an imposing pressure even when he wasn’t angry.

Qin Wushuang strode toward the back of the palace, eventually stopping before a Great Cauldron. The cauldron was a full thirty meters tall. Inside, iridescent light and countless rosy rays swirled around a blurry figure seated cross-legged.

If Su Han were here, he would have instantly recognized this figure as the Great Crown Prince, Su Tian.

”Grandfather!” Su Tian sensed Qin Wushuang’s arrival and immediately called out respectfully.

Only after coming to the Seven Stars Sect did he realize how narrow his worldview had been, and just how powerful his grandfather truly was. He was currently tempering his soul in preparation for reconstructing his Physical Body.

”The Qin Family has been annihilated. Your mother is also dead,” Qin Wushuang said in a low voice, a sharp glint in his eyes.

”What?” Su Tian was stunned, his mind thrown into turmoil. This was completely unexpected, and he instantly knew it had to be Su Han’s doing.

”That Su Han made it onto the Qingyun List, ranked eighty-first. If you want to avenge your mother, you had better reconstruct your Physical Body soon. Otherwise, you will never have your revenge in this lifetime.”

Qin Wushuang delivered this second piece of shocking news, intending to use hatred as the fuel for Su Tian’s rise.

Hearing his grandfather’s words, Su Tian was overcome with uncontrollable rage. His killing intent surged like a tide, and his eyes nearly split from fury.

”Su Han, I swear I will kill you!”