Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 83: Chapter 83: The Highly Anticipated Event

”He’s too strong, just far too strong! As fellow princes, I’m not even worthy to carry his shoes!”

”As expected of a prince from the Great Qian Dynasty. His talent and strength are truly awe-inspiring. I heard the Great Crown Prince and the Second Prince are even more gifted. The Great Qian Imperial Family is truly enviable!”

”I’ll be happy if I can just pass. I hope the goddess of fate smiles on me just this once!”

Qian Xing’s splendid performance instantly electrified the crowd, sparking a flurry of astonished gasps and heated discussions. This achievement also earned a nod of approval from Duanmu Yun, who looked toward Qian Xing with eyes full of hope.

It seems my Seven Stars Sect will gain another exceptional prodigy!

After completing his assessment, Qian Xing moved to the side to recover. However, his gaze swept through the crowd, searching for Su Han. This time, he didn’t just plan to prove himself in the Entrance Examination; he would also kill Su Han in public to get his revenge.

Hm? Hiding like a coward?

Qian Xing scanned the area but couldn’t find Su Han, causing his brow to furrow slightly.

But even if you don’t show up for the Entrance Examination, I won’t let you go!

The examination continued. Spurred on by Qian Xing’s impressive start, the other prodigies were eager for their turn. Soon, one after another, they began to tackle the three trials of the examination. But while they could be called prodigies, they were far from Qian Xing’s level. No one could break the record he had set. Those who passed all three trials were few and far between. Of the more than ten thousand who participated, the final number of qualified applicants would likely be less than a tenth.

While the examination here was in full swing, Ning Feifan was in Qian Yuan City, as anxious as an ant on a hot griddle.

”The Entrance Examination has started! Why hasn’t Brother Su left his seclusion yet? If he misses this chance, the next one won’t be for another three years. That’ll be too late!”

Ning Feifan paced back and forth in front of Su Han’s door, his heart aching with anxiety. After all, the golden period of cultivation doesn’t last long. To miss this opportunity meant waiting three years, and so many chances could be lost in that time. However, Ning Feifan didn’t abandon Su Han to take the Entrance Examination alone. He might be thick-skinned, but he was a man of his word. Since he had promised to go with Su Han, he couldn’t go back on it, even if it meant missing this chance. He didn’t want to be a faithless villain.

”Brother Su, if you don’t come out soon, the Entrance Examination will be over!” Ning Feifan shouted into the room, but his call was met with utter silence, which only made him more frantic.

After a long while, Ning Feifan stopped struggling, having mentally prepared himself to miss out. I’ll risk it all today and miss the examination with you!

CREAK!

Just then, the tightly shut door finally opened.

Ning Feifan jumped and spun around to see Su Han stepping out. Clad in black, his figure was tall and slender, and he possessed an exceptional aura, like a cool breeze through tall bamboo. His handsome face, while not peerless, was very pleasant to look at. But the most unique thing was his temperament—outwardly saintly but inwardly demonic, an absolutely breathtaking combination.

”Su... Brother Su!” Ning Feifan stammered in shock.

At that moment, Su Han’s realm hadn’t advanced; he was still at the Third Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm. Despite this, he gave Ning Feifan the impression of a golden Divine Mountain—majestic, imposing, and something to be revered.

Nine Great Luo Golden Bones!

Su Han’s eyes glinted with joy. He had used the large amount of Spirit Gold purchased from Sun Buzhou to forge five more Great Luo Golden Bones. Now, his left hand blazed with the splendor of nine Great Luo Golden Bones. Vajra Undying and filled with a surging divine charm, it was like the hand of an ancient god, containing unparalleled power.

Besides the Great Luo Golden Bones, Su Han had also searched the memories of the Golden Armor Divine General and found a fist technique suitable for himself.

Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist!

The Cannon Fist he used before was a mere Yellow Rank Martial Technique and no longer suitable for him. This new fist technique, however, filled him with anticipation. Not only was it an Earth Rank Martial Technique, but it also possessed the Gold Attribute, making it highly compatible with his Great Luo Golden Body. If he powered it with the Qi-Blood of his Sacred Body, executed it with his Great Luo Golden Bones, and amplified it with the ”Fight” Character Secret, Su Han couldn’t imagine how devastating the Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist would be.

And this is what I’ve prepared for Qian Xing!

Su Han reined in his thoughts and turned to Ning Feifan. ”Has the Entrance Examination started?”

”Brother Su, you’re finally out of seclusion!” Ning Feifan, almost in tears, spoke rapidly as he gathered his things. ”If you hadn’t come out, we really would have missed our chance. The others have already gone, and it’s probably almost over by now. If we leave now, we might still make it!”

”My apologies.” Su Han hadn’t realized how quickly time had passed. The fact that Ning Feifan had waited here the entire time made his opinion of him rise.

After leaving the inn, Su Han didn’t head straight out of the city. He first went to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to pick up Lu Yunxian, and then they all headed out together.

”Don’t worry,” Su Han said, far calmer than Ning Feifan. ”Since Qian Xing challenged me, he won’t leave until I arrive. The Entrance Examination will wait.” He was centering himself, preparing for an all-out battle.

「At the Seven Stars Sect’s mountain gate」

The Entrance Examination was drawing to a close. Most participants had already been tested, with very few managing to pass. Qian Xing had set a high bar at the start of the examination, and the very last person was also lucky enough to barely qualify. With that, the Entrance Examination was considered over. In the end, more than ten thousand people had participated, but only one thousand and one qualified. This astonishingly low pass rate only served to elevate the prestige of being a Seven Stars Sect disciple.

Normally, everyone would have dispersed after the examination, but today was different.

Both those who passed and those who failed remained. Even the seven Outer Sect Elders, including Duanmu Yun, waited quietly.

Qian Xing stood poised in the air, his python robe fluttering around him. He was surrounded by a dazzling starlight, and constellations seemed to shimmer and fade within his eyes.

Su Han, no one has ever dared to belittle me like this. Today, I must kill you in front of everyone and show the world who the true prodigy is. Killing intent surged in Qian Xing’s heart; he was itching for a deathmatch with Su Han.

The crowd below buzzed with anticipation.

”Qian Xing is so powerful. That Su Han might have a big reputation, but he’s probably just a paper tiger, no match for Qian Xing at all.”

”Right? The examination is over and he still hasn’t shown up. He’s probably scared and ran away like a coward.”

”A spineless rat could never compare to Qian Xing. If I were him, I’d get on my knees and beg for mercy. He might just be able to save his pathetic life that way.”

Su Han’s continued absence caused public opinion of him to plummet. People were slinging mud at him one after another, hoping to curry favor with Qian Xing.

”Here he comes!”

Just as the crowd’s patience wore thin, a surprised cry rang out. Instantly, everyone looked up, eager to see what kind of extraordinary man this Su Han was to dare and challenge Qian Xing.