Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 89: Chapter 89: Trading Wounds for Wounds

”Has he gone mad?”

Su Han’s action made everyone’s scalp tingle with disbelief.

Who was Qian Yuan? He was a legacy disciple of the Seven Stars Sect, a powerhouse in the Phenomenon Realm who possessed the Nebula Sovereign Physique. His strength was formidable and his innate talent extraordinary. Although Su Han’s own talent was monstrous, he was still young. The gap between him and Qian Yuan was vast.

At that moment, everyone was dumbfounded, but only Su Han himself was perfectly clear-headed.

The kind are often bullied. Only by striking terror into an enemy’s heart can one stand firm. If I were to shrink back now, Qian Yuan would pressure me relentlessly, and the situation would become even more perilous. Since a battle is inevitable, why not strike first?

Cold Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi surged from the Ghostly Face Mask into his body, causing his realm to soar.

Heavenly Human Realm Fifth Layer!

Heavenly Human Realm Sixth Layer!

Heavenly Human Realm Seventh Layer!

With the second seal on the Ghostly Face Mask released, the Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi it contained was even more abundant. Since the mask had also previously devoured the Golden Sun Incineration Charm, its power seemed to have grown even stronger. This surge allowed Su Han to break through three realms consecutively, reaching the Seventh Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm.

”What kind of treasure is this?”

Feeling Su Han’s rapidly climbing aura, the crowd was shocked once again.

Qian Yuan’s face was grim, the killing intent in his eyes undiminished.

”Do you think that mask that enhances your strength is enough to fight me? How ignorant. Today, I will show you what it means to be a mayfly trying to shake a tree!”

His icy voice spread out, causing the surrounding temperature to plummet. He raised his right hand and thrust his palm directly at Su Han.

”Mysterious Rank High-Level Martial Technique: Star-Destroying Palm!”

The same martial technique, when executed by Qian Yuan, was several times stronger than when Qian Xing had used it. With his strength at the Third Layer of the Phenomenon Realm, he could draw upon the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth within a three-thousand-meter radius. This effect was amplified as they were at the gateway of the Seven Stars Sect, where Spiritual Energy was even denser.

A kilometer-wide Starlight Giant Palm condensed, pressing down on Su Han like the legendary Mount Tai. The power of this single palm was even greater than the Great Starfall that Qian Xing had performed.

”Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist!”

Not daring to be careless for even a moment, Su Han clenched his left fist and executed the enhanced version of the Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist.

Instantly, a brilliant golden light flared. The Golden Emperor Phantom materialized, its fist shining like the sun as it struck the Starlight Giant Palm with enough force to shatter the firmament.

BOOM!

The fist and palm collided, shaking heaven and earth as if a magnitude-eighteen earthquake had erupted. Shockwaves pulsed outwards violently.

Although Su Han wore the Ghostly Face Mask, the gap between him and Qian Yuan was still immense. While his fist blocked the Star-Destroying Palm, the surging shockwave slammed into him, causing his Dragon Phoenix Protection to crack and fissure. He was sent reeling backward, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

”Hmph! Overestimating your own strength!” Qian Yuan sneered, having already closed the distance to Su Han. He raised his hand for another palm strike, aiming to smash Su Han into a pulp.

”Character Technique of Motion!”

Su Han executed the Character Technique of Motion, his body transforming into a streak of lightning. His speed was considerably faster than Qian Yuan’s, allowing him to narrowly avoid the palm strike.

However, the gap in their strength remained. Qian Yuan attacked relentlessly as starlight surged and Spiritual Energy roiled, filling the air with an aura of utter destruction. Su Han was forced into a continual retreat, and his Dragon Phoenix Protection could barely hold on. If this continued, his defeat was certain.

”Star-Breaking Spear!”

Qian Yuan reached out and retrieved his weapon from his Storage Ring. It was a long spear wreathed in starlight, as if forged from dreamlike star gold. Although it was a Supreme Grade Magic Artifact, this Star-Breaking Spear seemed even stronger than Qian Xing’s Myriad Stars Spear.

At that moment, with the Star-Breaking Spear in hand, starlight erupted from Qian Yuan’s body, enveloping the sky. He looked as if he were possessed by a Star Lord, capable of battling the very gods and buddhas of the heavens.

”You peasant! This spear will send you to your grave! Consider it a tribute to my brother’s spirit in the heavens!”

Killing intent flared in Qian Yuan’s eyes. He poured overwhelming Spiritual Energy into the Star-Breaking Spear while also activating his Nebula Sovereign Physique. A sharpness that could pierce the nine heavens and puncture the firmament erupted from the weapon.

”Earth Rank Low-Level Martial Technique: Starry Sky Rift!”

With absolute conviction in his killing blow, Qian Yuan struck with his full power, intending to end Su Han’s life with a single thrust.

WHOOSH!

As the spear thrust forth, the world dimmed. The sky above transformed into a dazzling starscape. The Star-Breaking Spear streaked through it like a meteor, its terrifying sharpness capable of rending the heavens and piercing all creation as it plunged toward Su Han.

The force of this spear strike was overwhelming and absolute, turning the faces of countless onlookers pale as they felt the chilling threat of death.

Su Han stood his ground, his expression stern but without a trace of fear or panic. He took a deep breath, clutched the Black Blade, and poured all his surging Demonic Qi into it, preparing to give his all.

”Heaven and Earth Slash!”

This was Su Han’s strongest slash, one that would exhaust every last bit of his Demonic Qi. Before this attack, it seemed as if even heaven and earth could not withstand its might and would be cleaved in two.

CRACK!

The pitch-black blade light, like a bolt of black lightning, tore through the air, severing everything in its path as it flew unflinchingly toward Qian Yuan.

However, the pitch-black blade light bypassed the Star-Breaking Spear, targeting Qian Yuan’s Original Body instead.

This scene made countless people gasp. Was Su Han actually trying to trade his life for his opponent’s?

”Overestimating yourself!” Qian Yuan scoffed, his eyes filled with contempt.

With my Phenomenon Realm strength and Nebula Sovereign Physique, I can undoubtedly block this slash. But with Su Han’s Demonic Qi exhausted, there’s no way he can block my spear. Exchanging a minor injury for Su Han’s life is a worthwhile trade.

Confident in this, he channeled starlight to defend against the black blade light.

The unopposed Star-Breaking Spear swiftly reached Su Han, its terrifying force instantly tearing through his Dragon Phoenix Protection. At that moment, Su Han clenched his left fist. Though he had no more Demonic Qi to execute the Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist, his nine pieces of Great Luo Golden Bone remained, and his golden Qi-Blood did not require Demonic Qi. With the addition of the Character Technique of Combat, the power of this punch was still substantial.

However, the Star-Breaking Spear was too powerful. Su Han’s Fist Blaze was like paper, instantly pierced.

The spear’s tip broke through Su Han’s skin, blasted away the flesh of his left hand, and finally collided harshly with the Great Luo Golden Bone.

CLANG!

A sound of clashing metal rang out. Su Han could not resist the force. The Star-Breaking Spear pierced his arm and shoulder, sending him crashing to the ground and pinning him there. In a single blow, he was grievously wounded and left on the brink of death.

At the same time, Su Han’s Heaven and Earth Slash closed in on Qian Yuan. The pitch-black blade light was not only sharp but also carried the cold Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi. Qian Yuan had been too contemptuous of the attack. His protective starlight held for only a second before it shattered, and the blade light accurately struck his body.

SPLURT!

An arm flew into the air amid a spray of blood.

Qian Yuan’s left arm was severed by the pitch-black blade light, and the invasive Demonic Qi left him gravely injured as well.

In that moment, Su Han and Qian Yuan had traded injury for injury. They were both left severely wounded.