Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 90: Chapter 90: Are You Willing to Join Yaoguang Peak?

Too shocking! Too stunning! Too unbelievable!

Looking at Su Han and Qian Yuan, both grievously injured after their clash, everyone felt their minds go blank, unable to react for a moment. They had all thought Su Han was doomed to defeat against the Phenomenon Realm expert, Qian Yuan. Yet, unexpectedly, he had been so ferocious, willing to sustain serious injuries just to sever one of Qian Yuan’s arms. This ruthlessness was deeply seared into their minds, and they would forever remember Su Han as a merciless character.

He isn’t just ruthless to his enemies, but to himself as well! He was dancing on the edge of a knife—a single moment of carelessness could have gotten him killed. That bravery alone was enough to earn the crowd’s admiration.

”Ahhh, my arm!”

A piercing scream tore from Qian Yuan’s mouth. He collapsed to the ground, his left arm severed and gushing blood. Pain contorted his face into a fearsome mask. But beyond the physical torment was a psychological agony that was even harder to bear. He was a mighty expert of the Phenomenon Realm, yet he had struggled so much against a Heavenly Human Realm cultivator like Su Han, even losing an arm in the process. How could his pride possibly withstand such a humiliation?

”Vermin! I will flay you alive, fry you in boiling oil, and make you die in excruciating pain!” Qian Yuan exploded with rage. His eyes turned bloodshot as a towering inferno of fury burst forth. He struggled to his feet and lunged at Su Han.

Although he had lost an arm and his combat power was diminished, Su Han was pinned to the ground, covered in wounds and unable to move. For Qian Yuan, killing him now would not be difficult.

”Little Han!” Seeing Qian Yuan charge at Su Han, Lu Yunxian recklessly rushed forward.

”Scram!” Enraged, Qian Yuan lashed out with a slap the moment he saw her.

Though it was a casual strike, its power, coming from a Phenomenon Realm expert, was far more than the Divine Sea Realm Lu Yunxian could withstand.

WHACK!

Lu Yunxian’s delicate body was sent flying, landing beside Su Han. She coughed up blood, resembling a wilted flower.

”Whoever dares hurt my boss, I’ll fight them to the death!”

Just then, Ning Feifan also charged forward, brandishing an absurdly large axe. Wielding it like a colossal deity swinging a Divine Axe, he brought its mountain-splitting power down viciously upon Qian Yuan.

”You all deserve to die!”

Seeing people rush out one after another only fueled Qian Yuan’s rage. He raised his hand and unleashed the Star-Destroying Palm, a kilometer-wide palm strike that slammed toward Ning Feifan. Though Ning Feifan was not weak, he was no match for Qian Yuan. In an instant, both he and his axe were sent flying.

”Die!”

Not wanting to risk any further delays, Qian Yuan raised his hand again and unleashed the Star-Destroying Palm, aiming to obliterate Su Han on the spot. The kilometer-wide palm descended like a small mountain, majestic and heavy, smashing down with unstoppable force that made the very air tremble.

Lu Yunxian’s expression changed drastically. Disregarding her own safety, she threw herself on top of Su Han, hoping to shield him with her own body.

The sight of Lu Yunxian and Ning Feifan being injured turned Su Han’s face ashen. His eyes blazed blood-red with an unprecedented killing intent. Not far away, the Black Blade hummed, responding to his will. Lu Yunxian was his untouchable reverse scale; anyone who dared to harm her had to die! Instantly, Su Han prepared to accept the Black Blade’s power at all costs and enter the Demonized State once more.

”That’s enough!”

Just then, a voice as mighty as a thunder roar rolled in, shaking heaven and earth like a surging tide. The force of the sound struck Qian Yuan, who staggered backward as if hit by a heavy blow, spitting out a large mouthful of blood. The kilometer-wide palm in the air instantly grew unstable, then crumbled and dispersed with a loud BOOM.

This unexpected turn of events left everyone dumbfounded. They all looked up to see a thunderbolt explode in the sky like a bolt from the blue. Accompanying the thunderbolt was a figure.

It was a short old man with messy hair and a rosacea nose. He held a liquor gourd, from which he took occasional sips, sometimes letting out a drunken belch. His eyes were extremely murky, and he looked for all the world like an old drunkard. But no one dared to underestimate him. The oppressive aura emanating from his body enveloped heaven and earth, causing countless hearts to tremble in fear.

”Elder Thunder Roar!” someone cried out in recognition. The mention of the name Thunder Roar sent shockwaves through the crowd.

Thunder Roar, one of the ten Great Elders of the Seven Stars Sect, was a Supreme Realm powerhouse!

Although the Seven Stars Sect was not a Holy Land, it was still a mighty power second only to them. All ten of its Great Elders were powerhouses of the Supreme Realm, each with a formidable and far-reaching reputation. No one had expected that a minor Entry Level assessment would draw out one of the ten Great Elders.

At that moment, Elder Thunder Roar stood in the air as thunderbolts cracked and spread across the sky. Despite his short stature and disheveled appearance, he possessed the majestic bearing of a towering Thunder God, making it impossible for anyone to meet his gaze.

”Ranked eighty-first on the Ascending Clouds List, broke the records for all three trials, slew Qian Xing, and fought fiercely against Qian Yuan. Su Han, you are quite impressive. Are you willing to join my Yaoguang Peak?”

Elder Thunder Roar ignored everyone else, his gaze fixed solely on Su Han below. A flash of lightning crossed his murky eyes as he personally extended the invitation.

The Seven Stars Sect was most renowned for its seven Spirit Peaks, which were named and arranged after The Big Dipper. Yaoguang Peak was one of them, and Elder Thunder Roar was its Peak Master. Duanmu Yun had once been a disciple of Elder Thunder Roar, which was why he had crushed the Jade Pendant earlier to send him a message.

HISS!

Hearing Elder Thunder Roar’s words, the crowd gasped, their eyes wide with shock. It was common knowledge that disciples who passed the Entry Level assessment without any special opportunities began as Outer Sect Disciples. After that came Inner Sect Disciples, Core Disciples, Legacy Disciples, and finally, the highest rank of Star Child. All seven Spirit Peaks were within the Inner Sect. This meant that if Su Han accepted the invitation, he would begin as an Inner Sect Disciple at the very least, placing him leagues above the others from the start.

After all, disciples of different statuses enjoyed different benefits and resources. For a moment, everyone gazed at Su Han with envy, but there was no jealousy. His talent and strength were plain for all to see.

Su Han himself was also somewhat stunned. He had never expected a Supreme Realm powerhouse to personally invite him. This was far better than anything he had anticipated.

But he did not accept immediately.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch. The Seven Stars Sect has no shortage of geniuses. For an expert as powerful as Elder Thunder Roar to appear in person and extend an invitation, there is likely more to this than meets the eye. Once bitten, twice shy. After his experience with the Empress, he no longer dares to trust others so easily. The pain of being cast into the depths of hell by the one person he trusted most was still agonizingly fresh.

”Thunder Roar, I believe this is inappropriate!”

Before Su Han could give his answer, a voice filled with natural authority rang out. A tall, burly figure flew out from the Seven Stars Sect, descending before the crowd.

It was Qin Wushuang.