Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 108: Chapter 108: Reunion with Lu Yunxian

Qian Yuan looked at Su Han, who was also looking back at him.

The sight of the Supreme Arm beneath the golden robe made Qian Yuan frown slightly. He sensed a foul, venomous stench emanating from it, suggesting it did not belong to an ordinary Supreme Realm expert.

Soon, Su Han’s gaze was drawn to Qian Xuan, who stood beside his brother. Qian Xuan was simply dazzling, like a brilliant star that commanded attention wherever he went. Thanks to his Prison Divine Palace, Su Han immediately sensed Qian Xuan’s Special Physique: the Stellar Magnetism Primordial Body, ranked five hundred and eighth on the list of Special Physiques. It was a unique constitution, naturally possessing a magnetic field capable of attracting all things in heaven and earth, making it terrifyingly powerful.

Furthermore, Qian Xuan’s development of the Stellar Magnetism Primordial Body was profound, having nearly reached Great Accomplishment. With such a powerful physique, coupled with his strength at the Ninth Layer of the Phenomenon Realm, it was no wonder he could claim the top spot on the Qingyun Rank.

At that moment, Qian Xuan raised his head slightly to look at Su Han. He had already heard the news about him—Su Han had slain his youngest brother, severed his second brother’s arm, and had even brazenly challenged and dominated an entire peak by himself. As both the Great Crown Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty and the star child of Tianxuan Peak, he felt nothing but animosity toward Su Han.

His gaze was indifferent, as if he were looking at a dead man. After all, I’ve already seen that Su Han is merely at the Seventh Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm, while my own second brother is at the Third Layer of the Phenomenon Realm. Besides, that horrifying Supreme Arm is so potent that killing Su Han with its poison will be no problem at all. After today, this upstart clown will be gone for good, requiring no more of my attention.

RUMBLE!

Just as everyone’s attention was fixed on Su Han, rolling clouds surged from the depths of the Seven Stars Sect, immediately capturing their gazes. Myriad rays of radiant light shimmered as the clouds churned. Several streaks of light appeared in the sky, forming a magnificent rainbow. Soon, the clouds and light descended above the plaza, with each streak revealing a figure within.

As the Sect Master, Mu Qingyun naturally occupied the central position. Beside him, Su Han also spotted Qin Wushuang and Leng Rufeng. However, his gaze was soon fixed on a familiar silhouette.

Clad in a white dress, she was exquisitely beautiful. She had jet-black eyes, willow-like eyebrows, and lips like cherries, possessing the beauty of a celestial fairy. Her figure was slender, her skin as white as jade, and she exuded an ethereal, sacred aura, like a Green Lotus that could be admired from afar but never touched. This figure that haunted Su Han’s dreams was none other than Lu Yunxian, whom he had not seen for a month.

Lu Yunxian had come with Liu Rumei. Worried for Su Han’s safety, she had pleaded for a long time before Liu Rumei finally agreed to bring her to watch the battle. Now, though thousands of meters separated them, their gazes met with the same warmth as always.

Lu Yunxian’s brow was slightly furrowed, her eyes filled with a deep, lingering worry. She was clearly concerned for Su Han’s safety.

Su Han, however, was all smiles and brimming with confidence. His heart leaped with joy when he noticed that Lu Yunxian’s aura was much stronger than before. The perpetual sense of frailty that had clung to her had faded significantly, clear proof of Liu Rumei’s substantial help. Furthermore, Su Han discovered that Lu Yunxian’s strength had reached the Ninth Layer of the Divine Sea Realm—a massive improvement. She emanated an aura full of life’s vigor, like a forest in bloom, which seemed to be the power of a Phenomenon.

Lu Yunxian possessed the Qingmu Spirit Body, one of the Three Thousand Special Constitutions, so she was naturally capable of awakening a Phenomenon. Her strength had simply been too low before, compounded by excessive blood loss, which was why she hadn’t had the power to awaken it until now.

Seeing Lu Yunxian safe and sound put Su Han’s heart at ease. He flashed a brilliant smile at Lu Yunxian, silently reassuring his Fairy Sister Yun Xian.

The crowd buzzed with discussion as they noticed the newcomer.

”Elder Liu actually took on a disciple! And this junior sister is so beautiful!”

”I heard about that. They say her name is Lu Yunxian. She was already renowned as one of the four beauties of Qingzhou back when she was in Qian Yuan City.”

”That’s right. I also heard she and Su Han are inseparable. She probably came today just for him.”

Standing beside Liu Rumei, Lu Yunxian was the only disciple among those in the nine rainbow streaks of light. Coupled with her celestial beauty, she instantly became the center of attention. However, Lu Yunxian never paid any mind to the crowd’s discussion or notice. Her eyes were fixed only on Su Han, her heart filled with undiminished worry.

”Greetings to the Sect Master and all the Elders!”

Despite being stunned by Lu Yunxian’s beauty, the disciples maintained their etiquette, bowing respectfully to Mu Qingyun and the others.

The Seven Stars Sect had ten Great Elders in addition to Sect Master Mu Qingyun. For today’s sect competition, nine of the ten had arrived. The last one was known for being mysterious and reclusive, so his absence came as no surprise. Among the nine present, besides Leng Rufeng and Liu Rumei, the other seven each presided over a Spirit Peak and had come today for their respective disciples.

Su Han and Ning Feifan had already descended into the plaza, while Lei Ming and the other elders remained high in the sky to oversee the battles.

WHOOSH!

With a wave of his hand, Mu Qingyun manifested countless Formation Patterns that interwove in the air. Simultaneously, clouds churned and condensed, forming one hundred battle platforms between heaven and earth. These platforms were arranged in a pyramid, with ninety-nine being ordinary. Only the one at the very top gleamed with a golden light, as if it were cast from pure gold.

”Just like in previous years, today’s sect competition will have disciples of the same realm compete against each other. The top one hundred participants will each receive one hundred Superior Grade Spirit Stones,” Mu Qingyun declared loudly, his voice reaching everyone’s ears. ”The winner of first place will be rewarded with a scroll for an Earth Rank Martial Technique!”

One hundred Superior Grade Spirit Stones was a considerable fortune, incredibly precious to most disciples. The top prodigies, however, fixed their gazes on the golden battle platform. Their goal was to claim first place and win the Earth Rank Martial Technique.

Instantly, the disciples’ gazes grew fiery, filled with soaring battle intent. No one was willing to admit they were inferior, and today’s sect competition was the perfect opportunity to make a name for themselves.

Mu Qingyun observed the fervent disciples with a faint smile. Then, his powerful voice thundered once more, ”The sect competition begins now!”

The Seven Stars Sect had a great number of disciples, but they were mainly in the Divine Sea Realm, Heavenly Human Realm, and Phenomenon Realm. Those who surpassed the Phenomenon Realm had either left the sect or become Outer Sect Elders. Thus, the sect competition required three rounds of contests.

The Divine Sea Realm competition primarily involved Outer Sect disciples. They were the most numerous and by far the most eager for the Superior Grade Spirit Stones and the Earth Rank Martial Technique. At Mu Qingyun’s command, thousands of them surged toward the one hundred platforms.

Intense battles and contests erupted instantly. After several hours of competition, one hundred victors finally emerged.

Surprisingly, first place was taken by a petite female disciple who fiercely wielded a hammer larger than herself.

Mu Qingyun kept his promise, showering down the Spirit Stones and bestowing a glittering Martial Arts Technique Scroll upon the winner.

With the conclusion of the Divine Sea Realm competition, it was time for the Heavenly Human Realm.

”Big Bro, I definitely won’t bring shame to Yaoguang Peak’s reputation. Just watch my performance!” Ning Feifan, who had been cultivating rigorously for a long time, also aspired to make a name for himself. Thumping his chest, he strode heroically toward the one hundred platforms.

I, Ning Feifan, will make my name today!