Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 110: Chapter 110: Lowly one, I’m going to kill you

RUMBLE!

With a wave of his hand, Mu Qingyun activated the hundred battle platforms. They quickly converged, forming a single, massive stage. Although the platform was formed from condensed mist, it was as solid and hard as iron. Under the sunlight, it shone with a divine brilliance, resembling a sacred altar.

”Su Han, Qian Yuan, a life-and-death duel!” Mu Qingyun’s robust voice boomed, his gaze burning as he watched the two men.

Qian Yuan rose into the air and landed on the battle platform. His golden robe fluttered, making him seem as high and mighty as an emperor.

”Go, Boss! Kill that bastard!” Ning Feifan shouted, pumping his fist to cheer Su Han on.

”Just watch me,” Su Han flashed a smile at Ning Feifan before soaring through the air and landing on the platform.

Dressed in black robes with matching hair, his clothes fluttered in the wind. His eyes shone brightly, and his confidence overflowed. In that moment, Su Han possessed an air of invincibility.

”It’s starting. I wonder who will walk off the platform alive today.”

”A life-and-death duel... We haven’t seen one in years! I never expected it would be between Su Han and Qian Yuan. They are both geniuses on the Qingyun List with extraordinary strength. Today is sure to be a spectacular battle.”

”I can hardly wait! But Qian Yuan has the Supreme Arm. I’m betting on him.”

Looking at Su Han and Qian Yuan on the platform, the disciples below were filled with fervent anticipation for the grand showdown.

”Senior Brother Qian Yuan, go all out! Show no mercy! Kill that ignorant and arrogant wretch!” someone from Tianxuan Peak shouted, cheering for Qian Yuan.

The fact that Su Han alone had suppressed their entire peak left a fire of resentment smoldering in the hearts of the Tianxuan Peak disciples. They all hoped that Qian Yuan would kill Su Han, regain their honor, and vent their fury. In an instant, a deafening, thunderous roar of support for Qian Yuan erupted from their direction.

”The weak can only bark impotently,” Lei Ming sneered, his voice dripping with disdain for the disciples of Tianxuan Peak. They were just a bunch of losers, too afraid to seek revenge themselves. All they could do was take this chance to vent. If that wasn’t a dog’s barking, what was?

”The victor becomes king, the vanquished a bandit. The winner enjoys glory, while the loser has only one path—death!” Qin Wushuang spoke coolly, directly opposing Lei Ming. He had high hopes for Qian Yuan in today’s battle, expecting him to slay Su Han and squash this annoying fly.

”We shall see who wins and who loses,” Mu Qingyun said, his eyebrows knitting slightly at the verbal clash between Lei Ming and Qin Wushuang as he put a stop to their squabbling.

Meanwhile, Lu Yunxian’s delicate brows furrowed. She wrung her slender hands, her beautiful eyes filled with worry.

Su Han, I will absolutely not let you die!

Although Lu Yunxian seemed gentle, she was unwavering when it came to Su Han. She had trained madly this past month, greatly increasing her strength not for her own sake, but for his. If Su Han were in danger during today’s life-and-death duel, she would intervene without a second thought. She had made this decision long ago, and no one could change her mind.

Nearby, Liu Rumei’s face was as cold as ever, but she was closely watching Lu Yunxian’s every expression. Seeing how much Lu Yunxian cared for Su Han, she could not help but sigh inwardly.

Kid, I hope you win.

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd and amidst the unending cheers, the fervor surrounding this life-and-death duel surpassed even that of the previous Sect competition.

Atop the battle platform, Su Han’s expression was cold as he stared at Qian Yuan, a frigid glint flashing in his eyes. He hadn’t forgotten how Qian Yuan had forced him into a life-or-death situation during the entry assessment. Nor had he forgotten that Qian Yuan had injured Fairy Sister Yun Xian and Ning Feifan. Above all, Qian Yuan was Qin Wushuang’s disciple. Towards his friends, Su Han was as warm as the sun, but towards his enemies, he was never merciful.

Qian Yuan grinned, his teeth bone-white. He stared at Su Han like a Fierce Ghost, the thick hatred in his eyes churning, as if wishing he could tear Su Han to pieces and scatter his ashes. ”Wretch, it’s a true shame I didn’t kill you that day. It only allowed you to live like a dog for one more month. You killed my brother and severed my arm. For this hatred, for this grudge, I will make you pay with your blood and your life! No one can save you today. I’m going to have some fun with you, letting you savor endless pain and torture before you finally die. Rest assured, I will give you a taste of Hell on Earth!”

SWISH!

In response to Qian Yuan’s trash talk, Su Han simply unleashed a Draw Sword Slash. With the Black Blade in hand, he commanded the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth. Instantly, a hundred-meter-long, pitch-black blade aura materialized. It resembled a fierce black dragon as it cleaved toward Qian Yuan with a sharpness that could sunder steel.

Qian Yuan clearly hadn’t expected Su Han to ignore his taunts and attack directly, which put him on the back foot. He hastily drew his Star-Breaking Spear to defend himself. The blade and spear collided with a sharp, ear-piercing clang that echoed across the platform as a splendid shower of sparks erupted from the impact. But having lost the initiative, Qian Yuan was forced back three or four steps by the single slash.

”You’re seeking death—” Qian Yuan was furious. He hadn’t expected Su Han to be completely unafraid; he’d even dared to attack first. But before he could counterattack, Su Han used the Character Technique of Motion to close the distance, appearing right in front of him.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

Su Han’s assault was like a torrential downpour, relentless and unending. The Black Blade moved like lightning, continuously striking down. Countless streaks of pitch-black blade aura, like flashes of black lightning, cut through the air with terrifying sharpness, whipping up violent air currents.

Having lost the initiative, Qian Yuan was now being steadily pushed back. Despite his higher cultivation Realm, he was completely suppressed by Su Han’s attacks. This scene stunned the crowd. No one had expected Qian Yuan, a cultivator at the Third Layer of the Phenomenon Realm, to be at a disadvantage right from the start.

Su Han’s expression remained indifferent, his eyes unnervingly calm. In the Prison Divine Palace, he had inherited the memories of three god-devils. These memories contained not only their respective powers but also a lifetime of combat experience, which was invaluable and critically important for the young Su Han. Although Qian Yuan was strong, Su Han was standing on the shoulders of giants. To him, Qian Yuan’s techniques were riddled with flaws and seemed utterly amateurish.

Su Han practiced the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, which gave him a far more domineering command over Spiritual Energy. While others at the Seventh Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm could only draw upon the Spiritual Energy within a seven-hundred-meter radius, Su Han could forcibly command it within fourteen hundred meters. This was comparable to someone at the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm. Although Qian Yuan was at the Third Layer of the Phenomenon Realm, the gap in pure power between them was not that large.

”Nine Blades as One—Decisive Slash!”

A prolonged defense is bound to fail. Under the relentless assault, Qian Yuan finally revealed an opening, and Su Han seized it instantly. His Black Blade tore through the sky, merging nine strikes into one. It descended like an executioner’s Beheading Blade, a single chop of unmatched ferocity.

SPURT!

Even though Qian Yuan was protected by spiritual armor, the blow still landed, carving a bloody, shocking wound across his chest.

”Aaaagh! You wretch! I’ll kill you!” the injured Qian Yuan roared, his eyes filled with savagery. He hesitated no longer. Thrusting out his left arm, he activated the Supreme Arm, vowing to kill Su Han