Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 149: Chapter 149: A Shocking Murder Scheme

”With my current strength, if I put on the Ghostly Face Mask and go all out, few within the Phenomenon Realm can match me!”

Feeling the surge of power within his body, Su Han was elated. This trip to Qingmo City had been hugely profitable. Having accomplished all his goals and with the three-month appointment nearing, it was time for him to prepare to return to the Seven Stars Sect.

Qian Xuan has been in seclusion for many days, using the Spirit Vein to break through to the Physique Realm. He has probably succeeded by now.

Despite the explosive increase in his own strength, Su Han dared not underestimate Qian Xuan. He possessed an Invincible Tao Xin and was brimming with confidence, but confidence was not arrogance; he would not belittle the heroes of the world. Qian Xuan was already mighty. With his Stellar Magnetism Primordial Body and cultivation at the Ninth Layer of the Phenomenon Realm, he was the unparalleled prodigy topping the Qingyun Ranking, the foremost talent of Qingzhou’s younger generation.

If someone like him breaks through to the Physique Realm, his strength will be unimaginable. Although my own power has skyrocketed, I’m not arrogant enough to believe I can defeat him easily. But the conflict between us is irreconcilable. A duel to the death, where one lives and one dies, is the only way to resolve this. Moreover, Qian Xuan is Qin Wushuang’s most prized disciple. By killing him, I can not only sever one of Qin Wushuang’s arms but also damage his Dao Heart, increasing my odds of killing Qin Wushuang in the future.

”The Empress harmed my mother, deceived my true feelings, and wounded my sister. This blood feud will not cease until the Qin Family is destroyed!”

Cold light blazed in Su Han’s eyes. His hands clenched so tightly that his veins bulged, and murderous intent surged through him like a tide. Although he had personally reclaimed the Dragon Soul and killed the Empress, it was not enough. Su Tian and Qin Wushuang were still alive. They would not let him go, and he would never forgive them. Only by slaying Qin Wushuang, the Qin Family’s greatest pillar, could this bitter feud be brought to a true end.

To kill Qin Wushuang, who is in the Supreme Realm, I must train even harder! Hatred is the best motivation!

SWISH!

A divine white light suddenly flared, pulling Su Han back from his vengeful thoughts. Inside the Prison Divine Palace, a new divine demon was awakening. It was a dignified man with a countenance as flawless as jade and the majesty of a king. Although kneeling, he emanated a regal aura that commanded respect. This was the divine demon corresponding to the King’s Body.

It will take approximately fifteen days for him to awaken fully. That’s just before my life-and-death battle with Qian Xuan. Perhaps this will bring a new surprise.

After observing for a while, Su Han no longer lingered and withdrew his consciousness from the Prison Divine Palace.

There’s about half a month left. The journey back will take around seven days, plus the time needed to repair Ning Feifan’s Dantian. It’s time to prepare to leave.

Having made his decision, Su Han dispelled the Breath Concealment Formation. His eyes shone brightly as he resolved to return to the Seven Stars Sect. Although he still possessed the corpse of the Xuanyin Junior Demon Lord, he had just devoured Yun Mokong. His realm was unstable and contained too many impurities, making it unwise to continue devouring. Overdoing it would harm his foundation.

Soon, Su Han found Tongyan and informed her of his decision.

”The Supreme Cave Mansion has yet to show signs of opening; it may need more time. Once your life-and-death battle with Qian Xuan has concluded, it should be about ready. When you come back to Qingmo City, we can explore it together!”

Seeing that Su Han’s realm had once again improved, Tongyan’s beautiful eyes sparkled. She had long known that Su Han harbored secrets, so she did not ask further, instead making arrangements with him to explore the Supreme Cave Mansion later.

”Alright, I will be there!” Su Han nodded. His heart burned with desire for the Black Scorpion Poison Venerable’s Supreme Cave Mansion; it was something he coveted greatly.

”By the way, Tian Yunshan has been investigating extensively during this period,” Tongyan said. ”Although he hasn’t discovered anything, his suspicion of us has not diminished. He recently sent quite a few people to stake out the area outside Qingmo City. If you wish to return to the Seven Stars Sect, he will surely find out. Even though you are a disciple of the Seven Stars Sect, he is mad with grief over the loss of his son and is capable of anything.”

Tongyan’s tone was solemn as she spoke. The threat from Tian Yunshan was growing, not waning, which was definitely not good news for Su Han.

”If you want to go back, I will ask Pavilion Master Hu to help hold off Tian Yunshan, but you’ll have to deal with any other dangers on your own.”

Tian Yunshan was a Heavenly King Realm powerhouse. Even in his Demonized State, Su Han could not withstand him; only the Myriad Treasures Pavilion could hold him off. Unfortunately, as the Tiayun Dynasty was a small country, the local Myriad Treasures Pavilion branch did not have many powerful figures. They could only delay Tian Yunshan, not completely deter him. For Su Han, however, this was already a great help.

”Miss Tongyan, thank you once again for your help. As long as Tian Yunshan doesn’t appear, I can handle any other dangers myself,” Su Han said with a cupped-fist salute.

Meeting a benefactor was the greatest fortune one could have in life, and for Su Han, that benefactor was Tongyan.

”I will lend you this Thunder Light Treasure Ship for now. You can return it the next time we meet!”

The speed of a small cloud ship was far inferior to the Thunder Light Treasure Ship. To assist Su Han, Tongyan had lent him her personal treasure ship—a truly enormous favor. Su Han committed all her acts of kindness to memory, vowing to do his utmost to help her in the future if she ever needed it.

”Su Han, I have high hopes for you,” Tongyan said with a smile, showing her great confidence in him. ”I hope you press forward courageously and climb to the peak of martial arts!”

”We will meet again!”

Su Han waved goodbye and then used the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead to leave Qingmo City stealthily. Once far from the city, he took out the Thunder Light Treasure Ship and flew toward the Seven Stars Sect.

The Thunder Light Treasure Ship lived up to its name as a Dao Artifact. Its speed was ten times that of a small cloud ship, and by using the Secret of the Soldier Character, Su Han controlled it effortlessly and with no awkwardness whatsoever.

The Thunder Light Treasure Ship is too fast, far exceeding my expectations. I fear it won’t even take three days to return to the Seven Stars Sect!

Su Han’s brows furrowed. The ship’s speed was indeed incredible, but it disrupted his timing. He remembered that he had killed Wang Ziming and Luo Hongyi, and both the Enforcement Hall and Tianji Peak were investigating the matter. If he returned too early, he might be held accountable. If they played some dirty tricks on him, it could affect his life-and-death showdown with Qian Xuan. This was a real headache. Still, he had already said farewell to Tongyan and left Qingmo City, so he could not just go back.

Whatever. At worst, I’ll stay in Qian Yuan City for a few days and go back when the time is right.

Suddenly, Su Han’s expression changed. He had sensed the fluctuation of Formation Patterns; it seemed a trap lay waiting for him up ahead, so he stopped the Thunder Light Treasure Ship.

The instant he stopped, five streaks of rainbow light appeared abruptly, taking up positions in all directions and forming an encirclement that trapped him. Within these five streaks of light were figures—three men and two women—each with the strength of the Seventh or Eighth Layer of the Phenomenon Realm.

The white-haired elder in the lead shouted harshly, his murderous intent chilling the air.

”Su Han, you killed the Crown Prince, and you think you can escape?”

At that moment, Su Han was trapped in a heavy encirclement, and a crisis loomed.