Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 154: Chapter 154: I Will Kill You with My Own Hands

Killing, arson, stealing treasures, and escaping—all in one go!

While the Imperial Capital was still searching for Su Han, he had already slipped away. This time, to avoid unnecessary complications, he didn’t directly use the Thunder Light Treasure Ship. Instead, he enveloped himself with the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead and sped along using the Character Technique of Motion. Only after crossing the borders of the Tiayun Dynasty did he take out the Thunder Light Treasure Ship and sail away.

He had been besieged by the five white-haired assailants and had gone to the Imperial Capital to commit murder and arson. Although this wasted a few days, the incredible speed of the Thunder Light Treasure Ship ensured he reached Qian Yuan City only one day later than anticipated.

Only seven days remained until the three-month agreement!

”Mr. Su, long time no see!”

When Sun Buzhou saw Su Han, his eyes widened in astonishment as he took the initiative to greet him. Before Su Han left, he was merely at the Ninth Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm, a great distance from the Phenomenon Realm. Yet in just two months, he had already reached the Third Layer of the Phenomenon Realm. Such cultivation speed was astounding.

Besides that, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion was well-informed. Sun Buzhou had heard about the incidents around Qingmo City and knew Su Han was no simple character.

”Pavilion Master Sun, I have a big deal I want to make with you!”

Su Han didn’t beat around the bush with Sun Buzhou. With his connection to Tongyan, he wasn’t afraid of Sun Buzhou turning on him, so he immediately took out seven Storage Rings. Not wanting to expose the secret of the Bronze Ring, he had transferred the treasures from the Tiayun Dynasty’s Imperial Treasury into ordinary Storage Rings on the way back.

Although he had already taken the Spirit Stones, Spirit Gold, and precious Spiritual Medicines, the remaining treasures still filled the seven Storage Rings, a testament to the substantial gains from his venture.

”What is this?”

Sun Buzhou was unaware of Su Han’s brilliant feat and picked up a Storage Ring to inspect it. The first ring caused his expression to change slightly, and he rapidly checked the second. After examining all seven, he couldn’t help but inhale sharply.

”I never expected that the theft of the Tiayun Dynasty’s Imperial Treasury was your handiwork, Mr. Su. Truly admirable!”

The theft of the Tiayun Dynasty’s Imperial Treasury had caused a huge uproar within the dynasty. Although Qian Yuan City was quite distant, Sun Buzhou had naturally heard about such major news. The sheer quantity of treasures in these seven Storage Rings was far beyond what an ordinary faction could possess. Moreover, he discovered Martial Arts Technique Manuals unique to the Tiayun Dynasty among them, which confirmed their origin.

However, he had no intention of avenging Tian Yunshan. The Myriad Treasures Pavilion was in the business of making deals, and where the goods came from didn’t matter. This was especially true given Su Han’s deep ties with Tongyan.

”Pavilion Master Sun, I would like to exchange all these treasures for Spirit Gold. The more, the better, and the higher the quality, the better.”

In seven days, he would face Qian Xuan in a life-and-death duel. There was no time to cultivate anything else; the only effective option was the Great Luo Golden Body.

”The Spirit Gold I have here is limited, but I can transfer some from other branches. The exchange should be complete in about three days,” Sun Buzhou offered.

It would be foolish to pass up on business, and Sun Buzhou naturally wouldn’t let such a big transaction go.

”Then I’ll have to trouble you, Pavilion Master Sun.”

Su Han nodded. He could afford to wait three days, so he settled down temporarily in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Sun Buzhou gathered all the local Spirit Gold and gave it to Su Han, who immediately began his secluded cultivation to refine the Great Luo Golden Bone.

「Qingmo City.」

The Myriad Treasures Pavilion’s information channels were swift. By this time, Tongyan already knew about Su Han’s safe arrival in Qian Yuan City and his sale of a large quantity of treasures.

I hadn’t expected Tian Yunshan to actually send people after Su Han. The Five Elements Envoys... quite the ace up his sleeve. Unfortunately, they misjudged Su Han’s strength. Not only were they completely annihilated, but their lair was also burned to the ground.

Tongyan’s eyes sparkled, and a smile played on her lips. She was very satisfied with Su Han’s retaliation. If Su Han suffered a loss and didn’t seek revenge, he would be a true coward. The Su Han who always avenged wrongs was the man she admired.

Elder Kui had returned and now stood respectfully beside Tongyan. ”Miss, Tian Yunshan has his sights on you. This place is not suitable for a lengthy stay. We should leave as soon as possible to avoid any accidents,” he said. ”Additionally, news has arrived from headquarters that the struggle for the sequence is about to begin. All the Scions of the Sequence have returned, so we should be on our way.”

Tongyan’s status within the Myriad Treasures Pavilion was very special. She wasn’t an ordinary branch Pavilion Master, nor was she a steward in charge of a region. She was the Tenth Scion in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion’s sequence!

The Scions of the Sequence, similar to the Star Children of the Seven Stars Sect and the True Disciples of the Heavenly Demon Cult, were prodigies who received the full backing of their factions, destined to become future pillars of strength. There were ten Scions of the Sequence within the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Each was selected from millions of people and could be described as monstrous in terms of both innate talent and strength.

But every year, a struggle for the sequence was held. The higher the ranking, the better the resources and benefits received. The other prodigies who had not yet been promoted to Scions of the Sequence also hoped to seize this opportunity to claim a spot for themselves. Every year, this struggle was a fierce and intense battle, and this year’s was about to begin.

It seems the Supreme Cave Mansion and I are not fated to meet.

Tongyan’s expression remained unchanged, but she sighed softly. Between the struggle for the sequence and the Supreme Cave Mansion, Tongyan knew which was more important.

”Pavilion Master Hu, if Su Han comes, please give him my apologies,” Tongyan said to the goatee-bearded elder. She had to return to participate in the struggle for the sequence, so she could not accompany Su Han on his adventure to the Supreme Cave Mansion.

”Rest assured, Miss. I will relay the message.”

Pavilion Master Hu agreed. Tongyan nodded, and without another word, she and Elder Kui left Qingmo City.

「The Imperial Capital. Within the Imperial Palace.」

Tian Yunshan had rushed back, only to find the palace in ruins, reduced to scorched earth.

At this sight, Tian Yunshan’s face was so dark it seemed water could drip from it. His brow furrowed deeply as an overwhelming rage emanated from his body, causing everyone in the palace to prostrate themselves on the ground, trembling.

An elder, the Physique Realm expert who guarded the Imperial Treasury, hurried forward. He knelt before Tian Yunshan, speaking with fear and trepidation. ”Your Majesty, the treasury has been plundered, but the Great Formation is untouched. The culprit must be an Array Master!”

”Good. Excellent!” A cold voice squeezed through Tian Yunshan’s teeth. An intensely violent aura erupted from him, blasting the elder away.

With the Imperial Palace burned and the treasury stolen, Tian Yunshan had not only lost face but had also suffered devastating losses. How could he not be enraged?

Su Han. It must be him. If he could kill my Five Elements Envoys, he could destroy my palace.

Though he had no evidence, Tian Yunshan had already locked onto his suspect. His eyes blazed with fire, and a boundless killing intent swept out in all directions like a raging tide.

”Su Han,” he snarled, ”I will kill you with my own hands! I will flay you, rip out your tendons, and wash away this disgrace with your blood!”