Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 168: Chapter 168: If You Want to Fight, Then Let’s Fight

Lei Ming was enraged, not just because he wanted to protect Su Han, but also because of Leng Rufeng’s belligerence. Luo Hongyi and Wang Ziming had indeed been killed by Su Han. However, that was only because Wang Ziming had first whipped Ning Feifan and then lured Su Han into a deadly trap. For that reason, Lei Ming did not think Su Han was in the wrong. Now, without mentioning any fault on the part of Luo Hongyi or Wang Ziming, Leng Rufeng relentlessly targeted Su Han, pressuring him again and again. This was enough to ignite Lei Ming’s already explosive temper.

”Junior Brother Lei, as the Law Enforcement Elder, I have a responsibility to uphold the sect rules. I hope you will cooperate.”

Leng Rufeng’s brow furrowed slightly, but he did not back down. He had been bribed by Qin Wushuang and promised to kill Su Han for him. He certainly could not miss such a perfect opportunity.

”My disciple has done no wrong. Why should he cooperate?”

Lei Ming’s hair and beard bristled as surging Thunder Light erupted from his body, radiating an intense aura of destruction.

”Junior Brother Lei, are you going to violate the sect rules as well?”

A cold aura burst from Leng Rufeng’s body, countless times stronger than that of the Xuanyin Junior Demon Lord. The moment it erupted, the world froze over, and the temperature plummeted.

”Junior Brother Lei, Hongyi was a star disciple of our Tianji Peak. I can’t just let her die without an explanation. I hope you can prioritize the bigger picture and hand Su Han over to the Enforcement Hall to avoid harming the bond between us martial brothers.”

An elder with a hooked nose stepped forward, unleashing his own Supreme pressure. He joined Leng Rufeng, intending to overwhelm Lei Ming. This man was Zhang Qiyi, the Peak Master of Tianji Peak and Luo Hongyi’s master.

The combined Supreme pressure from the three individuals was earth-shaking, stirring the very heavens. It caused the disciples in the square to turn pale, a crushing weight on their chests that they could not bear.

Meanwhile, Mu Qingyun stood by with a cold expression, saying nothing to stop them.

He resented Su Han immensely. If he could use this incident to suppress Su Han, or even get rid of him, that would be for the best.

”Junior Brother Lei, hand over Su Han!” Zhang Qiyi took a step forward, his pressure bearing down.

”Junior Brother Lei, I am simply asking Su Han to cooperate with our investigation,” Leng Rufeng persisted, closing in. ”If this matter doesn’t concern him, I will naturally let him go. Please, step aside.”

”My Yaoguang Peak may have declined, but we are not to be bullied as you please! If you want a fight, then let’s fight!”

Lei Ming erupted. His Supreme pressure thundered forth, and in an instant, the skies changed color and the cosmos itself seemed to reverse. Endless Thunder Light was drawn down, filling the entire firmament. With a grasp of his hand, the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear appeared. The power of a Supreme Grade Dao Artifact was in a completely different league from a Low Grade Dao Artifact.

”Destruction Thunder Domain!”

Lei Ming bellowed, his hair standing on end. His body was interwoven with thunder and lightning, making him look like a Thunder Law King, imposing and invincible. Around him, countless thunderbolts weaved together, seizing control of space and forming a three-thousand-meter-wide Thunder Domain. In this moment, Lei Ming held nothing back, displaying his strongest state.

BOOM!

Wielding the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear and commanding the Destruction Thunder Domain, Lei Ming lunged toward Leng Rufeng and Zhang Qiyi.

”Junior Brother Lei, you are stubborn and defiant! You have violated the sect rules and must be confined to reflect on your actions!”

Leng Rufeng continued to pass judgment as he unleashed his own power, erupting with a cold aura that transformed into a four-thousand-meter-wide domain of ice and snow. He was a powerhouse at the Fourth Layer of the Supreme Realm, his strength surpassing Lei Ming’s. He drew an Ice Soul Dao Sword, which was also a Supreme Grade Dao Artifact. Upon its appearance, it froze the surrounding space, turning it into primordial ice that could kill all living things.

”Junior Brother Lei, do not seek your own doom!” Zhang Qiyi spoke coldly. Instantly, a ghastly green flame burst forth from his body. The flame carried no heat; instead, it was intensely yin and cold. This was the Ghost Phosphor Yin Fire, a type of Spiritual Fire. A single touch could incinerate anything to ash. At that moment, Zhang Qiyi unleashed his full power. A three-thousand-meter-wide domain of ghoulish yin fire manifested, ominous and terrifying, like a mass grave under the night sky. His weapon was a Ghost Head Saber, so chillingly grim it made one’s scalp tingle and skin crawl.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Without another word, Lei Ming attacked with his full strength. Leng Rufeng and Zhang Qiyi quickly joined forces to meet his charge. Terrifying fluctuations swept across the world like an apocalyptic storm, shattering space and shaking the very earth.

The other elders moved swiftly to protect the disciples in the square. As for this great battle, it was not their place to intervene.

High in the sky, three Supreme Realm powerhouses fought fiercely, their battle like a clash of gods. On the ground, the disciples watched in horror, terrified of being caught in the crossfire. They were already furious with Su Han, and now they blamed him for this entire catastrophe.

”This Su Han is a real jinx! Anyone associated with him meets with disaster. During the entry assessment, Elder Lei fought a Supreme battle with Elder Qin. Now he’s fighting Elder Leng and Elder Zhang. I’d say Elder Lei will be brought to ruin by Su Han sooner or later!”

”You can say that again! Look at Ning Feifan—his Dantian was destroyed just for following him. Now even Elder Lei has been dragged into this mess. I’m staying far away from him in the future, or I’ll be implicated too.”

”Why isn’t that Su Han dead yet? He killed Senior Brother Qian Xuan and violated the sect rules! I really hope Elder Leng captures him and has him executed by dismemberment, just as the rules dictate!”

The crowd buzzed with discussion, all of it directed at Su Han. At this moment, Su Han was the target of a thousand accusations and ten thousand curses, with only a few people on his side. He heard all of it, but he had no time to waste arguing. His gaze was fixed on Lei Ming, his heart filled with worry.

My master is strong, but fighting two opponents at once is clearly difficult. If he gets hurt because of me, the blame will be mine and mine alone.

Initially, Su Han had not fully trusted Lei Ming. But over time, his master’s repeated sincerity and dedicated efforts to train him had changed his attitude. Now, he truly and sincerely regarded Lei Ming as his master.

In this world, right and wrong are inverted, and the hearts of men are treacherous. The only thing I can trust is the power in my own hands. With the blade in my hand, I will cut down all my enemies!

Su Han’s gaze toward Leng Rufeng and Zhang Qiyi was filled with cold, murderous intent. He held no good feelings for the Seven Stars Sect, save for Yaoguang Peak and his master. Today, with Leng Rufeng’s aggression and Zhang Qiyi helping the villain, a hatred was carved deep into his bones.

However, Su Han failed to notice that Qin Wushuang was now looking at him with a skyrocketing killing intent that was terrifyingly cold.

SWISH!

A Qinggang Wind Blade suddenly howled from Qin Wushuang’s hand. Carrying a resolute will to kill, it slashed recklessly toward Su Han.

”Old ghost Qin, you’re despicable!”

Lei Ming sensed it instantly and roared in fury. He tried to intervene, but Leng Rufeng and Zhang Qiyi moved swiftly to hold him back, trapping him completely.

At this moment, with Lei Ming unable to help, Su Han had no way to defend himself against Qin Wushuang’s killing blow. No one could have predicted that Qin Wushuang would launch such a sudden sneak attack.