Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 169: Chapter 169: Both Sides Suffer

”Boss, be careful!”

Qin Wushuang’s sudden ambush caught everyone by surprise, filling them with panic and horror. Only Ning Feifan managed to shout a warning to Su Han. Though Su Han had detected the attack with his Nine Heavens Eye the moment it was launched, he was too severely injured to dodge. His gaze, however, swept over to Mu Qingyun. As a powerful expert at the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer standing right beside Qin Wushuang, Mu Qingyun certainly could have blocked the Qinggang Wind Blade if he had acted.

But he did not. Instead, he stood by and watched, clearly intending to kill with a borrowed blade!

SHICK!

Faster than lightning, the Qinggang Wind Blade sliced open space itself, creating a massive fissure as it slashed viciously toward the defenseless Su Han. In an instant, the blade was before him. A single strike would be enough to cleave him in two, leaving not even a complete corpse.

At this moment, countless gazes converged on him, all wanting to witness his death with their own eyes.

WHOOSH!

Yet at that very moment, a bright and brilliant streak of cyan light suddenly appeared before Su Han. It transformed into an illusory cyan vine that blocked the Qinggang Wind Blade.

”Elder Liu!”

Upon seeing the illusory cyan vine, the crowd exclaimed in shock, their heads whipping around to look at Liu Rumei, from whom the vine had originated. No one had expected her to intervene and save Su Han at such a critical moment.

Is the battle between three Supremes about to escalate into one involving five?

The crowd was aghast. A minor figure like Su Han had actually prompted five Supreme Realm experts to act on his behalf. Such an honor was truly a rare sight.

”Qin, you old ghost! At your age, you’re still ambushing a junior? Shameless! Have you spent your entire life living like a dog?” Liu Rumei was as sharp-tongued as ever, showing Qin Wushuang no respect at all.

Qin Wushuang’s face darkened. He clearly hadn’t expected Liu Rumei to interfere, which would make killing Su Han even more difficult.

”Qin, you despicable villain! How dare you ambush my disciple and threaten to sever the lineage of my Yaoguang Peak! How vicious! Since none of you want me to live in peace, then let’s all perish together!”

Thunder Light erupted violently around Lei Ming, his rage piercing the heavens. Qin Wushuang’s despicable ambush had driven him into a frenzy. At this point, he could no longer hold back; he wanted to destroy everything.

RUMBLE!

In the distance, the desolate and lifeless Yaoguang Peak began to tremble violently. Its earth-shaking tremors roiled the heavens, as if it were about to be uprooted from the ground. At the same time, a thick Demonic Qi erupted from the base of the mountain, pervading the heavens and earth. It changed the color of the sky, summoned thunder and lightning, and brought desolation to all living things.

Lei Ming had once said that the current desolate state of Yaoguang Peak was due to a powerful Demon Lord suppressed beneath it. If Yaoguang Peak were to be uprooted now, that Demon Lord would break free from its prison.

For the sake of the Seven Stars Sect, Lei Ming had once put aside his own interests, using his Yaoguang Peak to suppress the Demon Lord and sacrificing himself for the greater good. But now, the Sect had deeply disappointed him. Qin Wushuang, a Supreme Realm expert and one of the ten Great Elders, had dared to ambush Su Han. This act had thoroughly enraged Lei Ming. He now cast aside all caution, ready to wield Yaoguang Peak as a weapon and battle everyone.

As for that Demon Lord, so what if it breaks free? I don’t care anymore!

”Junior Brother Lei, don’t be rash!” Seeing that Yaoguang Peak might be uprooted and the Demon Lord was about to escape, all the elders’ faces changed dramatically, and they quickly shouted warnings.

If that Demon Lord were to break free, the Seven Stars Sect would never know a day of peace again and might even face annihilation. This was a fate no one wished to see.

”Rash, my ass! You dared to conspire against my disciple, so I’ll fight you to the death!”

Lei Ming’s explosive temper ignited instantly. At his words, Yaoguang Peak trembled even more violently, and the Demonic Qi that surged out grew even more terrifying.

”Big Dipper Formation, suppress!”

Mu Qingyun finally had no choice but to act. He directly activated the Protective Sect Formation. Suddenly, the sky darkened as if day had turned into night. Everyone looked up to see seven dazzling stars appear in the sky: the Big Dipper. The Big Dipper shone with brilliant starlight, which descended from the heavens and landed on Yaoguang Peak, suppressing the mountain, preventing it from being uprooted and keeping the Demon Lord from breaking free.

”Junior Brother Lei, stop! We can discuss the matter of Su Han again. There is no need to destroy the Seven Stars Sect!” Mu Qingyun bellowed, his voice rolling like thunderclouds, pressing down on Lei Ming with overwhelming force.

”Hmph! You baselessly slandered my disciple and even stooped to a despicable sneak attack. You must give me a proper explanation for this, or we will all perish together!” Lei Ming had already seen Mu Qingyun’s resentment toward Su Han and knew that negotiations would lead nowhere. He had to remain unyielding to the very end.

After all, I don’t have more than two years to live. I used to dedicate myself entirely to the Sect, but now, for once, I’ll be selfish!

RUMBLE!

As the Peak Master of Yaoguang Peak, Lei Ming had absolute control over it at this moment. Even Mu Qingyun could not suppress it completely.

Seeing this, Mu Qingyun’s expression turned incredibly grim. Leng Rufeng and Zhang Qiyi no longer dared to fight, lest they push Lei Ming into a corner. If that happened, none of them would escape.

”How about this: I will have Junior Brother Leng apologize to him, and I will have Junior Brother Qin enter a month of secluded reflection!” For the sake of the Seven Stars Sect, Mu Qingyun had no choice but to compromise.

”Not enough! I want that old ghost Qin in secluded reflection for one year! And then, Su Han is to be granted the status of a Scion of Yaoguang Peak!” Lei Ming argued forcefully, trying to secure more benefits for Su Han.

Mu Qingyun’s brow furrowed in hesitation, but Lei Ming was truly going all out. Yaoguang Peak was practically straining to soar into the sky.

”Sigh... Very well, have it your way. Now, quickly stabilize Yaoguang Peak and suppress the Demon Lord!” In the end, Mu Qingyun relented and agreed to Lei Ming’s conditions.

”Apologize first!” Lei Ming shouted.

Mu Qingyun glanced at Leng Rufeng, whose face was ashen. Though filled with immense frustration, he had no choice but to lower his head.

”Su Han, I apologize to you. I’m sorry!”

In the end, Leng Rufeng bowed his head and apologized to Su Han. Although it was not sincere, the gesture alone was enough to shock everyone. Now that Leng Rufeng had apologized and Su Han’s status as a Scion was confirmed, Lei Ming’s anger subsided slightly.

”Old ghost Qin, reflect well during your confinement! If you ever dare to pull such a despicable stunt again, I will storm Tianxuan Peak and we can perish together!” Lei Ming glared at Qin Wushuang one last time, his voice thundering in all directions.

”Let’s go!”

The life-and-death duel was over, the trouble was temporarily resolved, and he had gotten everything he wanted. Lei Ming ceased his efforts, allowing Yaoguang Peak to settle back down. He then flew back to Yaoguang Peak with Su Han and Ning Feifan.

Watching Lei Ming and Su Han’s retreating figures, Qin Wushuang clenched his fists, his heart filled with overwhelming hatred.

This time, not only did I lose Qian Xuan, but I was also punished with a year of secluded reflection. It’s a crushing double loss. However, this blood feud is far from over. Su Han... Lei Ming... the day will come when I will personally take your heads and ensure not even a complete corpse is left behind!