Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 171: Chapter 171: Heavenly Thunder Body Refinement Technique

Outside, storms were brewing, but Yaoguang Peak remained as tranquil as ever.

In the Heavenly Thunder Palace, Lei Ming brought Su Han and Ning Feifan straight inside.

Although Su Han had successfully slain Qian Xuan, he had sustained extremely serious injuries. He swiftly consumed Healing Pills and began to recover.

”Elder Lei, Boss will be alright, won’t he?” Ning Feifan asked worriedly.

”He took a Green Pearl earlier, so his injuries aren’t serious. He should recover soon,” Lei Ming replied. His previously irritable demeanor was gone; his eyes were full of concern as he looked at Su Han.

To the outside world, he was the hot-tempered Elder Lei, but his care for Su Han was genuine.

Despite Lei Ming’s assurance, Ning Feifan was still worried. He stared unblinkingly at Su Han, ready to raise the alarm at the first sign of anything unusual.

However, Su Han didn’t disappoint them. After a day and a night, his injuries had fully healed, and his depleted Demonic Qi was replenished. He had mostly recovered.

”Boss, how do you feel? Are you uncomfortable anywhere?” Seeing Su Han open his eyes, Ning Feifan was the first to ask after his well-being.

Su Han had procured the Yin Blood Demon Pill for him, allowing his Dantian to heal so he could cultivate again. Because of this, Ning Feifan was utterly devoted and resolved to follow Su Han forever.

”I’m fine now.” The concern from Ning Feifan and Lei Ming warmed Su Han’s heart.

”Although your injuries have recovered, your hidden issues have not been eliminated,” Lei Ming said in a grave tone, his expression serious.

Su Han’s innate talent and strength were beyond question, but he had been too eager for a quick victory in this life-and-death battle. The backlash from the hidden issues was severe. If it weren’t for the Green Pearl sent by Fairy Sister Yun Xian, Su Han might have been the one to perish. His external wounds had healed, but the internal issues remained a significant problem—one that would not be easily resolved.

”Master, I’m sorry. I was rash this time!” Su Han knew his Master was looking out for his best interests and humbly admitted his mistake.

The Devouring Heaven Demonic Art was extremely domineering and effective, allowing Su Han to quickly gain the strength for his revenge. However, this explosive increase in power had also led to a severe dependency.

Not strong enough? I’ll just devour a powerhouse!

Under these circumstances, Su Han lacked proper refinement. Not only was his foundation unstable, but the foundation of his Physical Body was also weak. Su Han seemed strong, but he was like an overinflated balloon—one prick of a needle and he would burst. If this problem wasn’t solved quickly, his cultivation journey might come to an abrupt halt.

”I have a method that can help you with a full Marrow Cleansing, but the pain is extreme, akin to being flayed alive and having your tendons ripped out, as if you were being cooked in boiling oil. Do you dare to try it?”

Lei Ming was completely sincere. He couldn’t bear to see Su Han’s potential wasted, but the method was so cruel that he had only decided to mention it after deep consideration.

”As long as it can eliminate my hidden issues, I can endure any amount of pain!” Su Han declared firmly. He believed that one must endure the bitterest hardships to rise above others, and he wouldn’t shrink back in the slightest.

Seeing that Su Han showed no hesitation, Lei Ming nodded in satisfaction.

”This method is called the Heavenly Thunder Body Refinement Technique. It uses Thunder Liquid condensed from Heavenly Thunder for body refinement, leveraging the wild and destructive power of Heavenly Thunder to remove impurities and complete a Marrow Cleansing.”

”I have a drop of Heavenly Thunder Liquid here. You can try it first.”

Lei Ming reached out his hand, and a drop of wildly destructive Heavenly Thunder Liquid appeared in his palm. This drop of Heavenly Thunder Liquid was terrifying. Its aura distorted the very air and made Su Han feel a powerful sense of crisis.

But he did not flinch. He nodded for his Master to proceed.

With a flick of Lei Ming’s finger, the drop of Heavenly Thunder Liquid landed on Su Han’s arm.

BOOM!

The air crackled with destructive thunder. Su Han’s skin instantly burst open, and the flesh beneath rapidly turned to char, revealing ghastly white bone.

Pain! An intense, indescribable pain!

Su Han felt as if his entire arm was about to explode. His Sacred Body simply could not endure this drop of Heavenly Thunder Liquid. Its wild, destructive power seemed bent on annihilating everything, leaving nothing behind. Large beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead. The extreme pain twisted his features, and his face became deathly pale. His clenched teeth grated so hard they threatened to shatter. This pain is unimaginable, comparable to the agony I felt when my Dragon Soul was seized.

”Ahhhh!”

Su Han couldn’t help but scream to try and relieve his suffering, but it was useless. The Heavenly Thunder Liquid was unstoppable. After ravaging his skin and flesh, it riddled his bones with cracks, threatening to turn them to ash.

WHOOSH!

Lei Ming acted, retrieving the Heavenly Thunder Liquid. Su Han collapsed to the ground with a thud, drenched in sweat as the agony lingered. His right arm was a gruesome sight; the flesh had turned to ash, leaving only a crack-riddled bone.

”The Heavenly Thunder Body Refinement Technique requires nine hundred and ninety-nine drops of Heavenly Thunder Liquid to cover your entire body, leaving no gaps. The pain will be thousands, even tens of thousands of times greater than what you just felt. Do you still choose to undergo this refinement?”

Lei Ming’s eyes blazed as he stared at Su Han, awaiting his answer. He had deliberately let Su Han experience the Heavenly Thunder Liquid to test his Dao Heart and see if he possessed the necessary determination and indomitable spirit.

Su Han gasped for air. The pain was akin to having his Dragon Soul torn out. He feared that nine hundred and ninety-nine drops would reduce him to ashes. This level of pain was beyond what any human could bear, yet it was precisely what he needed right now. The hidden dangers from devouring too much power meant he faced the risk of a backlash at any moment. If he couldn’t eradicate them, the peril would only grow as his Realm increased.

I have yet to kill Su Tian, to slay Qin Wushuang, and to complete the three tasks I promised Tongyan. How can I stagnate here? I also have to help Fairy Sister Yun Xian find her family! All of this requires immense strength. I cannot fall. I cannot stop.

”As long as I can become stronger, I can bear any amount of pain!” Su Han gritted his teeth, struggled to his feet, and declared with unyielding resolve.

Hearing Su Han’s answer, Lei Ming nodded in satisfaction. This was the Su Han he had hoped for, one worthy of everything he had invested in him. He never expected that in the final moments of his life, the heavens would grant him such an outstanding disciple.

”This drop of Heavenly Thunder Liquid is for you. I must go out to find more. In the meantime, your task is to constantly test it and familiarize yourself with the pain.”

After speaking, Lei Ming gave the drop of Heavenly Thunder Liquid to Su Han and prepared to depart. Finding nine hundred and ninety-nine drops of Heavenly Thunder Liquid was no easy task, and the search could be fatal, but he didn’t care.

For Su Han, he was staking his life.