Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 211: Chapter 211: The Prologue Begins

Just as Su Han was en route to Qingmo City, the war had already begun.

Yaoguang Peak was as desolate and bleak as ever, a scene of utter ruin.

Leiming was instructing Ning Feifan. Although his points were not as incisive as Su Han’s, his guidance, offered from a high-level perspective, was of considerable help to Ning Feifan. By now, Ning Feifan’s Realm had not only completely stabilized, but his Taiyin Netherworld Sword Qi had also achieved some proficiency. When he struck, his slash was as cold as ice and incomparably sharp.

”Hm?”

Suddenly, Leiming’s expression shifted. He moved Ning Feifan behind him and looked up toward a certain spot. He saw spatial ripples undulate in an empty patch of air, and soon after, a figure emerged from the void.

Old Ghost Qin? Seeing Qin Wushuang, Leiming’s brow furrowed, and his expression turned grim. How can he be here? Not even a month has passed of his one-year confinement. Leaving Tianxuan Peak is a violation of sect rules and an act of defiance against the Sect Master. Could it be that Mu Qingyun had a change of heart and released him early?

”Where’s Su Han?”

Qin Wushuang stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression calm. His divine sense swept across all of Yaoguang Peak, but he failed to detect Su Han’s aura, causing his brows to furrow slightly. The first person I wanted to kill on this trip was Su Han, but I didn’t expect him to be gone. Is this trip going to be for nothing?

”Old Ghost Qin, shouldn’t you be in confinement? How dare you come to my Yaoguang Peak? Are you trying to violate the sect rules?” Leiming stared fixedly at Qin Wushuang, vaguely sensing that something was wrong. His heart was on high alert.

”Sect rules? As of today, such things no longer exist.”

Qin Wushuang spoke with indifference, no longer giving the sect rules any thought. His words made Leiming’s heart skip a beat. No more sect rules? What does this mean? It most likely means Qin Wushuang is planning to leave the Seven Stars Sect, or even betray it!

”Sect Master!” Leiming howled to the sky, his voice like rolling thunder, attempting to report the matter to Mu Qingyun. However, his voice was blocked by an invisible wave of energy and could not travel any farther.

”Don’t waste your energy. Mu Qingyun can’t hear or see you,” Qin Wushuang sneered with utter confidence.

Seeing this, Leiming’s heart sank. He knew something terrible was about to happen today.

”Go!”

Leiming dared not be careless. Having lived a long life and experienced countless brushes with death, he had a keen, instinctual sense for danger. He grabbed Ning Feifan, soared into the air, and tried to break out of Yaoguang Peak.

”Junior Brother Leiming, I’d advise you to stay right here!”

A tide of cold frost enveloped the heavens and earth, and space instantly fluctuated. A second figure emerged from the void; it was Leng Rufeng.

”What are you doing here?” Leiming failed to break through and landed back on Yaoguang Peak. His gaze swept over Leng Rufeng and Qin Wushuang, and he knew he was in trouble.

”It’s not just them. I’m here too!” A familiar voice sounded from behind Leiming. The man with the hooked nose emerged from the void; it was Zhang Qiyi.

The three men now stood in three directions, forming a triangle that trapped Leiming in the center with no hope of escape.

”I’ll ask you one more time. Where is Su Han?” Qin Wushuang stared coldly at Leiming, his eyes brimming with murderous intent.

”Junior Brother Leiming, if you’re willing to hand over Su Han, I can guarantee your safe departure. Otherwise, don’t blame me for disregarding our bond as fellow disciples,” Leng Rufeng said coldly, his voice harboring a determined intent to kill Su Han.

”He killed my beloved disciple. Su Han must pay with his life!” Zhang Qiyi snarled, grinding his teeth.

Three Supreme Realm powerhouses, all here for Su Han? Leiming did not believe it. No matter how exceptional Su Han is, he’s just a junior in the Phenomenon Realm. That’s certainly not enough to compel three Supreme Realm experts to violate sect rules and attack. There has to be more to this.

”You’re too late. Su Han already left the sect, and I don’t know where he is now. You don’t need to use him as an excuse. If you want a fight, then let’s fight!” Leiming extended his hand and grasped the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear. The Destruction Thunder Domain erupted around him, and his body was enveloped in a dense thunder light, as if he were the thunder god incarnate.

He knew he was about to face a life-and-death battle, and he might very well fall here today. But he felt no fear, nor did he consider compromise or retreat. He had already found an outstanding disciple like Su Han. Even if he died, he would have no regrets.

Leng Rufeng sighed. ”Alas, Junior Brother Lei, it seems you are truly stubborn. In that case, don’t blame us!”

Qin Wushuang could no longer restrain himself. Gripping the Qinggang Sword, he slashed through the Heavenly Gang Wind Domain and charged toward Leiming. Zhang Qiyi also drew his Ghost Head Saber, unleashing his Yin Fire Ghost Domain as he attacked from another direction. Although Leng Rufeng had sighed, his strike was merciless. With the Ice Soul Dao Sword in hand, he unleashed his Glacial Snow Domain.

The three Supreme Realm powerhouses joined forces in their assault. Leng Rufeng was also a full realm higher than Leiming, so Leiming was instantly at a disadvantage, despite his high combat power. As for Ning Feifan, Leiming had already sent him into the Heavenly Thunder Palace. His survival was now up to fate.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Four Supreme Realm powerhouses waged a massive battle atop Yaoguang Peak. Their blows shook the heavens, shattered space, and unleashed cataclysmic energy that annihilated everything. However, the enormous commotion attracted no attention. Leng Rufeng and the others had already laid a formation outside Yaoguang Peak, isolating all auras from the area. Not even Mu Qingyun could detect it. They had planned this for a long time, considering every possibility to ensure it was foolproof.

Wielding the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear, Leiming was not only being pushed back steadily but had also been struck several times. His injuries grew steadily worse. Facing the siege of three Supreme Realm experts, he simply could not hold out. If this continued, he would surely be killed.

”Heaven Rank Low-Level Martial Technique: Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!” Leiming roared as the thunder light around him surged explosively. Holding the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear, he wielded it like a saber and executed the complete Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes. In that instant, heaven and earth seemed like a sheet of paper about to be sliced in two. Time and space froze.

Qin Wushuang and the others dared not be careless and immediately deployed powerful martial techniques to defend themselves.

However, as Leiming slashed out, he rapidly condensed his Heaven and Earth Physique and fused it with his body, pushing his strength to its peak. But even that was not enough. With a thought, he drew upon the power of Yaoguang Peak. An incredibly brilliant beam of starlight erupted from the peak and shot into his body.

”Slash!”

With the Physique Fusion and the starlight infusion, Leiming’s body could not withstand the terrifying energy. Blood flowed from his seven orifices and his skin cracked open, but he paid it no mind. He channeled all of that majestic energy into the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear and then unleashed his most powerful thrust.

However, this attack was not aimed at Qin Wushuang and his allies, but at the formation patterns outside Yaoguang Peak. The unexpected move caught the trio completely by surprise. Soon, the formation patterns were pierced, and the aura from within began to leak out.

”This is bad! Junior Brother Qin, you hold him back! We’ll go undo the seal!” With the aura leaking, Mu Qingyun would soon sense it. Leng Rufeng’s expression changed. He shouted an order to Qin Wushuang before swiftly heading underground with Zhang Qiyi.

Witnessing this, Leiming’s pupils shrank in absolute horror. ”You’re actually trying to unseal the Taiyin Demon Venerable!”