Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

A peach blossom, delicate and bright, looked as if it had just been plucked from a tree, so fresh it seemed to be dripping with dew. Yet, it emitted a terrifying Supreme might, comparable to a strike from a Supreme Realm powerhouse.

This was a gift from Tao Ming’s master, originally intended to save his life. At this moment, however, Tao Ming activated it without hesitation and launched it at Su Han. He no longer cared about Xiao Tian’s plans; his mind was consumed by a frenzied desire to kill.

Revenge! I must have my vengeance!

Watching the peach blossom approach, Su Han’s pupils constricted as he felt a dire sense of danger.

”Nine Palace Golden Pagoda!”

Without hesitation, Su Han used the Secret of the Soldier Character to command the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, placing it in front of him.

”Strongest defense!”

Simultaneously, he executed his five Origin Techniques, forming the most powerful barrier possible to protect himself.

Almost as soon as Su Han had done this, the pink peach blossom collided with the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. The pagoda was a Holy Artifact of formidable might. If fully activated, not even a Supreme Realm powerhouse could withstand it. However, Su Han could not activate its full power. Although the pagoda could block part of the attack, it could not stop it completely.

The petals of the peach blossom withered one by one as the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda was driven back relentlessly. Eventually, the pagoda was sent flying, powerless to block the attack. The pink peach blossom, now reduced to a single petal, flew straight toward Su Han and landed on his strongest defense.

In an instant, Su Han felt an overwhelming force sweep over him. It shattered his Dragon Phoenix Protection, cracked his Starry Moon Armor, dissipated his Nether King’s Protection, rendered his Star Shifting Technique ineffective, and broke his Myriad Encompassing Heavenly Attraction.

BOOM!

Su Han was struck as if by a massive blow, sent flying backward to crash on the ground a hundred meters away. He was in even worse shape than Tao Ming had been; blood streamed from his eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. His body was covered in wounds, and his life force was rapidly fading. He lay on the ground, unable to rise, with likely only a single breath left in him.

”Hahaha, you’re still too green to fight me!” Tao Ming laughed heartily, triumphant. By now, he had taken some Healing Pills and was just barely able to stand and move. He walked toward Su Han step by step, a peach-colored longsword in his hand and his murderous intent completely undisguised.

”Country bumpkin, you actually forced me to waste the Supreme Treasure my master gave me. I will torture you slowly and make you die in agony and despair.

”Although I wasted a Supreme Treasure, getting this Nine Palace Golden Pagoda will compensate for my loss. The Tian Lou Saint is a monumental figure. If I bring your head and the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda to him, I’m sure I can cling to those powerful coattails. Come to think of it, I really should thank you. When I become a follower of the Tian Lou Saint one day, I’ll be sure to burn three sticks of incense in your memory!”

Tao Ming’s face was flush with excitement, his eyes blazing as he stared at Su Han. Xiao Tian may be strong, but compared to the Tian Lou Saint, he’s a candle flame next to the bright moon. There’s no comparison. If I can latch on to the Tian Lou Saint’s coattails, I won’t have to worry for the rest of my life! With Su Han’s head and the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, I have an excellent chance of becoming one of his followers. This is a heaven-sent opportunity!

At this time, Su Han was severely injured. He struggled several times to rise but failed. The power of the Supreme Treasure was too immense; even with his full defense, he could not withstand it.

A thrill shot through Tao Ming as he gazed at Su Han, who was unable to struggle and lay completely at his mercy. Yes, I was careless and got seriously wounded by a sneak attack, but my Supreme Treasure was more than enough to turn the tables.

Now, he stood before Su Han, looking down from his lofty position, savoring the pleasure of being high and mighty, of holding another’s life and death in his hands.

”Don’t worry, I won’t let you die so quickly,” Tao Ming said, baring his teeth in a grim smile. ”You used this fist to hit me just now, didn’t you? In that case, I’ll start by cutting off this arm!”

He grasped the peach-colored longsword and swung it toward Su Han’s left arm. The flash of Sword Radiance was exceedingly sharp, carving a deep gash in the hard ground, but it missed Su Han’s arm completely.

”What?”

Tao Ming’s pupils contracted abruptly. He reeled in shock, unable to believe that the critically wounded, near-death Su Han still possessed any combat power. But Su Han had already made his move.

It was true that the pink peach blossom had gravely wounded him, but he possessed the Secret of Healer, which allowed him to recover from his injuries instantaneously. He had deliberately feigned helplessness to lure Tao Ming closer, waiting for the moment his opponent let his guard down to deliver the killing blow. In terms of combat experience, Su Han, who possessed the memories of gods and demons, was far beyond Tao Ming’s league.

He once again unleashed Myriad Encompassing Heavenly Attraction and Heavier than Tai Mount, creating a gravitational field that suppressed Tao Ming. At the same time, he activated Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds and the Divine Prohibition Heavenly Method to immobilize his foe.

”Physique Fusion!”

Having learned his lesson, Su Han knew he couldn’t be sure what other treasures Tao Ming might possess. This time, he would not just strike; he would deliver a killing blow. Donning the Ghostly Face Mask, he fused with the Demonic Emperor Physique. His entire demeanor transformed, becoming dark, chilling, and domineering, as if he were possessed by the Demonic Emperor himself, capable of slaying any enemy in the world. With the Black Blade in hand, its Demonic Patterns activated, and the Bloodthirsty Demonic Flame began to burn fiercely.

”Heaven and Earth Slash!”

He gripped the Black Blade, pouring every last bit of his Demonic Qi into it to brew his mightiest slash.

CRACK!

A black bolt of lightning seemed to flash through the air. It was unbelievably swift, tearing through the void and cleaving reality itself. Laced with the absolute intent to kill, it shot straight for Tao Ming.

”No! You can’t kill me! I’m the Young Valley Master of Hundred Flowers Valley! My mother is a Supreme Realm powerhouse! If you kill me, she won’t let you get away with it!” With no second Supreme Treasure in his possession, Tao Ming could only resort to threats, hoping to make Su Han hesitate.

However, Su Han’s blade showed not the slightest pause as it continued its descent.

The threat of death shattered Tao Ming’s composure. He knew that in his current state, facing this attack meant certain doom. In the face of his own demise, he cast aside his pride and discarded his dignity. With a thud, he fell to his knees and began to kowtow frantically, begging for mercy.

”Su Han! Master Su! My mind was clouded for a moment! I beg you, spare my life! Out of your great mercy, I’ll be your underling, your servant, anything! I don’t want to die!”

Tao Ming had always bullied the weak and feared the strong; otherwise, he would not have tried so hard to curry favor with Xiao Tian while relentlessly suppressing Su Han. For someone like him, begging on his knees was nothing.

If I can just survive this, there will be plenty of opportunities for revenge. I’m sure that with my strength, I can defeat Su Han next time and avenge this humiliation!

Unfortunately for him, Tao Ming did not understand Su Han, nor did he grasp what it meant to be decisive and ruthless. From the moment Su Han decided to act, he was committed to a fight to the death. Hesitation would only lead to his own ruin. Today, no matter what Tao Ming said, he would not stop.

”You talk too much!” Su Han spoke coldly, and the Black Blade descended like a bolt of lightning.

PSCHT!

A thin red line appeared in the center of Tao Ming’s forehead and rapidly spread downward. In the next moment, his body was split in two by the single strike.

I am a demon, and I shall slay all who deceive and humiliate me!