Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

The Xiao Family was one of the four great imperial clans of the Eastern Region. Xiao Tian was not only the pride of the Xiao Family but also a direct descendant. Wherever he went, he attracted countless admirers and flatterers, which cultivated his haughty and disdainful nature.

The protection of the Xiao Family was enough for Xiao Tian to strut around the Eastern Region with impunity. Even when he traveled elsewhere, others were wary of the clan behind him, giving him more than enough confidence in the struggles among the prodigies.

As for Su Han, a country bumpkin from a poor and remote region, Xiao Tian wouldn’t have even bothered to glance at him if not for his feud with the Tian Lou Saint.

In his eyes, such a person was like an ant on the ground, completely unworthy of his attention, let alone a threat.

Besides, he was a powerhouse at the Divine Power Realm Ninth Layer, while Su Han had previously been only at the Physique Realm Ninth Layer. He felt he could easily crush Su Han to death with a single finger.

Therefore, when he discovered Su Han in the blood pool, his first thought was how to shake off Jing Yun and then interrogate Su Han. It never crossed his mind that this tiny, insignificant ant would dare to bite back.

It was precisely this mentality that plunged him into a life-and-death crisis.

”Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!”

Su Han gripped the Black Blade and activated its Demonic Patterns. Instantly, the Bloodthirsty Demonic Flame ignited along the blade. At the same time, he executed the Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes, summoning the thunder and lightning of heaven and earth. The intertwining fire and lightning possessed terrifyingly lethal power.

Su Han stared coldly at Xiao Tian and slashed down without hesitation. The attack was decisive and ruthless, completely devoid of fear. The prestige of the Xiao Family meant nothing to him.

Xiao Tian was stunned. The situation was far beyond his expectations. For a moment, he couldn’t even react, just watching dumbfounded as the Black Blade descended.

CLANG!

A clear, resounding clash of metal rang out. Su Han’s killing blow had not struck Xiao Tian but was instead blocked by a large, golden character.

The character for ”Xiao” appeared, resplendent with golden light, as if carved from Holy Gold. Yet it was not a solid object, but a form of energy.

When the Black Blade struck it, it was like hitting an indestructible Divine Mountain, leaving not even a faint white mark.

The prodigies of an imperial clan naturally possessed powerful life-saving treasures. Every prominent scion of the Xiao Family was given such a golden ”Xiao” character as their ultimate life-saving measure.

Xiao Tian finally came to his senses and quickly retreated, putting distance between himself and Su Han.

”You actually dare to kill me!”

Xiao Tian’s eyes widened as he stared at Su Han in disbelief. He couldn’t imagine Su Han possessing such audacity—it was a blatant act of insubordination.

”Nine Palace Golden Pagoda!”

Su Han didn’t waste time answering. For him, there was no middle ground: either he didn’t act at all, or once he did, there was no retreat. He had to give it his all.

WHOOSH!

Golden light blazed like the sun, illuminating the sky. Su Han unleashed the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, channeling his full power into it. It instantly grew to a height of ten meters, exuding a formidable Holy Might as it hurtled toward Xiao Tian.

”How is the Tian Lou Saint’s Nine Palace Golden Pagoda in your hands? Are you a spy sent by the Tian Lou Saint?”

Xiao Tian recognized the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. His pupils shrank as his mind raced with wild speculation.

Su Han offered no explanation for Xiao Tian’s misunderstanding, only cold, murderous intent.

The Nine Palace Golden Pagoda bore down like Tai Mount, overwhelmingly heavy.

Although Xiao Tian possessed many treasures, he had exhausted most of them in his fierce battle with Jing Yun. At this moment, the only thing that could contend with the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda was the golden ”Xiao” character.

But this was a defensive, life-saving item that he could not control. It could only be activated passively when he was in danger.

DONG!

A sound as deep as a great bell’s toll echoed in all directions. The Nine Palace Golden Pagoda was once again blocked by the golden ”Xiao” character. Although this character only had defensive power, it was exceedingly strong. Even a Heavenly King Realm expert could not break it.

”Qian Palace, open!”

Having broken through to the Divine Power Realm, Su Han could finally begin to unleash the might of the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. He controlled it with the Secret of the Soldier Character, and the First Layer, the Qian Palace, suddenly burst with brilliant light. A powerful suppressive aura erupted forth, like the Five Finger Mountain that could pin the Monkey King for five hundred years.

CRACK!

With its Qian Palace opened, the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda’s power increased dramatically. It descended forcefully, smashing a crack into the golden ”Xiao” character.

The appearance of the crack made Xiao Tian’s heart skip a beat. This meant the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda could actually break through his golden character, his last life-saving treasure. If it shattered, no one could save him.

I can’t just sit here and wait for death! I have to fight back!

Xiao Tian’s eyes turned vicious, a cold killing intent churning within him. Although he was severely injured and had exhausted many of his treasures, he was still an expert at the Divine Power Realm Ninth Layer and possessed the Storm Monarch Body.

Su Han, on the other hand, had only just broken through to the Divine Power Realm First Layer. The difference between them was like heaven and earth. Xiao Tian was confident that if he attacked with his full strength, he could defeat Su Han.

”Earth Rank High Level Martial Technique: Great Sun Qiankun Sword Technique!”

Without hesitation, Xiao Tian poured what little Spiritual Energy he had just recovered into the Extreme Killing Dao Sword in his hand and executed the Earth Rank Martial Technique.

Golden streams of Sword Qi howled forth. However, because Xiao Tian had not activated his Physique Fusion and had recovered little Spiritual Energy, he could only conjure a hundred strands.

Yet, each strand of Sword Qi was incomparably sharp and swift as lightning. The majestic barrage slashed toward Su Han.

”Origin Technique: Shape-Shifting Shadow!”

Watching the golden Sword Qi rapidly approach, Su Han’s expression remained unchanged. He deliberately waited until it was right in front of him before using his Origin Technique to swap places with Xiao Tian.

And just like that, Xiao Tian’s all-out attack became his own Death Sentence.

CRACK!

The golden ”Xiao” character automatically manifested, once again blocking the fatal attack for Xiao Tian. But more cracks appeared on its surface, and it was on the verge of collapsing.

”Invincible Dao Heart!”

”Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds!”

Su Han swiftly deployed the two Divine Methods. An invincible aura surged from his body and pressed down on Xiao Tian, causing his Dao Heart to tremble violently, unable to withstand the pressure.

Here, at the peak of Dragon Blood Mountain where the Dragon’s Might was profound, the power of the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds was tripled. The sound waves washed over Xiao Tian like a tide, leaving him dizzy with his head ringing.

”Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist!”

Seizing the opportunity, Su Han closed the distance and clenched his left fist.

The Refinement of the True Dragon Essence Blood had brought Su Han’s Sacred Body close to Great Accomplishment. His Physical Body alone possessed a force of two billion pounds, and now, wearing the Dragon Silkworm Silk Gloves, that force skyrocketed to a terrifying three billion pounds.

His golden Qi-Blood surged. The one hundred twenty-eight pieces of his Great Luo Golden Bone shone brightly, exuding a rich charm. With the additional power from the Character Secret of Fight, this punch held the power to destroy heaven and earth.

BOOM!

Su Han threw the punch. In that instant, the air imploded, creating a vacuum. The golden Fist Blaze slammed into the golden ”Xiao” character, utterly shattering the already-cracked ward. It disintegrated into specks of golden light that scattered in all directions.

The aftershock of the punch sent Xiao Tian flying backward, coughing up blood in mid-air.

With one punch, Xiao Tian was defeated.