Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Tongyan knew Li Wuxie was right. She could escape for a moment, but not forever. The only way to resolve this problem was to kill Li Wuxie and Bai Qiushui.

But that was easier said than done. Li Wuxie and Bai Qiushui were both executioners from the Demon Slayer Sect, and both possessed the strength of the Divine Power Realm Ninth Layer. Together, they could even battle a warrior of the Heavenly King Realm, let alone her.

Now she was alone. Even if her injuries were fully healed, she would not be able to withstand a siege from both Li Wuxie and Bai Qiushui. Her only hope was to find powerful allies, but that would be incredibly difficult.

”Origin Technique: Qi Observation Technique!”

Tongyan activated the Qi Observation Technique, hoping to locate a place of opportunity she could use to shake off her pursuers. Under the technique’s effects, the world appeared as a kaleidoscope of colors, representing all kinds of destiny.

Hmm? Suddenly, Tongyan’s expression shifted as she looked northwest. There, she saw a current of blood-black destiny.

Generally, the darker the color, the greater the danger. Yet, I feel a glimmer of hope there.

Without overthinking it, Tongyan decided to follow her intuition. She changed direction and headed straight for the source of the blood-black destiny.

Soon, she arrived at her destination: a valley enshrouded in dense fog. The fog was thick, like a heavy black curtain that obscured the entire valley and made it impossible to see inside. From the outside, the valley appeared barren, devoid of any vegetation or Dragon Qi Demon Beasts—a truly desolate land.

From its appearance alone, the valley was clearly no safe haven. Tongyan hesitated, uncertain if she should enter.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Just then, two streaks of light sliced through the sky behind her, speeding directly toward her. Inside were none other than Li Wuxie and Bai Qiushui.

Fortune favors the bold!

The relentless pursuit had been a constant headache for Tongyan. Gritting her teeth, she made her decision and walked straight into the valley.

Soon, Li Wuxie and Bai Qiushui arrived. As they stared at the fog-choked valley, they too felt a fear of the unknown.

”Her Qi Holy Body can sense opportunities,” Bai Qiushui said coldly, underscoring Tongyan’s importance. ”Only by capturing her can we obtain the great opportunity we need to break through to the Heavenly King Realm!”

They were hunting Tongyan for her Qi Holy Body. After pursuing her for so long, how could they watch all their efforts go to waste at the final hurdle?

”Let’s go!” Li Wuxie gritted his teeth, shrouded himself in vile poison, and charged into the valley.

Bai Qiushui’s figure quickly followed, and they both vanished into the fog.

The chase between Tongyan and her pursuers continued, while Su Han and his companions were also rushing toward the same area.

The Thunder Light Treasure Ship was pushed to its limits, moving at an inconceivable speed. Though it attracted the enmity of some Dragon Qi Demon Beasts along the way, Su Han swiftly resolved the trouble. By this time, the three of them had arrived at the place where Tongyan and Lan Xi had separated, but the area was empty, offering no clues.

”I have the United Hearts Lock that Tongyan gave me. It can sense her location,” Lan Xi said, retrieving half of the lock from her Storage Ring. It was a special Dao Artifact with no offensive or defensive capabilities, but it possessed immense Induction Power. A single lock could be split in two, and no matter how far apart the halves were, a connection could be sensed between them. When Tongyan and Lan Xi had parted, they had agreed to use the United Hearts Lock to find each other once the danger had passed.

”She’s in that direction!” Lan Xi pointed northwest. Without hesitation, Su Han steered the Thunder Light Treasure Ship and sped off.

「One day and one night later.」

Su Han and the others found the Dense Fog Valley.

”The United Hearts Lock shows she’s in this valley!” Lan Xi announced, having received a response from the artifact. She quickly shared the information with Su Han and Zhang Xiaowan.

However, the valley before them was shrouded in dense fog and filled with an eerie Yin Energy. It was clearly not a safe place.

”This place looks dangerous, Sister Lan Xi. Are you sure your reading isn’t wrong?” Zhang Xiaowan asked, shrinking back slightly in disbelief.

Lan Xi took a reading three times, and each time it pointed to the same valley.

”You two stay here. I’ll go in and take a look,” Su Han said, his concern for Tongyan’s safety overriding his caution.

Although Zhang Xiaowan and Lan Xi were worried, they agreed to his proposal. Before he entered, Lan Xi handed her half of the United Hearts Lock to Su Han.

”Little Su Su, you must come back safely! I still want to have your babies!” Zhang Xiaowan’s words nearly made Su Han stumble and fall.

He waved goodbye to them and, with a wary expression, stepped into the thick fog. The fog itself seemed unremarkable. It was neither a miasma nor poisonous.

ROAR!

Suddenly, a draconic cry echoed, resounding in his ears as if a True Dragon were right beside him. The cry fluctuated between faint and clear, shaking his heart and spirit, compelling him to submit before the True Dragon.

”Nine Heavens Eye, open!”

On high alert, Su Han dared not be careless. He swiftly activated the Nine Heavens Eye, attempting to see through the fog’s true nature. However, even with the Nine Heavens Eye, he could not make out anything substantial. The draconic cry only grew clearer and louder.

Eventually, the cry resounded directly in Su Han’s mind, making him feel as if he were transforming into a True Dragon. This sensation grew stronger and stronger, causing him to gradually lose his sense of self.

WHOOSH!

At that moment, the cold Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi automatically began to circulate, flowing through his limbs and jolting Su Han back from his disoriented state.

Su Han jolted awake, now filled with dread for the fog. There’s something strange about this fog—it can affect my mind so imperceptibly!

This fog was far more terrifying than any miasma or poison. He had no choice but to continuously circulate the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art while fully activating the Divine Sense Stellar in his Sea of Consciousness to resist its influence.

As Su Han ventured deeper, the fog’s influence grew heavier. He put on the Ghostly Face Mask to enhance his defenses, but even so, he was still profoundly affected.

Is Tongyan really here? This place is so perilous; no ordinary person would enter. Furthermore, anyone with a weak will would be influenced by the draconic cry, becoming lost within it and turning into a walking corpse.

RUMBLE! RUMBLE!

Suddenly, the sounds of chaotic battle erupted from ahead, signaling a fierce fight.

Su Han’s heart sank, and he quickened his pace.

Ahead, the dense fog gradually thinned, revealing an empty safe zone, like the calm eye of a storm. And within this safe zone, three figures were locked in intense combat. One of them was the very person Su Han was searching for: Tongyan.

However, something about Tongyan’s state was clearly wrong.