Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

”Oh my goodness, Little Su Su, you’ve changed so much!”

Once the Dragon Qi Demon Beast fled and the battle ended, Zhang Xiaowan was the first to run over, staring at Su Han in astonishment. His recent battle was more like a perfectly choreographed dance than a brutal fight. The perfection in his every move and the seamless coordination of his techniques were captivating. His fighting style had never been so fluid before. While his techniques remained the same, his overall strength had risen to a new level.

”Congratulations on your successful Enlightenment and the tremendous increase in your strength!” Tongyan said with a smile. Although she couldn’t discern what Dao Su Han had comprehended, she knew his gains this time were immense. Perhaps he could achieve unrivaled accomplishments in the future. Becoming a Saint was a certainty, and even becoming a Great Emperor wasn’t his limit. He might even be able to break through to Godhood and achieve Ascension to the Li Realm. With that thought, her expectations for Su Han grew even greater.

”Enlightenment is indeed remarkable. If I have the chance in the future, I hope to obtain more Enlightenment Tea!” One session of Enlightenment had made Su Han fall in love with the sensation. He had only just had his first taste of it and had not yet sought his own Dao. If he could undergo Enlightenment again, he might find his own path. Su Han believed that he would achieve even greater improvements then.

”Enlightenment Tea is a rare treasure that doesn’t appear easily. Even my Myriad Treasures Pavilion doesn’t possess a single leaf. Such an opportunity depends on fate and cannot be forced,” Tongyan advised, not wanting Su Han to become overly fixated on finding it.

”Ugh, I wish I could experience Enlightenment just once to know what it feels like!” Zhang Xiaowan lamented, pulling a long face. She had always longed for Enlightenment but hadn’t succeeded this time, only managing to increase her strength to the Fifth Layer of the Divine Power Realm.

”Enlightenment will come when fate allows. Let’s go. The opportunities here have vanished, so let’s see what else we can find.” Tongyan patted Zhang Xiaowan’s little head and then brought out the White Jade Flying Boat, signaling for everyone to board. Su Han had obtained the Source of the Dao, and the Dao Rhyme of Enlightenment Cliff had dissipated significantly. The likelihood of finding further Enlightenment here was low, so it was time to leave.

This time, aside from Su Han, the other three hadn’t gained much, but they bore no grudges. After all, Su Han was their companion; his strength was their strength.

”Hm?” As soon as they left Enlightenment Cliff, Su Han sensed something and looked ahead. He saw more than a hundred figures, large and small, emerge from the mists as if they had been waiting there specifically for them. Among these figures were enormous whales, ferocious sharks, and translucent jellyfish, as well as other demon beasts like dolphins, octopuses, and crabs.

Tongyan stopped the White Jade Flying Boat, her expression grave. ”The East Sea Demon Clan!” She stared at the hundreds of figures before them. These were all members of the East Sea Demon Clan, led by the three great tribes, converging from all directions to surround their vessel. Among these demon beasts were many familiar faces—all from the group that Su Han had driven away before. They were subordinates of Jing Shan, Tiger Shark, and Kui Mu, and now they had returned with reinforcements to hunt down the four of them and exact their revenge.

”Su Han, you dared to kill a member of my Jing Tribe! Today, I will devour you whole!” a prodigy from the Jing Tribe, five hundred meters in size, stared fixedly at Su Han. A cold, murderous glint flashed in his eyes. This prodigy was also a formidable expert at the Heavenly King Realm Third Layer, with strength in no way inferior to Jing Shan’s. His name was Jing Chuan, and he was from a side branch of the Jing Tribe. Although his status was not as prominent as Jing Shan’s, his power was certainly not lacking. He was the strongest member of the Jing Tribe currently in the Central Region, so upon hearing of Jing Shan’s death, he had rushed over at once. Of course, competition within the Imperial Clan was fierce, and Jing Chuan’s relationship with Jing Shan was not harmonious. He didn’t genuinely want to avenge him. Jing Chuan had come here only under the pretense of seeking revenge; his true intention was to kill them and seize their treasures. Setting other things aside, Jing Shan’s treasures alone were a vast fortune. Since Su Han and Tongyan could kill Jing Shan, they surely possessed exceptional treasures of their own. The lure of profit was a powerful motivator. Most of the East Sea Demon Clan gathered here harbored thoughts of murder and plunder. Very few truly wished to avenge Jing Shan and the other two.

”Tiger Shark was my cousin! Killing him was a provocation to my Shark Tribe! You are all dead! I will tear you to shreds!” A ferocious-looking saber-toothed shark with a terrifying aura fixed his gaze on Tongyan. In his mind, Su Han, a mere Divine Power Realm cultivator, couldn’t possibly have killed Jing Shan and his two companions. Only the Heavenly King Realm expert, Tongyan, could have done it. This saber-toothed shark also possessed the power of the Heavenly King Realm Third Layer. He had already entered the Inner Area, but upon hearing the news, he had rushed back. He had heard of Tongyan’s Qi Holy Body and wanted to capture her, making her his slave to find opportunities for him.

”Enough talk. Let’s end this quickly!” an icy female voice rang out. The speaker was a translucent blue jellyfish. Her Original Body was not large, but she had hundreds of tentacles that stretched out for over a hundred meters. Each one was laced with a deadly poison, and anyone entangled by them was doomed. This was Lan Mu, a prodigy of the Jellyfish Tribe, also at the Heavenly King Realm Third Layer. Her strength was no weaker than Jing Chuan’s or the saber-toothed shark’s. She had come here for only one purpose: to avenge Kui Mu. Kui Mu was her close friend. The two had entered the Dragon Palace Ruins together but had separated and never reunited. Lan Mu had hoped to see her in the Inner Area, but was met with tragic news instead. Their bond was deep, and upon learning of her friend’s death, she left the Inner Area and rushed here, seeking only to kill for revenge.

Jing Chuan, the saber-toothed shark, and Lan Mu were all powerful experts at the Heavenly King Realm Third Layer. Their combined might was far greater than that of Jing Shan’s group. Furthermore, this was not Enlightenment Cliff; the suppression from the Dragon’s Might was minimal, and they could use the Art of Teleportation at any moment. Besides those three, the rest of the East Sea Demon Clan members were all experts of the Divine Power Realm. They surrounded the area, staring at Su Han’s group with chilling intent.

”It’s over, it’s over! We’re dead for sure!” Seeing so many formidable opponents, Zhang Xiaowan’s face turned ashen with despair.

”I’ll act as a decoy to draw their attention. You all use this chance to escape!” The usually timid Lan Xi was now exceptionally resolute, willing to sacrifice herself to create a slim chance of survival for the others.

But before Lan Xi could even step off the White Jade Flying Boat, Lan Mu could no longer hold back and struck first. The Jellyfish Tribe was not adept at head-on confrontations, but it excelled in stealth and assassination.

WHOOSH!

Lan Mu teleported. A tentacle shot out faster than lightning, aiming directly for the spot between Lan Xi’s eyebrows to kill her in a single strike.

At that very moment, Su Han moved.

”Since there’s no escape, then we fight!”