Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Life and death mean nothing. If they want a fight, they’ll get one! Since we’re surrounded, there’s only one option: carve a bloody path out of here.

SLASH!

The blade light swept across the sky, aiming for an empty space. But when the Black Blade fell, it severed a translucent tentacle—the very one Lan Mu had intended to use to kill Lan Xi.

”You can actually see the trajectory of my attacks!”

Lan Mu’s pupils shrank as she stared intently at Su Han, her eyes filled with disbelief. Due to their special Physique, the Jellyfish Tribe were natural-born assassins. The Cultivation Techniques and Martial Techniques they practiced focused on assassination, and Concealment was their greatest asset.

Su Han had accurately found and severed her tentacle with his first strike. It was clear this wasn’t just a lucky shot.

”You talk too much!”

With the Black Blade in hand, Su Han immediately activated Physique Fusion. His entire demeanor changed in an instant, becoming dark, cold, and domineering, as if a Demon Emperor had appeared, demanding the submission of all living things.

He deployed the Nine Heavens Eye, piercing through all illusions to pinpoint Lan Mu’s exact position.

”Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!”

High in the sky, lightning crackled, gathering as densely as clouds, as if a Heavenly Tribulation were manifesting once more. The Demonic Patterns on the Black Blade lit up, and the Bloodthirsty Demonic Flame began to burn fiercely.

Lightning and fire intertwined, forming a hundred-meter-long blade of thunderfire. It was as vast as the Milky Way and as sharp as a divine sword as it slashed directly toward Lan Mu.

Seeing the thunderfire blade coming straight for her, Lan Mu knew her guess was correct. This young human truly possessed a special ability that allowed him to see through her Art of Concealment and find her location.

However, she felt no fear, nor did she retreat. After all, she was a Heavenly King Realm Third Layer powerhouse, while Su Han was merely at the Divine Power Realm Ninth Layer. The sheer advantage in their Realms meant she didn’t take Su Han seriously at all.

Although the Jellyfish Tribe wasn’t skilled in frontal combat, that was only when compared to experts of the same Realm. Against an opponent from a lower Realm, they still held an absolute advantage. The gap between the Divine Power Realm and the Heavenly King Realm was a vast chasm. Furthermore, she was at the Heavenly King Realm Third Layer and possessed the Art of Teleportation. Why should she fear a mere Human Race prodigy?

”Teleportation!”

Lan Mu instantly used the Art of Teleportation and vanished from her spot, successfully avoiding the thunderfire blade. This was the advantage of a Heavenly King Realm expert—they had mastery over Spatial Force and could use Teleportation to dodge damage or launch surprise attacks. With such an ability, they were practically invincible.

Seeing Su Han and Lan Mu begin to fight, Jing Chuan and the Sabretooth Shark weren’t in any hurry to intervene. A human at the Divine Power Realm who could see through Lan Mu’s Art of Concealment was certainly a novelty. Besides, they wanted to use Lan Mu to gauge Su Han’s capabilities.

After all, on Enlightenment Cliff, only Su Han and Tongyan had been present, while Jing Shan, the Tiger Shark, and Kui Mu were all Heavenly King Realm experts. It was one thing to fight two against three, but to have killed all three of them was simply inconceivable. Although Jing Chuan and the Sabretooth Shark were confident in their own strength, they didn’t dare be careless. A single mistake could mean death.

Let Lan Mu make the first move and test the waters. In any case, these four are like turtles in a jar; there’s no escape.

Since the East Sea Demon Clan didn’t make a move, Tongyan naturally wouldn’t either. She, more than anyone, knew how strong Su Han truly was. Even Jing Shan and the other two had died at Su Han’s hands. Lan Mu, despite being a Heavenly King Realm Third Layer expert, was not necessarily his opponent, especially now that Su Han had achieved Enlightenment and broken through to the Divine Power Realm Ninth Layer. Even Tongyan herself didn’t know the true extent of his power. With the enemy outnumbering them, it was crucial not to act rashly.

”Go, Su Su! Kill that damn jellyfish!” Zhang Xiaowan waved her little fists, her eyes glued to the battlefield as she cheered Su Han on.

At that moment, Lan Mu reappeared at Su Han’s side after using Teleportation to evade the blade of thunderfire.

WHOOSH!

Over a hundred tentacles shot out simultaneously like arrows loosed from a bow. They were unbelievably fast and came from all directions, giving Su Han no chance to defend.

Although Lan Mu’s Physical Body couldn’t compare to Jing Chuan’s or the Sabretooth Shark’s, her tentacles were incredibly tough and laced with Deadly Poison. If even one of them found its mark, the poison would flood Su Han’s system, leaving him either dead or severely wounded.

”Strongest Defense!”

Not daring to be careless, Su Han swiftly invoked his five Origin Techniques to form his ultimate defense. Unlike before, his Strongest Defense now seemed to have condensed into an impenetrable steel plate, flawless from every angle. Previously, his Origin Techniques were like a temporary patchwork, layered and cobbled together. It seemed formidable, but in reality, it was riddled with weaknesses. But after his recent Enlightenment, Su Han had a clear understanding of his own path and could wield his various abilities with ease, integrating them seamlessly.

PING! PING! PING!

The hundreds of tentacles struck Su Han’s Strongest Defense like rain on plantain leaves, but they couldn’t break through to harm his Original Body.

”Physique Fusion!”

Seeing this, Lan Mu’s brow furrowed. She immediately condensed and fused with her Heaven and Earth Physique, causing her aura to surge dramatically.

”Divine Power Technique: Shield Break!”

Lan Mu quickly unleashed her Divine Power Technique. Hundreds of tentacles fused together, forming a massive spear as thick as a water bucket. The spear’s tip glowed with an intense, cold light, radiating an overwhelming piercing aura that seemed capable of penetrating any defense.

Lan Mu was now going all out, pushing her Heavenly King Realm Third Layer power to its absolute limit. She was impulsive by nature and desperate to kill Su Han quickly to avenge her best friend.

CRACK!

The massive tentacle spear struck, and Su Han’s Strongest Defense could not hold. A hole was pierced straight through, and a web of fine cracks spread rapidly, threatening to shatter the defense completely.

A flicker of joy appeared in Lan Mu’s heart at the sight. She immediately prepared to drive the massive tentacle spear forward again and run Su Han through.

However, at that very moment, Su Han made his move. He had deliberately shown weakness, all for this one fleeting opportunity.

”Cursing Killing Nether Technique!”

”Divine Prohibition Heavenly Method!”

He unleashed both Divine Methods simultaneously. The Cursing Power Technique activated instantly, weakening Lan Mu, while seven mini Divine Prohibitions locked her in place, rendering her immobile.

”Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, suppress!”

Su Han swiftly summoned the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda and activated it with the Secret of the Soldier Character. It swelled to ten meters in size as its Qian Palace opened, ready to suppress all things.

THUD!

Su Han had been on the defensive the entire time, so no one anticipated such a counterattack. Caught completely off guard, Lan Mu was suppressed by the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda before she could react.

”Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!”

Thunder and fire intertwined as Su Han swung his blade. The strike was faster than lightning and incomparably sharp. It tore through the air and landed squarely on Lan Mu’s body.

Trapped by the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, Lan Mu could neither teleport nor defend. As her Physical Body was not strong to begin with, the single strike cleaved her in two, killing her instantly.

One slash, and Lan Mu was dead.