Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Huang Shu managed to become one of the Seven Great Slaughter Stars of the Demon Slayer Sect primarily due to his supreme escape skills. Escape is also a form of strength. After all, only the living have unlimited possibilities; the dead have nothing. Initially, many assassins vied for a Slaughter Star position, enduring a series of brutal fights. It was with his exceptional escape skills that Huang Shu survived to the end and became one of the Seven Great Slaughter Stars.

Damn it, I’ve already burrowed underground! How can they still pinpoint my location?

Deep underground, Huang Shu fled for his life, using his hands and feet to propel himself at full speed. He wasn’t actually human, but a Semi-Demon with half his bloodline from the Demon Race. His particular demon lineage was that of an earth-spirit mouse, which was not particularly known for its Combat Power. His Earth Escape Technique was a Martial Technique of the Demon Race, allowing him to move swiftly underground and use the earth’s thickness to evade pursuit.

However, Su Han and Tongyan were tracking him with pinpoint accuracy. No matter which direction he fled, they followed, which frustrated Huang Shu immensely.

THUD!

Suddenly, Huang Shu crashed into an underground rock. The collision left him dizzy and raised a large bump on his head. His Earth Escape Technique was powerful, and ordinary subterranean rocks couldn’t stop him. But this was the inner area of the Dragon Palace Ruins, where the mountains and earth were exceptionally hard. The fact that he could burrow here at all was impressive, yet he was unable to drill through these specific underground rocks.

”Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds!”

Su Han keenly seized the opportunity, opening his mouth to unleash the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds. Instantly, sound waves surged like a tide, piercing through the thick layer of earth to reach the depths below. The attack struck Huang Shu, giving him a splitting headache and sending his Spirit into turmoil. It felt as if he was about to be knocked unconscious by the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds.

Although the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds were enhanced by the Dragon’s Might, their power was greatly reduced by the time they penetrated the surface layer. The attack didn’t manage to knock out Huang Shu, allowing him to quickly break free. While enduring a splitting headache, Huang Shu continued to use his Earth Escape Technique. This time, he had to be wary of both the underground rocks and the pursuit from Su Han and Tongyan. This put him on edge, making him nearly mad with pain.

This Earth Escape Technique is indeed extraordinary. Hiding deep underground renders many of my methods useless.

Su Han frowned slightly. Although he had locked onto Huang Shu’s position with the Nine Heavens Eye, preventing him from escaping his sight, the exceptionally hard ground prevented him from using many of his martial and Origin Techniques. The Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds he had just used had lost ninety percent of their potency by the time they reached Huang Shu. Such a situation was very disadvantageous for Su Han.

Tongyan, knowing more about Huang Shu, quickly spoke up to advise Su Han. ”Huang Shu possesses the Demon Race bloodline of an earth-spirit mouse and excels at scouting and escaping. Killing him will be difficult. However, we can force him out of the ground. Once he’s clear of the earth’s interference, killing him will be much easier!”

Su Han nodded. Huang Shu hiding underground was indeed troublesome. He gave chase at full speed, his thirteenfold velocity allowing him to quickly catch up.

”Intermediate Grade Divine Power: Life and Death Reversal!”

As they closed in, Tongyan took action, unleashing her Divine Power Technique. Suddenly, the image of Reincarnation behind her began to reverse. A special energy fluctuation passed through the ground and struck Huang Shu. Instantly, a portion of Huang Shu’s vitality was converted into Death Qi. His Aura weakened suddenly, and the power of his Earth Escape Technique diminished.

”Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, suppress!”

A glint flashed in Su Han’s eyes as he took out the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, opened the Qian Palace, and pressed it toward the ground.

BOOM!

The earth trembled. Although the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda couldn’t suppress Huang Shu directly, its power affected him, causing his body to stiffen under immense pressure.

”Nine Heavens Divine Light!”

Since normal attacks would be weakened by the thick layer of earth, Su Han had no choice but to launch a Divine Sense Attack. A pale golden Divine Light shot out from the Nine Heavens Eye, piercing through the thick layer of earth and heading straight for Huang Shu.

”AH!”

Struck by the Nine Heavens Divine Light, he let out a piercing scream. Blood streamed from his seven orifices, a dreadful sight to behold. But he was only wounded, not killed. His Divine Sense was also very strong, and he had numerous life-saving methods. However, no matter how many methods he had, they were no match for the combined pursuit of Tongyan and Su Han.

What kind of monsters are these two? Tongyan is one thing; after all, he is a Scion of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. But this Su Han is from a remote place like Qingzhou Daozhou. How is he even more terrifying than Tongyan?

Bitterness and regret filled Huang Shu’s heart. Had he known how perilous this was, he would have fled at the first opportunity. Now Gouhun and Du Yuemei were dead, leaving him alone and unlikely to escape the pursuit. With his life force dwindling, his Divine Sense damaged, and his escape route cut off, the bitterness and regret in his heart only intensified.

But he couldn’t stop, because stopping meant death. He knew that neither Su Han nor Tongyan would let him go, so he had to keep fleeing.

”Earth Escape Technique!”

Huang Shu continued to use his Earth Escape Technique to flee into the distance. However, the rocks here were exceptionally hard, and with Su Han and Tongyan’s relentless pursuit, he was frequently injured.

As time passed, the injuries on Huang Shu’s body grew more numerous and severe, and the speed of his Earth Escape Technique slowed down more and more.

No, if I keep going like this, I’ll eventually be caught. I must think of a way!

Huang Shu didn’t want to die. His eyes darted about rapidly as he quickly considered a means of escape. Soon, a gleam of delight flashed in his eyes.

I’ve got it!

WHOOSH!

Instead of burrowing deeper, he reversed course and shot upwards, breaking through to the surface.

He’s finally out!

Seeing Huang Shu emerge from the ground, a sharp glint flashed in Su Han’s eyes, and he suddenly accelerated.

Huang Shu’s strength is average; only his Earth Escape Technique is troublesome. Now that he’s out in the open, killing him will be much easier.

However, Huang Shu was fully aware of this disadvantage. After leaving the ground, he pushed himself to his full power, flying away into the distance.

”You can’t escape!”

Huang Shu’s speed was fast now that he was above ground, but how could he compare to Su Han, who possessed the Character Technique of Motion? Soon, the distance between them steadily shrank.

”Su Han is here!”

Just then, Huang Shu suddenly roared, his voice thundering like a spring storm, spreading in all directions.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Shortly after Huang Shu’s voice faded, several unfamiliar and powerful Auras approached, causing Su Han’s brow to furrow slightly. Using the Nine Heavens Eye, he saw that the newcomers were Heavenly King Realm powerhouses from the East Sea Demon Clan.

Huang Shu deliberately revealed himself to attract the East Sea Demon Clan. He intends to kill me with a borrowed knife!