Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Huang Shu was dead, his face still etched with fear and regret.

If only I hadn’t sought out Bai Mu, I might have had a chance to flee with my own skills. Unexpectedly, a single trap not only failed to kill Su Han but also cost me my own life. The harsh words I said before are slapping me in the face now!

Death is like the extinguishing of a lamp. As Huang Shu’s body fell, a great weight was lifted from Su Han’s mind.

”How dare you! To kill my man right before my eyes!”

A cry of outrage came from behind. Bai Mu’s face was ashen, his eyes filled with a dreadful chill, like an eternal cold wind capable of freezing one’s marrow.

Huang Shu’s death was indeed unexpected. Bai Mu had been confident in his own strength, believing that even if Su Han was strong, he could intervene in time to save him. However, reality had slapped his face as well. His miscalculation had led to Huang Shu’s death, and now it was too late for regrets.

This feeling of being provoked caused Bai Mu’s killing intent to surge. He stared daggers at Su Han as a dense murderous aura condensed into a thin gray mist around his body.

”The second of the Seven Great Slaughter Stars from the Demon Slayer Sect, Bai Mu!” Tongyan recognized him at that moment and quickly warned Su Han.

Su Han drew back his Black Blade and turned to look at Bai Mu. He instantly recognized his White Bone Cold Body, a Special Physique ranked one thousand on the Special Physique List. His bones were like ice and his flesh was frigid, making him appear as chilling as a living skeleton. This was a bone-deep cold that reached straight to the soul—extremely terrifying and nearly impossible to guard against.

Moreover, Bai Mu was at the Heavenly King Realm Fourth Layer, far stronger than Soul-Hooker of the Heavenly King Realm Third Layer.

This is absolutely a formidable enemy!

Yet Su Han was unafraid and unyielding. In the face of an enemy, he had only one word in mind: kill. Besides, as the second Slaughter Star of the Demon Slayer Sect, Bai Mu was an enemy among enemies.

Within the Dragon Palace Ruins, Su Han’s primary target was the Tian Luo Saint, and his secondary target was the Demon Slayer Sect.

Five of the Demon Slayer Sect’s Seven Great Slaughter Stars had already died by Su Han’s hand. If he could kill Bai Mu, only the first Slaughter Star would remain.

Demon Slayer Sect, you have sent assassins after me multiple times. This time, I will present you with a grand gift.

Tongyan moved to Su Han’s side and fused with her Physique, transforming into the Goddess of Destiny. Gripping the Flame Spirit Dao Sword, her entire demeanor shifted, radiating a powerful killing intent like that of an invincible queen. Although Su Han was strong, Bai Mu was stronger. With Huang Shu dead, she had to join forces with Su Han against Bai Mu.

”Did you think you were the only one with assistance? Brother Wang, show yourself!” Seeing Tongyan by Su Han’s side, Bai Mu’s gaze turned icy as he called out.

”Brother Bai, this man indeed has some skill. No wonder he managed to seize the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. However, with you and I working together today, we will surely ensure he never leaves this place,” a clear voice sounded as a tall figure swiftly appeared at Bai Mu’s side.

The newcomer was a young man of about twenty who stood two meters tall. He wore a purple and gold brocade robe, and his face was etched with pride. His appearance was average, not nearly as handsome as Bai Mu, but his limbs were thick and his stature was towering. He constantly looked down on others, which had fostered a mindset of despising everything. His arrogance was bone-deep, a clear sign of his extraordinary background.

”Wang Jinghe, a prodigy from Tian Luo Net Holy Land, ranked forty-ninth on the Prodigy List!” Tongyan’s beautiful eyes narrowed as she recognized the tall youth. He was indeed from Tian Luo Net Holy Land, and as expected, he was no small fry.

Although he did not possess a Special Physique, his strength was at the Heavenly King Realm Fourth Layer, comparable to Bai Mu’s.

When Huang Shu had first found Bai Mu, Bai Mu had never intended to act alone; his plan was always to seek out Wang Jinghe. Wang Jinghe was the strongest person from Tian Luo Net Holy Land within Dragon Burial Valley, making him the best possible ally.

The enemy of my enemy is my friend!

Su Han had slain both Soul-Hooker and Du Yuemei and had also infuriated the East Sea Demon Clan, which naturally meant he was no ordinary individual. Bai Mu had no desire to see his own plans ruined by a careless mistake. Furthermore, he knew Su Han possessed the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, a treasure belonging to the Tian Luo Saint. Even if Bai Mu obtained it, he knew he couldn’t keep it and would ultimately have to return it. Considering this, it was far better to bring Wang Jinghe into the fold. Together, they would have a much better chance of dealing with Su Han.

Once Wang Jinghe took the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda and Bai Mu retrieved the Dragon Slaying Demon Banner, it would be a win-win situation. This was the result of Bai Mu’s meticulous planning.

After forming an alliance, he and Wang Jinghe had instructed Huang Shu to deliberately set a trap to lure in Su Han and Tongyan. They had originally planned to use Huang Shu as bait to capture both of them in one fell swoop, but plans can’t always keep up with reality. Before they could even make their move, Huang Shu was killed. As a result, they could no longer stay hidden and had to show themselves.

Still, their main goal was simply to lure Su Han and Tongyan here. The slight deviation in the plan was of little concern. They were both powerhouses at the Heavenly King Realm Fourth Layer—one was the Second Slaughter Star, and the other was a prodigy from a holy land. They were confident of their victory. Now, in a two-on-two confrontation, they held an absolute advantage. Bai Mu couldn’t imagine any possibility of Su Han and Tongyan turning the tables.

Wang Jinghe looked down on Su Han, his face full of mocking amusement. ”Kid, you’ve got some nerve. Not only did you dare to snatch the Saint Heir’s Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, but you also used treacherous schemes to murder Zi Qiong and the others. But today, you won’t escape even if you grow wings. I’ll kill you, take back the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, and present your head to the Saint Heir for him to kick around like a ball!”

The Tian Luo Saint was the future master of the holy land. As a prodigy of Tian Luo Net Holy Land, Wang Jinghe naturally wanted to ingratiate himself. The Nine Palace Golden Pagoda and Su Han’s head were undoubtedly the best gifts he could offer. With his powerful ally, Bai Mu, at his side, he saw no way for Su Han to escape.

”Brother Wang, stop wasting words with them,” Bai Mu cut in, frowning at Wang Jinghe’s blustering. ”Let’s make this quick and decisive to avoid complications. You take on Tongyan, and I’ll see what this kid is made of.”

”Alright, then I’ll be ruthless for once and crush this flower!” Wang Jinghe nodded, not bothering to argue over who would fight Su Han. Bai Mu had already promised that as long as Su Han was killed, the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda and his head would be his.

With that thought, Wang Jinghe took a step forward, transforming into a dazzling rainbow that shot straight for Tongyan.

”Leave Wang Jinghe to me!” Tongyan was undaunted. Despite the gap in their realms, she showed no hint of retreat. Gripping the Flame Spirit Dao Sword, she charged forward to meet his attack.

Su Han remained silent. He didn’t like to waste words. Since this trap was set for me, I’ll be the one to break it!

”Kill!”

A cold light flashed in Su Han’s eyes, his killing intent surging. He tightly gripped the Black Blade, donned the Ghostly Face Mask, and executed his Physique Fusion, charging toward Bai Mu.

He would make it a bloodbath!