Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Heavenly Tribulations are a thing of legend, appearing only when a being is born that poses a threat even to the Heavenly Dao.

Previously, Su Han had experienced a Heavenly Tribulation at Enlightenment Cliff when he comprehended the Way of the Universe. However, few knew about that event, and Su Han himself, immersed in his Enlightenment, was unaware of the tribulation’s appearance.

Now, on the verge of breaking through to the Heavenly King Realm, he had once again alarmed the Heavenly Dao. It responded by unleashing another Heavenly Tribulation, intent on annihilating him then and there.

”How is this possible? Heavenly Tribulations are legendary! Not even Chu Feng, the number one on the Fiend List, has ever triggered one!” a prodigy of the Human Race exclaimed in shock. Chu Feng, the strongest of the young generation in the Eastern Region, had never been known to attract a Heavenly Tribulation.

”This person is too monstrous, triggering a Heavenly Tribulation just by breaking through to the Heavenly King Realm! It’s clear the heavens themselves won’t tolerate his existence. Let the lightning strike him down!” The One-Eyed Shark King’s eyes were dark as he stared intently at Su Han, hoping the Heavenly Tribulation would kill him and nip this threat in the bud.

”The Heavenly Tribulation again!”

Not far away, Tongyan’s pretty face changed, her expression one of utter shock. She was the only one who knew that Su Han had already faced a Heavenly Tribulation before; this was his second.

Triggering two Heavenly Tribulations in such a short period is enough to prove how monstrous and extraordinary he is. If a person like this is allowed to mature, he will surely reign supreme and suppress an entire era. It seems my investment this time has really paid off. But that’s for later. The most important thing now is to survive this Heavenly Tribulation; otherwise, it’s all just empty talk.

With this thought, Tongyan concealed the unparalleled strike she had been brewing in her palm, ready to unleash it at a moment’s notice.

RUMBLE!

Overhead, the sky grew dark with dense clouds as thunder roared. A terrifying aura of destruction pressed down, even more frightening than the Dragon’s Might in this place. It eroded everyone’s will to resist, making them wish to be simply reduced to ashes by the tribulation.

”A Heavenly Tribulation!”

Su Han’s eyes snapped open. The Dragon Qi he had stored was insufficient to shatter the final shackle to reach the Heavenly King Realm. And now, as if things weren’t bad enough, an inexplicable Heavenly Tribulation had descended to hinder his breakthrough—or even erase him completely.

If the heavens try to suppress me, I shall shatter them!

Defying Heavenly Demon Will swirled in his chest. Su Han looked up at the tribulation, undaunted, even contemplating destroying it.

WHOOSH!

He reached out and quickly retrieved two corpses: the Moon Rabbit Spiritual Body of Du Yuemei and the White Bone Cold Body of Bai Mu. Originally, he had planned to devour these after breaking through to the Heavenly King Realm. But now, with insufficient Dragon Qi and no way to absorb Spirit Stones, he had no choice but to consume them first. As for the trouble of absorbing two Special Physiques at once, he would have to deal with that later.

”Devouring Heaven Demonic Art!”

Without hesitation, Su Han began the devouring and refinement process. The two corpses quickly vanished, transforming into a surging torrent of energy that flowed into his body, aiding his assault on the Heavenly King Realm.

CRACK!

At that moment, the Heavenly Tribulation finished brewing. The first bolt of Thunder Light appeared. It was as thick as a water barrel and blindingly, radiantly white. Like a roaring thunder dragon, it carried the terrifying might to destroy everything as it shot straight for Su Han. This Heavenly Tribulation was even more terrifying than the one on Enlightenment Cliff!

”Ultimate Defense!”

Su Han dared not be careless, quickly deploying various Origin Techniques to form his strongest defense against the bolt of Thunder Light. But the Thunder Light was far too strong, countless times more powerful than his Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes. It shattered his layers of defense before finally striking his body.

However, weakened by these layers, the bolt had lost most of its might by the time it struck him and caused no injury. Still, his ultimate defense was broken and could not be used again for some time.

What terrifying Thunder Light! If I were struck by that, I’d surely be severely injured! the One-Eyed Shark King thought, his pupils shrinking in shock. The might of the Thunder Light exceeded his imagination. The Shark Tribe was known for its ferocity in battle, but their physical bodies were far weaker than those of the Jing Tribe, which was why the Jing Tribe always suppressed them. Only someone with an abnormal physical body like Su Han or a member of the Jing Tribe could possibly withstand such a blow.

According to ancient records, a Heavenly Tribulation generally consisted of nine bolts of Thunder Light, each stronger than the last. And this was only the first! The One-Eyed Shark King finally understood the true terror of the Heavenly Tribulation. This was the wrath of the Heavenly Dao, seeking to obliterate the Tribulation Transcender, leaving no chance for survival.

CRACK!

Soon, the second bolt of Thunder Light fell from the dark clouds, thicker and stronger than the first.

”Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist!”

Su Han put on the Dragon Silkworm Silk Gloves, clenched his left fist, and activated all one hundred twenty-eight of his Great Luo Golden Bones. Boosted by the Character Secret, he unleashed his strongest punch. A ten-meter-wide Golden Fist Radiance shot skyward, colliding with the robust bolt of Thunder Light. In that instant, a deafening roar shook the heavens. The terrible energy fluctuations exploded outward, cracking the ground. The blast even affected the One-Eyed Shark King and the others, forcing them to retreat rapidly.

Su Han successfully blocked the second bolt, but his Dragon Silkworm Silk Gloves tore, and a trickle of crimson blood seeped out. Clearly, his left hand had sustained a serious injury.

The heavens really want to obliterate both my body and soul!

Su Han’s face was expressionless as he stared coldly at the Heavenly Tribulation in the firmament. The Defying Heavenly Demon Will in his heart grew even stronger. Last time, he had been in a state of Enlightenment and had inexplicably passed the tribulation. This time, however, he was facing it head-on and could feel an immense sense of crisis.

Soon, the third bolt of Thunder Light fell, carrying an infinite force of destruction that terrified even the One-Eyed Shark King and the others.

”Ghostly Face Mask!”

Su Han immediately donned the Ghostly Face Mask, then grasped the Black Blade and unleashed his Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes with all his might. By using thunder to counter thunder, he successfully blocked the third bolt. However, the webbing of his hand was shattered and mangled, leaving him unable to hold the Black Blade.

”Primordial Qi Opening Sky Axe!”

Su Han used an Origin Technique, condensing a Divine Axe capable of splitting the heavens and the earth. With it, he cleaved the fourth bolt of Thunder Light. However, the attack also consumed a massive amount of his Demonic Qi, making his breakthrough even more difficult.

Next, Su Han employed every technique at his disposal, enduring bolt after bolt of Thunder Light. The lightning grew stronger with each strike while his own condition worsened. With the balance shifting against him, this Heavenly Tribulation was terrifying beyond measure.

THUD!

The sixth bolt of Thunder Light smashed him into the ground, creating a huge pit riddled with fissures. The sight was horrific.

At this point, Su Han was bleeding from every orifice and covered in wounds. He had exhausted all his methods and reached the end of his rope.

The Black Blade had grown dim, the Dragon Silkworm Silk Gloves had completely disintegrated, and his Divine Sense was severely damaged. He had used up all of his Origin Techniques and Divine Methods. Moreover, his Shore Flower Clone had been destroyed by Wang Jinghe and could not yet be re-condensed, leaving him unable to use any Divine Power Techniques.

At this moment, Su Han was at the end of his tether, on the brink of death.

ROAR!

Just then, a furious roar echoed from the dark clouds, and a ten-meter-thick figure burst forth with a bellow. This was no ordinary Thunder Light, but a ferocious, terrifyingly lifelike Leviathan. In the last Heavenly Tribulation, the Leviathan had only appeared at the very end, but this time, it had manifested as the seventh bolt.

With the Leviathan’s appearance, Su Han faced almost certain death.