Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Thirty seconds into the future, Su Han saw two unfamiliar Saints descending upon Cang City, their intentions clearly hostile. Whether they were targeting him personally or the Myriad Treasures Pavilion as an act of war, it was not good news.

”Enemies are coming!” Su Han said urgently. ”Quickly, inform Saint You Heng and activate the City Protection Formation!”

Master Gong Ming looked puzzled, not understanding why Su Han would suddenly say such a thing. Could it be that studying the formation so intensely has caused him to hallucinate?

”Hurry, Master Gong Ming! You have to believe me, or it will be too late!” Su Han grew even more urgent. Seeing this, Master Gong Ming had no choice but to agree.

SWISH!

While sending the message, Master Gong Ming also activated the City Protection Formation. Instantly, countless formation patterns lit up like a sky full of stars. They were magnificent and splendid, enveloping the entire city in their light.

BOOM!

Almost at the exact moment Master Gong Ming activated the formation, a lion formed of condensed Holy Light appeared out of thin air. It fiercely collided with the City Protection Formation, causing the entire structure to tremble incessantly. If Master Gong Ming had not activated the formation, this blast of Mad Lion’s Gang Qi would have struck the Myriad Treasures Pavilion and razed it to the ground. This sudden attack caused Master Gong Ming’s pupils to constrict. He was now thoroughly convinced of Su Han’s warning; an enemy had truly come.

”Who dares to ambush the Myriad Treasures Pavilion’s station?” A beam of Holy Light shot out from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, revealing Saint You Heng. He had not anticipated an attack; if not for Master Gong Ming’s alert, he would not have reacted in time.

”You Heng, I’ve come to slaughter the city today. If you’re smart, you’ll scram. Otherwise, I’ll kill you along with everyone else!” an arrogant voice boomed, full of vigor, like a raging lion. Space fluctuated, and a figure shrouded in golden light stepped out, revealing itself to everyone.

The golden light was too dazzling for an ordinary person to see the figure’s true face, so Su Han had no choice but to use his Nine Heavens Eye. ”Nine Heavens Eye, open!”

It was an elderly man whose hair and beard bristled. He was tall and burly, with thick, strong limbs that showed no signs of age, only tremendous vitality. His most striking feature was his hair and beard: a thick, light-yellow mane that connected from his head down to his jaw, making him resemble a golden-maned lion exuding fearsome might. However, what was truly formidable was his strength. He was a Seventh Layer Saint Realm expert, a level above Saint You Heng and immensely powerful.

”From the Demon Slayer Sect... the Mad Lion Saint!” Master Gong Ming’s face turned grim as he recognized the man. Saint You Heng recognized him too, his eyes narrowing as his mind raced. The Mad Lion Saint is a renowned powerhouse in the Demon Slayer Sect, but he shouldn’t be here. Is he trying to destroy Cang City and provoke war? Or is he after Su Han?

As the local leader, Saint You Heng had to consider many possibilities. But regardless of the Mad Lion Saint’s intentions, at this moment, he had only one identity: enemy!

I saw two Saints. Who is the other one besides the Mad Lion Saint? Su Han’s gaze swept around as he quickly searched for the second intruder.

Soon, the second Saint was revealed. It was a massive silhouette, a thousand meters tall, looming over Cang City like a floating mountain. Su Han’s pupils shrank as he quickly discerned the second Saint’s true identity. The East Sea Jing Tribe!

It was a spotted giant whale, a kilometer long, with fins that blotted out the sky. Its body was adorned with spots, resembling the glittering surface of the sea. This spotted giant whale was not only a Saint but also a mighty Sixth Layer Saint Realm expert, its power no less than Saint You Heng’s. The Mad Lion Saint was already difficult enough to deal with; with the arrival of the Spotted Whale Demon Saint, everyone suddenly felt an immense pressure. Although Master Gong Ming was also a Saint, he was merely at the First Layer of the Saint Realm. He primarily focused on studying formations, so his combat ability was somewhat inferior to that of an average Saint, especially given the vast difference in their cultivation realms.

Su Han’s expression flickered as he looked beyond the city walls. He spotted three more figures accompanying the two Saints. They were all Supreme Realm powerhouses—two assassins from the Demon Slayer Sect and one Supreme expert from the Jing Tribe.

”When did the Demon Slayer Sect start consorting with the East Sea Demon Clan?” Saint You Heng’s expression turned grave as he spoke in a cold tone. The Myriad Treasures Pavilion was currently at war with the Demon Slayer Sect. If the East Sea Demon Clan were to interfere, it would not bode well for the Pavilion. He needed to determine if this was the Spotted Whale Demon Saint’s personal decision or a choice made by the entire East Sea Demon Clan, as the implications of the two were completely different.

”The term ’consorting’ is inappropriate; we are merely partners,” the Spotted Whale Demon Saint said, looking down upon Cang City. His fiery gaze fixed on Saint You Heng as he stated his condition. ”Saint You Heng, hand over Su Han, and I will turn and leave immediately.” His sole purpose for being here was to execute Su Han, to avenge the Black Whale, and to wash away the Jing Tribe’s dishonor.

Hearing the Spotted Whale Demon Saint’s words, Saint You Heng felt a slight sense of relief. It seems this isn’t a joint operation between the Jing Tribe and the Demon Slayer Sect. That’s good news for the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. However, the Spotted Whale Demon Saint is here for Su Han, and the Mad Lion Saint likely is as well. Of course, Cang City and I are undoubtedly also their targets; otherwise, they wouldn’t have amassed such a force. Two experts at the Sixth and Seventh Layers of the Saint Realm... even I am shocked by this lineup. It seems I wasn’t the only one who recognized Su Han’s monstrous talent. While I want to protect him, others are scheming to kill him. From Gold Ingot’s earlier ambush to the Divination King’s hunt, and now the arrival of two Saints at once, it’s clear just how much the Demon Slayer Sect both loathes and fears Su Han. But the more this was the case, the less likely Saint You Heng was to hand Su Han over.

”Su Han is a guest of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. I cannot surrender him to you. I have already sent a message to the Director-General. If you know what’s good for you, scram now!” Saint You Heng retorted coldly, without a moment’s hesitation. Hand over Su Han? A fool’s dream. He had indeed messaged the Director-General immediately, but he had yet to receive a reply.

The Mad Lion Saint had a fiery temper. Seeing Saint You Heng’s uncooperative stance, he flew into a towering rage. ”It seems you’re the type who won’t shed a tear until you see your own coffin! We’ve already sent people to intercept Lu Weixiong. You won’t be getting any reinforcements! Since you’re so stubborn, I have no choice but to bathe Cang City in blood and then execute Su Han!” His terrifying Holy Might erupted, stirring the heavens and the earth as space pulsated around him. Without another word, he took direct action, striking the City Protection Formation with his palm.

”Today, Su Han must die!” the Spotted Whale Demon Saint declared coldly, his killing intent palpable. Wasting no more words, he also attacked, aiming to shatter the City Protection Formation.

With two Saints on the offensive, a sky-shaking battle began.