Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 29: Chapter 29: The Showdown Begins

Su Han, clad in black, wore a solemn expression. Beside him, Lu Yunxian was dressed in a white skirt, exuding an aura of ethereal beauty.

The two arrived hand in hand, walking toward the life-and-death platform under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

”Fairy Sister Yun Xian, wait for me here. I’ll be back soon,” he assured her.

Only when he was with Lu Yunxian did a gentle smile grace Su Han’s face. Initially, he hadn’t planned on Lu Yunxian coming, but he couldn’t refuse her insistence and had to bring her to watch the fight.

”Little Han, be careful!” she cautioned, releasing his hand to let him step onto the platform.

When Su Han ascended the stage, the smile on his face had vanished, leaving only a solemn mask.

”Go, Lord Hou, we support you! You must win! We can’t allow such a scourge to continue afflicting the people.”

”If a prince commits a crime, he must be punished like a commoner. The Ninth Prince murdered someone on the street and must answer for his crime. Please, Lord Hou, execute this villain and restore order to our world!”

”Lord Hou will be victorious!”

When Qin Feng and Su Han stood opposite one another, the crowd erupted, but their cheers were overwhelmingly one-sided. After all, Su Han’s reputation had already been maliciously tarnished, earning him widespread contempt.

This was a psychological tactic. The Qin Family had gone to great lengths to secure victory, but their words couldn’t shake Su Han’s composure in the slightest.

”Su Han, a just cause enjoys abundant support, while an unjust one finds little. You are destined to die by my hand...”

A complacent smile touched Qin Feng’s lips as he began to speak, intending to demoralize his opponent. However, before he could finish his words, Su Han vanished.

The Character Technique of Motion represented the pinnacle of speed, increasing his speed tenfold.

Qin Feng’s pupils shrank as he hastily drew the Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff.

CLANG!

Almost in the same instant he drew his weapon, Su Han’s attack descended. A piercing shriek of metal on metal rang out amid a shower of sparks, and Qin Feng was thrown back three or four meters.

Before he could regain his footing, Su Han’s second slash was already upon him. The black blade, wreathed in icy Demonic Qi, struck like a flash of dark lightning—fast and ruthless.

Qin Feng was shaken. He clearly hadn’t expected Su Han to attack without a single word. Now on the defensive, he could only grit his teeth and parry.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

In the blink of an eye, Qin Feng had been struck seven or eight times. He was steadily losing ground, and sweat beaded on his forehead, betraying the difficulty of his defense.

”The fool, chattering away in a life-and-death duel...” Tongyan scoffed from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, her eyes filled with disappointment. She had thought that Qin Feng, being a genius, wouldn’t be so weak, but from the very start, he had disappointed her.

In a life-or-death battle, every second is critical. Instead of wasting time on words, one should strike first and seize the initiative. This Qin Feng might have decent innate talent, but his combat experience was sorely lacking. If not for his higher realm, he likely wouldn’t have lasted a single round.

In contrast, Su Han hadn’t wasted a single word. His attacks were lethal killing blows, delivered with full force and without hesitation. He was truly a War General seasoned on the battlefield.

”Miss, his strength has reached the Fourth Layer of the Divine Sea Realm,” Elder Kui suddenly remarked.

Just ten days ago, Su Han was only at the Second Layer of the Divine Sea Realm. In such a short time, he had broken through two layers, even overcoming a minor bottleneck. For a prodigious talent, this wouldn’t be surprising. However, their investigation revealed that Su Han’s Heavenly Dragon Battle Body had been crippled. The fact that he could cultivate again was a miracle in itself; this rapid breakthrough was even more unfathomable.

”Throughout history, every renowned powerhouse has had their own special opportunities. Clearly, he has his own as well.”

Tongyan nodded slightly, unsurprised. Everyone had their secrets. Su Han’s ability to rise again obviously meant he possessed unknown trump cards. She paid it no mind, however. Her own opportunities and trump cards were top-tier, even among prodigies.

BANG!

On the platform, the tide of battle turned. After a prolonged defense, Qin Feng finally slipped up. Su Han seized the opportunity, and his blade sent Qin Feng flying. He nearly fell off the platform.

But Qin Feng wasn’t injured. Beneath his training robes, a pale golden Golden Yang Armor had manifested, blocking the attack.

”Su Han, did you think I was unprepared? Today, that Black Blade of yours won’t harm me!”

Qin Feng quickly composed himself. Gripping the Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff, he advanced instead of retreating, launching his own assault on Su Han. He had lost the initiative due to a moment of carelessness, but the Golden Yang Armor gave him a significant margin for error. He wouldn’t give Su Han another chance.

I can make many mistakes, but you only need to make one to die!

”Crushing Golden Rod Technique!”

Spiritual Energy poured into the Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff, which swung like a golden dragon, shattering the air as it smashed down toward Su Han. This heavy, powerful strike carried immense force, creating a palpable sense of danger.

Su Han’s eyes narrowed as he drew his blade and rose to meet the blow.

Draw Sword Slash!

The Black Blade collided with the Dragon Patterned Golden Scale Staff, sending out a tidal wave of energy. Yet, Su Han didn’t retreat a single step. At the Fourth Layer of the Divine Sea Realm, his improvement over the last ten days was more than just a little. He had been able to clash with Qin Feng head-on ten days ago; today, his confidence was even greater.

”Spirit Like a Rod!”

At the same time, Qin Feng attacked again. Surging spiritual power, sharp as metal, erupted from him. It coalesced into a spiritual rod that shot toward Su Han’s brow, aiming to shatter his Sea of Consciousness.

”Demonic Thought Becomes Reality!”

Spiritual power tainted with Demonic Nature coalesced into a blade to meet the incoming spiritual rod.

Although they were at different realms and there was a disparity in the quantity of their spiritual power, Su Han’s was suffused with Demonic Nature, giving it a higher quality.

An invisible shockwave exploded between them, accompanied by a sharp crackling in the Void.

Su Han and Qin Feng were both forced back three steps, their expressions grave.

The clash had been an even match—a result Qin Feng found unacceptable. After all, he was at the Sixth Layer of the Divine Sea Realm, and his spiritual power was far vaster than Su Han’s. One had an advantage in quantity, the other a victory in quality. The gap in their realms was now infinitesimally narrowed, practically negligible.

Qin Feng’s expression was grim, his eyes burning with intense killing intent. Su Han’s Heavenly Dragon Battle Body had been destroyed, rendering him a true cripple. Yet, he was able to cultivate again and was now on the verge of catching up—a devastating blow to Qin Feng’s pride.

His heart was now filled with jealousy and violent rage, his gaze fixed on Su Han with cold, murderous intent.

Su Han, I will kill you!

RUMBLE!

Su Han and Qin Feng clashed several more times, but Qin Feng failed to gain any advantage. In fact, Su Han’s Character Technique of Motion made him faster, leaving Qin Feng unable to defend effectively. At this rate, his defeat was not far off.

”Su Han, you’re just a mere Mortal Body now. What gives you the right to contend with me? Today, I will let you witness the might of my Phenomenon!”

With a great shout, Qin Feng activated his Golden Spirit Body. A brilliant golden light erupted, and a sharp aura of slaughter instantly flooded the arena. The spectators’ faces paled, feeling as if they had been plunged into an Asura Field.

”Phenomenon: A Mountain of Blades and a Sea of Swords!”