Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 43: Chapter 43: Defeated Again

A Phenomenon! Su Han possessed a Phenomenon as well? At that moment, everyone stared, dumbfounded, at the black hole that had appeared before him. Only those with a Special Physique could possess an innate Phenomenon; this was an unchanging truth throughout history. But Su Han’s Heavenly Dragon Battle Body had been ruined, and he had long since become a cripple. Even if he could cultivate again, he had a Mortal Body. How could he possibly possess a Phenomenon? Moreover, the Phenomenon of his former Heavenly Dragon Battle Body was the Dragon Soul. Why had it become a palm-sized black hole this time? This was simply incredible!

”I was mistaken. He doesn’t have a Mortal Body but a Spiritual Body, yet I can’t discern what kind of Special Physique it is!” Outside the Autumn Hunt grounds, Tongyan’s eyes widened as if she were seeing Su Han for the first time. She had already used her Qi Observation Technique and saw that Su Han’s black and gold aura of Destiny was even denser than before. But among the Three Thousand Special Constitutions, she had never heard of one whose Phenomenon was a black hole.

Could it be a Special Physique I am unaware of? Or has Su Han’s Spiritual Body mutated?

Mutation was rare in history, but not unheard of. Su Han’s circumstances were unique. He first possessed the Heavenly Dragon Battle Body, was then reduced to a Mortal Body, and had now transformed into a Spiritual Body. It wasn’t impossible for his Phenomenon to have mutated.

”Special Physiques are difficult to acquire later in life. Since his had been ruined, how could he have transformed into a Spiritual Body?” Elder Kui’s mouth hung open in shock. Ninety-nine percent of Special Physiques were innate, with only one percent being Acquired, and that possibility was extremely low. Could the small Tianqing Dynasty really be about to produce two individuals with Acquired Special Physiques? Even Elder Kui was at a loss, his gaze filled with shock and confusion as he looked at Su Han.

”I personally stripped him of his Dragon Soul and destroyed his Heavenly Dragon Battle Body. How could he possibly have a Phenomenon? No, that’s absolutely impossible!” The Empress’s pupils constricted, unable to accept this reality.

Meanwhile, Yan Liu and Wang Tianqing watched with solemn expressions. Su Han’s performance was increasingly beyond their expectations, and this was not a good thing.

”What? The Ninth Prince also has a Phenomenon? How is that possible after his Heavenly Dragon Battle Body was destroyed? I must be hallucinating!”

”The Ninth Prince hid it so well! He must have had this Phenomenon all along but chose not to use it during his life-and-death battle with Qin Feng. He had been holding back for this very moment.”

”Humph, so what if he has a Phenomenon? The Great Crown Prince’s Dragon Phoenix Saint Body is ranked one hundred and eight on the list of Special Physiques. No matter how strong Su Han’s physique is, he can’t overcome the Great Crown Prince. He’s doomed to be defeated and killed.”

The crowd erupted in a clamor of discussion, all stunned by Su Han’s Phenomenon. However, most still sided with the Great Crown Prince, believing his victory was certain.

”So what if you have a Phenomenon? I will show you the vast gulf that exists between Phenomena!” The Great Crown Prince’s eyes blazed with fury, his mind fixated on killing Su Han.

RUMBLE!

He activated the Dragon Phoenix Saint Body with all his might, unleashing the Dragon Phoenix Harmony to crush Su Han. In that instant, the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art within Su Han began to operate on its own. The Black Hole Phenomenon before him began to emit a peculiar suction. This force had no effect on anything else, but it seemed to hold a natural suppressive power over the Great Crown Prince’s Phenomenon.

A wisp of light was pulled into the black hole and vanished without a trace. At the same time, a new strand of Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi was quietly born within Su Han.

Devouring the Phenomenon to nourish my body! Su Han’s eyes lit up with delight. He never expected his awakened Phenomenon to possess such might.

More and more light was absorbed and devoured by the Black Hole Phenomenon, and the Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi in Su Han’s body rapidly recovered. The brilliance of the Dragon Phoenix Harmony gradually dimmed, while the black hole before Su Han grew deeper, expanding from the size of a palm to the size of a bowl.

”Suppress!” The Great Crown Prince felt the change in his Phenomenon and was instantly startled. He pushed his power to its limit, causing the True Dragon Phantom and the True Phoenix Phantom to flare brightly. They connected head to tail, resembling an ancient divine mountain as they descended ferociously upon Su Han. This strike was powerful enough to smash a person into pulp.

Yet Su Han stood his ground, neither dodging nor evading, instead unleashing the full power of his Black Hole Phenomenon. The small black hole successfully intercepted the phantoms, and its unique suction even began to distort their forms. As more light was devoured, Su Han’s Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi was mostly restored.

”Devouring! His Phenomenon can actually *devour* the Great Crown Prince’s!” Sensing the black hole’s Devouring Force and Su Han’s rising aura, everyone looked on in shock. No one had ever heard of a Phenomenon being devoured before.

This black hole... is the nemesis of all Phenomena! Tongyan’s Heart Spirit was shaken; she instantly grasped the terrifying nature of the Black Hole Phenomenon. Typically, when Phenomena clashed, they suppressed one another at most, but they were never annihilated. The Black Hole Phenomenon was different. Tongyan could see that it was truly devouring the power of the Dragon Phoenix Harmony. With every bit it consumed, the might of the Dragon Phoenix Harmony lessened. If it were completely devoured, the Great Crown Prince would have to expend a great deal of his lifeblood and effort to reawaken it. This was an unacceptable outcome for anyone with a Special Physique. The term ”nemesis of all Phenomena” was a perfect fit for this black hole. At this thought, a resolute decision formed in her mind.

He must die! The Empress’s eyes filled with horror, and for the first time, a trace of fear sprouted deep within her heart. She was afraid. Su Han’s resurgence and his Black Hole Phenomenon posed a severe threat. If Su Han didn’t die, she and the Great Crown Prince would never know a day of peace.

This child is extraordinarily talented, but since he is our enemy, he must be eliminated while he is still weak! Killing intent surged within Yan Liu, and he too felt a glimmer of fear. If a monster like this was allowed to mature, he would become an endless scourge.

”Impossible! I am a Son of Heaven! You’re just a bastard born from a lowly maid! How can you compare to me? I’ll kill you!” The Great Crown Prince’s eyes were bloodshot, his face twisted with ferocity. He grabbed the Golden Dragon Saint Pattern Spear again. Dragging his heavily wounded body, he charged forward, thrusting the spear straight at Su Han’s head. Boosted by his Phenomenon, the Great Crown Prince could wield sixty to seventy percent of his full power.

However, thanks to the nourishing feedback from his Black Hole Phenomenon’s devouring, Su Han’s Demonic Qi had been completely restored.

”Thanks for the Phenomenon,” he grinned at the Great Crown Prince. ”Now, you can die.”

As his words fell, his blade descended.

Heaven and Earth Slash!

Su Han unleashed this strike with his full Demonic Qi, making it even more formidable than before.

BANG!

Like a meteor striking the earth, the blade and spear collided. A violent shockwave erupted, leveling the surrounding ground and sending massive cracks spreading in all directions. In the midst of this ultimate collision, the Great Crown Prince was sent flying backward. Unable to maintain his Phenomenon, it shattered into nothingness.

With this strike, the Great Crown Prince was defeated once again.

Defeat upon defeat.