Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 65: Chapter 65: Earth Rank Martial Technique

In a mere moment, the Storm Formation was shattered and the five Shadow Guards were slain.

Qin Xiong’s face was ashen, his heart shaken to its core. He had arrived full of confidence, certain that with the help of the five Shadow Guards, he could easily capture and kill Su Han. He never expected this outcome.

”You... little... beast!” The furious words escaped Qin Xiong’s lips, each one saturated with intense killing intent.

His spear flashed with a sharp, cold light, thrusting forward like a striking dragon.

Although Su Han had broken through to the Heavenly Human Realm, Qin Xiong was at the First Layer of the Phenomenon Realm, an entire Great Realm above him. If it were a head-on fight, Su Han still wouldn’t be Qin Xiong’s match, but this time, he had no plans to flee.

”Ghostly Face Mask!”

With a single motion, he donned the Ghostly Face Mask. Instantly, Su Han’s aura surged, reaching the Fourth Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm in the blink of an eye.

”Draw Sword Slash!”

The Black Blade sliced through the air like lightning, reinforced not only by Demonic Qi but also aided by the Character Secret of Combat.

CLANG!

A sharp, ear-piercing sound of metal clashing echoed as the air rippled outward in waves.

In a shower of sparks, Su Han retreated seven or eight steps, but he had ultimately withstood the spear thrust, unlike before when he could only passively dodge. Although there was still a gap between him and Qin Xiong, it was no longer as vast as before.

”Mysterious Rank High-Level Martial Technique: Wind Spirit Hand!”

Qin Xiong channeled the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth, condensing it into a massive wind hand three hundred meters in size. It reached for Su Han as a giant would when hunting its prey.

Utilizing the Character Technique of Motion, Su Han swiftly dodged the lethal strike, then spun around with his left fist clenched and struck back.

”Cannon Fist!”

Though Cannon Fist was only a Yellow Rank Martial Technique, Su Han’s left hand possessed three pieces of Great Luo Golden Bone, making it Vajra Indestructible, supremely hard, and full of Yang energy. With the Character Secret of Combat activated, the might of this punch was in no way inferior to a Mysterious Rank Martial Technique.

BOOM!

The giant Wind Spirit Hand exploded from Su Han’s punch, transforming into fierce winds that swept in all directions, yet Su Han himself remained unharmed.

This outcome greatly astonished Qin Xiong, and the killing intent in his heart intensified even further. Just ten days ago, Su Han only dared to attack the Qin Family elders and did not dare to face his attacks directly. Now, he could not only block them but also escape unharmed.

This rate of growth... It’s terrifying! It’s enough to rob me of my peace!

”Earth Rank Low-Level Martial Technique: Annihilation Spear Technique!”

Steeling his heart, Qin Xiong decided to use an Earth Rank Martial Technique he had not yet fully mastered. It had been passed down from his father at the Seven Stars Sect and was the strongest martial technique in his possession.

BOOM!

The moment Qin Xiong began his technique, the winds and clouds stirred violently, the color of the sky changed, and dense dark clouds instantly enveloped the entire Qin Mansion, as if a heavenly tribulation was descending or the end of days had arrived. A Mysterious Rank Martial Technique could channel the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth, possessing immense might. An Earth Rank Martial Technique, however, could cause heaven and earth themselves to resonate, making it utterly terrifying.

With his strength, Qin Xiong had practiced for a full year yet had only just begun to grasp the rudiments of the Annihilation Spear Technique, not even reaching the entry level. While Earth Rank Martial Techniques were powerful, they required sufficient innate talent to learn and enough strength to execute.

Su Han’s expression turned grave as he witnessed the terrifying resonance caused by the Annihilation Spear Technique.

”Dragon Phoenix Protection!”

Su Han quickly deployed his strongest defense. Instantly, phantoms of a dragon and a phoenix appeared, protecting him at their center.

”Cannon Fist!”

He clenched his left fist, activating the Great Luo Golden Bone. It radiated a brilliant golden glow, peerlessly powerful and fierce. Combined with the enhancement from the Character Secret of Combat, Su Han’s fist shone with a blinding golden light, resembling a miniature golden sun.

”Heaven and Earth Slash!”

While his left hand remained fisted, his right hand gripped his blade. Overwhelming Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi was channeled into the Black Blade, drawing upon the blood and souls it had previously absorbed. Instantly, the Black Blade was enveloped in swirling Demonic Qi and flickering blood-red light. Amidst the wails of fierce ghosts, it resembled an unparalleled Demonic Blade tasked with suppressing Hell itself.

At this moment, Su Han was draped in his Dragon Phoenix Protection, a golden fist in his left hand and the Black Blade in his right. He had unleashed his most formidable state.

”Annihilation!”

By this time, Qin Xiong’s martial technique was also fully gathered. His complexion was pale and beads of cold sweat formed on his forehead. Clearly, performing this Earth Rank Martial Technique was a great strain for him at his current level. On his spear, traces of an annihilating aura emerged, causing the surrounding space to twist as if it couldn’t bear the presence of this force.

Qin Xiong gritted his teeth and poured all his strength into the thrust.

BOOM!

The entire world seemed to move with his spear. Winds howled and the sky changed color as a force like a colossal tidal wave rushed toward Su Han. The mere pressure of this force alone was enough to shatter one’s courage, let alone withstand it. The spear, like a dragon carrying an aura of annihilation, pierced through the sky. It tore through space itself, revealing a black spatial rift.

CRACK!

Along the path of the black spatial rift, the ground split open without a sound. The surrounding houses and pavilions could not withstand the force; they snapped in half and collapsed with a thunderous crash. This one thrust could destroy everything in its path.

”Kill!”

Su Han’s gaze was solemn, yet he showed no fear. He struck with both hands simultaneously. The golden fist radiance swept across the firmament while the dark blade’s light cleaved the world in two.

Their attacks collided in an instant, creating tumultuous thunder that shook the earth. The resulting light was blinding. The fierce turbulence of the battle howled like a typhoon, destroying all nearby buildings and sweeping across the land.

The entire Qin Mansion shook from the force of the impact. The tremors were so intense that many civilians nearby felt them. Believing it was an earthquake, they fled in haste. From afar, a huge, conspicuous mushroom cloud rose from the Qin Mansion, capturing the attention of much of the Imperial Capital.

”There’s a disturbance at the Qin Mansion!” the Guard Army Commander exclaimed upon witnessing the scene. He quickly mobilized his troops and headed straight for the mansion.

Meanwhile, within the Qin Mansion, Qin Xiong plummeted from the sky like a bird with broken wings, his clothes dyed red with blood. Even as a warrior of the Phenomenon Realm, executing the Annihilation Spear Technique had cost him greatly. His Spiritual Energy was depleted, his internal organs ached, and his injuries were far from light. However, he ignored his own wounds and struggled to rise, his gaze fixed intently on what lay ahead.

You little beast... I refuse to believe you could withstand my Earth Rank Martial Technique!

Qin Xiong was supremely confident in the might of his Annihilation Spear Technique. He believed that no matter how monstrously talented Su Han was, he would surely have died a gruesome death. However, when the glaring light dimmed and the storm subsided, the confidence on Qin Xiong’s face suddenly froze. His pupils constricted sharply, becoming as small as the tip of a needle.

Amidst the dissipating storm, a familiar figure appeared. It was Su Han.

At that moment, Su Han was covered in blood. His Dragon Phoenix Protection had already shattered and his body was riddled with grievous wounds. The Black Blade in his hand had also dimmed, a clear sign that a large amount of Demonic Qi had been consumed. But Su Han had only been injured; he had not died a horrible death on the spot as Qin Xiong had imagined. This outcome was due not only to Su Han’s own power, but also to the protection of a storm. And that storm had come from the Qin Family’s own Storm Formation!

He had seized control of their array, turning the tables on his foe.