Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 85: Chapter 85: Battling the Stellar Monarch Body

Silence.

A deathly silence fell over heaven and earth. Countless people gaped, staring blankly at Su Han, feeling that what they had just witnessed shattered their perceptions and exceeded their imagination. The entrance assessment established by the Seven Stars Sect thousands of years ago had just had its records broken, and in such an overwhelmingly dominant fashion. This... this was simply unbelievable!

”Big Brother Su is awesome!” Ning Feifan’s voice cracked as he yelled, his face flushed in sheer excitement. He had always clung to Su Han’s coattails. Now that Su Han had achieved an unprecedented, glorious record, he felt incredibly honored just to be his follower.

”Little Han!” Lu Yunxian’s beautiful eyes shone, filled with happiness and pride for Su Han.

”Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!” Qian Xing staggered backward as if struck by lightning, his face a mask of shocked disbelief.

This man must be eliminated! Yan Liu clenched his fists, his heart overflowing with murderous intent. He had sensed the threat Su Han posed back in the Tianqing Dynasty, but it was clear now that he had still underestimated him.

”Excellent, truly excellent! It seems my Seven Stars Sect is about to welcome an unparalleled genius!” Duanmu Yun was not angered by the destruction of the Soul Bell. On the contrary, he was filled with joy. Trading a Soul Bell for a peerless prodigy with limitless potential is a bargain by any measure.

Soon, the crowd snapped out of their shock and the scene erupted into a frenzy.

”This Su Han is just too incredible! He broke the records for all three trials in a row and even shattered the Soul Bell. Just how powerful is he?!”

”I’ve made up my mind! Su Han is my new idol. I’m going to follow his example, cultivate diligently, and strive to be better!”

”He truly lives up to his reputation! I think Qian Xing has finally met his match this time!”

By breaking three records with his invincible prowess, Su Han had instantly turned public opinion in his favor. After all, those who came to participate in the entrance assessment were all geniuses in their own right. They worshipped the strong and admired talents who were even more formidable than themselves. Su Han, with his brilliant achievements, had won their heartfelt respect.

Hearing the crowd’s jarring discussion, Qian Xing’s expression became hideous. Fury blazed in his starry eyes as his killing intent intensified. From a young age, he had been not just a prince but a prodigy. Everywhere he went, he was the center of attention, his every word and action adored by the masses. However, ever since meeting Su Han, he had suffered one setback after another. First, he was injured in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Then, he lost Lu Yunxian, the woman he admired. And now, he had been utterly surpassed in the entrance assessment.

Qian Xing’s features twisted with malice, his mind warped by envy as he stared daggers at Su Han, a single thought consuming him. Why should a country bumpkin from a minor nation be allowed to stand above me? Kill him! I have to kill him and wash away this disgrace!

”Su Han, fight me! I swear I’ll kill you!” Unable to restrain himself any longer, Qian Xing let out an earth-shattering roar that shook the heavens.

His shout instantly silenced the roaring crowd once more, and all eyes fell back on him. No one had forgotten that Qian Xing had declared his intention to challenge Su Han. Now that both were present, this great battle seemed unavoidable. Moreover, the two already shared a deep-seated grudge—not just over Lu Yunxian, but also their Qingyun List rankings, and now the new enmity of being overshadowed in the assessment.

”Qian Xing, you and Su Han are both geniuses of our Seven Stars Sect. Call off this fight! Fratricide will not be permitted!” Duanmu Yun suddenly interjected, attempting to stop the battle. After all, the Innate of both Su Han and Qian Xing was excellent; any harm to either of them would be a loss for the Seven Stars Sect.

”Elder Duanmu is mistaken,” Yan Liu quickly spoke up. ”They have not yet officially entered the sect, so they cannot be bound by its rules. Furthermore, they already agreed to this battle. To back out now would surely invite the ridicule of the entire world.” Yan Liu had long wanted to eliminate Su Han to prevent future trouble, so with Qian Xing stepping forward, he was naturally delighted to see it happen.

”Elder Yan is right,” another elder chimed in. ”Given their grudge, even if they stop today, they will only seek another opportunity in the future. It would be better to let them have their fight, vent their resentments, and clear their minds. It might even aid their cultivation.”

The other elders voiced their support for Yan Liu. This, combined with the clamor from the crowd, made Duanmu Yun’s expression turn sour, and he reluctantly conceded.

At the same time, Su Han finished stabilizing his newly advanced realm, gaining full control over his explosive increase in power. His gaze, as he turned it upon Qian Xing, was bone-chillingly cold.

It’s true that Qian Xing is a prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, a man of noble status far above others. It’s true that he is a powerful cultivator at the Sixth Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm who possesses the formidable Stellar Monarch Body. It’s also true that after offending Qin Wushuang, making another powerful enemy is deeply unwise. But he never should have humiliated my Fairy Sister Yun Xian. A dragon has reverse scales; touch them and you die! Life and death mean nothing to me. If you challenge me, we fight!

”Since you’re looking for death, I’ll be happy to grant your wish!”

With a flick of his wrist, the Black Blade appeared in his hand. Su Han stared coldly at Qian Xing, his murderous intent completely undisguised.

”Arrogant fool! Let’s see how bold you are when you’re a corpse!” Qian Xing let out a long howl that vibrated through the air. He activated his Stellar Monarch Body, and a dazzling starlight burst forth from him, instantly painting the entire sky with the myriad colors of a dreamlike, starry expanse.

An aura as heavy as the stars descended, causing everyone’s expression to change. A crushing weight bore down on them, as if they were each carrying a great star on their backs, a feeling akin to being back on the Heavenly Ladder.

”The Stellar Monarch Body, ranked 1,888th on the List of Special Physiques! It’s said that its cultivation draws directly from starlight, a method completely different from ours. Among the ancient Great Emperors, one was known as the Stellar Emperor, who also possessed this physique. His future was said to be limitless.”

”The Great Qian Dynasty’s fortunes are flourishing. Not only does it have ’three dragons,’ but each of them possesses a Special Physique. Qian Xing’s two older brothers are said to have an even higher Innate than he does and are already legacy disciples of the Seven Stars Sect.”

”Although Su Han’s Innate is exceptional, he’s still young and two entire realms weaker. I’m afraid he’s no match for Qian Xing!”

Seeing Qian Xing’s overwhelmingly powerful Stellar Monarch Body, the crowd turned pale, stunned by his might. However, some still believed Su Han could withstand it. After all, his Physical Body had broken the record on the Heavenly Ladder, meaning it, too, had to be a powerful Special Physique.

SWISH!

A brilliant golden light erupted from Su Han’s body, and a sacred aura filled the heavens and the earth. Golden Qi-Blood surged within him, allowing him to easily withstand Qian Xing’s oppressive might. Su Han was not intimidated by a mere Stellar Monarch Body.

”Boy, I’ll teach you that there is a hierarchy even among Special Physiques!” Qian Xing was not surprised that Su Han also had a Special Physique, but his confidence in his own was absolute.

”Phenomenon: Stellar Sea!”

Qian Xing pushed his Stellar Monarch Body to its limit. Instantly, countless brilliant stars materialized, blotting out the sun and forming what looked like an infinite sea of stars. He directed the Stellar Sea to crash down upon Su Han, intending to drown and crush him.

At that moment, the great battle erupted.