Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 153: Chapter 153: Murder and Arson

The comprehensive strength of the Tianyun Dynasty was on par with that of the Tianqing Dynasty, and their Imperial Capitals were roughly the same size. As Su Han approached, he put away the Thunder Light Treasure Ship and descended from the sky, blending into the crowd entering the Imperial Capital.

Wind Cloud Dragon Tiger Formation! As soon as he stepped into the Imperial Capital, Su Han sensed the City Protection Formation. It was on the same level as the Tianqing Dragon Protection Formation, integrating both offense and defense, and was infinitely versatile.

This time, Su Han’s goal was to take revenge on Tian Yunshan. Naturally, he first had to deal with the City Protection Formation. Otherwise, taking revenge only to find himself unable to escape would be like digging his own grave.

Su Han spent a full day using his Formation Mastery to make some minor adjustments to the Wind Cloud Dragon Tiger Formation.

Tian Yunshan is still around Qingmo City, obviously tied down by Tongyan. He dares to send people to hunt me down, so I’ll empty his Imperial Treasury! Gazing at the magnificent golden palace at the center of the Imperial Capital, a sharp gleam flickered in Su Han’s eyes.

With Tian Yunshan absent and his most distinguished son, Yun Mokong, long dead, merely killing people wouldn’t count as revenge. What Su Han truly wanted was to infiltrate the Imperial Treasury and empty out the treasures of the Tianyun Dynasty. Not only would this serve as vengeance, but it would also make him a fortune!

Reaching out, Su Han retrieved the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead. He controlled it with the Secret of the Soldier Character, and a special fluctuation immediately enveloped his body, concealing his figure and erasing his Aura. The Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead was an Intermediate Grade Dao Artifact. As long as Su Han didn’t make any mistakes, no one below the Heavenly King Realm could detect him.

Under the guise of the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead, Su Han strolled boldly into the palace. The guards and palace maids he passed didn’t notice him at all.

Naturally, the palace was protected by a series of Interlocking Formations, but they were useless before an Array Master like Su Han. He walked deep into the palace, strolling leisurely as if through an uninhabited land. As for the location of the Imperial Treasury, Su Han captured a prince and coerced the information out of him.

The Imperial Treasury was heavily guarded. It had not only Interlocking Formations but also Physique Realm powerhouses standing guard. Su Han observed for a long time but could not find an opportunity to infiltrate silently.

I’ll set fire to the palace. Let’s see if you don’t leave your post then!

Having made his decision, Su Han left the vicinity of the Imperial Treasury and headed for a secluded area.

”Origin Technique: Fiery Flame Storm!”

Using One Mysteries True Fire as its core, Su Han once again cast Fiery Flame Storm. In an instant, a dragon-like tempest swept through several grand halls, igniting them into a towering inferno.

”Disaster! Fire! Someone come put out the fire!”

Such a huge commotion instantly caught the attention of the maids and servants. A flurry of activity began as everyone scrambled to douse the flames, and chaos erupted. Su Han quickly left the scene and did the same in another location, continuing to set fires.

He started fires in various parts of the palace, setting eight blazes in total and completely exhausting his Demonic Qi. The results were spectacular. The flames consumed the buildings, merging with fires in other areas to form a terrifying sea of fire. Soon, more than half the palace was submerged in the inferno. Countless people fought the blaze, and the powerhouses within the palace were forced to take action.

While recovering his Demonic Qi, Su Han returned to the Imperial Treasury. This time, he did not use Fiery Flame Storm, as the commotion would be too great and would easily draw attention. He took out the Golden Light Fiery Mirror and shot a beam of Golden Light Fierce Fire at the hall’s doors, instantly setting the building aflame.

”Who is this despicable rat, daring to court death in the palace!”

The Physique Realm powerhouse guarding the Imperial Treasury could no longer contain his anger. He burst forth in a rage, his Divine Sense sweeping out to find the arsonist. However, shielded by the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead, Su Han remained undetected.

The Imperial Treasury was protected by eighteen Interlocking Formations, each linked to the next. It was impervious to anyone below the Heavenly King Realm who tried to break through by force. Unfortunately for them, in Su Han’s eyes, these eighteen Interlocking Formations were like toys, simple and clear.

With continuous flicks of his fingers, he sent out one formation pattern after another. He deciphered the formations without damaging the Great Formation, ensuring he remained completely undetected. Soon, all eighteen Interlocking Formations were unlocked. Su Han made his way deeper, entering the Imperial Treasury.

So many treasures!

Although the Tianyun Dynasty was just a small country, the treasures collected in its Imperial Treasury were invaluable. Elixirs, Talismans, Magic Artifacts, and Spirit Stones were everywhere, and there were even Earth Rank Cultivation Techniques and Martial Techniques.

Unfortunately, Su Han did not find any Dao Grade treasures; there wasn’t a single Dao Artifact or Dao Elixir to be found. Clearly, such items were rare in the Tianyun Dynasty, and any that did exist were likely carried personally by Tian Yunshan. Even so, the treasures within were enough to make Su Han fabulously wealthy.

”Take!”

So many treasures would overwhelm any ordinary Storage Ring, but Su Han’s Bronze Ring was extraordinary. Inside it was not a mere storage space but an endless Void World, and Su Han had yet to find its spatial limits.

WHOOSH!

Countless treasures were swept into the Bronze Ring as if devoured by a whirlwind. Soon, the entire treasury was empty. If Tian Yunshan were to return and see the barren vault, he would certainly be driven mad with rage—precisely the outcome Su Han desired.

Time to go!

With the treasures secured, it was unwise to linger. Su Han swiftly exited the Imperial Treasury. Of course, the blood feud was far from over. Su Han was well aware that after killing Yun Mokong and emptying the Imperial Treasury, Tian Yunshan would not let him off easily. But his strength was currently insufficient to contend with the king. He had no choice but to leave for now and wait until his power was ample enough to face Tian Yunshan in a battle to the death.

If you don’t pull out the roots, the weeds will grow back in the spring.

With the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead, Su Han easily exited the hall. By then, the fire outside had been contained, but countless palaces had been burned to scorched earth, and many people had perished in the inferno. The fire had caused immense damage to the palace.

After a glance, Su Han refrained from overdoing it and turned to walk away. But just as he was about to leave the palace, he heard a furious roar.

”Who is it?! Who dares to commit murder and arson in the palace and plunder the treasury?”

The continuous roars came from the Physique Realm expert guarding the Imperial Treasury. He manifested his Heaven and Earth Physique, and its terrifying might rolled out like a fierce wind, causing the expressions of countless people to change.

”Activate the City Protection Formation! Search the entire city! We must find this thief! I will tear him to pieces!”

The powerhouse bellowed again. The Wind Cloud Dragon Tiger Formation was promptly activated. Winds surged and formation patterns flowed like tides, enveloping the entire Imperial Capital and sealing it off, allowing no one to enter or exit. The palace guards and the Imperial Army were mobilized to scour the palace and the Imperial Capital, plunging the city into a state of panic and paranoia.

The instigator, Su Han, had already slipped through the Wind Cloud Dragon Tiger Formation using the back door he had prepared in advance and left the Imperial Capital.

Billowing black smoke rose from the palace. The Physique Realm expert roared repeatedly while the city seethed with turmoil.

Watching it all, Su Han smiled.

Tian Yunshan, this is just the interest. Next time, I will certainly cut you down!

Repay kindness with kindness, and enmity with enmity. When it came to his enemies, Su Han was never merciful.