Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 164: Chapter 164: Who Won?

Su Han’s sudden, convulsive collapse took everyone by surprise. An uproar instantly ensued when they discerned his condition.

”His aura is in severe disorder. He has suffered a serious backlash, undoubtedly a side effect of rapidly advancing his Realm.”

”In just three short months, he advanced from the Seventh Layer of the Heavenly Human Realm to the Fifth Layer of the Phenomenon Realm—an increase of almost an entire Great Realm. Such a cultivation speed is simply unheard of! However, he has ultimately paid the price for his recklessness.”

”This is perfect! With him succumbing to his own backlash, Senior Brother Qian Xuan is guaranteed victory. This life-and-death duel is finally coming to an end!”

The disciples discussed this animatedly. They had previously noticed that Su Han’s Realm was unstable, a clear sign it had been forcibly elevated. Now, this hidden danger had finally erupted and become his most fatal flaw.

The disciples felt no sympathy or pity, only breaking into joyful applause. After all, they wholeheartedly supported Qian Xuan; why would they ever side with Su Han?

”Han, quickly use the Green Pearl!” Lu Yunxian clenched her hands tightly, filled with extreme anxiety. With her limited strength, she was utterly unable to help and could only hope that the Green Pearl would be effective.

”He was too impatient for quick success. Advancing like that with an unsteady foundation and an unstable Realm was bound to harm him in the end,” Liu Rumei’s brows knitted tightly as she immediately saw through Su Han’s situation. ”Before, he wasn’t injured and could still suppress this hidden danger. But now, his own injuries are severe, and he has exhausted his Spiritual Energy. With no energy left to suppress it, the backlash has finally burst forth.” She shook her head slightly, clearly disapproving of such actions.

Thank goodness. If Qian Xuan had been defeated, the matter of the junior sect leader would have been postponed. Su Han, for the future of the Seven Stars Sect, you should just resign yourself to being Qian Xuan’s stepping stone!

Mu Qingyun breathed a silent sigh of relief. He had been terrified that Su Han would actually defeat Qian Xuan. If that had happened, not only would the junior sect leader appointment have fallen through, but Qian Xuan’s Dao Heart would have been shattered, making future recovery extremely difficult.

”Su Han, even the heavens won’t help you. You’re fated to die here!” Qin Wushuang’s gaze blazed, his eyes brimming with murderous intent as they fixed on Su Han. A feeling of immense satisfaction welled up inside him.

Meanwhile, Lei Ming and Ning Feifan were gripped by a mixture of shock and dread, their hearts sinking.

”Sigh!” Lei Ming let out a long sigh, feeling as if the light of hope for Yaoguang Peak was about to be extinguished once again.

”Boss, get up! I know you can do it!” Ning Feifan shouted, offering his unwavering support.

At this very moment, as Su Han’s hidden danger erupted and the tides of battle turned, the hearts of countless people were on edge.

”Hahaha, you ant! I am a Favored Son of Heaven, my victory decreed by fate! Did you really think you could contend with me using your heretical tricks? Your current state is truly pathetic. Allow me to end your suffering for you!”

Qian Xuan, stunned for a moment, was quickly overcome with ecstasy. He laughed heartily, his voice dripping with pride. He believed this was the will of heaven and that he was destiny’s chosen champion. Su Han was fated to die by his hand.

WHOOSH!

He reached out and tightly grasped the Star Spear. Although he, too, was heavily injured, the Healing Pills he had taken earlier were taking effect, continuously mending his wounds and restoring his Spiritual Energy. This gave him the strength to fight once more.

Su Han, on the other hand, was not only grievously injured but was also suffering from a backlash so severe he was more dead than alive. If Qian Xuan couldn’t kill him under these circumstances, then he might as well just give up and die.

With the situation reversed, Qian Xuan brandished the Star Spear and charged at Su Han.

SQUELCH!

The spear pierced through Su Han’s abdomen, leaving a gaping, bloody wound from which dark blood gushed. Su Han’s face grew even paler, his aura weakening to an extreme degree.

However, when the second spear thrust down, Su Han drew on his astonishing willpower to forcefully execute the Character Technique of Motion and dodge. The forced evasion only made his injuries more severe.

At this moment, several energies were colliding within Su Han’s body: his own Demonic Qi, the remnants of Yun Mokong’s Spiritual Energy, and the residual cold Qi from the Xuanyin Junior Demon Lord. The three energies were as incompatible as fire and water, clashing constantly. They rent his internal organs, shattered his meridians, and caused excruciating pain to wrack his entire body.

”Green Pearl!”

With great difficulty, Su Han retrieved the Green Pearl from his Storage Ring. It was an elixir Lu Yunxian had condensed from the essence of myriad woods, using her own Qingmu Spirit Body as the furnace. Its healing effect was even better than an ordinary Healing Dao Pill.

GULP!

Once the Green Pearl entered his stomach, a fresh and surging vitality immediately sprang forth, flowing into his limbs and organs. In the blink of an eye, Su Han’s injuries were completely restored.

As his injuries healed, Su Han regained the strength to suppress the hidden danger. With immense willpower and resolve, he forcibly subdued the backlash, allowing himself to remain calm and recover a sliver of his Combat Power.

But the Green Pearl was primarily for healing, not a Spirit Stone, so it could not restore Su Han’s Demonic Qi. Although his injuries had healed, his Demonic Qi was still completely depleted.

”You’re lucky to be alive, but it’s just a temporary reprieve. Let me end your pain and send you to Hell!”

The fact that Su Han had healed his injuries with the Green Pearl did not instill any fear in Qian Xuan. His own Healing Pills had already restored twenty percent of his strength. Holding the Star Spear and activating his Stellar Magnetism Primordial Body, he charged Su Han once more.

”Kill!”

Even with his Demonic Qi depleted, Su Han would not back down. His injuries had healed, and with both fists clenched, he channeled all his power into his Sacred Body and the Great Luo Golden Bone, ready for close combat. His golden Qi-Blood now surged like a tide, providing him with an unending supply, while the Great Luo Golden Bone glittered dazzlingly, its powerful aura rich and indelible.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

Neither Su Han nor Qian Xuan held back, fighting fiercely with the intent to kill. Now there were no earth-shattering Physiques or shocking Phenomena, only brutal, fist-to-flesh combat. This kind of fighting was even more dangerous; a single misstep could lead to death.

Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on the two combatants. They knew the outcome of this life-and-death battle would soon be determined.

”This is the final strike! I will kill you!” Qian Xuan’s eyes looked ready to split from sheer rage. He poured all his Spiritual Energy and starlight into the Star Spear, intending to kill Su Han with this one final strike and end the life-and-death duel.

The Star Spear cleaved through the air, slicing a thin fissure into space as a world-destroying aura burst forth from his body.

”Great Luo Golden Bone, one crushing punch!”

Su Han was also driven into a killing frenzy. With his left fist clenched, he channeled his golden Qi-Blood into the Great Luo Golden Bone. Although he couldn’t use the Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist, the power of this punch was still unparalleled.

BOOM!

The Star Spear collided with the fist, creating an earth-shaking, annihilating tempest that engulfed both Su Han and Qian Xuan.

The blinding brilliance that erupted forced the onlookers to squeeze their eyes shut, unable to look directly at the blast.

A moment later, as the light faded, everyone craned their necks toward the center of the battle.

”Who won?”