Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 206: Chapter 206: Who Dares to Seek Death?

The Heavenly Demon Cult’s conspiracy was underway, with dark tides surging in Qingmo Province. Unfortunately, Su Han was unaware of it. After all, with his strength and status, he was not yet in a position to access such core secrets. Moreover, the Heavenly Demon Cult was operating covertly this time, aiming to catch the Seven Stars Sect completely off guard. Even Thunder Ming and Mu Qingyun were likely being kept in the dark, let alone Su Han.

Without the Thunder Light Treasure Ship, Su Han’s travel speed was significantly slower. It took him a full seven days to get from Qian Yuan City to the Imperial Capital of the Tiayun Dynasty. However, during these seven days, he used the Golden Light Fiery Mirror to refine his newly acquired Great Luo Golden Bones for a second time, further enhancing the power of his Great Luo Golden Body.

Hmm?

As soon as he stepped into the Imperial Capital, Su Han’s brows furrowed slightly as he detected something amiss.

”Nine Heavens Eye, activate!”

Su Han immediately used the Nine Heavens Eye. His Divine Sense had already condensed from Nebula to Stellar, tripling its power. While he hadn’t yet achieved the Second Layer, this still greatly enhanced the power of his Nine Heavens Eye. Under its power, Su Han could see the flow of Spiritual Energy and the mingling of various other energies. Among these colorful energies, he caught a familiar fluctuation.

This energy fluctuation was very faint and was fading quickly. Su Han watched it disappear without a trace, realizing that if he had arrived a moment later, he would have missed it completely.

That’s... the aura of the Toad Poison Venerable!

Su Han was startled. The Toad Poison Venerable had fought a fierce battle with Thunder Ming in front of the Supreme Cave Mansion, so the memory of his aura was still fresh. But the Toad Poison Venerable was an elder of the Heavenly Demon Cult. What was he doing here in the Imperial Capital of the Tiayun Dynasty?

Su Han couldn’t figure it out and decided to suppress his curiosity for the time being, but he made a mental note of the anomaly.

First, I’ll go to the Royal Palace and find Tian Yunshan!

Masking himself with the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead, Su Han silently approached the Royal Palace. Only upon getting closer did he realize that many new detection and warning Formations had been constructed around the palace he had once set ablaze. Apparently, Tian Yunshan had learned his lesson and had strengthened the palace’s defenses to prevent a repeat of the previous tragedy.

Unfortunately for him, these ordinary Arrays were useless against Su Han. He easily broke through them, even modifying certain details to allow himself to move freely without being detected.

I’ve already finished modifying the Wind Cloud Dragon Tiger Formation, so I can leave at any time.

Su Han had already prepared his escape route. Before arriving, he had once again modified the Wind Cloud Dragon Tiger Formation. This Low Grade Dao Formation, while somewhat stronger than ordinary Arrays, was still child’s play for an Array Master like him.

Moving silently into the Royal Palace, Su Han quickly located Tian Yunshan with his Nine Heavens Eye. Tian Yunshan had not left with the Toad Poison Venerable, as it would have been far too conspicuous for the Venerable to travel with him. After securing his submission, the Toad Poison Venerable had departed for the next minor kingdom. He intended to subdue all the nearby kingdoms. Any who resisted would be killed.

Inside his bedchamber, Tian Yunshan dismissed all the palace maids and guards, activated the warning Formations, and began to cultivate in seclusion. In his hand, he held an azure Elixir, round and lustrous like a pearl. It had a vibrant color and a rich fragrance that exuded a potent fluctuation that stirred the soul.

A Realm-Breaking Dao Pill. I never thought the Toad Poison Venerable would be so generous. This shows how determined the Heavenly Demon Cult is this time, but what does that have to do with me? As long as the struggles of the great powers don’t harm my Tiayun Dynasty, it makes no difference whether I pay tribute to the Seven Stars Sect or the Heavenly Demon Cult. What’s more, by submitting to the Heavenly Demon Cult, I not only get this Realm-Breaking Dao Pill but also ensure that Su Han meets his demise. Two birds with one stone, so why wouldn’t I?

Tian Yunshan muttered to himself, his face filled with glee. He no longer had to fret over Su Han. By taking this Realm-Breaking Dao Pill now, he had a great chance of breaking through to the Heavenly King Realm Fourth Level. Nothing was more reliable than power held in his own hands. After sending the Toad Poison Venerable away, he immediately decided to enter seclusion and attempt a breakthrough.

Su Han, oh Su Han, you dared to murder my son, destroy my palace, and plunder my treasury. With the Heavenly Demon Cult making a move, I’d like to see you escape this time!

Tian Yunshan was triumphant. Without further thought, he tossed the Realm-Breaking Dao Pill into his mouth. The Pill dissolved the moment it entered his stomach, transforming into a surging torrent of medicinal power. His aura erupted, soaring toward the heavens as he began his attempt to reach the next realm.

Tian Yunshan devoted his full attention to refining the Pill and assaulting the bottleneck to his next realm, so he failed to notice Su Han’s approach.

Tian Yunshan is in seclusion?

Having just slipped into the bedchamber, Su Han saw Tian Yunshan’s state with his Nine Heavens Eye and couldn’t help but feel elated.

Heaven is truly on my side! Tian Yunshan, even the heavens want you dead. There’s no way you’re surviving this!

A cold light glinted in Su Han’s eyes, his killing intent surging like a tide.

This time, I will have my revenge for the pursuit!

Without hesitation, Su Han took out the Array Formation materials he had purchased from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion from his Bronze Ring. The Formation he planned to set up was the Poison Eroding Formation, a Supreme Grade Formation. With Su Han’s current strength, setting up a Supreme Grade Formation was still a bit strenuous. Luckily, Tian Yunshan was completely absorbed in his breakthrough and didn’t notice the subtle movements.

After a full day and night, Su Han finished setting up the Poison Eroding Formation.

The final step!

Su Han took out the Demonic Blood Taoist Calabash from his Bronze Ring and poured out the Hundred Poisons Liquid he had obtained from the Supreme Cave Mansion. This Hundred Poisons Liquid, used by the Black Scorpion Poison Venerable for his cultivation, was extremely toxic. Even an expert at the Heavenly King Realm could not withstand it. This was the trump card in Su Han’s assassination plan.

With the addition of the Hundred Poisons Liquid, the power of the Poison Eroding Formation was comparable to a Low Grade Dao Formation. The Hundred Poisons Liquid now silently merged with the Poison Eroding Formation, spreading throughout the bedchamber. Tian Yunshan noticed nothing amiss. The Poison Eroding Formation worked by poisoning a person without their knowledge, like boiling a frog in warm water—a terrifyingly insidious method.

Like a seasoned hunter, Su Han patiently waited for the poison to take effect, constantly observing Tian Yunshan with his Nine Heavens Eye, ready to strike at any moment. As time passed, the toxins in the bedchamber grew denser, quietly seeping into Tian Yunshan’s body. His brows furrowed tightly, his aura grew unstable, and his skin gradually began to turn black.

PTOO!

At last, the poison overwhelmed Tian Yunshan’s body. Not only did his breakthrough fail, but he was now afflicted with a deadly poison. His expression changed drastically as he spat out a large mouthful of pitch-black toxic blood. The Realm-Breaking Dao Pill was wasted. But that was nothing compared to the shocking realization that someone had dared to poison him here.

”Who dares to court death?”