Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 210: Chapter 210: War is Coming!

”I’m defeated? No, impossible. How could I be defeated?”

Tian Yunshan’s pupils constricted and his gaze grew unfocused. He couldn’t accept this outcome; it shattered his psyche.

Who was he? He was the King of the Tiayun Dynasty, a mighty warrior at the Heavenly King Realm Third Layer. Whether in strength or status, he stood far above ordinary people. In this corner of the Tiayun Dynasty, he held the absolute power of life and death. And Su Han? Despite his astonishing innate talent, he was just a junior in the Phenomenon Realm. He even dared to kill my son! I want to eat his flesh and drink his blood! How could I possibly be defeated by him?

But the facts were laid bare before him. Tian Yunshan was covered in grievous injuries, bleeding uncontrollably. His body was being ravaged by a potent, deadly poison. The venom of the Hundred Poisons Liquid was too powerful. Even he couldn’t expel it and could only use his vast Spiritual Energy to suppress it.

Escape! I must escape! I cannot die here! As long as I escape this bedchamber, all my men are waiting outside. Then, he’ll be a fish in a barrel, and I can kill him however I please!

A desperate will to live erupted from the depths of Tian Yunshan’s heart. Gritting his teeth, he had no time to deal with Su Han or retrieve his Cloud Dragon Dao Spear. He struggled to his feet and struck at the Formation Pattern behind him, trying to break the Array and escape with his life.

SWISH!

However, how could Su Han let him get his way? The Primordial Qi Great Capture Technique shot forward, snatching at Tian Yunshan like an azure dragon’s claw powerful enough to shatter mountains.

Having lost his Physique Fusion, Tian Yunshan’s strength plummeted once more. He couldn’t even maintain the Physique Realm and dropped all the way back to the Phenomenon Realm. Before Su Han, this level of strength was nothing and couldn’t withstand a single blow.

The Primordial Qi Great Capture Technique swiftly slapped Tian Yunshan to the ground. Its five fingers, like great mountains, pinned him down, leaving him completely immobilized. At that moment, Tian Yunshan was utterly defeated, with no hope of escape.

However, Su Han didn’t kill him immediately. He still had a few questions that needed answers.

”Tian Yunshan, why is the Toad Poison Venerable here? Have you betrayed the Seven Stars Sect and thrown your lot in with the Heavenly Demon Cult?” Su Han strode forward, looking down imperiously at the immobilized king. His cold voice echoed through the bedchamber.

The Toad Poison Venerable was the master of the Blood Poison Little Demon Lord, whom Su Han had killed. The venerable had been seeking revenge ever since, so Su Han naturally had to be on his guard.

”Heh, you little beast, don’t be so smug! Your death is coming sooner or later. I’ll be waiting for you in Hell!” Tian Yunshan’s eyes looked as if they would tear from their sockets as he stared at Su Han with bloodshot fury. He was unwilling to accept such a defeat, let alone die here, but the situation was hopeless. He was powerless to turn the tide.

”It seems you don’t intend to answer honestly. In that case, don’t blame me for being merciless.” Su Han’s expression turned frigid. Gripping his Black Blade, he moved against Tian Yunshan.

Having inherited the memories of eight divine demons, he was naturally familiar with various interrogation techniques and brutal tortures. When dealing with someone like Tian Yunshan, Su Han felt no need to be merciful.

”AAAAH!”

A bloodcurdling scream tore from Tian Yunshan’s throat. It was the sharp, harrowing cry of a Fierce Ghost being tormented in the depths of Hell, enough to make one’s skin crawl. But Su Han remained unmoved and continued the interrogation. He sensed there was more to this and was determined to pry open Tian Yunshan’s mouth.

All manner of tortures were inflicted upon Tian Yunshan, causing him to scream incessantly. However, the Poison Eroding Formation completely shielded the area, containing all energy fluctuations and sound. The people outside couldn’t hear a single one of his agonizing cries.

”You little beast! Kill me if you have the guts! I’ll become a Fierce Ghost and never let you go!” Tian Yunshan looked like a vengeful spirit, howling and roaring, yet still refusing to yield.

Su Han ignored him and continued the interrogation with terrifying methods.

”It’s too painful! I’ll talk! Just let me go, and I’ll tell you everything!” Tian Yunshan tried to play a trick, but Su Han didn’t believe him for a second. He continued the torture to extract a confession.

As time wore on, the pain Tian Yunshan endured mounted, leaving him physically and mentally exhausted. His psychological defenses had long since crumbled.

Finally, Su Han unleashed his Invincible Tao Xin. Its invincible aura completely crushed Tian Yunshan’s Dao Heart.

”The Toad Poison Venerable... made me submit to the Heavenly Demon Cult... The second war is coming!” Tian Yunshan could no longer bear it. Gasping for breath, he finally revealed the truth.

Twenty years ago, the Heavenly Demon Cult had launched a massive invasion into Qingzhou, sparking a brutal war with the Seven Stars Sect. The conflict ended when the Taiyin Demon Venerable was suppressed and sealed, forcing the Heavenly Demon Cult to retreat in defeat. But their ambitions had not died. For the past twenty years, they had been looking for another chance to attack, to swallow the Seven Stars Sect and dominate the Qingmo Province.

Although the Seven Stars Sect and the Heavenly Demon Cult were not sacred lands or top-tier forces, they were the hegemonic powers within the Qingmo Province. A war between them would engulf both provinces, affecting countless lives and factions. The Heavenly Demon Cult initiating the war indicated they had great confidence in victory. After all, they had already failed once and would not start another war without sufficient assurance.

The Seven Stars Sect was in danger.

Su Han’s Heart Spirit sank. He hadn’t expected to uncover such a monumental secret. He wondered if the higher-ups in the Seven Stars Sect had been alerted. If they had, there was still hope for a counterattack. What he feared most was a surprise attack, as that would be truly difficult to counter.

Su Han continued to press for information, but Tian Yunshan knew little else.

”In your next life, don’t provoke me.”

Having gotten the information he wanted, Su Han stopped the interrogation. With a flash of his blade, a line of blood appeared on Tian Yunshan’s neck. Poisoned blood spurted out as he drew his last breath.

With Tian Yunshan dead, the killing intent in Su Han’s heart finally subsided. He waved his hand, retracting the Primordial Qi, and stored Tian Yunshan’s corpse in his Bronze Ring. Although Tian Yunshan didn’t possess a Special Physique, he was still a Heavenly King Realm expert. His flesh and blood contained an immense wealth of essence. Devouring him would surely increase Su Han’s strength substantially. It might even allow him to break through three layers in succession and reach the Peak of the Phenomenon Realm’s Ninth Layer.

Withdraw!

With Tian Yunshan dead and himself badly injured, Su Han broke the Poison Eroding Formation. He then used the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead to conceal his presence as he escaped the Royal Palace.

Soon after Su Han’s departure, the disturbance in the bedchamber was discovered, and the entire Royal Palace was thrown into chaos. One after another, Physique Realm experts soared into the sky, frantically searching for the killer. Unfortunately for them, Su Han had already tampered with the Imperial Capital’s Wind Cloud Dragon Tiger Formation. While they were busy with their search, Su Han had already slipped out of the city unnoticed.

First, I’ll go to Qingmo City. Pavilion Master Hu might have the information I need. After leaving the Imperial Capital, Su Han had no intention of returning to the Seven Stars Sect. At his current speed, it was too late to rush back now. It would be better to use the Myriad Treasures Pavilion’s information channels to send a message back to Yaoguang Peak and inform his master.

Is war really coming?