Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Zhang Xiaowan closed her eyes, waiting for death to arrive.

She waited for quite a while but saw no sign of the Grim Reaper. What’s happening? Could the three Dragon Qi Demon Beasts have had a change of heart and decided to let me go?

Zhang Xiaowan opened her eyes and looked forward, only to see a tall and imposing figure standing before her, shielding her from the fatal scorpion tail. At this moment, the image of his back was deeply seared into her heart, becoming a sight she would never forget for the rest of her life.

”Little Su Su?”

When Zhang Xiaowan recognized the figure, her jaw dropped, her face filled with shock and disbelief. She never imagined that the person who came to her rescue would be Su Han.

After all, among all the prodigies who entered the Dragon Palace Ruins, Su Han was the only Martial Artist at the Physique Realm, placing him at the very bottom of the ladder. She had assumed that if Su Han were lucky enough to avoid any Dragon Qi Demon Beasts, he would have to lie low with his level of strength. He would likely try to rendezvous with Tongyan before seeking any opportunities.

But she never expected that Su Han, instead of hiding as she had imagined, would appear before her and block the deadly strike.

”Little Su Su, I love you! I want to have your babies!”

Zhang Xiaowan cried tears of joy, on the verge of throwing her arms around Su Han and smothering him with kisses. Her bold declaration, however, made Su Han blush with embarrassment.

A name can be given by mistake, but a nickname is always earned. The moniker ’Little Witch’ certainly wasn’t for nothing.

”Let’s team up and kill them!”

Su Han was currently using the Black Blade to fend off the scorpion tail. But as he was only at the Eighth Layer of the Physique Realm, facing three Dragon Qi Demon Beasts still left him stretched thin. His words snapped Zhang Xiaowan back to reality, reminding her that the crisis was not over. Suppressing the excitement and adoration in her heart, she channeled her Demonic Qi, broke free from the tentacles, and pulled Su Han back to evade the lethal blow.

”These Dragon Qi Demon Beasts don’t have many techniques, but their Physical Bodies are incredibly tough. My Demonic Sound attacks have limited effect on them. You have a Sacred Body and a formidable physique, so you take the front, and I’ll attack from behind,” Zhang Xiaowan proposed.

Though petite, Zhang Xiaowan was quite crafty. She was well aware of the strengths and weaknesses of the Dragon Qi Demon Beasts. She had only fallen into danger because she was ambushed by all three at once; otherwise, killing a single one would not have been too difficult for her.

Still, Su Han found her words a bit strange. Is she using me as a human shield while she deals damage from the rear? I’m only at the Eighth Layer of the Physique Realm! How can I possibly hold off three Dragon Qi Demon Beasts?

”You hold off two of them. I’ll kill one quickly and then come help you!” Su Han rejected her suggestion and immediately charged toward the leopard demon beast, which was the strongest of the three.

”You... you’re making a delicate girl like me fight two Dragon Qi Demon Beasts? I’m furious with you!”

Seeing Su Han already gone, Zhang Xiaowan was grinding her teeth in frustration. However, she did not throw a tantrum. With her Physique empowering her body, she unleashed her Divine Skills and Martial Techniques, doing her best to stall the octopus and scorpion demon beasts.

Even so, her beautiful eyes kept darting toward Su Han. The leopard demon beast was comparable to a Fourth Layer Divine Power Realm entity, not something an ordinary person could face. For Su Han, who was merely at the Eighth Layer of the Physique Realm, just holding his ground would be remarkable; killing it was next to impossible.

”Physique Fusion!”

Su Han quickly donned the Ghostly Face Mask and activated Physique Fusion. Instantly, his entire presence shifted, resembling a reincarnated Demon Emperor. It sent a tremor through Zhang Xiaowan’s heart, and she felt an involuntary sense of submission, like an Evil Demon encountering its Demon King.

He cultivates a Demonic Technique too? The Grade of his technique seems much higher than mine. How is that possible? My Seven Orifices Demonic Sound Technique is already a High Level Earth Rank Cultivation Technique. Could Su Han be cultivating a Heaven Rank Demonic Technique?

While she was baffled, Su Han had already reached his peak condition. In this state, he could contend with a powerhouse at the First Layer of the Divine Power Realm. Factoring in his Great Luo Golden Bone, Dragon Silkworm Silk Gloves, and his other assets, dealing with the leopard demon beast was certainly feasible.

This time, however, Su Han did not plan to drag out the fight. He was not sure how long Zhang Xiaowan could hold out, so he decided to end it quickly.

”Nine Palace Golden Pagoda!”

Su Han reached into his Bronze Ring and retrieved the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. He immediately manipulated it with the Secret of the Soldier Character, and the Golden Pagoda rapidly expanded to a size of ten meters. After using Physique Fusion, Su Han’s strength was greatly enhanced, and the might of the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda under his control was even greater.

A golden light flared towards the heavens, brimming with Holy Might. The Nine Palace Golden Pagoda possessed the Might to suppress and seal. Although Su Han had yet to unlock any of its palaces, its material was incredibly durable. Even just smashing it into someone could produce miraculous results.

Holding the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, Su Han hurled it forward. The leopard demon beast’s eyes showed fear as it hastily retreated, trying to dodge. But it was too late. Su Han had already locked onto it. The Nine Palace Golden Pagoda descended from the sky like Tai Mount crashing down, smashing accurately onto the beast.

BOOM!

Though the leopard demon beast was formed from Dragon Qi and had a tough Physical Body, it was no match for a strike from the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. It instantly exploded, dissipating into a wisp of pure Dragon Qi. Without hesitation, Su Han opened his mouth and inhaled, swallowing the Dragon Qi.

Donning the Ghostly Face Mask, activating Physique Fusion, summoning the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, and striking with full power to kill the beast—the entire sequence took less than a minute. Yet, a leopard demon beast comparable to a Fifth Layer Divine Power Realm entity had been slain.

Decisive, precise, and powerful. Su Han’s all-out killing blow yielded a miraculous result that left Zhang Xiaowan and the other two Dragon Qi Demon Beasts completely dumbfounded.

”Holy shit, you have a Holy Artifact!” Zhang Xiaowan could not help but curse, her eyes nearly popping out of their sockets as she gaped at the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, utterly stunned.

Every Holy Artifact was exceedingly precious. Even the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, famous for its vast collection, would not easily part with one. Among their Ten Sequences, only the First Sequence, Jun Zhantian, possessed a Holy Artifact.

Didn’t Su Han come from a minor place? Doesn’t he have any significant background? Isn’t he only at the Physique Realm? Where in the world did he get a Holy Artifact? And... it looks kind of familiar.

”Stop gawking and let’s finish this quickly!” Su Han’s voice snapped her back to reality as she was pondering.

The octopus and scorpion demon beasts were trying to flee. They sensed the mortal danger and did not dare to linger.

”You chased this lady all this way, and now you think you can run? No chance!” Zhang Xiaowan moved swiftly to entangle the two beasts. At the same time, Su Han activated the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda once more, obliterating the scorpion demon beast. Finally, Su Han and Zhang Xiaowan joined forces, destroying the octopus demon beast in a single, combined strike.

With that, the three Dragon Qi Demon Beasts were completely wiped out.