Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 481: Chapter 481: A Punch That Breaks Space-Time

The extra-dimensional space within the Reincarnation Holy Mirror was not a fair battleground; previously, Gold Ingot had pressed Su Han hard with the advantage of a Holy Artifact. Now, Su Han was turning his opponent’s own methods against him, attacking the Divination King with the advantage of a Holy Artifact.

”Did you think I was unaware that the Reincarnation Holy Mirror was in your hands?” the Divination King scoffed, not at all intimidated by the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. Indeed, he was no longer the Demon Slayer Sect’s top assassin, but he had prepared thoroughly for this plan. He was equipped not just with the Heavenly Evolving Saint Rune but with other means as well. The Great Saint of Divination had reached the pinnacle in the Divination Technique, so he had naturally accounted for the existence of the Reincarnation Holy Mirror.

With a wave of his hand, a time-space light screen appeared, enveloping him as if he had donned a unique set of Space-Time Holy Armor. Of course, this was not a Holy Artifact but rather a manipulation of energy. When the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda bore down on it, it landed on the time-space light screen but couldn’t advance another inch, as if it were obstructed.

”If you could unleash the full might of this Holy Artifact, my time-space light screen certainly couldn’t withstand it. But alas, your strength is insufficient to activate the power of time within it. Therefore, no matter how many Holy Artifacts you possess, you pose no threat to me,” the Divination King said, his demeanor calm and undisturbed. This was the greatest treasure the Great Saint of Divination had bestowed upon him. Unless a Great Saint personally took action, no one could break through this time-space light screen. This was because it contained not only Spatial Force but also a strand of the power of time.

Time could be accelerated or reversed, placing all attacks on the other side of the timeline, granting the Divination King an unbeatable position. The rarity and power of Great Saints stemmed from their mastery over some of the power of time. With the force of time at their command, ordinary attacks were ineffective against them, as even the greatest strength could not reach their bodies. And now, with this time-space light screen, the Divination King possessed a fraction of a Great Saint’s might.

The Nine Palace Golden Pagoda had been thwarted. This turn of events was unexpected by Su Han, causing his brow to furrow slightly. ”Holy Thunder Golden Wheel!”

Since suppression was ineffective, he would have to attempt a pure offensive attack. Su Han recalled the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda and switched it for the Holy Thunder Golden Wheel. He controlled it with the Secret of the Soldier Character, and the thunderbolt shot out, spinning rapidly enough to slice through space itself. Yet, the Divination King stood his ground, neither dodging nor evading, allowing the Holy Thunder Golden Wheel to strike the time-space light screen.

As soon as the Holy Thunder Golden Wheel touched the light screen, it rapidly retreated. After a short distance, it would slash down again, only to be forced back once more, repeating this cycle over and over.

Time reversal!

Su Han’s gaze sharpened as he discerned the situation. The Holy Thunder Golden Wheel’s destructive power was indeed fearsome, but the time-space light screen was using time reversal to continuously send it back to a brief moment in the past.The Holy Thunder Golden Wheel had also failed. Su Han’s heart grew heavy. Although his Holy Artifacts all contained the power of time, his own strength was insufficient to activate it. The sheer power and sharpness of the Holy Artifacts alone could not contend with time. It seemed that pure attacks with Holy Artifacts would not give him the upper hand, let alone allow him to defeat the Divination King.

However, you’re only in the Heavenly King Realm. Even if this time-space light screen is different from a Holy Artifact, with your strength, you can’t possibly maintain it for long or unleash its full power. As long as I maintain a high-pressure offense, you will inevitably reveal a flaw.

Su Han forced himself to remain calm as he quickly contemplated a solution, all the while continuing to strike with the Holy Thunder Golden Wheel, searching for a weakness. At that moment, Su Han was like an experienced hunter engaged in a battle of wits and strength with his prey.

”Divine Skill: Blossoming with One Thought!”

Su Han executed the Divine Skill, and his Shore Flower Clone emerged. It was identical to Su Han in every way, except it did not wear the Ghostly Face Mask.

”I had heard that you possessed a doppelganger-type Divine Skill, but I didn’t expect it to be true. Your innate talent is truly monstrous,” the Divination King remarked without much surprise upon seeing the Shore Flower Clone. After all, Su Han had used it many times before, and he had long been informed through special channels. ”But hearing about it is one thing; seeing it for myself is truly breathtaking. After all, doppelganger-type Divine Skills are already rare, let alone one with one hundred percent of the original’s strength. That is as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.”

Su Han paid the Divination King no heed. Instead, he had the Shore Flower Clone control the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda with the Secret of the Soldier Character, sending it to suppress the Divination King. The simultaneous deployment of the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda and the Holy Thunder Golden Wheel—one suppressing, the other attacking—caused the time-space light screen to ripple intensely. Clearly, it was exerting considerable pressure on the Divination King.

If I just had a third Holy Artifact, I could probably force a flaw in the time-space light screen to emerge, Su Han thought. Unfortunately, while I have other Holy Artifacts, I have no hands left to control them... unless I could condense a second Shore Flower Clone, but that’s impossible for now.

WHOOSH!

Since he could not use another Holy Artifact, he would use his own Sacred Body. A glint of determination flashed in Su Han’s eyes. He decided he would eliminate the Divination King at all costs. Activating the Character Technique of Motion, he burst forth at twenty times his normal top speed, reaching the terrifying speed of sound and appearing before the Divination King in an instant.

”Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist!”

Su Han clenched his left fist as Demonic Qi surged and golden Qi-Blood roared. He amassed five billion units of Physical Strength, which was then unleashed by the Character Secret of Fight. Carrying the power of both his Great Accomplished Holy Body and the Great Luo Golden Body, his fist flew like a golden meteor, ferociously striking at the Divination King.

As the punch was thrown, the Divination King’s expression changed dramatically. He could clearly sense the terrifying power behind Su Han’s punch. He knew that even at his full strength, he would likely be unable to withstand it. With the time-space light screen already under attack from two Holy Artifacts, it would inevitably be torn open if it were hit by this punch. The time-space light screen was his greatest trump card; it could not be destroyed!

”Seven Divination Cloud Slips!”

Within the Reincarnation Holy Mirror, the Divination King was unable to use Holy Artifacts, but he had his own treasures. With a wave of his hand, seven bamboo slips materialized, floating before him. Mysterious Runes were carved on them, seemingly connected to the very weave of fate. Interlacing unpredictably, they were capable of deducing certain events and calculating the futures of people and things.

WHOOSH!

The Divination King activated the Seven Divination Cloud Slips, which transformed into a streak of spiritual light, shooting forth and landing on Su Han’s fist. Suddenly, Su Han felt his fist veer off its trajectory. It wasn’t forcibly deflected; on the contrary, this new path felt as if it were the correct one all along.

Su Han knew the Divination King was interfering with his attack. The Divination Technique was profound and mysterious, unlike ordinary Martial Techniques. It was exceedingly strange and difficult to defend against.

”Spiritual Domain!”

Su Han unleashed his one-hundred-meter Spiritual Domain, combating the Seven Divination Cloud Slips with his tremendous Divine Sense. At the same time, he activated the Character Secret of Advance, using its secret power to counter the Divination King’s Divination Technique.

It worked. His counterattack was successful, and his fist returned to its intended course.

BANG!

The punch landed squarely on the time-space light screen. Although it was hindered by the Power of Space-Time, the added force from the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda and the Holy Thunder Golden Wheel surpassed the Divination King’s limit. A fist-sized hole was punched straight through the time-space light screen.

The Divination King’s pupils constricted, and raw fear surged through his heart.