Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 155: Return to Seven Stars Sect

"Miss Tongyan has left?"

When Su Han emerged from his secluded cultivation, he learned this news from Sun Buzhou. It left him with a pang of regret, but he also understood the importance of the Struggle for the Sequence and could empathize.

Miss Tongyan has helped me so many times, yet I couldn’t help her even once. I hope she achieves her desire and progresses further.

The Struggle for the Sequence was too far removed from Su Han for him to be of any assistance. All he could do at the moment was pray for her in his heart. However, he believed that as he continued to grow stronger, there would eventually come a time when he could be of help to Tongyan.

"Mr. Su, I’ve gathered the Spirit Gold you requested. Please check it!"

Sun Buzhou handed a Storage Ring to Su Han. It was filled to the brim with Spirit Gold, all of it Superior and Intermediate Grade, making it immensely valuable.

The refinement of the Great Luo Golden Bone not only required a large amount of Spirit Gold but also consumed a great deal of time. In three days, Su Han had only managed to refine two pieces. But with this new supply of Spirit Gold, he no longer had to worry about cultivation resources.

Now that the Spirit Gold was in his hands and only four days remained until the life-and-death duel, Su Han did not linger. He bid farewell to Sun Buzhou and headed toward the Seven Stars Sect.

"Isn’t that Su Han?"

"Yes, that’s him. I thought he’d fled from the challenge and would never return. I didn’t expect him to actually have the guts to show up."

"What good are guts? Senior Brother Qian Xuan has broken through to the Physique Realm. He could crush him with a single finger. This life-and-death duel has no suspense!"

As Su Han stepped through the gates of the Seven Stars Sect, he attracted many gazes. The three-month agreement between Su Han and Qian Xuan was already famous throughout the sect. From the Sect Master down to the menial workers, everyone was filled with anticipation for this battle.

However, ten days ago, Qian Xuan had broken through to the Physique Realm. His strength became peerless, and his prestige reached its peak, earning him the fanatical worship of countless disciples. Under such circumstances, the life-and-death duel between Su Han and Qian Xuan naturally seemed to everyone like he was courting death.

So he really broke through to the Physique Realm!

Hearing the disciples’ discussions, a sharp light glinted in Su Han’s eyes. He had already anticipated this outcome and was not surprised. Qian Xuan was already first on the Qingyun Rankings. His breakthrough to the Physique Realm must have enhanced his power tremendously, making him even harder to kill.

However, even if it meant facing overwhelming odds and a mere one-in-ten chance of survival, Su Han felt not the slightest fear or hesitation to retreat.

Life and death mean little. When challenged, I fight!

Soon, Su Han returned to Yaoguang Peak.

After many days away, Yaoguang Peak seemed to have gained some vitality and lost some of its desolation. Newly tilled Spiritual Medicine fields were filled with tender shoots growing robustly. A stream flowed down from the mountain, winding and gathering into a clear spring. Several wooden houses were now scattered about, resembling a paradise on earth. Although this new scenery was confined to the mountainside, it was a marked change from the previous state of Yaoguang Peak, and it was clearly the work of Ning Feifan.

"Boss, you’re back!"

Ning Feifan, who was watering the medicine fields, was startled to see Su Han. His surprise quickly turned to ecstasy as he came tearing over. His Dantian had been destroyed and his Spiritual Energy was gone, leaving him a complete mortal. However, Lei Ming had not driven him away, instead allowing him to continue living there.

"No, that’s not right! Boss, you have to run! Run as far as you can! Qian Xuan has broken through to the Physique Realm; you’re no match for him!"

The joy on Ning Feifan’s face quickly melted into deep concern. He urged Su Han to leave the Seven Stars Sect. Even if it meant bearing the shame of a deserter, it was better than losing his life.

Ning Feifan’s concern sent a warm current through Su Han’s heart. He smiled and patted Ning Feifan’s shoulder. "The Physique Realm may be strong, but I’m not completely without a chance. Don’t worry, I can handle it."

Su Han could not back down. A Martial Artist must strive, must compete. If one does not, then why not just live out their days as an ordinary person? Su Han believed in settling scores decisively. Life and death were trivial matters; if a kill was necessary, it should be a satisfying one!

WHOOSH!

Ning Feifan wanted to say more, but at that moment, a figure appeared out of thin air. It was Lei Ming.

"Master, your disciple has completed the task and brought back the Yin Blood Demon Pill!"

Seeing Lei Ming, Su Han bowed respectfully and took out the head of the bloodthirsty Little Demon Lord and the Yin Blood Demon Pill. The head was required to report the mission’s completion; otherwise, how could he prove he had accomplished the task?

"Good. You truly did not disappoint me."

Lei Ming’s gaze was scorching. Su Han’s success made him very gratified. Moreover, he saw at a glance that Su Han had already broken through to the Third Layer of the Phenomenon Realm. Although the gap between him and Qian Xuan was still significant, he still had a fighting chance.

"You must have heard about Qian Xuan’s breakthrough to the Physique Realm by now. What are your thoughts?" Lei Ming asked as he took the head and the Yin Blood Demon Pill.

"With my blade, I shall slay all foes in this world!"

With an unshakeable Dao Heart, he was invincible. Su Han’s Dao Heart had not been swayed by Qian Xuan’s breakthrough.

"Very good!"

Lei Ming nodded with satisfaction, valuing Su Han even more. He believed that if Su Han could win this battle, his future would hold great achievements. As for this battle, although Lei Ming was concerned, he also trusted Su Han.

"For the next few days, just focus on preparing for battle. Leave Ning Feifan’s situation to me. With the Yin Blood Demon Pill, I can help him restore his Dantian and return to the path of Martial Arts."

By now, Lei Ming’s ability to help Su Han was very limited, so he would have to rely on himself. The only thing Lei Ming could do was to ensure Su Han had no lingering worries.

"Thank you, Master!"

The shattering of Ning Feifan’s Dantian had been a thorn in Su Han’s heart. With Lei Ming’s assurance, he felt much more at ease.

SWOOSH!

Just then, a splendid green light flew from afar and landed on Yaoguang Peak.

Within the green light was a graceful figure like a Green Lotus. It was none other than Lu Yunxian.

"Fairy Sister Yun Xian!"

Su Han’s eyes lit up, and he quickly ran over. It had been almost three months since he had last seen her.

Lu Yunxian, dressed in green, had a graceful figure enveloped in a hazy spiritual glow. Her beautiful eyes were like reflections of a clear lake, bright and limpid. Her entire presence was like a newly blossomed Green Lotus, untouched by dust.

Now, Lu Yunxian’s vitality was restored, and she looked no different from an ordinary person. Only her Origin Source remained unrecovered, a hidden ailment.

"Little Han, this is the Green Bead I prepared for you. It can instantly heal any injury you sustain."

Lu Yunxian handed over a Treasure Bead that shone with a brilliant green light and pulsed with rich vitality. It was the very Green Bead she had spent nearly three months condensing with the Myriad Wood Condensing Bead technique. To create this Green Bead, she had not only exhausted her energy but also consumed a considerable amount of her Origin Source. Her eyes still showed signs of fatigue.

Looking at this Green Bead and then at the weariness in Fairy Sister Yun Xian’s eyes, Su Han instantly understood the price she had paid. His heart ached, and he was deeply moved.

Fairy Sister Yun Xian did all this to protect me. The only way not to squander her kindness is to slay Qian Xuan in our life-and-death duel.

"Fairy Sister Yun Xian, don’t worry. I absolutely will not die!"