Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 223 - 210: War is Coming!
"I lost? No, that's impossible. How could I lose?" Tian Yunshan's pupils contracted abruptly, his gaze scattered. He couldn't accept the outcome; it shattered his psychological defenses.
Who was he? He was the King of the Tiayun Dynasty, a powerhouse at the Heavenly King Realm Third Layer. In both strength and status, he towered above ordinary people. Within the confines of the Tiayun Dynasty, he held the ultimate authority over life and death. And Su Han? Although his innate talent was astonishing, he was ultimately just a junior in the Phenomenon Realm. He dared to kill my son! I longed to eat his flesh and drink his blood, so how could I possibly be defeated by him?
But now, the truth lay bare before him. Tian Yunshan was covered in wounds, bleeding incessantly. His body was being corroded by a deadly poison. The Hundred Poisons Liquid was far too toxic. Even he couldn't expel it and was forced to suppress it with his immense spiritual energy.
I have to escape. I absolutely cannot die here! As long as I can flee this royal chamber, my people are waiting outside. Then he'll be a turtle in a jar, and I can kill him however I please! 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
A desperate will to survive surged from the depths of Tian Yunshan's heart. He clenched his teeth. Unable to confront Su Han or retrieve the Cloud Dragon Dao Spear, he struggled to his feet and lunged at the formation patterns behind him, attempting to break through and escape to safety.
SWISH!
However, how could Su Han let him have his way? The Primordial Qi Great Capture Technique flew forward, grabbing for Tian Yunshan. It moved like a dragon extending its claws, capable of effortlessly crushing mountains.
Having lost his Physique Fusion, Tian Yunshan's strength plummeted once again. He couldn't even maintain the Physique Realm and fell back to the Phenomenon Realm. To Su Han, such strength was nothing, unable to withstand a single blow.
The Primordial Qi Great Capture Technique quickly slammed Tian Yunshan to the ground. Its five fingers, like mountains, pinned him down, rendering him immobile.
In that moment, Tian Yunshan was utterly defeated, with no possibility of escape. However, Su Han did not kill him immediately, for he still had several questions that needed answers.
"Tian Yunshan, why is the Toad Poison Venerable here? Have you betrayed the Seven Stars Sect and pledged allegiance to the Heavenly Demon Cult?" Su Han stepped forward, looking down from above at Tian Yunshan pinned to the ground. His icy voice echoed in the royal chamber.
The Toad Poison Venerable was the master of the Blood Poison Little Demon Lord. I killed the Blood Poison Little Demon Lord, so his master has been trying to avenge him ever since. Naturally, I can't let my guard down.
"Heh, you little beast, don't be so smug. You'll die sooner or later. I'll be waiting for you in Hell!" Tian Yunshan's eyes were bloodshot, practically splitting at the seams as he stared at Su Han. He couldn't accept this defeat, much less the fact that he was going to die here, but things had already reached a point of no return.
"It seems you have no intention of answering honestly. In that case, don't blame me for being ruthless." Su Han's expression turned cold. He immediately took up the Black Blade and advanced on Tian Yunshan.
Having received the memories and inheritance of eight divine demons, he was naturally familiar with various interrogation methods and cruel tortures. When dealing with someone like Tian Yunshan, Su Han felt no need for mercy.
"AH!" A bloodcurdling scream erupted from Tian Yunshan's mouth, like that of a Fierce Ghost being tortured in Hell. The sound was sharp and eerie, enough to send chills down one's spine. But Su Han remained unmoved, continuing the torture. He sensed there was a conspiracy here, and he had 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 shielded all energy fluctuations and sound, so no one outside could hear his cries.
"You little brute! If you have the guts, then kill me! I'll haunt you as a Fierce Ghost and never let you go!" Tian Yunshan, now resembling a Fierce Ghost himself, roared and howled, still refusing to yield.
Su Han ignored him and continued the interrogation with increasingly terrifying methods.
"It hurts so much! I'll talk, just let me go and I'll talk!" Tian Yunshan tried to play a trick, but Su Han didn't trust him in the slightest and continued the torturous interrogation.
As time went on, the pain Tian Yunshan endured grew more and more intense, leaving him physically and mentally exhausted. His psychological defenses had long since collapsed.
"Invincible Tao Xin!" Finally, Su Han unleashed his invincible aura, completely crushing Tian Yunshan's Dao Heart.
"The Toad Poison Venerable… made me submit to the Heavenly Demon Cult… The second war is coming!" Tian Yunshan finally broke, gasping for breath as he revealed the truth.
Twenty years ago, the Heavenly Demon Cult had launched a major offensive, invading Qingzhou and clashing with the Seven Stars Sect in a brutal war. The conflict ended when the Taiyin Demon Venerable was suppressed and sealed, forcing the Heavenly Demon Cult to retreat in defeat.
But the Heavenly Demon Cult's ambitions never died. For the past twenty years, they had been looking for another opportunity to attack, to swallow the Seven Stars Sect whole and dominate the Qingmo Province. Although the Seven Stars Sect and the Heavenly Demon Cult were neither holy lands nor top-tier factions, they were the hegemons of the Qingmo Province. If they clashed, the flames of war would engulf the province, affecting countless lives and powers.
For the Heavenly Demon Cult to initiate the war meant they were highly confident of victory. Having already failed once, they wouldn't launch another war so rashly without sufficient assurance.
The Seven Stars Sect was in danger! Su Han's heart sank. I never expected to uncover such a massive secret. I wonder if the sect's upper echelons have been alerted yet. If they have, there is still hope for a counterattack. The worst fear is a surprise attack, which would be incredibly difficult to counter.
Su Han continued to press for more, but Tian Yunshan knew little else and could provide no further information.
"In your next life, don't come looking for trouble with me." Having gotten the information he wanted, Su Han stopped torturing Tian Yunshan. With a flash of his blade, a line of blood appeared on Tian Yunshan's neck. Poisoned blood splattered as he gasped his last and died.
With Tian Yunshan dead, the murderous intent in Su Han's heart finally subsided. He waved his hand, retracting the Primordial Qi and storing Tian Yunshan's corpse in his Bronze Ring. Although Tian Yunshan didn't possess a Special Physique, he was a Heavenly King Realm powerhouse. His flesh and blood were incredibly rich with essence. Devouring him would certainly lead to a significant increase in his own strength. He might even be able to break through three more realms in quick succession, directly reaching the peak of the Ninth Layer of the Phenomenon Realm.
With Tian Yunshan dead, and Su Han himself having sustained significant injuries, it was time to retreat. He broke the Poison Eroding Formation, then used the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead to conceal his form and escape the royal palace.
Soon after Su Han left, the disturbance in the royal bedchamber was discovered, throwing the entire palace into chaos. One after another, powerhouses of the Physique Realm soared into the sky, searching far and wide for the killer.
Unfortunately for them, Su Han had already tampered with the Imperial Capital's Wind Cloud Dragon Tiger Formation. While everyone was frantically searching, Su Han had already slipped out of the Imperial Capital undetected.
"First to Qingmo City. Pavilion Master Hu might have the information I'm looking for." After leaving the Imperial Capital, Su Han had no plans to return directly to the Seven Stars Sect. At his speed, it was too late to rush back now. It would be better to use the information network of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion to send word to Yaoguang Peak and inform his master.
Is war truly about to begin?
