Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 224 - 211: The Prelude Begins

Just as Su Han was heading toward Qingmo City, the war had already begun.

Yaoguang Peak was as desolate and silent as ever, presenting a scene of complete dilapidation.

Lei Ming was instructing Ning Feifan. Though he was not as incisive as Su Han, his guidance from a high vantage point was still a great help to Ning Feifan. By now, Ning Feifan's realm was not only thoroughly stabilized, but his Taiyin Netherworld Sword Qi had also shown some success. A single slash from him was now as cold as ice and incomparably sharp.

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Lei Ming's expression changed. He quickly moved Ning Feifan behind him and looked up toward a certain spot. Ripples spread through the empty space, and a moment later, a figure stepped out of the void.

"Old Ghost Qin?"

Seeing Qin Wushuang, Lei Ming's brows furrowed, and his expression turned grim. How could he be here? It hasn't even been a full month since his year of secluded reflection was supposed to have started. Leaving Tianxuan Peak is a violation of the sect rules, an act of defiance against the Sect Master! Could Mu Qingyun have gone back on his word and released him early?

"Where is Su Han?"

Qin Wushuang stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression calm. His Divine Sense swept over all of Yaoguang Peak, but he couldn't detect Su Han's aura, which made his brow twitch slightly. I came here to kill Su Han first, but he's nowhere to be found. Is this trip going to be a waste of time?

"Old Ghost Qin, shouldn't you be in secluded reflection? How dare you come to my Yaoguang Peak? Are you trying to violate the sect rules?" Lei Ming stared fixedly at Qin Wushuang, an ominous feeling stirring within him as he became extremely vigilant.

"Sect rules?" Qin Wushuang said with indifference. "As of today, such a thing no longer exists."

His words made Lei Ming's heart skip a beat. No more sect rules? What does that mean? It must mean Qin Wushuang is planning to leave the Seven Stars Sect… or even rebel!

"Sect Master!" Lei Ming bellowed at the sky. His voice, like rolling thunder, was meant to report the matter to Mu Qingyun. However, an invisible wave of energy blocked his voice, preventing it from traveling any further.

"Don't waste your energy. Mu Qingyun can neither hear you nor see you," Qin Wushuang scoffed, brimming with confidence.

Witnessing this, Lei Ming's heart sank to rock bottom. He knew something momentous was about to happen.

"Let's go!"

Lei Ming dared not be careless. Having lived a long life and experienced countless life-and-death situations, he had a sharp, instinctual sense for danger. He grabbed Ning Feifan, soared into the air, and tried to flee Yaoguang Peak.

"Junior Brother Lei, I advise you to stay here. It would be for the best!" A tide of cold frost swept over, enveloping heaven and earth. Space instantly fluctuated as a second figure—Leng Rufeng—stepped out of the void.

"What are you doing here?" Unable to break free, Lei Ming landed back on Yaoguang Peak. As his gaze swept between Leng Rufeng and Qin Wushuang, he knew this was bad.

"It's not just them. There's also me!"

A familiar voice sounded from behind Lei Ming. The hawk-nosed old man who emerged from the void was none other than Zhang Qiyi. The three of them now stood in a triangle formation, trapping Lei Ming in the center with no way to escape.

"I'll ask you one more time. Where is Su Han?" Qin Wushuang stared coldly at Lei Ming, his eyes brimming with killing intent.

"Junior Brother Lei, as long as you're willing to hand over Su Han, I guarantee you can leave safely. Otherwise, don't blame me for disregarding our bond as martial brothers," Leng Rufeng said coldly, equally harboring a murderous intent toward Su Han. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

"He killed my beloved disciple! Su Han must pay with his life!" Zhang Qiyi snarled, his voice chilling as he gnashed his teeth.

Three Supreme Realm experts, all here for Su Han? No matter how monstrous a talent Su Han is, he's still just a junior in the Phenomenon Realm. He's not important enough to warrant three Supreme Realm experts violating sect rules just to kill him. There has to be more to this. Lei Ming didn't believe it for a second.

"You're too late. Su Han has already left the sect, and I don't know where he is now. You don't need to use him as an excuse. If you want a battle, then let's fight!"

Lei Ming stretched out his hand, and the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear appeared in his grasp. He unleashed the Destruction Thunder Domain, and his body became enveloped in a dense Thunder Light, as if he had been possessed by the god of thunder himself. He knew he was about to face a battle of life and death, one in which he might very well perish. But he felt no fear, nor did he consider compromise or retreat. He had found an outstanding disciple like Su Han, after all. Even if he were to fall, he would die without regrets.

"Alas, Junior Brother Lei, it seems you are truly stubborn. Since that is the case, don't blame us!" Leng Rufeng sighed.

Qin Wushuang could no longer hold back. Gripping his Qinggang Sword, he sliced through the Heavenly Gang Wind Domain and charged toward Lei Ming. Zhang Qiyi also drew his Ghost Head Saber, unleashing his Yin Fire Ghost Domain and attacking from another direction. Despite his sigh, Leng Rufeng showed no mercy. The Ice Soul Dao Sword appeared in his hand as the Icy Snow Domain erupted.

Three Supreme Realm experts joined forces to attack him, and with Leng Rufeng being a layer higher than him, Lei Ming was instantly put at a disadvantage, no matter how great his Combat Power. As for Ning Feifan, Lei Ming had already sent him into the Heavenly Thunder Palace. His survival now depended on his own fortune.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Four Supreme Realm experts battled atop Yaoguang Peak. Their fight shook the heavens and the earth, shattered space, and unleashed torrents of energy that annihilated everything in their path. Yet, such a massive commotion failed to attract anyone's attention. Leng Rufeng and the other two had already laid a Formation outside Yaoguang Peak, isolating all auras from the area. Not even Mu Qingyun would be able to detect it easily. They had planned for a long time and considered every angle, naturally aiming for a flawless execution.

Wielding the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear, Lei Ming was not only forced back step by step, but he was also struck several times. His injuries grew increasingly severe. Faced with the combined assault of the three experts, he truly couldn't hold on. If this continued, he would almost certainly be killed.

"Heavenly Rank Low-Level Martial Skill: Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!" Lei Ming roared, the Thunder Light around him surging violently. Wielding the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear as if it were a great blade, he executed the complete Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes. In that instant, the entire world seemed like a thin sheet of paper about to be sliced in two, freezing time and space.

Qin Wushuang and the other two dared not be careless and immediately used powerful Martial Techniques to defend themselves.

However, as Lei Ming brought the spear down, he swiftly condensed his Heaven and Earth Physique and fused it with his body, pushing his strength to its absolute peak. But even that was not enough. With a mere thought, he drew upon the power of Yaoguang Peak itself. A dazzling beam of starlight erupted from the peak and shot into Lei Ming's body.

"Slash!"

With the Physique Fusion and the infusion of starlight, Lei Ming's body could not withstand the terrifying energy. Blood streamed from his seven orifices and his skin began to crack, but he paid it no mind. He poured all of this majestic power into the Myriad Laws Thunder Spear and unleashed his strongest attack.

This attack, however, was not aimed at Qin Wushuang and the other two. Instead, it shot toward the Formation Patterns outside Yaoguang Peak. The unexpected move caught the three by surprise. Soon, the Formation Patterns were pierced, and the aura from within the barrier began to leak out.

The leakage of this aura meant that Mu Qingyun would soon sense it. Leng Rufeng's expression changed drastically. "This is bad! Junior Brother Qin, you hold him off! We'll go break the seal!" he instructed before immediately rushing toward the ground below with Zhang Qiyi.

Witnessing this, Lei Ming's pupils shrank in utter horror. "You're actually trying to unseal the Taiyin Demon Venerable!"