Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 256 - 243: Seven Days Later, To the Death
The Earth Fiend Demon Lord made a decision, and the entire Heavenly Demon Cult was mobilized. Twelve experts of the Supreme Realm joined forces to help Su Tian reshape his physical body, allowing him to perfectly merge with the Supreme Corpse.
They also used an esoteric imbuement technique to elevate Su Tian's strength directly to the Sixth Layer of the Physique Realm.
Afterward, the Earth Fiend Demon Lord prepared various treasures for Su Tian and passed down his famous signature technique, the "Ferocious Fiend Three Blades." This was a Low-Level Heaven Rank martial technique. Even though Su Tian had only mastered the first form, it was enough for him to stand proudly above his peers.
"Su Tian, this time we have placed all our hopes on you," the Earth Fiend Demon Lord said solemnly. "You must win this battle. Failure is not an option!"
If Su Tian won, it would be a cause for celebration, and he would even appoint Su Tian as the Young Sect Master. If he lost, however, he would not be so lenient.
"Rest assured, Sect Master, I will personally behead Su Han!"
With a newly reforged physical body and the full support of the Heavenly Demon Cult, Su Tian was brimming with confidence.
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Thus, a letter of challenge was dispatched from the Heavenly Demon Cult, soaring across Qingmo Province before being delivered to the Seven Stars Sect.
"Seven days from now, atop Qingmo City, a duel to the death with Su Han!"
The letter's contents sent shockwaves through the entire Seven Stars Sect. No one had expected the Heavenly Demon Cult to issue a challenge so soon after the war between them had just ended.
Ye Chuanfeng immediately summoned Su Han and Lei Ming.
"Su Han, you launched a surprise attack on the Heavenly Demon Cult's lair. Their furious retaliation was inevitable, but I didn't expect them to choose a duel as their method."
"I've heard about your feud with Su Tian and Qin Wushuang. However, from what I know, Su Tian has acquired a Supreme Corpse with a Dragon Phoenix Saint Body. Now that he has reshaped his physical body, he must be incredibly powerful. Furthermore, the Heavenly Demon Cult is backing him with all its resources. His strength has reached the Sixth Layer of the Physique Realm. This battle will not be easy, so I suggest you refuse."
Su Han was a precious gift Ye Chuanfeng had carefully prepared, and he couldn't bear to see him come to harm. Therefore, his advice was to refuse directly. He had already sent a message to the Tian Lou Saint and was merely awaiting his envoy to collect Su Han. Any accident in the meantime would ruin his entire plan.
"Elder Ye, my reason for coming to the Seven Stars Sect in the first place was to kill Su Tian and eliminate that lingering threat," Su Han said as he took the challenge letter, his eyes gleaming. "Now that he has the audacity to challenge me, how can I possibly back down?"
He had always wanted to eradicate Su Tian but never had the opportunity. Now that the chance was right in front of him, how could he let it pass?
Although he knew this was a trap set by the Heavenly Demon Cult, he was confident in his own abilities. Su Tian wanted to kill him, and he wanted to kill Su Tian just as much.
"Su Han, this is a matter of grave importance. Won't you reconsider?" Ye Chuanfeng pressed anxiously, but he didn't want to create a rift between them, so he could only try to persuade him indirectly.
"There's no need. I accept the challenge!" Su Han declared resolutely, unwilling to miss such a perfect opportunity.
Having his Dragon Soul stolen and his war body crippled had always been a thorn in his heart. The empress might be dead, but as long as Su Tian lived, that thorn remained. This time, he would kill Su Tian with his own hands, pull out that thorn, and ensure his Dao Heart would forever remain flawless!
Seeing Su Han's stubbornness, Ye Chuanfeng was deeply displeased. However, since he planned to offer Su Han to the Tian Lou Saint, it was not the right time to turn hostile. In the end, he could only grit his teeth and silently acquiesce.
Thus, news of the life-and-death duel between Su Han and Su Tian spread rapidly throughout Qingmo Province.
"What? Su Han is going to fight someone to the death? I vaguely remember this Su Tian. Isn't he Su Han's older brother? I heard he used to have the Dragon Phoenix Saint Body but was defeated by Su Han once."
"I've got a scoop. They say Su Tian originally only had the True Phoenix War Body. He later stole Su Han's Dragon Soul, which is how he obtained the Dragon Phoenix Saint Body. Su Han nearly killed him during the Autumn Examinations, and he's been hiding in the Seven Stars Sect ever since."
"Since this Su Tian has already lost once, how does he dare to challenge him again? Is he really not afraid of death?"
"Let me tell you, this Su Tian is a completely different person now! He's obtained a Supreme Corpse, reforged his physical body, and has the full backing of the Heavenly Demon Cult. His strength has reached the Sixth Layer of the Physique Realm, making him far more powerful than Su Han!"
Discussions erupted everywhere as martial artists from both provinces fixed their attention on the arranged duel.
Su Han's name was known by all. He had launched a sneak attack on the Heavenly Demon Cult's lair and escaped unscathed. He even ascended the Prodigy List, becoming the sole prodigy from Qingmo Province to be featured on it.
As for Su Tian, his feud with Su Han was dredged up by those with their own agendas, and his current level of strength also became public knowledge.
A feud between brothers, a grudge unto death, coupled with the existing animosity between the Heavenly Demon Cult and the Seven Stars Sect, caused this duel to become a sensational event, drawing countless spectators.
Qingmo City, which stood on the border of Qingmo Province, received unprecedented attention. Countless martial artists traveled from all over, each one eager to witness this momentous battle. In no time, Qingmo City was swarming with martial artists. It was a sea of people, bustling with extraordinary excitement.
「In a certain part of Mozhou.」
The Great Qian King no longer reigned over a nation. However, with his strength and the rewards from the Heavenly Demon Cult, he managed to occupy a territory, though it was a pale shadow of the former Great Qian Dynasty. Having betrayed the Seven Stars Sect, he dared not return to Qingzhou. He could only cower here, barely surviving.
"Damn you, Su Han! If you hadn't raided our home base, the Heavenly Demon Cult wouldn't have been defeated, and I wouldn't have fallen to this state! This is all your fault! You deserve to die!" the Great Qian King roared, his eyes blazing with a hatred that pierced to the bone.
If the Heavenly Demon Cult had succeeded in destroying the Seven Stars Sect, not only would he still be a sovereign, but he would have had the chance to reach for the Supreme Realm and become even stronger. Now, all of that had turned to dust, and the one to blame was Su Han.
"I will go to Qingmo City to watch him die with my own eyes. My hatred will not be sated until he is dead!"
The Great Qian King soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of light that shot directly toward Qingmo City.
「The Tianqing Dynasty.」
Wang Tianqing quickly learned of the news and was overjoyed.
"Excellent! Worthy of my son! Tian'er, I knew you would rise again! You are my prodigious son, destined to rule the world and shine with brilliant glory!"
"I will set out for Qingmo City at once. I want to see that wicked child killed with my own eyes, and I want to see for myself just how powerful my Tian'er has become!"
Although they were both his sons, Su Tian and Su Han were entirely different in Wang Tianqing's eyes. He had placed all his hopes on Su Tian, while he saw Su Han as a wicked child he wished to eliminate as quickly as possible.
WHOOSH!
Wang Tianqing transformed into a long, cyan streak of light, heading directly for Qingmo City. His heart was so full of excitement that his speed increased significantly.
It was not just the Great Qian King and Wang Tianqing. This battle's impact was immense and its significance profound, attracting countless powerful experts from all over.
This time, Qingmo City had become a convergence point for the strong, all of them eagerly awaiting this duel to the death.
