Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 315 - 302: Dragon Qi Demon Beast
The East Sea Dragon Palace was the sacred land of the Dragon Clan. How could it allow ordinary demon beasts to reside within? Even as ruins, it was not a place that just any demon beast could defile.
The Giant Lion Demon Beast that appeared before Su Han was not a creature of flesh and blood, but rather one formed from a wisp of Dragon Qi. Dragon Qi was the energy cultivated by True Dragons, far more potent than Spiritual Energy. Each wisp was powerful enough to flatten mountains and destroy cities. Over the long years, the Dragon Qi lingering here had mutated, taking on monstrous forms and evolving into the Dragon Qi Demon Beasts Su Han now saw before him. These beings had even developed their own Spiritual Wisdom and sought to devour flesh and blood to gain vitality and fully transform into true demon beasts. This was why the Giant Lion Demon Beast had set its sights on Su Han.
Divine Power Realm, First Layer!
Su Han narrowed his eyes, determining the creature's strength. The Dragon Qi itself was formidable, and since the Dragon Palace Ruins only opened once every thousand years, these beings could cultivate and improve here undisturbed, naturally growing stronger over time.
WHOOSH!
The Giant Lion Demon Beast could no longer suppress its primal impulses and charged directly at Su Han. Though formed from Dragon Qi, it was every bit as fierce and powerful as a real demon beast. It tore through the air, faster than lightning, and appeared before Su Han in an instant.
ROAR!
The sound wave surged like a tide, shaking the void. It was like the legendary Lion's Roar, powerful enough to make a person's eardrums ache. Simultaneously, the creature lifted its claw. Black flames burned upon it, emitting a terrifying heat that vaporized the air as it swiped swiftly toward Su Han's throat. This Dragon Qi Demon Beast clearly possessed impressive combat experience and formidable combat power.
Unfortunately for the beast, it had encountered Su Han. The Lion's Roar had a minimal effect on him. As for the claw attack, Su Han simply clenched his left hand into a fist and punched. Even without the Dragon Silkworm Silk Gloves, this punch carried the force of a billion pounds. Empowered by one hundred and twenty-eight Great Luo Golden Bones and the Character Secret of Combat, it had enough power to shatter a mountain over ten thousand feet tall.
BANG!
When the fist and claw collided, the beast's claw could not withstand the force and exploded. Its massive body was sent flying hundreds of meters, severely injured.
However, the Giant Lion Demon Beast did not flee. Instead, it stared fixedly at Su Han, its black, beastly eyes revealing a human-like anger and killing intent.
"Low-Grade Divine Skill: Minor Dragon Breath!"
Although the Giant Lion Demon Beast could not condense a Phenomenon or a Physique, it could still perform Divine Power Techniques. And since it was formed from a wisp of Dragon Qi, its Divine Power Techniques were naturally related to the Dragon Clan.
Black flames spilled from its mouth and nostrils. It suddenly opened its jaws wide, and a pitch-black, scorching Fireball roared out. Like a Heavenly Fire Meteor, it smashed toward Su Han. This black Fireball contained a hint of Dragon's Might and was capable of incinerating everything in its path. Although it couldn't compare to a true Dragon Breath, it was not something an ordinary person could withstand.
Su Han waved his hand. "Samadhi True Fire, break!" Instantly, the triple-colored Samadhi True Fire coalesced into a Fireball and shot forward.
BOOM!
The two fireballs collided in midair, sending sparks flying in a continuous, heaven-shaking explosion.
By this time, Su Han had already activated the Character Technique of Motion and used Lightning Fast to instantly close in on the Giant Lion Demon Beast.
"Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖
Wielding the Black Blade, Su Han activated the Bloodthirsty Demonic Flame on its surface and simultaneously channeled the power of Thunderbolt. He slashed down with unstoppable momentum.
SHLICK!
The strike left a massive wound on the Giant Lion Demon Beast, nearly killing it instantly.
Although this Dragon Qi Demon Beast was of a higher realm and strength, it was not a true demon beast. It lacked treasures and complex tactics. It could handle an ordinary Martial Artist, but it stood no chance against a monstrous prodigy like Su Han. After all, in a battle between those of the same realm, any prodigy from the Monstrous Talent List could likely defeat or even kill such a creature.
The Giant Lion Demon Beast finally recognized its predicament and immediately turned to flee, but how could Su Han possibly let it escape? Unleashing a thirteen-fold speed burst, he gave chase. His Black Blade flashed like lightning as he slashed repeatedly. After seven slashes, the beast was finally overpowered and slain.
However, the Giant Lion Demon Beast was not a creature of flesh and blood, so it left no corpse. Instead, it reverted to its true form: a wisp of Dragon Qi the length of a finger, shaped like a miniature True Dragon, vivid and lifelike.
Su Han did not hesitate, directly inhaling the wisp of Dragon Qi. It immediately began to rampage through his meridians, threatening to disrupt his inner balance.
So this is Dragon Qi? It is indeed domineering. Fortunately, my Devouring Heaven Demonic Art can devour anything.
With a single thought, Su Han activated the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, instantly refining the wisp of Dragon Qi. This significantly enhanced his own Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi, bringing him much closer to the Ninth Layer of the Physique Realm.
Although it's domineering, its energy is incredibly potent. A single wisp of Dragon Qi is stronger than a hundred wisps of my Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi.
Su Han's eyes lit up with delight as he felt the enhancement from the Dragon Qi.
Dragon Qi was difficult to refine, but the benefits were tremendous once the process was complete. Furthermore, while practicing the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, Su Han had always faced the problem of being unable to break through using Spiritual Qi or Spiritual Elixirs. The fact that Dragon Qi could be devoured and refined was a revelation.
The Dragon Blood Herb tempered the Physical Body, and Dragon Qi elevated one's realm. The opportunities within the Dragon Palace Ruins were truly powerful.
If I can get just ten more wisps of Dragon Qi, I can break through to the Ninth Layer of the Physique Realm. With enough of it, even ascending to the Divine Power Realm would be within reach!
He felt an intense desire for both Dragon Blood Herb and Dragon Qi. This place was truly a treasure trove; no wonder so many prodigies wanted to enter. If not for Tongyan's help, he truly would not have been qualified to be here.
Qin Wushuang, Ye Chuanfeng... once my cultivation is complete, I will make you pay your blood debt!
Su Han had never forgotten them. His entire reason for coming to the Dragon Palace Ruins was to become strong enough to return and claim his revenge.
I'll keep exploring. The Dragon Blood Herbs, the Dragon Qi Demon Beasts... I want them all!
Su Han activated his Nine Heavens Eye, searching for areas with dense Dragon's Might.
Soon, Su Han encountered a second Dragon Qi Demon Beast. This one resembled a leopard and was at the Second Layer of the Divine Power Realm. Su Han went all out to kill it, obtaining another wisp of Dragon Qi.
In the following days, he delved deeper, searching for more Dragon Blood Herbs and Dragon Qi Demon Beasts. Opportunities were everywhere, and he soon managed to obtain five Dragon Blood Herbs and three more wisps of Dragon Qi.
Hm?
Just as Su Han was heading toward another promising area with dense Dragon's Might, he suddenly sensed intense battle fluctuations up ahead. Using the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead to conceal his aura, he stealthily approached. Ahead, a figure was being besieged by three Dragon Qi Demon Beasts, forced back step by step into a dire situation. Peering through his Nine Heavens Eye, Su Han saw that the besieged figure was an acquaintance.
Zhang Xiaowan?
