Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 72: Amputation with a Single Stroke

A scorching and violent aura erupted from the empress’s body like a volcano, its momentum earth-shattering.

BOOM!

A sudden roar exploded, not from thunder, but from the very shaking of heaven and earth.

Crimson flames materialized from thin air, blazing with a scorching heat that instantly vaporized the surrounding rain. The flames quickly interwove, forming a vast sea of fire that enveloped an area five hundred meters wide. The searing temperature roasted the ground, making it feel as if one had suddenly been thrust into the unbearable heat of a sweltering summer.

Earth Rank Martial Techniques could resonate with the world. The crimson flames transformed the five-hundred-meter expanse into a colossal furnace with Su Han trapped inside, about to be incinerated to ash. Although they were both Earth Rank Martial Techniques, the empress’s mastery was far more profound; she had already reached the Entry Level.

The surging sea of fire enveloped Su Han from all sides, the intense heat making his skin feel as if it were about to be charred.

"You little wretch, go to hell!" the empress snarled, her gaze frigid and her killing intent palpable.

This strike was immensely powerful, and Su Han no longer had the Storm Formation to shield him. However, he was not entirely defenseless. Though Earth Rank Martial Techniques were strong, they were not invincible.

"Dragon Phoenix Protection!"

Su Han activated his Sacred Body, his golden Qi-Blood surging. Instantly, phantoms of a True Dragon and a True Phoenix coiled around him, forming the Dragon Phoenix Protection, a technique with incredible defensive power. He then used his Origin Technique, Transmute, again. At his command, the rainwater on the ground turned to gold, surging up to coat his defense. Water and fire are naturally opposing forces, and combined with the iron-like hardness granted by Transmute, the protection’s ability to resist the sea of fire became even more effective.

The moment Su Han finished, the five-hundred-meter sea of fire crashed down.

BOOM!

Rolling heatwaves swept out, scorching the ground black. The unattended corpses instantly caught fire, blazing fiercely before turning to ash. The blazing flames and surging heat swept across the area like a typhoon.

The Imperial Guards who had not retreated far enough were instantly enveloped. A chorus of screams erupted as countless soldiers writhed in agony within the inferno. Eventually, their cries faded, and they collapsed, dead.

The power of an Earth Rank Martial Technique was terrifying, and its destructive force was dreadful. It cleared a thousand-meter radius of any other people, leaving only Su Han and the empress at the center of the devastation.

"You little wretch, let’s see if you survive this time!" The empress’s face was pale. Using an Earth Rank Martial Technique had taken a great toll on her, but she felt it was worth it. She believed that after this strike, Su Han would either be dead or severely injured, ensuring her victory.

SWISH!

Just then, a flash of black light erupted from the sea of fire like a bolt of lightning. In the next moment, it sliced through the flames, and a figure shot out. It was Su Han.

He looked pathetic. Although his Dragon Phoenix Protection and Transmute were powerful, he had been facing an Earth Rank Martial Technique. In the end, both of his Origin Techniques had been shattered. He was scorched by the flames, his body blackened, looking like an Evil Demon clawing its way out of Hell. But he possessed a Sacred Body, and his Qi-Blood was vigorous. Though injured, he hadn’t lost his fighting spirit and still retained fifty percent of his Combat Power.

"Heaven and Earth Slash!"

Bursting from the sea of fire, Su Han didn’t hesitate. He used the Character Technique of Motion to rush before the empress, gripping the Black Blade and bringing it down with all his might. This slash drew upon all the remaining Demonic Qi in his body. Demonic Qi surged over the Black Blade, which burst with a cold, sharp light. Before this attack, heaven and earth themselves seemed as flimsy as paper, about to be cleaved in two.

Su Han attacked with lethal conviction. The intense sense of crisis made the empress’s pupils constrict and her breath catch in her throat; this strike made her feel the threat of death.

"Demonic Soul!"

In that split second, the empress swiftly activated the Bone Whip in her hand, awakening the dormant demonic soul of the Crimson Flame Demon Serpent sealed within. It had been deliberately sealed into the Bone Whip during its forging, allowing the demonic soul to be awakened at a critical moment for its incredible might.

HISS!

The Bone Whip blazed with a brilliant crimson light, coalescing into a gigantic Crimson Flame Demon Serpent. Its body flowed with crimson flames, and its immense, thousand-meter-long form radiated an intense pressure. This demonic soul had been refined from a living creature, filling it with ferocity and rage. It now directed all these emotions at Su Han, as if he were its killer. The demonic soul, wielding the Bone Whip, struck at Su Han like a venomous snake lunging for its prey.

When the Black Blade and Bone Whip collided again, the world seemed to fall silent for an instant. Then, a furious shockwave of energy exploded outward. The ground beneath their feet cracked, revealing enormous, terrifying fissures. The area where they stood was left in complete disarray. But at this moment, their attention was focused solely on the clash that would decide the outcome of the battle.

CRACK!

A faint cracking sound was heard as a fine fissure appeared on the Bone Whip in the empress’s hand.

"How is this possible?"

The empress’s pupils constricted, her heart trembling in shock. The Bone Whip is a Supreme Grade Magic Artifact, and I even awakened the demonic soul within it! That’s a method second only to my Earth Rank Martial Technique. To think it couldn’t withstand the Black Blade and was cracked... this is simply inconceivable!

"Nothing’s impossible!" From behind the Black Blade came Su Han’s low, cold voice.

For this strike, in addition to all the Demonic Qi in his body, he had also activated the fresh blood and souls the Black Blade had previously absorbed, greatly amplifying its power. Furthermore, by using the Character Technique of Combat, he had tripled the might of his Heaven and Earth Slash. The Bone Whip was strong, but it could not withstand his all-out attack.

The crackling sounds intensified as more fissures spread across the Bone Whip. Finally, it shattered completely, sending fragments flying in all directions. The demonic soul of the Crimson Flame Demon Serpent let out a mournful cry. As the Bone Whip disintegrated, the soul dissipated into wisps of smoke, vanishing from the world.

With the Bone Whip shattered, the Black Blade’s momentum didn’t lessen as it continued its path toward the empress. Her expression changed dramatically, but it was too late to dodge. She could only desperately activate her Inner Armor for protection. This Inner Armor was no ordinary item and possessed immense defensive power, but Su Han’s slash was stronger still. The armor was swiftly cleaved open by the sharp edge of the Black Blade. Ultimately, the blade struck the empress’s body mercilessly.

SPURT!

Blood sprayed through the air. A scream rent the sky as a severed, blood-stained arm flew high. The empress’s left arm had been severed at the shoulder. Blood gushed from the wound, a grievous injury. In that crucial moment, a burst of survival instinct had allowed her to avoid a fatal blow, but it cost her an arm.

"AAAAGH! You little wretch, I will kill you!"

With her left arm severed, the empress completely lost her composure. Her phoenix eyes turned blood-red as if she were about to devour someone. She steeled her heart and decided to use her strongest trump card.