Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 601: Extreme Joy Turns to Sorrow

"Hmm?"

The Zi Mansion Holy Son was bewildered. He had not yet recovered from his pride and complacency when he was ambushed.

"Where is this?"

The surroundings were pitch-dark. Beneath his feet lay a platform similar to a dueling arena. It was a special space, but one the Zi Mansion Holy Son had never seen before. His gaze swept around as he spread his Divine Sense, but he could find no explanation for any of it.

"Who dares to ambush this Holy Son? If you have the guts, show yourself!"

The Zi Mansion Holy Son’s heart sank with a touch of astonishment. He had already cleared the area, killing both the kilometer-tall peach tree and the thirteen survivors. He thought there should be no one left. Moreover, with his strength, not just anyone could ambush him, even if he was momentarily careless.

Could it be the Ghost Saint?

The only ones who could compete with him were the other Saint Heirs and Holy Maidens. The Crimson Holy Maiden was already dead, and only the Ghost Saint had yet to appear. The Zi Mansion Holy Son instantly made the connection.

SWISH!

Just as the Zi Mansion Holy Son finished speaking, a figure appeared opposite him.

His heart went on alert. As he focused his gaze, he was momentarily stunned.

"Who are you?"

At this moment, Su Han had not used Thousand Changes and Transformations, revealing his true appearance. It was a face completely unfamiliar to the Zi Mansion Holy Son. He had never seen this person before, nor did he seem to be among the five hundred people on this trip.

Could he be a native of Peach Blossom Paradise? Impossible. The only natives in Peach Blossom Paradise are demonic beasts, not humans.

"Thousand Changes and Transformations!"

With a thought, Su Han cast the Divine Method. His appearance changed dramatically, transforming into that of the Fire Crow Sect Master.

"What? You’re the Fire Crow Sect Master?"

The Zi Mansion Holy Son’s eyes nearly bulged out of his head as he stared at Su Han in utter shock.

He had always treated the Fire Crow Sect Master as a sacrificial pawn, even bestowing upon him two demonic beasts and an Ice-Fire Holy Lotus to enhance his strength. When the Fire Crow Sect Master burned the kilometer-tall peach tree with a sea of fire, he had assumed the man was killed by the tree and incinerated. Now, it was clear that was not the case at all.

"No, the Fire Crow Sect Master is just a minor character. You’re not him. Who are you really, and why have you been undercover by my side all this time?"

The Zi Mansion Holy Son quickly realized that the Fire Crow Sect Master had always been a fake and that he had been deceived.

Now, the kilometer-tall peach tree was reduced to ashes, all other Saint Heirs and Holy Maidens had fallen, and every Supreme Realm Martial Artist was dead. With only the two of them left, Su Han’s goal was obvious without even needing to guess.

But what stunned him was the question of who exactly this young man was.

He looked to be seventeen or eighteen years old, yet he possessed a cultivation at the Supreme Realm Fifth Layer. To be able to deceive him while also possessing a Holy Artifact meant this was no ordinary person.

A figure like this should be on the level of a Saint Heir. Yet, he recognized all the Saint Heirs and Holy Maidens from the nearby Daozhous, and this person was not among them. Furthermore, even if he had never personally met the other prodigies, he had at least heard of them. But none matched the young man before him.

Where on earth did this young man come from?

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. You let me watch a grand drama; now, it’s time for me to send you on your way!" Su Han said calmly, reaching out and grabbing the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda.

"Go!"

Under the control of the Secret of the Soldier Character, the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda expanded to three hundred meters in size. It radiated a brilliant golden light as four of its palaces opened simultaneously. A dense, suppressive aura spread out, like that of a primordial Divine Mountain capable of subduing all demons.

"Kill me? You’re delusional. No matter who you are, once I kill you, I’ll naturally find out everything!"

The Zi Mansion Holy Son was never a benevolent person; otherwise, he wouldn’t have plotted such an elaborate scheme. Now that he had finally obtained everything, why would he willingly hand it over?

At this moment, he stared coldly at Su Han, his eyes brimming with killing intent. Although he didn’t know who the young man before him was, the Zi Mansion Holy Son was confident in his own strength, confident that he could defeat Su Han, who was at the Supreme Realm Fifth Layer.

However, his expression changed abruptly the very next moment. He discovered that he could no longer control his Purple Gold Holy Spear. Not only that, but he couldn’t activate his Void Holy Garment either. He had lost his connection to all of his Holy Artifacts.

"What kind of Holy Artifact is this? It can actually restrict my own Holy Artifacts?"

The Zi Mansion Holy Son immediately guessed that the Reincarnation Holy Mirror was the cause, but he had never encountered such a situation before. Without his Purple Gold Holy Spear and Void Holy Garment, his combat power would be greatly diminished.

"Origin Technique: Purple Qi From the East!"

The Nine Palace Golden Pagoda was already pressing down on him. Not daring to be negligent, the Zi Mansion Holy Son swiftly expanded his domain and executed his Origin Technique. In an instant, a surge of purple qi flooded out, boosting his strength to the Supreme Realm Eighth Layer.

BOOM!

The Zi Mansion Holy Son struck out fiercely, transforming his purple qi into a dragon to counter the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda’s suppression. However, he was still pinned down and could hardly move.

"Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!"

Su Han gripped the Black Blade and slashed down without hesitation. In that instant, brilliant thunder light flashed as a Thunder Dragon Saber Aura tore through the sky toward the Zi Mansion Holy Son. The terrifying, destructive aura caused the Holy Son’s expression to change drastically.

"Intermediate Grade Divine Power: Purple Star Emergence!"

The Zi Mansion Holy Son’s Spiritual Energy surged as he performed Physique Fusion, unleashing his Divine Power Technique.

Above, in the dark sky, a huge phantom of a purple star appeared. This was the Purple Star, the natal star of the Purple Qi Emperor Body, which could provide him with protection.

BOOM!

The phantom of the Purple Star collided with the Thunder Dragon Saber Aura. The resulting boom shook the heavens, and the terrifying energy fluctuations turned into a storm that swept through the entire space within the mirror.

This strike was an even match!

Although the Zi Mansion Holy Son’s Emperor Body had not yet reached Great Accomplishment, he held the advantage in cultivation realm. Even without his Holy Artifacts, he could still contend with Su Han for a time.

"Ghostly Face Mask!"

Unwilling to waste time with the Zi Mansion Holy Son, Su Han reached out, grabbed the Ghostly Face Mask, and put it on. Instantly, his aura skyrocketed, elevating his cultivation to the Supreme Realm Seventh Layer.

"Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist!"

He clenched his left fist, which shone with a golden brilliance. The Golden Emperor Phantom appeared and fused with Su Han.

BOOM!

He threw a punch. The Golden Fist Radiance shot out like a golden sun, bearing down with oppressive might and causing the Zi Mansion Holy Son’s expression to change drastically.

"A Great Accomplished Holy Body! How is this possible? Who in the world are you?"

The Zi Mansion Holy Son was utterly stunned. Sacred Bodies were already rare, so for someone so young to possess one at the Great Accomplishment stage was extraordinary. His mind raced, but he was completely unable to guess Su Han’s identity.

THUMP!

The Zi Mansion Holy Son defended with all his might, but his Purple Qi Emperor Body was inferior to Su Han’s Sacred Body. Moreover, his Emperor Body had not reached Great Accomplishment, so he was completely unable to withstand the blow. The punch sent him flying through the air, spewing blood, before he crashed heavily a kilometer away.

BOOM!

Meanwhile, the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda descended with its intense suppressive force, crashing down like Mount Tai. It thoroughly suppressed the Zi Mansion Holy Son, rendering him immobile and unable to struggle.

Watching Su Han rapidly approach, the Zi Mansion Holy Son’s pupils shrank as his heart filled with absolute horror.

Am I really going to die here today?