Chapter 536: Chapter 536: Strike First to Gain the Advantage

THUD!

The Tiger Power Saint plummeted from midair, smashing into the ground and creating a huge crater. Thick cracks spiderwebbed out in all directions as dust and smoke billowed into the air—a terrifying sight.

The disciples of the Seven Stars Sect had already fled in panic, not daring to stay any longer, so they were spared from the collateral damage. However, many of the buildings within the sect collapsed, turning into vast stretches of ruins.

"Su Han, let’s get out of here!" Lei Ming struggled to his feet and teleported to Su Han’s side. He grabbed Su Han’s hand, attempting to lead him away.

The Tiger Power Saint was simply too strong. They could not withstand him, and escape was the only logical option.

However, Su Han shook his head, rejecting Lei Ming’s suggestion. His eyes blazed with a cold, murderous intent.

"Master, he’s severely injured. This is our best chance to kill him. If we flee now, we’ll lose this opportunity. And once he recovers, he will definitely not spare us."

Strike first to gain the upper hand, or hesitate and suffer the consequences!

Su Han was not one to shrink back. His Defying Heavenly Demon Will made him fearless against any enemy and bold enough to strike at any foe. It was an unyielding belief, the very foundation that had supported him all this time.

The Tiger Power Saint was indeed powerful. Even severely wounded, it was uncertain if Su Han could kill him; he might even be killed in the attempt. Yet, Su Han refused to flee.

He wanted to seize this fleeting chance and take the initiative. If he could kill the Tiger Power Saint, he would not only eliminate the threat but also strike a severe blow against the Tian Luo Saint. He was indifferent to life and death and would fight anyone who challenged him, regardless of the consequences!

Lei Ming understood Su Han’s intent, but with their lives on the line, he could not share Su Han’s indifference. Yet, if Su Han did not flee, Lei Ming couldn’t possibly escape alone.

"If that’s the case, then let us, master and disciple, join forces this once. We’ll show the world how to Slaughter a Saint!" Lei Ming clenched his teeth, having finally made his decision to fight alongside Su Han. Success would be a cause for celebration; failure would come with a clear conscience.

"Nine Heavens Eye!"

Su Han nodded and immediately activated his Nine Heavens Eye, peering into the crater shrouded in billowing dust.

In the center of the pit, the Tiger Power Saint lay in a pool of his own blood. His silver-white armor, despite its astonishing defensive power, couldn’t withstand the Hell Nether Serpent’s corrosion. The serpent’s power had penetrated his body, ravaging his internal organs and even fracturing his Dantian, leaving it on the verge of collapse.

His face was as pale as paper and his breathing was weak. He was clinging to life by a thread, suffering an unprecedented injury. At that moment, his strength had dwindled to less than a tenth of its peak, putting him on par with someone like Ye Chuanfeng. Moreover, the residual energy of the Hell Nether Serpent was still eroding his Qi-Blood and sapping his vitality, causing his condition to worsen by the second. If not for his own formidable power and the Healing Holy Medicine he had promptly consumed, he surely would have already succumbed.

Damn it! Saint You Heng actually bestowed the power of the Hell Nether Serpent upon him! It seems I truly underestimated Su Han’s importance in Saint You Heng’s heart!

The Tiger Power Saint knew of Saint You Heng’s existence and that the Hell Nether Serpent was his trump card. It was a technique that would greatly deplete Saint You Heng’s Qi-Blood and even shorten his lifespan. He never imagined that Saint You Heng would pay such a steep price just to protect Su Han.

The Tiger Power Saint now faced a dilemma: should he continue the attack or retreat?

He was severely wounded by the Hell Nether Serpent and in an incredibly feeble state. Furthermore, Saint You Heng had likely already sensed his presence. If he didn’t escape quickly, it would be difficult to leave once Saint You Heng arrived. Yet, to leave just like that was unbearable. He was here on the Tian Luo Saint’s orders, and although the Tian Luo Saint wouldn’t punish him for this, he felt an unbearable loss of face—a humiliation that ground his pride into the dirt.

"Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, suppress!"

Just as the Tiger Power Saint hesitated, Su Han took the initiative. Under his control, the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda swiftly expanded to a hundred meters in size, dazzling with golden light and pulsing with intense Holy Might. It opened three of its palace gates, unleashing a tremendous suppressive force.

"Kill!"

Su Han’s proactive attack made the Tiger Power Saint’s decision for him.

I am a Saint, and one from the Tian Luo Net Holy Land, the foremost of the Ten Great Holy Lands. How can I flee in such a disgraceful manner?

Even though he was severely injured by the Hell Nether Serpent, he still had the strength to fight. He was confident that dealing with Su Han and Lei Ming would not be a problem.

I should have enough time to kill Su Han before I leave!

With his decision made, the Tiger Power Saint dragged his battered body upright and swiftly expanded his Domain.

"Dragon Tiger Domain!"

The Tiger Power Saint’s Domain was rather unique. Within it, the phantoms of a dragon and a tiger coalesced and clashed, unleashing sky-high combat power. However, due to his severe injuries, his Domain was somewhat blurred and unstable. But as a powerhouse at the Saint Realm Third Layer, his Domain still expanded to an immense three-thousand-meter range.

THUD!

Like a small mountain, the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda crashed down heavily. It smashed into the Dragon Tiger Domain, causing it to shake violently as cracks spread across it, but the Tiger Power Saint ultimately withstood the attack.

"Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!" 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Lei Ming also made his move. Su Han had given him a Semi-Holy Artifact saber, and now, summoning lightning from the sky, he slashed out a kilometer-long Thunder Dragon Saber Aura. This Thunder Dragon Saber Aura was even more condensed than Su Han’s, its thunderbolt force more potent. After all, Lei Ming had specialized in Thunder Element Techniques for many years. In terms of mastery over Thunder Techniques, he naturally surpassed Su Han.

The Thunder Dragon Saber Aura sliced down, carrying an unparalleled destructive force as it cleaved into the Dragon Tiger Domain, instantly tearing a long, thin crack in it. This not only demonstrated the strength of Lei Ming’s attack but also revealed the severity of the Tiger Power Saint’s injuries. If he hadn’t been wounded, a hundred such slashes from Lei Ming wouldn’t have harmed the Dragon Tiger Domain in the slightest.

"You truly deserve to die! I will tear you to pieces!"

The attacks from Su Han and Lei Ming made the Tiger Power Saint feel incredibly aggrieved. Grinding his teeth, his killing intent turning icy cold, he reached out and retrieved the Silver Dragon Holy Spear.

A tiger brought low and bullied by dogs? No! I am a Saint! How can I be disgraced by two insignificant Supremes? I will kill them! I will use their blood and their lives to wash away this shame!

"Kill!"

Clutching the Silver Dragon Holy Spear, the Tiger Power Saint resolved to end the battle quickly and slay Su Han and Lei Ming before his injuries could worsen.

WHOOSH!

Though severely wounded, the Tiger Power Saint’s strength remained fierce. As he thrust the spear, its brilliant light took the form of a dragon, tearing the sky asunder as it shot straight for Su Han.

"Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!"

Su Han held the Black Blade, his gaze sharp and his killing intent surging like a tide as he prepared to meet the Tiger Power Saint head-on.

So what if he’s a Saint? I’ve killed one before!