Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 274 - 261: Ambushing Zi Qiong

Su Han hadn't left Qingzhou at all. In fact, he had doubled back and returned to the Seven Stars Sect. With his Thousand Changes and Transformations Divine Method, he could disguise himself as anyone, and not even a Supreme Realm powerhouse could see through his illusion. He had long since transformed into an ordinary disciple, remaining within the Seven Stars Sect to await developments.

The Demon-Slaying Order issued by Ye Chuanfeng did not surprise him. After all, Ye Chuanfeng was a hypocrite with a penchant for fawning over his superiors and bullying his subordinates—a classic servile attitude. Since Su Han had soundly defeated Zi Qiong, Ye Chuanfeng would naturally act ruthlessly toward him to curry favor with the Tian Lou Saint.

The only person Su Han worried about was his master. He knew his master would undoubtedly be targeted by Ye Chuanfeng upon returning to the Seven Stars Sect, but he hadn't anticipated that Ye Chuanfeng would be so heartless, completely disregarding their bond as fellow disciples.

On the day of the public execution, he was actually present in the crowd of disciples below. He witnessed Lei Ming's miserable persecution and the various tortures he endured. Despite the murderous intent surging in his heart, Su Han did not make a move. He was well aware that Ye Chuanfeng's actions were designed to flush him out. With his current strength, he had no hope of rescuing his master. He would only get himself killed, extinguishing all hope.

Su Han was certain his master was merely the bait Ye Chuanfeng was using to lure him out. He knew that as long as he remained alive, Ye Chuanfeng wouldn't kill his master, leaving room to turn the situation around. Slipping away dejectedly wasn't Su Han's style; he believed in avenging every wrong. So he waited for an opportunity—a chance for Zi Qiong to be alone. Today, that opportunity finally arrived.

First, I'll kill you and collect some interest!

Su Han's figure flickered as he departed from the Seven Stars Sect, following closely behind her. He then took out the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead, concealing his aura completely as he shadowed her.

Zi Qiong was traveling alone. With her strength at the Seventh Layer of the Divine Power Realm, no one below the Heavenly King Realm or Supreme Realm could possibly stop her. Besides, given her status, who would dare to stand in her way and risk the combined wrath of the Zi Mansion Holy Land and the Tian Lou Saint? As for Su Han, everyone assumed he was scurrying away like a rat, trembling in some filthy gutter. Therefore, not even Ye Chuanfeng worried about Zi Qiong's safety, allowing her to depart alone.

"Nine Heavens Eye, open!"

Su Han activated his Nine Heavens Eye, staring intently at Zi Qiong while searching for the perfect opportunity for a fatal blow. Soon, both had left the Seven Stars Sect far behind. Su Han was incredibly patient, like a seasoned hunter silently waiting for his chance. At last, when Zi Qiong had traveled far from the sect and reached a secluded area, his opportunity came.

WHOOSH!

Su Han executed the Character Technique of Motion, approaching Zi Qiong as swiftly and silently as a ghost. Thanks to the Heaven-Deceiving Demon Bead, it was difficult for anyone below the Heavenly King Realm to detect his presence. To be safe, however, Su Han wouldn't wait until he was right on top of her to strike. At that moment, Zi Qiong was riding a skiff that moved with extreme speed. It was a flying Dao Artifact similar to the Thunder Light Treasure Ship, though slightly slower.

That useless Ye Chuanfeng... when I see the Young Master, I'll make sure he punishes you severely! And that Su Han! He had the audacity, the sheer gall to insult me! Once I capture you, I'll flay you alive and break your body into ten thousand pieces!

Aboard the skiff, Zi Qiong gritted her teeth, her eyes glinting with cold light as she seethed with hatred for both Su Han and Ye Chuanfeng. She was returning this time to get reinforcements; she would ensure that neither of them escaped.

"Too bad you won't be making it back!"

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly echoed in Zi Qiong's ear, sending a chill down her spine.

"Who?"

Zi Qiong reacted instantly, her body surging with Purple Lightning Yin Thunder as she reached for her Earth Thunder Dao Sword.

However, at that very moment, the sky darkened. Dense clouds gathered, and arcs of Thunder Light interwove, crackling across the heavens. The display was overwhelmingly intense, accompanied by a terrifying Supreme pressure that made one's hair stand on end.

"Su Han!"

When Zi Qiong saw that her ambusher was indeed Su Han, her eyes widened in shock. She couldn't believe he would be so audacious as to try and kill her. Wasn't he afraid of being killed in retaliation?

"A Supreme Treasure!"

Zi Qiong's gaze lifted, and she quickly spotted the Supreme Thunder Pearl. The Thunder Light in the sky was rapidly coalescing, forming a 3,000-meter-wide Thunderbolt palm. It descended like the hand of heavenly judgment, crushing the air as it slammed downward and giving Zi Qiong an unprecedented sense of crisis. A jolt of alarm shot through her. She knew she couldn't withstand such a blow with her own power, but she possessed life-saving items. She even had one left behind by a Saint that could easily defend against this attack if she could activate it in time.

"Invincible Tao Xin!"

"Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds!"

But since Su Han had dared to make a move, he wasn't about to give her that chance. His invincible aura, as vast as an abyss, surged toward Zi Qiong. Simultaneously, he unleashed the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds. Two syllables transformed into tidal waves of sound that brutally struck her. Stunned by the successive attacks, Zi Qiong faltered, and Su Han seized the opportunity. Her mind went blank, her delicate body trembled, and she fell into a brief daze.

"Divine Prohibition Heavenly Method!"

Su Han swiftly executed the technique, placing five minor Divine Prohibitions on Zi Qiong. She instantly lost her five senses, becoming disoriented and rigid. Zi Qiong's survival instincts kicked in, and she struggled to break free. However, she had lost the initiative. Reeling from Su Han's assault, she found it incredibly difficult to escape the Divine Prohibition Heavenly Method.

"Time to die!" Su Han declared, his face expressionless and his gaze cold.

The 3,000-meter-wide Thunderbolt palm descended from the sky like the hand of the heavens, carrying limitless destructive force as it crashed down upon Zi Qiong. Even though Zi Qiong possessed the Purple Lightning Imperial Body, was a Divine Power Realm Martial Artist, and a prodigy of a Holy Land, she could not withstand a Supreme-level attack.

BOOM!

The Thunder Light detonated. Zi Qiong's graceful figure was instantly smashed into the ground, obliterating the surrounding forest and leaving behind only a mangled corpse. This was only because Su Han had held back. Otherwise, the true power of the Supreme Thunder Pearl would have been enough to grind her to dust.

WHOOSH!

A streak of light shot out from the corpse, fleeing into the distance like a meteor. It was Zi Qiong's soul. Her sea of consciousness was guarded by a special treasure. Even though her Physical Body was destroyed, her soul was protected, allowing it to escape and eventually reconstruct a new body, just as Su Tian had done.

"Nine Heavens Divine Light!"

But Su Han wasn't about to give her that chance. A beam of golden Divine Light shot out from his Nine Heavens Eye, striking Zi Qiong's soul with perfect accuracy.

"Ahhh!"

A shrill scream echoed through the heavens as Zi Qiong's soul was blasted apart, shattering completely.

Thus, the prodigy of the Holy Land perished.