Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 401 401: Can't Hold Back Anymore

Undergoing Demonization, Su Han's appearance changed drastically. He not only grew in size but was also brimming with Demonic Nature.

"An Evil Demon? Who in the world are you?"

Seeing the demonized Su Han, Bai Mu was stunned, hardly able to believe his eyes. Evil Demons, like the Dragon Clan, had long since vanished from the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm. How could one possibly appear again? For a moment, his mind was flooded with questions about Su Han's origins.

Su Han, however, did not hesitate. He charged forward and slashed down with his blade. Empowered by Demonization, the Black Blade's might grew even stronger. The Bloodthirsty Demonic Flame blazed fiercely as the Soul Devouring Black Mist condensed thickly upon its sharp edge, cleaving straight toward Bai Mu.

SQUELCH!

Swift as lightning, the Black Blade tore through Bai Mu's white robes, leaving a gash on his body. Though not very deep, crimson blood oozed out, and the invading Demonic Qi began to take a heavy toll.

"Ice Seal!"

Regaining his senses, Bai Mu hastily activated his White Bone Cold Body. He used its frigid power to freeze the wound, preventing the Demonic Qi from invading further and stopping the injury from worsening.

"Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist!"

As Su Han retracted his blade, he clenched his left hand into a fist. A Golden Fist Blaze, shining like a miniature sun, blazed forth, carrying the scorching might of annihilation as it smashed toward Bai Mu.

"Teleportation!"

Unable to defend in time, Bai Mu had no choice but to use the Art of Teleportation to dodge. But Su Han's Nine Heavens Eye pinpointed the exact spot where he would reappear. Instantly activating the Character Technique of Motion, Su Han gave chase and threw a punch the very moment Bai Mu materialized.

This time, Bai Mu could not evade. He was forced to cross his arms in front of his chest to block.

BANG!

The punch sent him flying, and the chilling crack of fracturing bones echoed through the air.

Bai Mu crash-landed a hundred meters away. Blood flowed from his arms, which were now twisted at an unnatural angle. It was clear that even his White Bone Cold Body could not withstand the force of Su Han's punch.

"What a terrifying Physical Body!"

Bai Mu's face darkened as he stared gravely at Su Han. He used his frigid power to freeze the fractures in his arms, just enough to regain mobility and deal with the immediate battle.

"Earth Rank High Level Martial Technique: Instant Kill Great Technique!"

Gripping his Cold Crystal Dao Sword, Bai Mu performed a special martial technique of the Demon Slayer Sect. Enveloped by Spatial Force, he vanished the next moment. This technique resembled Teleportation, yet it was something more. While Su Han's Nine Heavens Eye could trace his path, he was unable to predict the attack in time to evade.

"Strongest Defense!"

Su Han didn't dare to be careless. He swiftly erected his strongest defenses, and various Origin Techniques manifested at once, layering him in protection.

Almost at the exact moment Su Han's defenses formed, Bai Mu's attack arrived. A streak of cold light, as fine as a strand of hair yet carrying a lethal aura, sliced through his Dragon Phoenix Protection and the Nether King's Protection. Then, losing no momentum, it shattered the magnetic field of the Myriad Encompassing Heavenly Attraction and the Starry Moon Armor before finally striking Su Han's body.

SLASH!

As if cutting through tofu, the cold light cleaved through Su Han's Sacred Body, which offered no resistance. It left behind a long, deep wound that exposed the bone, and blood gushed forth. If not for the sheer resilience of his Sacred Body, the strike would have been fatal. Even so, the damage was immense.

Not far away, Bai Mu's figure reemerged, his complexion even paler than before. He gasped for breath, his aura considerably weaker. Clearly, executing this martial technique was no easy feat for him. This was the Demon Slayer Sect's Instant Kill Great Technique, a fusion of Teleportation and Spatial Force capable of effortlessly slaying any target. But Su Han's Sacred Body was simply too powerful; Bai Mu could only wound him, not kill him.

Su Han's expression remained unchanged as the ghastly wound began to heal at a rate visible to the naked eye. This wasn't the Secret of Healer at work; it was the innate Recovery Power of his Demon Body. With only the Sacred Body, he would have needed to use the Secret of Healer to recover. But in his Demonized State, while his Realm hadn't increased, he had gained a near-indestructible Demon Body. He could regenerate not just from cuts, but even from severed limbs.

Seeing Su Han's wound close up, Bai Mu's face grew incredibly grim. He couldn't fathom how his opponent's body could be so monstrously resilient, allowing him to recover so swiftly from such a grievous injury.

"Origin Technique: Primordial Qi!"

Without pausing, Su Han attacked again. He cast his Origin Technique, condensing the Primordial Qi Opening Sky Axe and bringing it down upon Bai Mu. This axe strike, carrying the divine might to sunder heavens and earth, tore open a long spatial rift and made Bai Mu's heart pound in his chest.

"Intermediate Grade Divine Power: Thousand-Mile Ice Seal!"

Bai Mu once again unleashed a Divine Power Technique. A violent surge of frigid air erupted, attempting to freeze everything and block the axe. However, Su Han had comprehended the Way of the Universe, making his Primordial Qi even more terrifying. His axe was unstoppable, cleaving through the boundless cold air as if it were nothing.

CLANG!

Bai Mu tried to block with his Cold Crystal Dao Sword, but a deafening sound, like the toll of a great bell, rang out. The immense force ripped the Dao Sword from his grasp, sending it flying. The Primordial Qi Opening Sky Axe then slammed into Bai Mu's body. Bai Mu's white robe, itself a defensive Dao Artifact, was as fragile as paper before this strike and was instantly torn to shreds.

"Ah, my arm!"

A horrifying scream burst from Bai Mu's mouth. His entire arm had been severed, sending blood gushing everywhere in a gruesome display. The power of the Primordial Qi Opening Sky Axe was simply overwhelming. It focused all of Su Han's energy, amplified by its world-sundering might. If Bai Mu hadn't managed to avoid a fatal blow at the very last second, he would have lost more than just an arm.

A perfect chance!

A sharp glint flashed in Su Han's eyes as he seized the opening. He fully unleashed the Character Technique of Motion and Lightning Fast, erupting with thirteen times his normal speed and instantly closing the distance to Bai Mu.

"Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!"

Wielding the Black Blade, its Demonic Patterns lit up as he channeled the thunder from the heavens. He exuded an aura of destruction, as if he could shatter the world and reshape the cosmos.

CRACK!

A hundred-meter-wide blade of thunderfire slashed through the sky. It moved like a black thunderbolt, reaching Bai Mu at an unbelievable speed.

SQUELCH!

Unable to defend in time, Bai Mu was struck again. Unlike Su Han's monstrous Demon Body, he could only temporarily use his Ice Seal on the new wound, but his injuries were still grievous.

Su Han pressed his advantage, his attacks coming like a relentless tempest, one after another, giving Bai Mu no chance to breathe. Every one of his attacks inflicted wounds on Bai Mu that were difficult to heal. Meanwhile, any damage Bai Mu managed to deal was swiftly regenerated by the Demon Body.

As time wore on, Bai Mu's injuries grew increasingly severe. Su Han, on the other hand, showed no external wounds, his only cost being the significant consumption of Demonic Qi. If this continued, Bai Mu's defeat was only a matter of time.

"Wang Jinghe! If you don't deal with that doppelganger soon, I'm leaving!" Bai Mu roared at Wang Jinghe in anguish and desperation. He truly couldn't hold on by himself any longer.