Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 571: Onward Without Hesitation

"What?" The Fire Crow Sect Master’s expression changed as he flew into a towering rage. "Who has the audacity to challenge my Fire Crow Sect? Do they take me for a sick cat just because this tiger isn’t showing its claws?"

"Speak! Who is so bold?" The Fire Crow Sect Master’s chest burned with rage, and he wished he could tear the troublemakers into a thousand pieces.

He was in the middle of a dispute with the Blood Crow Sect Master and the Black Crow Sect Master over the quota allocations. For someone to attack his sect at this moment would make him a complete laughingstock.

And what if they orchestrated this attack to deliberately inflict heavy losses on my Fire Crow Sect? I’d almost certainly lose the quota for the Peach Blossom Paradise. That was an outcome the Fire Crow Sect Master could not accept. He just wanted to kill the troublemakers immediately, making an example of them.

"It’s the two remnants of the Myriad Swords Sect and an unfamiliar young man!" the disciple reported, his face pale with panic.

"Impossible!" the Fire Crow Sect Master exclaimed in shock. "Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue aren’t strong. They could barely escape with their lives, so how could they possibly attack my Fire Crow Sect? Isn’t that a death wish?" An unfamiliar young man? Where did he spring from?

"Brother Fire Crow, to think someone would dare to attack you. Come, we’ll accompany you. Let’s see who these bold characters truly are," the old woman in black robes said, a mocking glint in her eyes as she took the lead to walk outside.

She didn’t know who the troublemakers were, but this was a welcome development. Whether it served to deflate the Fire Crow Sect Master’s arrogance or simply let her sit back and watch the tigers fight, it was better than their current stalemate. She would never give up the quota for the Peach Blossom Paradise.

"Senior Sister is right. I’d also like to see what these remnants of the Myriad Swords Sect are capable of," the Blood Crow Sect Master said, rising to follow the Black Crow Sect Master outside. He not only wanted the quota for the Peach Blossom Paradise but also planned to deal with the remnants of the Myriad Swords Sect. The bounty from the Heavenly Sword Dynasty was substantial, and since the opportunity had presented itself, he had no intention of missing out.

The taunts from the Black Crow and Blood Crow Sect Masters made the Fire Crow Sect Master’s face darken, his rage surging.

"I don’t care who you are! If you dare run wild in my Fire Crow Sect, I will tear you to pieces!" The Fire Crow Sect Master’s eyes flared with an icy killing intent that made the nearby disciple blanch with terror.

SWOOSH! The Fire Crow Sect Master took a single step and shot out of the main hall. He could no longer restrain his urge to kill.

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On Fire Evil Mountain, an intense battle was already underway. Su Han did not make a move, instead letting Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue use this as an opportunity to hone their swordsmanship.

Li Qingyue wielded the Green Spirit Sword, her "Moonrise Over the Sea" Phenomenon manifesting around her. As she executed the Winter Snow Sword Technique, her sword light fell like snowflakes, each strike sharp and lethal. Within the Divine Sea Realm, no one was her match. On the other side, Li Mingliang brandished a new longsword. Having activated Physique Fusion, he projected a piercing aura. Each slash of his sword boomed like a clap of spring thunder, shaking the hearts of his enemies.

Both of them had cultivated the Myriad Swords Returning Origin Technique. Although they were only at the Entry Level and had mastered just the First Layer, they had already condensed Sword Qi within their bodies, making their swordsmanship far more powerful than before. Li Qingyue and Li Mingliang joined forces, their sword light weaving a deadly web as they charged into the crowd. As long as no one from the Heavenly King Realm intervened, the two of them could handle the situation.

"There’s one by himself! Kill him!" A Physique Realm martial artist spotted Su Han, assuming the young man was an easy target. He charged, his long spear glowing like a dragon as it pierced the air, aimed directly between Su Han’s eyes.

"One Sword Breaks Myriad Spells!" Su Han formed a sword with his fingers and slashed through the air. A meter-long blade of Sword Qi howled forth, tearing a rift in space itself before cleaving both the man and his spear in two.

Su Han’s single move stunned the surrounding Fire Crow Sect disciples who had been itching for a fight. They realized with horror that this youth was even more terrifying than Li Mingliang, so they immediately changed their targets and resumed their siege on the brother and sister.

The Fire Crow Sect numbered over a thousand members. Though many had been sent out on pursuits, five to six hundred remained. They swarmed from all directions, laying siege to Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue. Although the siblings’ swordsmanship was excellent, two fists are no match for four hands. Their strength was not yet invincible, so they quickly found themselves in a perilous situation. Li Mingliang, in particular, was covered in wounds and in a miserable state.

Yet, Su Han simply watched without intervening. This was a trial by fire he had set for them. Unless their lives were in mortal danger, he did not plan to act.

True strength comes from self-reliance. They have to overcome this on their own!

Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue understood this. Even though they were severely injured, they didn’t call out to Su Han for help. Instead, they gritted their teeth and fought on. Li Mingliang’s strength was already considerable, and he had a wealth of combat experience. Li Qingyue, however, had always been well-protected by him, so she was initially forced into a very passive position. But her innate talent was superior. Through the relentless battle, she rapidly accumulated combat experience and began to wield her Phenomenon with increasing skill.

SHIIING! A frigid stream of Sword Qi erupted from Li Qingyue’s body. It sliced through the air, flashing across the necks of seven men. Their bodies froze for an instant before blood gushed from their wounds and they collapsed to the ground. Killing seven with a single sword strike was a brilliant feat.

Worthy of the Yin Sword Body. She’s condensed her first stream of Sword Qi so quickly! Su Han nodded, quite satisfied with Li Qingyue’s performance. The Myriad Swords Returning Origin Technique was all about condensing countless streams of Sword Qi, a principle similar to the first part of One Sword Breaks Myriad Spells. Li Qingyue had already trained bitterly for three days, and now, forged in the crucible of a life-and-death battle, she had finally succeeded. This Sword Qi was cold as ice yet exceptionally sharp. It contained not only her Spiritual Energy but also her Sword Intent and Sword Momentum, making it incredibly powerful. Though Li Mingliang was stronger, his innate talent in the way of the sword was far inferior to his sister’s. The first wisp of his own Sword Qi was still nowhere to be found!

"Winter Snow Sword Technique!" Holding the blood-drenched Green Spirit Sword, Li Qingyue took on an air of tragic beauty and slaughter. After condensing her first stream of Sword Qi, she wasn’t weakened at all. Instead, she fought with even greater valor. By suppressing her enemies with her Phenomenon and weaving a net of Sword Qi, she could even fight on par with martial artists of the Heavenly Human Realm.

"KILL!" Li Mingliang unleashed his full power, pushing his Spring Thunder Sword Technique to its absolute limit. He fought not only to slay his enemies but also to protect Li Qingyue, preventing anyone from a higher Realm from getting near her.

Corpse after corpse fell, their crimson blood staining the ground. The acrid stench of blood filled the air, transforming the mountaintop into an Asura Field. Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue fought on, bathed in blood. Despite their grievous injuries and depleted Spiritual Energy, their auras grew ever sharper, like twin bloodstained swords that inspired dread in all who beheld them.

Eventually, the hundreds of Fire Crow Sect disciples were so intimidated by their presence that they retreated, too afraid to attack. For a Sword Cultivator, momentum is everything—an unstoppable will, the belief that where my sword is, I am invincible!

Here they come! At that moment, Su Han sensed something and looked up. He saw three figures flying in from the distance, their overwhelming auras of the Heavenly King Realm shaking the heavens and the earth. The true masters had arrived.