Chapter 969: Du Yao

Although Su Han once killed the Meng Po Empress and Zhong Kui, they were actually just using a code name and were not the Underworld Deities mentioned in legends.

And now, in front of Su Han, there was someone dressed exactly like Black Impermanence, but he clearly wasn’t the real Black Impermanence—just a mimic.

"Hell!"

Upon seeing this Black Impermanence, Su Han immediately thought of the hell in the Prison State, fearing only hell has such peculiar obsession, as its master might be King Yama from King Yama’s Palace.

The strength of this Black Impermanence was remarkably strong, at Saint Realm Third Layer, making him a formidable enemy that a woman named Du Yao absolutely could not withstand.

And it seemed this Black Impermanence came specifically for Du Yao, which made things interesting!

Su Han was hidden underground, watching with the Nine Heavens Eye to find out what kind of event could involve hell itself!

Su Han’s two goals for this journey were both inextricably linked to hell, this immortal force, so Su Han wasn’t in a hurry to leave; rather, he wanted to see the situation.

"Black Impermanence, you deliberately waiting here for me?"

From underneath her black robe, Du Yao’s face was a bit grim. She had been very discreet, not showing any sign of abnormality, even hiding on a common cloud boat, yet she was still discovered.

"I wasn’t deliberately waiting for you. I just happened to be passing through the area when I saw a tornado. Your Catastrophe Devil Body is apt at attracting disasters, so I came to check it out. I didn’t expect it to really be you; this is fate!"

Black Impermanence spoke without expression, seemingly stiff, but his words made Du Yao’s heart sink.

She didn’t expect her luck to be so bad, to encounter Black Impermanence of Black and White Impermanence before even entering the Prison State.

While she possessed the Catastrophe Devil Body, her strength was only Supreme Realm Ninth Layer. Even if she could match ordinary Saints, Black Impermanence was a powerful expert of Saint Realm Third Layer, making her chances of victory extremely low.

"Du Yao, the master of Prison State values your Catastrophe Devil Body highly. If you follow me back obediently, the master will surely nurture you greatly, instant sanctification won’t be a problem, you might even share a position with me!"

Black Impermanence remained expressionless as he spoke, but he was trying to persuade Du Yao. Though he carried hostility, he did not have the intent to kill, clearly not planning to kill Du Yao.

After all, the Catastrophe Devil Body was extremely rare, and the master of Prison State was willing to massacre the entire Du Family just to obtain it.

Unfortunately, Du Yao had escaped back then and had remained hidden for years, but the master hadn’t forgotten about the Catastrophe Devil Body, so when Black Impermanence encountered Du Yao today, he decided to bring her back.

This would be a great achievement!

"Hmph, you massacred my family and killed my parents; the hatred and enmity, even the waters of three rivers cannot cleanse. Do you expect me to become hell’s dog? Dream on! I have returned for revenge!"

Du Yao’s beautiful glazed eyes fired with overwhelming hatred.

This hatred was etched deeply, not diminishing over ten years, instead growing deeper, even coloring her eyes with an unnatural blood hue.

She fled the Prison State ten years ago, only to become stronger and return for revenge.

And now, she had finally come back!

"Revenge? Laughable, with your insignificant strength, you can’t even handle me, yet you dare speak of seeking revenge against hell, delusional!"

Black Impermanence’s mouth twitched, but the stiffness prevented a genuine smile from forming, as if his muscles hardened, unable to make any expression.

"Since you refuse to listen, I’ll have no choice but to capture you and let the master decide!"

Swoosh!

Black Impermanence wasted no more words, his chains darting out like venomous snakes, faster than lightning, swiftly striking towards Du Yao.

These chains, named Soul-Snatching Ghost Chain, were forged from special materials, an Intermediate Grade Holy Artifact with tremendous power, containing intense Yin Energy. If struck, it would invade the body, damage the physical form, ultimately killing the target.

"Black Impermanence, you will be my first act of revenge!"

Du Yao didn’t choose to flee but intended to take on Black Impermanence directly, her delicate white jade arm reaching from her black robe, wielding a whip like a venomous snake.

The whip was completely dark red with a surface layered like snake scales; the tip surprisingly had a triangular snakehead, while the tail is held by Du Yao’s hand.

"Hell Poisonous Snake!"

Seeing the whip, Black Impermanence exclaimed in shock, his eyes filled with astonishment.

The whip was forged from exceedingly rare and vicious Hell Poisonous Snakes, and upon contact, it would cause instant death, even the soul wouldn’t escape.

This Hell Poisonous Snake Whip’s grade reached Superior Grade Holy Artifact, indicating Du Yao’s significant fortune.

Clang!

The Hell Poisonous Snake Whip collided with the Soul-Snatching Ghost Chain, instantly striking the chain away.

Du Yao, though only Supreme Realm Ninth Layer, had the Catastrophe Devil Body and wielded the Hell Poisonous Snake Whip, making her comparable to a Saint Realm First Layer expert, evidently a talented and unordinary prodigy.

"After ten years, you’re unexpectedly formidable now, but without instant sanctification, you still won’t escape my grasp today!"

After a failed move, Black Impermanence’s gaze froze, dense Yin Energy erupted from his body, swiftly forming a domain of Yin Energy three thousand meters large.

"Time Freeze!"

Black Impermanence unleashed time power, something the Supreme Realm Du Yao hadn’t mastered.

Swish!

Suddenly, Du Yao was immobilized, her own time frozen, rendering her statue-like, unable to move.

Crack!

The Soul-Snatching Ghost Chain struck again, successfully hitting Du Yao this time, launching her away as the black robe shredded, revealing her sizzling, sexy form.

At this moment, the Time Freeze effect ended, restoring Du Yao to normal, but she bore a blood mark from the blow, and a streak of fresh blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, indicating her injury.

The hallmark of Saint Realm is command over time, a singular aspect that crushes all Supreme Realm martial artists.

Though Du Yao had the Catastrophe Devil Body, it paled in comparison to time power, and being struck inflicted noticeable harm on her condition.

"Heavenly Rank Low Level Martial Skill: Obliterate Yin Nine Locks!"

Black Impermanence swung the Soul-Snatching Ghost Chain, invoking a Heavenly Rank Martial Skill; the entire realm dimmed in an instant, then nine chains appeared, emerging from all sides towards Du Yao to bind and capture her.

Facing the swiftly approaching chains and looming time power fluctuations, Du Yao’s eyes emitted sharp brilliance.

She was here for revenge, not to sacrifice.

Over ten years, she had become significantly stronger, no longer that fleeing little girl.

"Origin Technique: Three Disasters!"