Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

This was a dilemma.

If Su Han agreed to the Mysterious Great Sword Saint, he would betray the Flying Immortal Great Emperor. Su Han did not believe he could withstand the wrath of a Great Emperor, and the question of how to enter the Myriad Virtual Realm was another major problem. But if he refused, his life would be in immediate danger. After all, the Mysterious Great Sword Saint already knew he was not the Nineteenth Prince. If the Sword Saint decided to act, Su Han would have no hope of survival and little chance of escape.

I’ll cross that bridge when I come to it!

In the end, Su Han made his decision.

"Your grandson is willing to do everything in his power to help you, Grandfather!"

Su Han agreed. Refusing meant immediate mortal danger. Agreeing not only kept him safe for the time being but also gained him the support of the Mysterious Great Sword Saint. Although this was no different from bargaining with a tiger for its hide, Su Han had no other choice in the current situation.

"Very good. It seems you’re a smart man."

The Mysterious Great Sword Saint nodded, satisfied with Su Han’s answer. This was the outcome he had anticipated. Had Su Han refused, he truly would have killed him. After all, he had no intention of letting someone go who was not only useless to him but had also killed his own grandson.

Now, they were partners.

"I have my own way to enter the Myriad Virtual Realm; you needn’t worry about that. Everything that happens after we enter will also have nothing to do with you. You only need to bring me with you the next time you go. That shouldn’t be difficult for you," the Mysterious Great Sword Saint said. He had been planning this for a long time, lacking only an opportunity—one he could not seize himself and had to obtain through someone else.

Currently, only three people could enter the Myriad Virtual Realm. He certainly did not dare to confront the Flying Immortal Great Emperor head-on. The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince was almost always in seclusion and rarely went out. Even if he did, the Sword Saint had no way to coerce or tempt him. Thus, Su Han was his best and only choice.

"When Father summons me again, I will be sure to visit you in advance, Grandfather," Su Han said with a nod, sealing their agreement.

Their cooperation was thus established.

"I’m aware of your plan for revenge. The path is perilous. Open your Heart Spirit. I will leave a Divine Sense imprint in your sea of consciousness. It can protect your soul and serve as a spatial coordinate. If you find yourself in danger, I can reach you at a moment’s notice."

Of course, protecting the soul and serving as a spatial coordinate were secondary. His true purpose was to control Su Han’s life and death and to track his location, preventing him from defecting at a critical moment. This matter concerned the Sword Saint’s very life and death, and his grand pursuit of Path Enlightenment. He could not possibly trust Su Han’s verbal promise. Only by holding Su Han’s life in his hands could he be at ease.

"Thank you, Grandfather."

Su Han knew he was in no position to bargain, so he did not resist.

SWISH!

A beam of sword light shot from the Mysterious Great Sword Saint’s brow. It seemed capable of annihilating souls, shattering the Heart Spirit, and destroying one’s Dao Heart—it was utterly terrifying. The beam of light instantly entered Su Han’s forehead, flew into his sea of consciousness, and finally coalesced into a Sword Light Mark.

"One hundred and eight Divine Sense Stellars, such formidable Divine Sense!"

The Mysterious Great Sword Saint was shocked the moment he sensed Su Han’s Divine Sense Stellars. For someone of Su Han’s age and realm to possess such powerful Divine Sense was nothing short of monstrous. Of course, the Sword Saint only sensed the one hundred and eight Divine Sense Stellars; he did not perceive the ancient spear at the center of the sea of consciousness. That spear’s origins were far too profound for him to detect. Moreover, the spear was still dim and indistinct after its clash with the Great Emperor’s Seal and had yet to recover. It did not act against the Sword Light Mark on its own. Otherwise, its secret would have been exposed.

The Mysterious Great Sword Saint’s Sword Light Mark roamed Su Han’s sea of consciousness for a moment. After confirming its control, it hovered in place, unmoving.

Su Han could clearly feel the terrifying power of the Sword Light Mark. If the Mysterious Great Sword Saint had malicious intent, his sea of consciousness would shatter in an instant, utterly unable to resist. For now, Su Han had no good solution and could only take things one step at a time.

"You probably don’t have any Saint Treasures for self-protection anymore, right?"

Only after leaving the Sword Light Mark did the Mysterious Great Sword Saint’s gaze toward Su Han soften somewhat. The Great Freedom Sword Qi he had once given the Nineteenth Prince had been used up, and the Saint Treasure obtained from the treasury had been spent in the Chaotic Burial Ground. Su Han currently possessed no Saint Treasures.

SWISH!

The Mysterious Great Sword Saint reached out, and a gleaming Holy Sword appeared in his hand. The sword was long and slender with a snow-bright blade, but its hilt was a dull, pitch-black. The contrast between black and white was striking. Yet, there were no patterns on the blade itself, making it look both ordinary and yet full of Dao Rhyme.

"This sword is named Mysterious Void. It is my personal blade." The Mysterious Great Sword Saint caressed the blade, his eyes filled with recollection and emotion. It was clear the sword had accompanied him through numerous battles.

The Mysterious Void Holy Sword, a Supreme Grade Holy Artifact and the personal sword of the Mysterious Great Sword Saint, was of inestimable value.

SWISH!

The Mysterious Great Sword Saint suddenly acted. Instantly, the entire secluded domain flooded with sword light like a tide, crisscrossing the heavens and the earth. Su Han felt a terrifying sharpness. In the end, however, the sword light merged into the Mysterious Void Holy Sword, leaving three shallow Sword Patterns on the blade.

"I have sealed three strands of my Great Freedom Sword Qi into this blade. You can activate them at any time to unleash three strikes at my full power. Ordinary Saints cannot withstand them—they will surely die.

"This journey is perilous. I will lend you the Mysterious Void Holy Sword for now. Return it to me after the battle is over."

The Mysterious Great Sword Saint waved his hand, and the Mysterious Void Holy Sword flew to float before Su Han, its luster bright and its Sword Qi surging.

How powerful was a full-power strike from the Mysterious Great Sword Saint? He likely had few rivals within the Saint Realm. With three strands of Great Freedom Sword Qi sealed within it, the Mysterious Void Holy Sword could save Su Han from three disasters. It was an incredibly precious treasure.

Although the Mysterious Great Sword Saint now controlled Su Han’s life and death, he did not want him to die yet, so he naturally spared no effort to help him.

"Thank you for your generous gift, Grandfather!"

Su Han knew he was in no position to refuse. He accepted the Mysterious Void Holy Sword and stored it in the ordinary Storage Ring he used for disguise.

"Alright, you may go now. Do not forget our agreement."

Having done all this, the Mysterious Great Sword Saint dismissed him. He had placed his chess piece on the board and now only needed to wait for it to play its critical role.

"This child takes his leave!"

Su Han respectfully bowed and backed away, then left the secluded domain.

As he left, Su Han was still shaken. He had never expected the Mysterious Great Sword Saint to see through his flawless disguise, much less that he would be forced into this cooperation. But things had already come to this. He could only press forward; there was no turning back.

As he stepped out of the wooden house, Wei Wenzheng took the initiative to speak. "Your Highness, my father has already informed me. Wei Ying and I will accompany you on this journey."

"Thank you for this, Uncle." Su Han bowed his head in respect.

Despite the unexpected complication, he had still achieved his goal. Now that all was ready, it was time to begin his revenge