Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

At this moment, Su Han finally saw the full appearance of the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince.

The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince was the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. His features bore some resemblance to the other princes, yet they were also distinct. The Second Prince exuded a scholarly elegance, the Third Prince was exceptionally valiant, and the Nineteenth Prince had eyebrows as sharp as swords and eyes like stars, while the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince was simply majestic and towering.

He was a head taller than Su Han, with a brawny physique. He stood tall as a mountain and magnificent as a deity, his aura as overwhelming as a demon’s, making his power evident at a single glance. The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince was not conventionally handsome, but he possessed a rugged, masculine beauty, like the sun in the sky—inspiring awe but forbidding a direct gaze.

He was clad in a bright yellow python robe adorned with sword patterns, which gave him a noble and commanding presence. On his head, he wore a golden crown in the shape of a sword, which was a genuine Holy Artifact.

The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s presence was so overpowering it felt like Tai Mount bearing down, a force that could topple mountains and overturn seas, leaving people breathless and unable to stand against it.

Saint Realm First Layer!

Su Han’s gaze sharpened as he felt the Holy Might emanating from the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince.

In the Central Plains, the various Imperial Sons and Emperor’s Daughters were all competing with each other. Resources were abundant here, but so were geniuses, making the competition exceptionally fierce. By now, virtually all Imperial Sons and Emperor’s Daughters had broken through to the Saint Realm.

Although Su Han did not know when the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince had achieved Instant Sanctification, the Prince’s Holy Might was unmistakably sharp and profound, clearly not from a recent breakthrough.

Not only that, but the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s Holy Might was even stronger than that of an ordinary expert at the second or third layer of the Saint Realm. It was like an invisible sword capable of slicing into one’s Heart Spirit and shattering their Dao Heart, leaving no room for resistance.

"Nineteenth brother, it has been a long time!"

The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince stood with his hands behind his back, level with Su Han. His eyes were as piercing as swords, and his words rang out with the clarity and resonance of a sword’s song.

Before becoming the Crown Prince, he was the Ninth Prince. Although he and the Nineteenth Prince were not particularly close, they were acquainted. However, after he was named Crown Prince, he spent most of his time cultivating in the Myriad Virtual Realm. Even when he ventured out, it was to other Immortal Forces to spar and battle with their Imperial Sons and Daughters. As a result, he rarely saw his other siblings.

Yet the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince held no sentimental emotions for bygone days. His gaze toward Su Han was filled with cold indifference, devoid of any fraternal affection.

Royalty is the most heartless of all. This was a truth exhibited plainly even in a minor kingdom like the Tianqing Dynasty, let alone in the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, an Immortal Force that had stood for ten thousand years.

The Second and Third Princes had dared to try and kill Su Han in their struggle for the throne; there was no need to even mention the others.

Although the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince did not entertain the mad notion of fratricide, this occasion was crucial for his future and held immense importance. Naturally, he would show Su Han no pity.

But he was in no rush to act, for he was brimming with confidence.

In terms of realm, he was at the Saint Realm First Layer, while Su Han was merely at the Supreme Realm Seventh Level. The gap between them was as vast as the gulf between heaven and earth.

In terms of Sword Intent, he had already grasped the Sword Intent of Ages. Furthermore, he had achieved the minor accomplishment stage and was on the verge of reaching Great Accomplishment.

In terms of the environment, they were at Path Enlightenment Lake, where every single drop of water was imbued with the Sword Intent of Ages. With a single thought, he could transform each drop into a deadly sword.

With all these advantages, he saw no possibility for Su Han to struggle.

Moreover, his goal was not to kill Su Han, so simply overpowering him with force would be useless. He wanted to shatter Su Han’s Dao Heart and collapse his Heart Spirit. Only then could he achieve his true purpose.

"I have a question," Su Han spoke directly. Seeing the Crown Prince’s confidence, he knew there was no need for subterfuge. He believed that at this stage, the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince would no longer hide anything. "This grand scheme that you and Father Emperor have laid out, what is it all for?"

As expected, the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince simply smiled and began to answer.

"Father Emperor is already a powerhouse in the Great Emperor Realm. It’s not hard to guess what he seeks.

"As for me... I am the one who can bring hope to Father Emperor!"

Although the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince did not spell it out, Su Han understood.

In the Ten Realms of Martial Arts, the Great Emperor Realm was the Peak. The Flying Immortal Great Emperor was not only a powerhouse of the Great Emperor Realm but also the Emperor of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. In terms of status, position, or strength, he was already one of the ultimate figures in the world. For someone at the Flying Immortal Great Emperor’s level, the only remaining pursuit was Ascension into godhood.

However, the last person to ascend to godhood did so three thousand years ago. In the three millennia since, the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm has produced many Great Emperors and even some Demigods, but not a single person has successfully ascended.

Some said it was due to changes in heaven and earth, while others claimed it was because of blockades from the outer world. The specific circumstances remained unclear; it was only known that for three thousand years, no one had succeeded.

The Flying Immortal Great Emperor, a man who could become Emperor and break through to the Great Emperor Realm, was a peerless genius. How could he be content with stagnation? He had been searching for the path to godhood, and the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince was one of his greatest hopes.

"Do you want to know what your end will be?" the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince spoke again, intending to strike a heavy blow to Su Han’s psyche to make his next actions easier.

"Devour everything I have to strengthen yourself?" Su Han voiced his speculation, but the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince simply shook his head.

"You will become my Demonic Embryo!"

The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s words made no sense, leaving Su Han utterly bewildered.

However, the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince had no intention of leaving him in this state. Instead, he spoke frankly, aiming to further shatter Su Han’s Heart Spirit.

"I have cultivated a Secret Technique called the Demonic Embryo Parasitism Technique. According to this technique, I can implant my malevolent thoughts into another’s body and refine them into a Demonic Embryo. When I reach the Great Emperor Realm Nine Layer, I can attempt to fuse with the Demonic Embryo and break through to the God Realm!"

Demonic Embryo Parasitism Technique?

Su Han was taken aback. The memories he had inherited mentioned this Secret Technique. It was an extremely dangerous method, one that could easily spiral out of control, and the chances of successfully ascending to the God Realm were incredibly slim. Who would have thought that the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince had actually cultivated it? Did this mean he intended to refine me into his Demonic Embryo?

My heart grew cold as I finally understood. I saw through the Flying Immortal Great Emperor’s grand scheme. This wasn’t just about the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, nor was it for the present. This was a long-term plan for the future—for the God Realm.

Moreover, since the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince had cultivated this Secret Technique, the Flying Immortal Great Emperor must have practiced it as well. I couldn’t help but recall the Emperor’s constant smile and the strong sense of affinity he always exuded. That must mean he had eliminated his own malevolent thoughts long ago. So, where was his Demonic Embryo? Who could it be?

Two people were attempting the same Secret Technique. Even if one failed, it would provide invaluable experience for the other. I finally grasped the full extent of the plan shared by the Flying Immortal Great Emperor and the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince.

In that moment, Su Han also understood his own situation and the crisis he faced.

Today, only one of them—he or the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince—would leave this place alive