Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

In the pitch-black night, a streak of light shot across the sky, as fast and beautiful as a meteor. Within the light was Su Han. He was not riding the Golden Chariot but flying under his own power. With his current strength, he could reach the Chaotic Burial Ground before the dead of night, even without using the Character Technique of Motion.

At this moment, Su Han’s killing intent was contained, and his expression was indifferent, revealing no trace of joy or sorrow. While he traveled, he was also repairing the Sword Nurturing Gourd. The deep green Sword Nurturing Gourd rested in his hand, smooth as jade beneath his gently caressing fingers.

Even with all his knowledge, Su Han could not identify the material of the Jade Gourd, a testament to its extraordinary nature. After all, he had inherited the memories of nineteen god-demons, granting him a breadth of knowledge far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

If the Sword Nurturing Gourd can be repaired, my chances on this trip will be far greater.

Su Han’s eyes gleamed as he used his other hand to retrieve the Sun and Moon Companion Crystal from his Bronze Ring. The Sun and Moon Companion Crystal shone brilliantly, a dazzling spectacle. It resembled a miniature sun and moon entwined, pulsing with abundant energy and radiating myriad rays of light—a truly exquisite work of art. If this Sun and Moon Companion Crystal were ever auctioned, even Saints would likely fight to obtain it. Yet, Su Han felt no heartache as he activated it, drawing out the Sun and Moon Essence and infusing it into the Sword Nurturing Gourd to begin the repairs.

The plain, damaged Sword Nurturing Gourd began to glow as the Sun and Moon Essence flowed into it. The light was not harsh; instead, it possessed a gentle warmth. The glow illuminated Su Han’s face, and he could clearly feel the Sword Nurturing Gourd mending itself. The Sun and Moon Companion Crystal was clearly working.

Finally, the Sun and Moon Essence was completely drained. The Sun and Moon Companion Crystal shattered with a CRACK, turning into pale rubble, utterly depleted. However, the Sword Nurturing Gourd was not fully repaired. At best, it was only halfway restored.

I was too greedy. How could such a treasure be repaired so easily? Su Han tossed away the fragments of the Sun and Moon Companion Crystal and sighed, begrudgingly accepting this reality.

The Sun and Moon Companion Crystal was immensely valuable and incredibly rare. The treasury of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty had only possessed this single piece. Finding another would be as difficult as ascending to the heavens. The Sword Nurturing Gourd was simply too damaged for one crystal to be enough. With no other options, Su Han had to set aside his regret and resolve to find other treasures containing Sun and Moon Essence in the future.

Although it’s only half-restored, it should be capable of nurturing now!

The Sword Nurturing Gourd emitted a faint luminescence. The light was not dazzling or bright, but some mysterious patterns occasionally flickered across the gourd’s surface. Su Han could not understand these patterns, but he could feel the Dao Rhyme they contained.

With a thought, he took out the Cold Iron Holy Sword. It was an Intermediate Grade Holy Artifact and the highest-grade Holy Sword he possessed. The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s Time Holy Sword was indeed a Supreme Grade Holy Artifact, but Su Han had taken nothing from the prince in order to deceive the Flying Immortal Great Emperor. His Black Blade, being a blade, could not be placed into the Sword Nurturing Gourd, so he had no choice but to use the Cold Iron Holy Sword he’d taken from the Swordsaint.

WHOOSH!

The Sword Nurturing Gourd, though only palm-sized, easily absorbed the Cold Iron Holy Sword. Although Su Han could not see inside, he could feel a nurturing intent emanating from it. The Cold Iron Holy Sword was clearly being cultivated. As for the results, he could not be certain, since the Sword Nurturing Gourd was still damaged and not fully repaired.

After sensing it carefully for a moment, Su Han used the Secret of the Soldier Character, combined with the Manipulation Method of the Tai Cang Sword God, to activate the gourd. Suddenly, a thread of sword light shot out, piercing through space and twisting time itself.

This was just a tiny sliver of sword light, yet it possessed such formidable power. If its full strength were unleashed, wouldn’t it rival a strike from a Holy Sword?

Su Han’s expectations for the Sword Nurturing Gourd grew even higher. He placed it back into his Bronze Ring, allowing it to continue nurturing the Cold Iron Holy Sword and develop it into one of his trump cards.

The night was cool and brisk. Thick clouds covered the moon, casting the entire land into darkness. Su Han pressed on and finally arrived at the Chaotic Burial Ground.

Contrary to what he expected, the place was not filled with ominous Yin Energy, nor was it a desolate wasteland. Instead, the landscape was quite pleasant. It was a beautiful area with rolling mountain ranges that rose and fell like protective dragon veins. They encircled a valley of green hills and clear, babbling streams, making it seem like a hidden paradise.

But when Su Han looked with his Nine Heavens Eye, he could see that this lush vitality was built upon a foundation of skeletons that served as fertilizer.

Rumor had it that an epidemic once broke out, and the bodies of those who died were discarded here, buried deep underground. Although many years had passed and the vegetation thrived, no one dared to set foot in this place. People who had stumbled upon it by mistake would strangely contract a disease and die before they could leave. Legend said the plague had never been purged, and the living should not enter, for it was exceedingly dangerous.

A Corpse Nurturing Ground! Su Han’s eyes narrowed as he recognized the anomaly of this place. Judging by the lay of the land, this was a rare place of Yang deficiency and Yin solidity. This meant the vibrant life on the surface was merely an illusion. In truth, this place gathered Yin Energy deep underground, making it an excellent location for nurturing corpses.

Hmm? Su Han focused his gaze. Using his Nine Heavens Eye, he detected concealed Formation Patterns. Clearly, a Great Formation had been established here.

These Formation Patterns were incredibly subtle and filled with mystery. They would have been nearly undetectable if not for his Nine Heavens Eye. Su Han also observed that the Formation Patterns were quite old, not recently established, and clearly not set up for him. The Formation was still dangerous, however. Stepping into it would mean almost certain death.

The Mysterious Yin Corpse Refining Formation! Having inherited the memories of the white-haired man, Su Han possessed immense Formation Mastery, and he quickly discerned the origin of this Great Formation just by observing its patterns.

This was a Great Formation used specifically for refining corpses. Judging by its scale, although it was not a Holy Formation, it had reached the level of a Supreme Grade Dao Formation. With over one hundred thousand bodies buried here, it could undoubtedly refine an immensely powerful corpse. The Corpse Refining Art was a niche practice, but it was terrifying when mastered. It was equivalent to gaining an absolutely obedient Dead Soldier equipped with various dreadful techniques that were almost impossible to defend against.

Could the envoy from King Yama’s Palace be a Corpse Refining Expert?

Su Han secretly activated the Glyph Secret to alter the Formation Patterns of the Mysterious Yin Corpse Refining Formation, turning the tables on its owner. While he could not control the Emperor Formation in the Imperial Capital, he could manipulate this Supreme Grade Dao Formation. Formations were his hidden trump card. By seizing control of the Mysterious Yin Corpse Refining Formation, his chances of a successful rescue tonight had just increased.

With his profound Formation Mastery and the power of the Glyph Secret, Su Han swiftly turned the tables and seized control of the Mysterious Yin Corpse Refining Formation. He was confident that the original Corpse Refining Expert would never detect the change.

After accomplishing this, Su Han stepped into the Chaotic Burial Ground. The night was deep and silent. It was precisely the dead of night.

"The Crown Prince has arrived. Whoever captured my people, come out and meet your demise!"