Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Su Han’s plan was to start weak and finish strong. He had already altered the Mysterious Yin Corpse Refining Formation for this very moment. As long as he could hold back the Rotten Corpse Saint, the remaining three—Sword Maniac and the others—were simply not a concern.

"Go all out, or the death of Yun Jin, the Holy Maiden, will be our cautionary tale!" Sword Maniac’s expression changed as he shouted a sharp reminder.

Before the battle, they had sworn with the utmost confidence that they could kill Su Han, yet no one had expected the situation to turn so dire. Yun Jin, the Holy Maiden, was killed first, and the Rotten Corpse Saint’s diseased corpses were unexpectedly turned against him. This had instantly cost their side the combat power of two Saints.

Now, although there were three of them left, they still felt a deep unease facing Su Han. After all, they had been defeated by him at the swordsmanship conference. Furthermore, Su Han had cultivated for three months in the Myriad Virtual Realm, so his strength had surely increased immensely. If they didn’t give it their all, they might truly die here today.

"I want the Life Spring Water and the Sword Scripture of Ages he possesses!" Sword Lunatic declared, his objective clear. He had originally come for the Life Spring Water, but now that he had discovered Su Han also cultivated the Sword Scripture of Ages, his intentions had shifted. Although cultivating the Sword Scripture of Ages would attract pursuit from the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, he only wanted to resurrect his wife and cared little for such dangers.

"Kill him, and everything else is negotiable!" Gritting his teeth, Sword Maniac drew his Holy Sword, unfurled his Domain, and swiftly struck. Words were useless at this point; only by killing Su Han could there be any future.

"Intermediate Grade Divine Power: Sword Storm!"

Sword Maniac was well aware of Su Han’s might and did not hesitate, directly unleashing his Divine Power Technique. Thousands of sword lights converged to form a kilometer-wide storm that shot directly toward Su Han. This storm swept through heaven and earth, peerlessly sharp and capable of cutting down all things. It was a truly terrifying sight.

Sword Maniac was going all out this time. Although he was at the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer, his combat power was on par with the Saint Realm First Layer. Aside from lacking the power of time, his strength was in no way inferior.

WHOOSH!

Su Han reached out and instantly retrieved the Ghostly Face Mask from his Bronze Ring. Tonight, he would not let a single enemy escape, so there was no need for further pretense.

Once the Ghostly Face Mask was donned, Su Han’s aura surged explosively. He leaped from the Supreme Realm Seventh Layer directly to the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer and was now only half a step from the Saint Realm, having reached the level of a Semi-Saint. Not only that, but he also activated Physique Fusion, transforming his entire being. He now resembled a young demonic emperor, exuding a dark and incomparably domineering aura.

"One Sword Breaks Myriad Spells!"

With the Soul Severing Sword in hand, Su Han infused it with surging Demonic Qi. He drove it forward with his Slaughter Sword Intent, unleashing an eight-meter-long Slaughter Sword Qi. The Slaughter Sword Qi howled forth with unstoppable force, cleaving straight into the Sword Storm and tearing it apart. Its momentum undiminished, it continued to slash toward Sword Maniac.

"Not good!"

Sword Maniac’s face turned ashen. A wild gale burst forth from his body as his Sword Intent soared to the heavens. He barely managed to fend off the attack, but it left him pale with blood leaking from the corner of his mouth. He looked drained, having suffered significant injuries.

"Heartless Sword Technique!"

At that moment, Sword Lunatic attacked. Holding his Holy Sword, he expanded his Domain, his strike both relentless and decisive.

"Heart Sword!"

Heartless, the Holy Son, also made his move. He used his unique Heart Sword Technique, which aimed to stir Su Han’s inner demons and desires, turning them into a Heart Sword to wound him from within. Heartless, the Holy Son, had lost at the Mount Hua Swords Meet, but he was not fighting alone this time. He believed that under such pressure, a flaw would certainly appear in Su Han’s Heart Spirit, one that he could exploit.

"Cursing Killing Nether Technique!"

Without hesitation, Su Han unleashed the Cursing Killing Nether Technique. An ominous energy descended upon the Heartless Holy Son, causing him to weaken rapidly.

"Divine Prohibition Heavenly Method!"

Su Han once again deployed a Divine Method, using a Minor Divine Prohibition technique to restrain the Heartless Holy Son. The Holy Son’s strength was not particularly exceptional to begin with. Now, with Su Han wearing the Ghostly Face Mask and his power bursting forth, he was completely suppressed. Once the Divine Prohibition Heavenly Method was unleashed, the Heartless Holy Son was immobilized for a full second, unable to struggle.

"One Sword Breaks Myriad Spells!"

Wielding the Soul Severing Sword, Su Han opened his Devouring Demonic Domain. At that moment, he was like the incarnation of a demonic emperor, killing with absolute frenzy. His sword cleaved through the air as an eight-meter-long Slaughter Sword Qi roared forth, slashing directly at the Heartless Holy Son.

SPURT!

Although the Heartless Holy Son was not weak, he was powerless to defend himself while restrained by the Divine Prohibition Heavenly Method. He could only watch helplessly as the Slaughter Sword Qi flew toward him. His vision went black as he was slain on the spot.

With the death of the Heartless Holy Son, Su Han only had to face Sword Lunatic and Sword Maniac. Both were outstanding members of the younger generation, not only sword cultivation geniuses but also prodigies on the Hidden Dragon List, possessing formidable strength. Unfortunately for them, they had come up against Su Han, sealing their tragic fate.

"Divine Method: Cloud Mist Puppet!"

Su Han deployed a Divine Method, and instantly a hundred-meter-tall Cloud Mist Puppet took form. It wielded a Cloud Sword and slashed at Sword Maniac, while Su Han’s true body charged toward Sword Lunatic.

"Nine Heavens Divine Light!"

Activating the Nine Heavens Eye, Su Han unleashed a burst of golden Nine Heavens Divine Light that shot directly into Sword Lunatic’s brow. Although Sword Lunatic was strong, his Divine Sense was no match for Su Han’s, not to mention that the Nine Heavens Divine Light was a Divine Method, its power far beyond the ordinary.

"Ah!"

Sword Lunatic let out a scream of unbearable agony. His Sea of Consciousness was shattered by the Nine Heavens Divine Light. An agonizing pain split his skull as his very spirit trembled violently.

"Ages, Like a Sword, Slay All Beings!"

Seizing the opportunity, Su Han closed the distance using the Character Technique of Motion and then unleashed a peerless swordsmanship technique infused with the Sword Intent of Ages. Time seemed to flow like water in the light of the sword. Su Han showed no mercy as his sword swept across the sky, aimed for Sword Lunatic.

Powerful as Sword Lunatic was, and despite wielding many secret techniques, he was powerless with his Sea of Consciousness shattered. With a swish, Sword Lunatic was sliced in two at the waist. His life force drained away rapidly until he became a cold corpse.

With Sword Lunatic dead, only Sword Maniac remained.

"Low Grade Forbidden Technique: Sword Intent Fury!"

Aware of the critical situation, Sword Maniac didn’t hesitate to use a Forbidden Technique, hoping to buy enough time for the Rotten Corpse Saint to deal with the diseased corpses. Once free, the Saint could turn his attention back to Su Han and kill him. With the Forbidden Technique unleashed, Sword Maniac’s aura became extremely violent, and his combat power rapidly escalated, approaching the level of the Saint Realm.

"Origin Technique: Primordial Qi!"

Su Han held nothing back. He directly executed the Primordial Qi Opening Sky Axe, coordinating with the Cloud Mist Puppet’s attack, and ferociously slashed at Sword Maniac.

With a sickening tear, Sword Maniac’s left arm was severed, gushing blood in a gruesome display.

At that point, Sword Maniac no longer dared to fight. He quickly retreated, trying to buy time for the Rotten Corpse Saint. However, Su Han wouldn’t give him that chance. Utilizing the Character Technique of Motion, he burst forward at supersonic speed, fast as lightning, and easily caught up to him.

"I won’t accept this!"

In the end, Sword Maniac left behind nothing but a wrathful, defiant roar before he crashed to the ground. His blood pooled around him as his life force faded away.

At this, Sword Maniac and his companions had all been slain, leaving only the Rotten Corpse Saint.