Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

The sunlight was brilliant and the seasons were like spring. The mountain peaks were majestic and the rivers splendid—it was a magnificent, sprawling tapestry of mountains and rivers.

The Myriad Virtual Realm was somewhat different from what Su Han had imagined. As the ancestral land of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty and the holy ground in the hearts of countless Sword Cultivators, he had expected it to be austere, with Sword Intent piercing the heavens. Instead, it was a paradise isolated from the mortal world.

This world was vast, stretching beyond the horizon. A sun hung in the sky, illuminating the entire realm with light and warmth.

"Sun Holy Stone!"

Su Han was startled. The sun above was not real but an enormous Sun Holy Stone, a rock that had fallen from a true sun. It was filled with Sun Fire Essence, a substance so terrifying that a single wisp was enough to burn mountains and boil seas. The sun in the Myriad Virtual Realm was at least the size of a great mountain; otherwise, it could not illuminate the entire realm.

What a grand gesture!

"Such dense Spiritual Energy!"

Besides the Sun Holy Stone, the most palpable sensation for Su Han was the density of the Spiritual Energy. The Spiritual Energy in the Central Plains was already considered rich, but here in the Myriad Virtual Realm, it was ten times denser. Even the Peach Blossom Paradise was only three times denser than the outside world. It seemed this Myriad Virtual Realm was no weaker than any naturally formed Blessed Land, perhaps even surpassing some. It was truly worthy of being the most important ancestral land of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty.

"Hm?"

Suddenly, Su Han’s expression shifted as he looked toward a nearby mountain peak.

It was a peak that soared into the clouds, so steep that not even a bird could find a foothold. Smooth and uniform from top to bottom, it looked like a Divine Sword thrust into the earth. More than that, a fierce Sword Intent erupted from it, sharp enough to slice at one’s Heart Spirit, rend flesh, and fracture bone, preventing any ordinary Martial Artist from approaching.

This could truly be called a Sword Mountain. If placed in the outside world, it would be revered by countless Sword Cultivators. In terms of power alone, this Sword Mountain was no less formidable than Mount Hua. And yet, such mountains were commonplace here. As Su Han gazed out, he saw an endless range of interconnected peaks, as if a hundred thousand great mountains were seated here.

If even an ordinary Sword Mountain is this magnificent, what must the Myriad Swords Sect’s Myriad Sword Mountain look like?

"The Sword Intent of Ages!"

The Sword Intent seed within Su Han’s Dantian suddenly quivered and began to absorb on its own. This was the seed he had obtained from Mount Hua, which had remained dormant and unusable in his Dantian. But now, it had manifested on its own, absorbing the Sword Intent of Ages that drifted freely between heaven and earth.

This Myriad Virtual Realm was created by the Great Emperor Zhankong and continuously expanded by his successors. Therefore, its foundation was still Great Emperor Zhankong’s Sword Intent of Ages. Here in the realm, a faint trace of this Sword Intent could be felt everywhere, making the experience comparable to the enlightenment on Mount Hua. Because Su Han possessed the Sword Intent seed, he was no longer harmed by it. Otherwise, given the sheer density of the Sword Intent of Ages here, he would have likely perished on the spot.

The Sword Intent seed is improving. I wonder if it can give birth to the true Sword Intent of Ages!

Sensing the growth of the seed, Su Han felt a surge of joy. It was a pleasant surprise. Although he already possessed the Slaughter Sword Intent, integrating the Sword Intent of Ages would only make his power greater. And who would complain about being too strong?

The Flying Immortal Great Emperor stood beside Su Han with his hands clasped behind his back. "This is your first time in the Myriad Virtual Realm, so you are not familiar with it. Allow me to give you an introduction.

"The Myriad Virtual Realm is about half the size of Sword Province and contains eighty-one sites of opportunity. However, each site is fraught with grave danger. Whether one can seize an opportunity depends entirely on their personal destiny.

"For other Martial Artists, the effects here might not be so pronounced, but for a Sword Cultivator, every single place is worthy of deep study.

"Furthermore, the Myriad Virtual Realm also serves as the burial ground for our Heavenly Sword Dynasty’s past powerhouses. This includes not just Emperors, but also other experts of great strength or those who made significant contributions to the Dynasty. The tombs of these predecessors are scattered throughout. If you have the fate, you may obtain their legacy."

Eighty-one sites of opportunity and the tombs of past experts—these alone were enough to stir one’s heart, to say nothing of the tenfold Spiritual Energy and the pervasive Sword Intent of Ages. Even a Great Emperor Realm powerhouse could likely gain new insights and improve here. This is truly a rare Cultivation Treasure Land. If I could train here indefinitely, I am confident I could achieve Instant Sanctification within a year and challenge the Great Emperor Realm within three.

Alas, he did not have that much time. The Flying Immortal Great Emperor had only given him three months, and every minute was precious. However, he didn’t rush to begin his training immediately. He knew that proper preparation was key and wanted to understand his options thoroughly before selecting a place to cultivate. Besides, he knew the Flying Immortal Great Emperor had some ulterior motive that had yet to surface. He had to remain vigilant and proceed with caution.

The Flying Immortal Great Emperor made no effort to hide anything as he explained, "Within the Myriad Virtual Realm, there are three paramount sites of opportunity. The first is Path Enlightenment Lake. This is where our clan’s founder achieved Path Enlightenment and became an emperor. He later moved it into this realm with his supreme Divine Skills, and it became the core of the Myriad Virtual Realm.

"The second is the Ancestral Shrine, which houses the spirit tablets of our Heavenly Sword Dynasty’s successive Emperors. Each tablet contains a Remnant Soul, and if a descendant is fortunate, they can receive an inheritance from it. This is much easier than searching for tombs in the wild.

"As for the third, it is the former sacred mountain of the Myriad Swords Sect: Myriad Sword Mountain. On this mountain are countless treasured swords, each representing a unique legacy."

Su Han already knew of Path Enlightenment Lake and Myriad Sword Mountain, but this was the first he had heard of the Ancestral Shrine. It made sense, though; it was impossible that a dynasty as old as the Heavenly Sword Dynasty would have buried all its ancestors in the outside world.

"You may visit any of these three sites. Where would you like to go first?" the Flying Immortal Great Emperor asked generously, even permitting him to visit all three, though the total time limit of three months remained unchanged.

"I wish to go to Myriad Sword Mountain first!" Su Han replied without hesitation. The answer did not surprise the emperor.

"You have subdued the descendant of the Myriad Swords Sect, so you must have obtained the Myriad Swords Returning Origin Technique. This is your opportunity and your destiny. Since you wish to go to Myriad Sword Mountain, I shall take you there. I hope you gain something from it."

The Flying Immortal Great Emperor nodded. He was already aware of the technique and, without being stingy, led Su Han deeper into the Myriad Virtual Realm.

Soon, Su Han beheld Myriad Sword Mountain.