Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Outside Heart Village, ten thousand men of the Forbidden Army and a thousand of the Black Armored Army were stationed. They formed a massive, oppressive force that loomed over the area.

Su Han planned to be in seclusion for three days, so this entire army had no choice but to wait. Wei Wenzheng and Wei Ying also waited with them.

Although the Saint of the Moon and the Clear Radiance Saint had invited them to rest inside the village, they all refused. They had not forgotten the purpose of their trip, nor would they risk making a mistake.

Since even Wei Wenzheng and Wei Ying were so cautious, Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue naturally did not enter the village either. They all waited outside.

As for Su Han’s safety, they were not too worried. Unless the Heart Sword Saint lost his mind, he would never dare to make a move on Su Han.

Of course, one could never be too careful. Wei Wenzheng and Wei Ying remained ready to take action at any moment.

"Big Brother, how do you think Xing’er cultivates? He suddenly rose up so swiftly, faster than even my record!"

Wei Ying was someone who could not stay idle. Waiting here was too boring, so she took the initiative to start a conversation with Wei Wenzheng.

She was also a genius sword cultivator and once a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List with a peak ranking of one hundred and eight, just barely missing the top hundred. Yet at Su Han’s age, she was nowhere near such achievements.

Only half a year had passed since the Mount Hua Sword Meeting, yet the Nineteenth Prince, whom Su Han was impersonating, had surged forward at rocket speed. Not only had he advanced from the First Layer to the Seventh Layer of the Supreme Realm, but his combat power also far exceeded his realm.

His first-place finishes in the Mount Hua Sword Meeting and the Sword Dao Conference, coupled with the battle at the Chaotic Burial Ground, all showcased his immense combat power.

This situation was just too exceptional. Never mind others, even Wei Ying, his own aunt, found it incredible.

"His Highness must have had some sort of fortuitous encounter. As for the specifics, it’s not our place to inquire, so you shouldn’t ask either. Regardless, His Highness is our nephew, connected by blood. That will never change, and the stronger he becomes, the more it benefits us."

Wei Wenzheng had long had his own ideas about this, but his steady personality kept him from saying much, let alone asking. He was now reminding his younger sister of this.

"Don’t worry, Big Brother, your little sister understands that much. But I can’t shake the feeling that Xing’er is different from the nephew I remember!"

Wei Ying and Wei Wenzheng communicated through divine sense, so they did not fear being overheard. Her relationship with the Nineteenth Prince was close, and having spent so much time with him recently, she had noticed something was amiss.

"The struggle for the throne has always been a matter of life and death. His Highness rose to prominence overnight and has gone through so much recently; it’s only natural that he would mature. Don’t speculate wildly. If there were anything truly unusual about Xing’er, His Majesty would have detected it in the Myriad Virtual Realm."

Wei Wenzheng understood Wei Ying’s implication: she was worried their young nephew had been possessed by some old monster. Such incidents were not unheard of.

But since Su Han had been to the Myriad Virtual Realm, any possessing entity would have been unable to escape the Flying Immortal Great Emperor’s Dharma Eye. With this guarantee, Wei Wenzheng had no reason to worry.

Unfortunately, he did not know that Su Han possessed Myriad Transformations, allowing him to not only deceive the Flying Immortal Great Emperor but also eliminate the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince.

To this day, besides his confidants Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue, only the Mysterious Great Sword Saint had guessed the truth about Su Han impersonating the Nineteenth Prince.

However, the Mysterious Great Sword Saint’s schemes were far too grand, and he had not revealed anything, not even to his own children. Thus, Wei Wenzheng and Wei Ying remained unaware of the truth.

"You have a point, Big Brother!" Wei Ying conceded. She thought for a moment and had to agree. The Flying Immortal Great Emperor is a Great Emperor Realm expert. What kind of old monster could possibly escape his Dharma Eye? I’m definitely overthinking things.

"This time, Father has instructed us to cooperate fully with His Highness. We just need to follow his orders. Also, His Highness is no longer a child, so you need to show some propriety!"

Wei Ying had long grown tired of such admonishments and responded with silence, leaving Wei Wenzheng feeling somewhat helpless.

"His Highness is out!"

Li Qingyue’s excited voice cut through the air, prompting Wei Wenzheng and Wei Ying to retract their divine senses and end their conversation.

They saw Su Han, accompanied by the Heart Sword Saint, walking out of Heart Village and appearing before them.

Wei Wenzheng’s pupils constricted in shock. Supreme Realm Ninth Layer! I never expected that in just three short days, Su Han would break through two consecutive realms to reach the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer. The higher the realm, the harder it is to break through. Even with sufficient cultivation resources, advancing two layers in three days is unbelievable, especially within the Supreme Realm. It seems the fortuitous encounter His Highness had is even greater than I speculated!

At this moment, Su Han wore a Golden Crown and a Python Robe. He was brimming with vigor, his eyes sparkling with spirit. The aura fluctuations from his body were intense, a clear sign that he had just broken through, making his new realm obvious at a glance.

Although the Great Elder did not possess a Special Physique, he was, after all, an expert at the Fifth Layer of the Saint Realm. The energy in his flesh and blood was immense. After devouring him, Su Han had successfully broken through two layers and was now just one step away from the Saint Realm.

In the Central Plains, the Imperial Sons and Emperor’s Daughters of the various Immortal Forces had only just broken through to the Saint Realm. This meant Su Han’s current strength had already surpassed that of most Saint Heirs and Holy Maidens. He was rapidly catching up to the Imperial Sons and Emperor’s Daughters at the very top of the pyramid.

It was well known that the Imperial Sons and Emperor’s Daughters were the absolute cream of the crop among the Immortal Forces. Not only did they have powerful bloodlines, but they also possessed cultivation resources beyond an ordinary person’s imagination. Su Han, having risen from obscurity and braved a difficult path, was now closing the gap with no background to speak of. It was nothing short of a miracle.

"Congratulations, Your Highness, on your great increase in strength! You are one step closer to the Saint Realm!" Li Mingliang’s face beamed with joy as he offered his congratulations. At his side, Li Qingyue’s eyes shone with even deeper admiration and reverence.

Su Han nodded, quite satisfied with his seclusion. "Although it delayed us for three days, sharpening the axe doesn’t delay the chopping." At the Ninth Layer of the Supreme Realm, wearing the Ghostly Face Mask made him comparable to a Semi-Saint. If he went all out, he could even contend with experts at the second or third layer of the Saint Realm.

"It’s getting late. We should depart. Heart Sword Saint, you will come with this prince!"

His revenge was not yet complete. The Nanshu Sword Palace and the Heart Sword Sacred Palace were merely the appetizer; the main course was yet to come. Su Han was already growing impatient.

"I will certainly do my utmost to assist you!" This was a condition the Heart Sword Saint had proposed himself, so of course, he could not refuse it. After giving a few instructions to the Saint of the Moon and the Clear Radiance Saint, he stepped out of Heart Village and took his place by Su Han’s side.

"Your Highness, where are we heading next?" Wei Wenzheng asked, eager to know the next target.

"There is no destination." Su Han’s reply surprised Wei Wenzheng, but his next words sent a tremor through him.

"Next, this prince will exact revenge on King Yama’s Palace. We will uproot every last one of their strongholds within the dynasty’s territory!"