Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Liu Xu did not stay in Tianxing Hall for long. After her reminder to Su Han, she rose and said her goodbyes.

Her visit to the Heavenly Sword Dynasty had been for the Sword Dao Conference. Now that the conference was over, there was no longer any reason for her to stay. Rather than waste time, she would be better off searching for her own fortunes in other places of opportunity.

Although geniuses possess innate gifts, it does not mean they can afford to neglect hard work; otherwise, they risk fading into mediocrity. Moreover, Liu Xu had secretly set Su Han as her benchmark. He was about to enter the Myriad Virtual Realm to cultivate, and if she didn’t strive harder, the gap between them would only grow wider—an unacceptable outcome for someone as proud as her.

Thus, she bid Su Han farewell. She planned not only to leave the Imperial Capital but to depart from the Heavenly Sword Dynasty entirely, seeking her own destiny to become stronger.

Su Han did not try to make her stay. While he intended to visit the Ancient Liu Family himself, he was currently playing the role of the Nineteenth Prince and couldn’t openly state his purpose. Furthermore, he was about to spend three months cultivating in the Myriad Virtual Realm, and he was unsure of what the situation would be when he emerged.

Considering all this, Su Han decided it was best to part with Liu Xu on good terms. He had learned the information he wanted, so he had no regrets.

"This is my Jade Pendant. If you ever need to find me, you can leave a message through it, but it only works once, so use it sparingly. Of course, if you ever find yourself in Liuzhou, you can also use this Jade Pendant to find me at the Liu Family. You are always welcome as a guest!"

Before leaving, Liu Xu gave Su Han a Jade Pendant. This was no ordinary ornament. It was crafted from Holy Jade and served as a symbol of her status. Giving it to Su Han was her way of leaving him a method of contact.

"I don’t have anything suitable to give you in return, so take these three drops of Life Spring Water. They might be useful at a critical moment!"

Unable to reveal his true identity, Su Han could not offer a significant gift. After a moment of thought, he took out three drops of Life Spring Water as a return gesture.

Liu Xu accepted them without hesitation, put the Life Spring Water away, and then gracefully bid Su Han farewell before departing.

Su Han naturally had no worries about her. She was a member of the Ancient Liu Family, powerful in her own right, with a bold personality and a wealth of experience. She was unlikely to ever be at a disadvantage.

After seeing Liu Xu off, Su Han noted that Li Qingyue was in seclusion. As for Li Mingliang, Su Han had dispatched him to gather intelligence. Such tasks were Li Mingliang’s specialty, and Su Han indeed needed someone who could collect information for him.

Su Han entered a secret chamber alone. Once inside, he performed the Glyph Secret to set up an isolating Dao Formation. He then attached his Divine Sense to it, guarding against the prying eyes of the Flying Immortal Great Emperor.

With his preparations complete, Su Han reached out and retrieved the corpse of the Demon Swordsman.

Although the Demon Swordsman did not possess a Special Physique, he had the Demon Bloodline, which intrigued Su Han. After all, Su Han himself practiced a Demonic Technique, and the Great Majestic Demon King within his Black Blade was also related to Evil Demons.

Let’s give this a try!

Su Han sat cross-legged, his eyes gleaming with intensity. He took a slow breath and began to channel the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art.

Wisps of dark Demonic Qi coiled around the Demon Swordsman’s body. As the familiar sensation of devouring washed over him, Su Han began the Refinement. Unable to extract the Demon Bloodline by itself, he had no choice but to refine the entire corpse.

The Demon Swordsman was truly a prodigy. Even without a Special Physique, the energy within his flesh and blood was as vast as an ocean. Unfortunately, he had expended too much of it in their previous battle, so Su Han was unable to advance his Realm through this Refinement.

However, Su Han was not disappointed. As he refined the corpse, he clearly sensed the presence of the Demon Bloodline.

Hm?

As the Demon Swordsman’s Demon Bloodline was being refined, Su Han felt something stir deep within him, and a vague image materialized in his mind. The image was extremely blurry and indistinct. It somewhat resembled a black hole, or perhaps a bottle, but it was impossible to tell for sure. Yet, from this hazy image, Su Han was able to perceive something.

A second Divine Power?

One was not limited to possessing a single Divine Power. Many exceptionally talented prodigies could awaken a second, or even a third or fourth, Divine Power.

The Divine Power Su Han had previously acquired was Blossoming with One Thought, which granted him the monstrously powerful Shore Flower Clone. This power had also been derived from the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art.

Now, while refining the Demon Swordsman’s Demon Bloodline, Su Han sensed the existence of a Second Divine Power. But because the amount of Demon Bloodline was so small, the sensation was faint, and the new power could not be fully born. Still, he could feel its immense strength. If he could awaken it, his combat power would undoubtedly surge.

Refine!

Su Han pushed the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art to its limits, intent on completely refining the Demon Swordsman’s Demon Bloodline to discover what his Second Divine Power was. The image in his mind grew slightly clearer but remained incredibly vague. It seemed to have the shape of a bottle, but its specific appearance and function remained a mystery.

POP!

Like a bursting bubble, the image in his mind vanished. By then, he had completely refined the Demon Swordsman’s Demon Bloodline, leaving not a single trace behind.

Su Han felt a pang of regret. The Demon Bloodline was insufficient to birth my Second Divine Power. He was eager to learn what it was, but for now, all he knew was that it resembled a bottle. Beyond that, he was clueless.

Still, it was not a total loss. At least he now knew of its existence and understood that it could be awakened with more Demon Bloodline.

Dugu Imperial Clan, it seems that even if you don’t come looking for me, I’ll have to seek you out!

Su Han’s eyes narrowed, a cold glint flashing within them. As far as he knew, the only Demon Descendants were those of the Dugu Imperial Clan. If he wanted to condense his Second Divine Power, his hopes likely rested on them. The Demon Swordsman, though a prodigy, was ultimately limited in strength. If Su Han could obtain the corpse of a Saint from the Dugu Imperial Clan, he might have a chance.

The Dugu Imperial Clan was plotting against Su Han, unaware that he was now eyeing them as well. Who was the hunter and who was the prey remained to be seen.

Although the Demon Swordsman’s corpse had neither raised Su Han’s Realm nor allowed him to condense his Second Divine Power, the gains had not been small, and he was quite satisfied.

After finishing the devouring process, Su Han did not leave his seclusion. He continued to cultivate and adjust his condition, preparing to enter the Myriad Virtual Realm in three days.

The Flying Immortal Great Emperor’s ambitions for this venture were significant, and it was uncertain whether entering the Myriad Virtual Realm would be a blessing or a curse. Regardless, Su Han was determined to face it, as such an opportunity was exceedingly rare.

Fortune favors the bold. How could one grow stronger without taking risks?

No matter the Flying Immortal Great Emperor’s schemes or the dangers within the Myriad Virtual Realm, I am determined to claim this opportunity!