Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Su Han’s current strength is actually very strong.

His physical body not only possesses the Great Accomplished Holy Body but also the Great Luo Golden Body, indestructible and impervious to all evils.

His cultivation technique mainly focuses on the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, but he also studies others, such as the Myriad Swords Returning Origin Technique and the Sword Scripture of Ages, which are all top-tier techniques.

In martial techniques, Su Han also attains heights difficult for others to reach. Excluding ordinary techniques, he has mastered twenty types of Origin Techniques and nineteen Divine Methods, plus the Divine Power Technique of Blossoming with One Thought, making his methods numerous.

Regarding his divine sense, Su Han far surpasses peers; one hundred and twenty-eight Divine Sense Stellars shine brilliantly, filled with immense Divine Sense Power, able to suppress many enemies.

As for treasures, Su Han’s holy artifacts now number over twenty, with the strongest being the Bronze Ring and Ghostly Face Mask, followed by the Supreme Grade Holy Artifact, the Black Blade, and the mysteriously sourced Sword Nurturing Gourd.

One could say that with Su Han’s current strength, those who can rival him in the Supreme Realm are few, not only in the Central Plains but throughout the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm, where he is one of the top existences in the Supreme Realm.

Yet, this Su Han is still not flawless; he has many shortcomings and weaknesses.

For instance, his Sword Intent isn’t strong enough. The Slaughter Sword Intent is still at Minor Achievement stage, far from matching top-tier sword cultivators like the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince.

Secondly, his emotions are difficult to control. Even with many memories of divine demons, emotions are not something mastered just by saying so.

Thus, this time in closed meditation, Su Han primarily aims to refine his Sword Intent and control his emotions.

Swoosh!

Su Han reached out, grabbing a treasure bottle from the Bronze Ring. The bottle was semi-transparent; through it, one could see the dazzling spectacle inside, akin to sapphire-like Sword-Washing Sacred Liquid.

This treasure was obtained by Su Han from the Nanshu Jian Gong, with each drop being invaluable, used to temper Sword Intent and enhance its strength.

Su Han acquired fifty drops, having used eight drops previously; now there remain forty-two drops of Sword-Washing Sacred Liquid in the bottle.

"With the Sword Nurturing Gourd for nurturing swords, there’s no need to waste the Sword-Washing Sacred Liquid; I will use all forty-two drops on refining Sword Intent, hoping to elevate my Slaughter Sword Intent to Great Achievement!"

Su Han’s pupils reflected a blue radiance, filled with anticipation for the Sword-Washing Sacred Liquid.

Swoosh!

Su Han reached out again, retrieving a second treasure from the Bronze Ring: a flamboyant flame, yet it contained the meaning of experiencing life over a hundred lifetimes and the rolling mortal world.

This was the compensatory item from the Heart Sword Saint: the Mortal Calamity Fire!

This Mortal Calamity Fire is rare in the world, extremely powerful, stronger than typical Saint Treasures, able to burn saints, but Su Han couldn’t bear to waste it, intending to use it to temper his Dao Heart, making it firmer and more controlled over emotional desires.

"The Sword-Washing Sacred Liquid and the Mortal Calamity Fire, these two treasures will surely push me further!"

This time in closed meditation, Su Han’s main purpose is to cultivate with these two treasures.

"Let’s begin!"

Without hesitation, Su Han began to cultivate.

Operating the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, he devours the Sword-Washing Sacred Liquid, using its special energy to refine Sword Intent, strengthening his Slaughter Sword Intent.

Simultaneously, Su Han absorbs the Mortal Calamity Fire to temper his Dao Heart and control emotions.

Cultivating both together not only lacks conflict but rather complements each other, greatly enhancing Su Han’s cultivation efficiency, an unexpected delight.

Day by day passed, Su Han continued to cultivate quietly in his chamber, while the outside world gradually returned to peace with the battles settling down.

The whole Central Plains returned to its former tranquility, yet during this time, the name of the Nineteenth Prince spread widely, inscribed in many hearts.

In the Imperial Capital, the Mysterious Great Sword Saint remained quietly in closed meditation, healing his wounds, never appearing again. The Flying Immortal Great Emperor bestowed lavish rewards on Wei Ying and Wei Wenzheng, thereafter returning to the Myriad Virtual Realm.

Meanwhile, in the Duel Arena, Li Qingyue fought tirelessly, match after match, persistently despite exhaustion and grievous injuries, causing Li Mingliang great worry.

Everyone is getting stronger; this is a world where strength reigns. Without strength, even with vast talent and ambition, it amounts to nothing.

One month later.

The forty-two drops of Sword-Washing Sacred Liquid were fully absorbed and refined by Su Han; half of the Mortal Calamity Fire was consumed, tempering Su Han’s Dao Heart to be as hard as steel.

Swoosh!

Suddenly, Su Han opened his eyes, two substantial gleams shot from his deep black eyes—like swords, they sharply cut open the space before him, revealing two dark spatial cracks.

After a long while, these beams gradually dimmed and dissipated, and the spatial cracks before him closed, returning everything to calm.

"Sword of Slaughter!"

Su Han let out a clear roar, instantly a terrifying Sword Intent burst forth from within, filled with boundless slaughter, conjuring mountains of corpses and seas of blood, drawing people into despair, their heart spirit collapsing.

The overwhelming Slaughter Sword Intent rose from Su Han’s body, condensing into an ethereal sword above his head. This sword wasn’t real, not of the world, yet everyone who saw it felt a deep apprehension, as if their heart spirit would be slain.

This was the Sword of Slaughter formed by the Slaughter Sword Intent, a sword that doesn’t harm the physical body but slays the spirit, able to sever the spiritual will of enemies, turning them into soulless husks.

Unfortunately, there was no opponent in the chamber for Su Han to test the power of the Sword of Slaughter, but he believed that once this sword was unleashed, even saints would fall.

"Forty-two drops of Sword-Washing Sacred Liquid finally allowed my Slaughter Sword Intent to successfully break through to the realm of Great Achievement!"

Looking at the Sword of Slaughter above him, Su Han smiled with satisfaction. With the Sword Intent reaching Great Achievement, it could manifest form, possessing genuine destructive power, all thanks to the Sword-Washing Sacred Liquid.

Swoosh!

Su Han maneuvered the Sword of Slaughter, inscribing the void with invisible waves, causing dread. After a few attempts, he retracted the Slaughter Sword Intent.

Now with his Slaughter Sword Intent at Great Achievement and the Sword Intent of Ages also improved to Minor Achievement due to the Sword Intent Sprout, having both Sword Intents, his swordsmanship became even stronger.

Besides Sword Intent, his Dao Heart endured the tempering of Mortal Calamity Fire, becoming indestructible, experiencing a hundred lifetimes during a month-long closed meditation, granting deeper emotional control.

At this moment, he has met all the small goals set before his closed meditation.

"Merely closing oneself off isn’t the right path; to break into the Saint Realm requires more insight. Closed meditation ends here; it’s time to go out!"

Su Han rose, left the chamber, returning to Tianxing Hall.

Li Mingliang learned about this immediately, hurriedly arriving, holding a brand new invitation in his hand:

"Your Highness, the Ancient Liu Family has sent you an invitation!"