Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Who was the Hundred Poisons Saint? He was a powerhouse at the Saint Realm Ninth Layer and one of the seventy-two Directors of King Yama’s Palace. In terms of both status and personal strength, he was an undisputed hegemon.

However, this time, he had actually fled. Moreover, he fled without a fight, disappearing before even laying eyes on Su Han. The news caused a massive uproar, shocking countless people.

"How is this possible? The Hundred Poisons Saint is so formidable. He wouldn’t necessarily lose in a direct confrontation. Why would he flee without fighting?"

"Nonsense! This is the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. Here, even a dragon must coil and a tiger must crouch. The Nineteenth Prince is hell-bent on revenge. He’s already wiped out two of their strongholds. If the Hundred Poisons Saint hadn’t fled, a bitter battle would have been inevitable."

"The Hundred Poisons Saint’s escape is not good news. He surely harbors deep resentment after such a disgraceful retreat. When he decides to retaliate, the two Immortal Forces will go to war, and it’s us low-level Martial Artists who will suffer the most!"

Discussions raged everywhere. Many people grew anxious, fearing retaliation from King Yama’s Palace. After all, its infamous reputation was immense. Even the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, another of the Immortal Forces, might not be able to withstand them. Should a full-scale war erupt, the land would be devastated and countless lives lost.

While people everywhere panicked and argued, Su Han received the news immediately.

"Which direction did the Hundred Poisons Saint flee?" Su Han asked, wanting to know his target’s destination.

"Towards Cangzhou!" Li Mingliang, diligently performing his duties as a steward, quickly relayed the latest information.

Su Han was no stranger to Cangzhou. It was the first Daozhou he had entered in the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. It was also in Fine Copper City within Cangzhou that he had killed the original Nineteenth Prince and begun his life in disguise.

"Where is he now? Is he alone or with others?" Su Han pressed for more details.

"He has already escaped Sword Province, reportedly alone. The remaining disciples of King Yama’s Palace scattered in different directions," Li Mingliang answered promptly and concisely.

It seems the Hundred Poisons Saint was prepared for this. Fleeing alone, he’ll be incredibly fast. Even if we pursue him with everything we have, we’ll be too late.

"To the capital! Activate the Teleportation Array! We’re going to Cangzhou to intercept him. He must not leave alive!" Su Han made a swift decision, vowing to execute the Hundred Poisons Saint.

Hearing Su Han’s words, the expressions on Wei Wenzheng and the others changed, their faces filled with utter shock. Although Teleportation Arrays existed in various locations, the cost of long-distance travel was enormous. This time, it wasn’t just one or two people, but ten thousand troops of the Forbidden Army and a thousand from the Black Armored Army, plus their small group. A single teleportation would consume Spirit Stones in the tens of millions.

It was because of this staggering cost that they had flown for all previous operations instead of using the arrays. But now, just to pursue the Hundred Poisons Saint, they were going to teleport. However, since Su Han had made his decision, their words were useless. Furthermore, he held the Emperor’s Order, so they dared not disobey.

The army turned back, heading straight for the capital of Mingzhou. Only the Teleportation Array there was large enough to transport so many people to Cangzhou.

Su Han’s every move was under intense scrutiny, so when his army marched towards the capital of Mingzhou, many guessed his intentions.

"My heavens, the Nineteenth Prince is absolutely relentless! To think he’d activate a Teleportation Array just to hunt down the Hundred Poisons Saint. It looks like the Saint is in real trouble this time."

"That’s not a given. What if the Hundred Poisons Saint has already slipped away? Remember how fast he is alone. He can change direction at any time. Catching him will be incredibly difficult."

"I wonder where the Nineteenth Prince will hunt him down. But even if he catches up, I don’t think he can kill him. The Hundred Poisons Saint is just too powerful!"

While the world buzzed with discussion, all eyes remained on Su Han. By now, he had led his army to the Mingzhou capital. He held the Emperor’s Order, a token that commanded as much authority as the Flying Immortal Great Emperor himself, granting him supreme power. Using the Teleportation Array was naturally not an issue.

Soon, the array activated, and Su Han led his army directly to the capital of Cangzhou.

"Quickly gather intelligence on the Hundred Poisons Saint’s movements," Su Han ordered as soon as they arrived, sending his men to find information.

The Imperial Court had a special intelligence network that could quickly gather information anywhere within the Heavenly Sword Dynasty’s borders.

"Your Highness, the Hundred Poisons Saint just arrived in Cangzhou. He’s currently in the Chifeng Mining Area, where there is a stronghold for King Yama’s Palace," Li Mingliang reported, returning with the latest news.

Cangzhou was rich in mineral resources. Su Han had previously visited Fine Copper City, which had its special Fine Copper Ore. The Chifeng Mining Area, another rich mineral region, was located in the western part of Cangzhou.

"Let’s go! To the Chifeng Mining Area!" Upon receiving the information, Su Han wasted no time, leading his army toward the Chifeng Mining Area at full speed.

The movement of a great army naturally caused a huge stir. News of the Nineteenth Prince’s appearance in Cangzhou spread rapidly, and it wasn’t long before the Hundred Poisons Saint and the disciples of King Yama’s Palace in the mining area heard it.

"Your Highness, the Hundred Poisons Saint has been alerted! He’s preparing to leave the Chifeng Mining Area!" Li Mingliang relayed the urgent update the moment he received it.

"Pick up the pace!" Su Han commanded in a deep voice, a cold glint in his eyes. The entire army immediately accelerated.

The Chifeng Mining Area was a land of red earth stretching for a thousand miles. Vegetation was sparse, but the air was thick with Spiritual Energy, predominantly Gold and Earth Spiritual Energy. It was the largest mining area in Cangzhou, with an astronomical annual output of ore. However, due to excessive mining, the mountains had collapsed and the earth had cracked open, leaving the landscape scarred and desolate—a truly shocking sight.

RUMBLE!

Ahead, the violent sounds of battle resonated, accompanied by intense energy fluctuations. A massive fight was clearly underway.

"Your Highness, it must be the local mine garrison fighting the disciples of King Yama’s Palace!" Su Han had already sent word ahead, ordering the garrison to intercept the Hundred Poisons Saint and his followers. A large-scale battle erupting here could only mean one thing.

"Go!" Su Han commanded with a wave of his hand, spurring the Golden Chariot forward as he led the army onward.

Soon, after cresting several red peaks, they saw a stretch of scorched earth where a fierce battle raged. The mine’s garrison, numbering in the tens of thousands, was besieging a few hundred disciples from King Yama’s Palace. However, these disciples were extremely powerful, and their repeated charges had brought the garrison to the brink of collapse.

A battle between Saints was raging in the sky above. A general at the Saint Realm was fighting two opponents but was clearly outmatched, forced into a constant retreat as his blood spilled across the heavens.

One of his opponents was the Deputy Director of the King Yama’s Palace stronghold in Cangzhou. The other was the very target of Su Han’s expedition: the Hundred Poisons Saint.

"Hundred Poisons Saint, I’ve finally found you!"