Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Blood mingled with the lake water, blooming like an exquisite, bewitching flower.

If any outsider had witnessed this scene, their jaw would have surely dropped. This was the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, yet someone had sent him flying with a single punch. It was an utterly shocking sight.

However, Su Han was not satisfied. He immediately employed the Character Technique of Motion, giving chase with the speed of lightning.

The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince was too strong. Su Han dared not give him the slightest chance to breathe. Otherwise, once the Crown Prince recovered, it would be Su Han trapped in a dire situation.

At this critical juncture of life and death, Su Han’s spirit was highly focused. His eyes turned exceptionally cold, and his mind became incredibly calm. He didn’t panic because of the crisis, nor was he swept up in the heat of battle. From beginning to end, he maintained a tranquil heart.

Calmness is the most powerful weapon.

In terms of realm, I am inferior to him, and in terms of swordsmanship, I also fall short. But there are two areas where I am stronger: my physical body and my methods!

Su Han’s gaze was sharp, his mind clear about the respective strengths and weaknesses of both sides. His greatest reliance was the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art. The Great Accomplished Holy Body and the host of Divine Secret Techniques that came with it were the keys to his victory.

At this moment, his physical advantage had already come into play. That punch had injured the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince despite his defensive Holy Artifact. Now, it was time for Su Han to reveal his advantage in methods.

"Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation!"

As Su Han rushed toward the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, he multitasked, taking out a series of formation flags and eight Holy Artifacts to lay down the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation. He had prepared this before entering the Myriad Virtual Realm, specifically for a potential battle with the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince. Now, it was finally time to use it.

As the eight gates opened, the Great Formation activated the eight Holy Artifacts. Instantly, holy light intertwined and holy might surged, creating a special domain that trapped the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince within.

SWISH!

The Holy Thunder Golden Wheel spun at high speed, its Thunder Light exploding as if it could slice through time and space. It shot toward the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince with unmatched force.

BOOM!

Scorching flames erupted from within the Vermilion Bird Holy Feather, converging into the shape of a fiery Vermilion Bird. Its terrifying heat seemed capable of incinerating the heavens as it roared toward its target.

WHOOSH!

The Seven Stars Holy Sword radiated starlight, its beams weaving together to form The Big Dipper, looking as if it could strike down the sun, moon, and stars. The razor-sharp sword light aimed directly for the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s life.

The other artifacts unleashed their power in unison. Su Han pushed the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation to its absolute limit. All eight Holy Artifacts attacked the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince from every direction, sealing off all his escape routes and leaving him nowhere to run.

"So many Holy Artifacts. It seems your resources are abundant enough to make one envious!"

The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s face was pale and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, but the confidence in his eyes remained intense. Though he was trapped by the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation, he showed not the slightest hint of fear, only slight surprise at the sight of eight Holy Artifacts.

For most people, possessing a single Holy Artifact was already an incredible feat. Yet, Su Han not only had a Supreme Grade Holy Artifact but also numerous others. This was truly astonishing.

Instead of being alarmed, the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince was delighted. The more treasures and methods Su Han revealed now, the greater his spoils of war would be in the end. To him, this was a fortunate turn of events.

But he could not ignore the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation. Having suffered a loss just moments ago, he had no intention of letting it happen again, especially since the eight Holy Artifacts, even if not fully powered, could still injure him.

"With ages as my armor and sword-light as my thread, Second Divine Power: Sword Armor of Ages!"

Sword-light erupted from the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s body as strands of time coiled around him. He had unleashed his Second Divine Power. An illusory suit of armor materialized, covering his entire body, even forming a helmet over his head.

The Holy Thunder Golden Wheel became a streak of golden light, whistling as it cut through everything in its path. But when it struck the Sword Armor of Ages, it could not advance another inch.

The power of time within the Holy Thunder Golden Wheel clashed with the Sword Armor of Ages, unleashing a series of invisible ripples. However, the Holy Thunder Golden Wheel was not activated to its full potential, exerting at most fifty percent of its might. Its own power of time was thus far inferior to that of the Sword Armor of Ages. Ultimately, this power was neutralized, and the attack—now existing in a different temporal dimension—missed completely.

The same fate befell the attacks from the other Holy Artifacts. Once their power of time proved insufficient, they were affected by the temporal power of the Sword Armor of Ages. It was as if the attacks and the armor existed in different seconds, one before and one after, never intersecting.

Moreover, the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince was a true Saint. He could maximize the power of Holy Artifacts, an effect completely different from what Su Han could achieve when activating them.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

Within the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation, the eight Holy Artifacts attacked repeatedly, yet none could breach the defense of the Sword Armor of Ages. This was the first time the formation had ever failed. After all, the Saints Su Han had previously encountered weren’t nearly as strong and had been suppressed by the power of time from the eight Holy Artifacts.

"Your physical body is very strong. A Great Accomplished Holy Body! Excellent, truly excellent. All the more suitable to serve as my Demonic Embryo!"

The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, clad in the Sword Armor of Ages and wielding the Time Holy Sword, stood within the formation without a single sign of injury. In fact, the chest wound Su Han had given him was continuously healing.

The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince possessed not only formidable strength but also impressive recovery abilities. While not on par with Su Han’s Demon Body, his healing far surpassed that of a typical Martial Artist. Clearly, even without a Special Physique, he possessed something extraordinary.

Seeing the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation fail, Su Han’s heart sank. This outcome was unexpected. The defensive power of the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s Sword Armor of Ages was far too strong. With time itself as its defense, harming the Crown Prince was nearly impossible unless one’s own power of time could match it.

The power of time was too mighty. One could potentially shatter through spatial barriers with brute force, but time existed on an entirely different dimension. If one’s temporal power was inadequate, two individuals would be like two parallel lines, never able to touch. It was precisely for this reason that Saints were so powerful, far surpassing the Supreme Realm!

Su Han wore the Ghostly Face Mask and had entered a Demonized State. He wielded the Time Magic Pattern of the Black Blade and the power of time from the Holy Artifacts. Even so, he was still just in the Supreme Realm. He had not comprehended the Time Law, nor did he possess his own mastery over the power of time. Because of this, he was at an innate disadvantage that was difficult to overcome.

Unless he could achieve Instant Sanctification and use a Saint’s power of time to confront the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, he would remain perpetually outmatched.

Su Han understood this clearly, and so did the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince. This was why the confidence in the Prince’s eyes remained unwavering. Even after being injured by Su Han’s punch, he remained unconcerned because he possessed more than enough strength to win.

At this moment, the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince looked coldly at Su Han, indifferent to his demonized state.

"Bring out whatever methods you have left. If you don’t use them now, you’ll lose your chance!"