Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

When Su Han walked out of the Demon Cult’s treasury, dawn was just breaking. The entire Heavenly Demon Cult was serenely quiet, utterly unaware that its treasury had been plundered. Simply emptying the treasury isn’t enough. I need to cause a huge commotion, something to force Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign and the others to return. His purpose here wasn’t just to plunder treasures; his main goal was to execute a strategic maneuver to save the Seven Stars Sect, so he couldn’t afford to remain quiet.

However, causing a commotion was extremely risky. With his current strength, if the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable were to discover him, he could be crushed with a mere flick of a finger. Su Han had to be extremely cautious.

His gaze shifted to the Tian Luo Net Seven Kills Formation outside the Demon Cult’s treasury. I can definitely use that formation, along with my identity as Yin Ya. If I coordinate the two, I might get some amazing results. A new plan began to take shape in his mind. Before long, Su Han got to work modifying the formation. With his Formation Mastery, altering this intermediate-grade Dao Formation wasn’t difficult. He finished the modifications quickly and even double-checked everything to be safe. It will self-destruct in one hour! He had altered the Tian Luo Net Seven Kills Formation to self-destruct on a timer, a move no one would ever expect.

Time to find the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable! After modifying the formation, Su Han, disguised as Yin Ya, headed straight for the entrance to the Spirit Vein Chamber. His two objectives were the Demon Cult’s treasury and the intermediate-grade Spirit Vein. With the first goal achieved, it was time to move on to the second, and the identity of Yin Ya was the perfect tool for the job.

Su Han arrived at the entrance of the Spirit Vein Chamber and called out, ”Father, there’s something I wish to discuss with you!”

A voice just as cold resonated from within. ”Come in and speak!” The entrance gate rumbled open, revealing a dimly lit corridor.

Su Han activated his Nine Heavens Eye, staying vigilant as he entered the passage. The corridor was dark and solemn, illuminated only by a faint light that barely revealed the path ahead. It snaked downward, guarded by eighteen checkpoints that included formations, traps, and secret mechanisms. Without the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable’s intervention, Su Han would have never been able to penetrate this deep with his own strength.

Yin Ya’s identity proved to be very useful, and soon, Su Han saw the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable inside the Spirit Vein Chamber.

The Seven Injuries Devil Honorable was a tall, slender, middle-aged man in a deep blue robe, his cold and forbidding face similar to Yin Ya’s. He was seated cross-legged in the chamber, surrounded by Spiritual Energy so dense it formed a thick mist, shrouding his figure.

An oppressive Supreme aura emanated from him, suffusing the entire chamber. It made the air heavy, distorted space, and rendered breathing itself a laborious task.

”Yin Ya, you should be preparing yourself. Why have you come to see me?” The Seven Injuries Devil Honorable’s voice was just as frigid, but his words held a hint of fatherly affection. Su Han could sense the importance he placed on Yin Ya; his cold demeanor was only on the surface.

Su Han bowed respectfully and stated his purpose, ”Father, your son has an audacious request and hopes for your assistance.”

”Now that the Sect Leader and the elders have all gone to the Seven Stars Sect, you are the only one left to stand guard. While this Spirit Vein is wonderful, how can it compare to raiding a sect and dividing its treasures? Of course, I don’t dare question the decisions of the Sect Leader and the elders, but since he compensated you with the opportunity to cultivate in the Spirit Vein, you should make the most of it.”

”I feel I’ve reached the limit of the Phenomenon Realm. If I could cultivate within this Spirit Vein, I’m seventy percent confident I could break through to the Physique Realm. Then, when I go to Qingzhou to plunder, I’ll be able to acquire even greater rewards.”

”I implore you, Father, to let me cultivate here!”

Su Han’s imitation of Yin Ya’s voice and tone was perfect, completely flawless.

The Seven Injuries Devil Honorable fell silent. The intermediate-grade Spirit Vein was the very lifeblood of the Heavenly Demon Cult. If anyone else had made such a request, he would have slapped them senseless. But Yin Ya was his only son, whom he doted on greatly.

Besides, he had his own grievances about being left behind. Everyone knew that after conquering the Seven Stars Sect, they would loot its treasury. All the best items would be snatched up, and anything left for him would surely be scraps. The Sect Leader’s compensation had been unrestricted access to the Spirit Vein, but it was better for two people to use it than just one. And since Yin Ya was his only son, the Sect Leader probably wouldn’t say much even if he found out later.

With this in mind, the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable made his decision. ”Since you are on the verge of a breakthrough, I doubt the Sect Leader would object. Come, I will take you to the Spirit Marrow Pool!”

Seizing the chance to secure a benefit for his beloved son, the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable reached out. A toxic glow enveloped Su Han, and they departed the chamber, heading deep into the Spirit Vein.

The Spiritual Energy of an intermediate-grade Spirit Vein was incredibly rich. Even while enveloped in the toxic glow, Su Han could feel it intensely, as if the very air had been replaced by Spiritual Energy. Ahead, a dazzling spiritual light illuminated the entire subterranean space as bright as day, making it resemble a paradise on earth.

The Seven Injuries Devil Honorable sped through, and whenever they encountered a restriction, he would produce the Sect Leader’s Command and pass through unhindered. Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign had given it to him for safekeeping before leaving. This Sect Leader’s Command granted him free access to any area within the Heavenly Demon Cult and control over the Five Poisons Ghost-Eating Formation to defend against potential enemies. This was a necessary precaution, as other hegemonic powers comparable to the Heavenly Demon Cult and the Seven Stars Sect existed in the surrounding Daozhous and the Qingmo Province. For this reason, Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign had dared not be careless.

Soon, the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable brought Su Han to the deepest part of the Spirit Vein. Here, the Spiritual Energy was so dense it was almost tangible, and a light like that of a sun made every stone glow.

Using his Nine Heavens Eye, Su Han could just barely make out the scene within. He saw a Spirit Pool about ten meters wide, with Spiritual Liquid bubbling up from its center like a small fountain.

This is... Spirit Marrow! Su Han’s pupils contracted, his heart pounding in shock. Spirit Marrow was the source of a Spirit Vein, its Spiritual Energy concentration far exceeding that of Spiritual Liquid or Spirit Stones. A single drop of Spirit Marrow was equivalent to ten drops of Spiritual Liquid, and here was an entire pool of it. This was the core—the most precious part of the entire intermediate-grade Spirit Vein.

”Yin Ya, breaking through in the Spirit Marrow Pool will increase your chances of success by at least another twenty percent. This opportunity must not be missed. Do not fail my expectations!” The Seven Injuries Devil Honorable, abusing his authority for personal gain, had no idea he was simply setting the stage for Su Han.

”Thank you, Father! I will definitely succeed in my breakthrough and live up to your expectations!” Overjoyed, Su Han leaped into the Spirit Marrow Pool. He was instantly submerged in the dense Spiritual Energy, and a comfortable warmth spread through his entire body, as if he were soaking in a hot spring.

The Seven Injuries Devil Honorable would never have imagined that he had just led a wolf into his own house.