Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Su Han didn’t want to cause trouble, but he wasn’t afraid of it either.

Back in Lin Hai City, Zhao Ming had taken the initiative to provoke him, hurling insults and humiliation. Naturally, Su Han hadn’t felt the need to show him any respect and had responded with a single punch. At that moment, he had mentally prepared himself for enmity with Zhao Ming, even for a battle to the death.

He did indeed come from humble beginnings in a small town, but he possessed an indomitable will. Anyone who tried to bully him would pay a heavy price. The empress, Qin Wushuang, or even the Heavenly Demon Cult and the Seven Stars Sect—Su Han had never feared any of them. He had even dared to kill Zi Qiong and Xuan Song, so a mere Zhao Ming was nothing.

Besides, they were alone here. Even if he killed Zhao Ming, no one would know he was the one who did it. In the competition among the chosen, such silent battles and deaths were all too common.

Su Han dispelled his Demonic Emperor Physique and approached Zhao Ming’s corpse. The dead man’s face was still twisted with deep resentment and anger, but he could no longer cause any trouble for Su Han.

I won’t give this Special Physique, the Death Nether King’s Body, to the Great Majestic Demon King.

Special Physiques were extraordinarily significant to Su Han, as they could awaken the gods and demons within the Prison Divine Palace. Therefore, he planned to devour this one himself. He reached out, stored Zhao Ming’s corpse in the Bronze Ring, and then returned to the Dragon Blood Herb.

Without Zhao Ming’s interference, Su Han easily obtained the Dragon Blood Herb. He didn’t hesitate, immediately placing the herb in his mouth, chewing, and swallowing. He then circulated the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art to begin the refinement and absorption process.

Soon, Su Han felt a stream of high-level Qi-Blood force tempering the flesh of his Sacred Body, strengthening it by a small degree. While the improvement wasn’t substantial, it was distinct—clearly the effect of the trace of Dragon Blood Force contained within the herb.

Sensing the trace of Dragon Blood Force he had just refined, Su Han made a quick calculation in his mind. If I want to achieve the Great Achievement of the Sacred Body, I’ll need at least another 100,000 stalks of this Dragon Blood Herb!

Dragon Blood Herbs were rare and could only be found within the Dragon Palace Ruins. A hundred thousand stalks was an astronomical number, which only served to highlight how formidable his Sacred Body was. Though the goal seemed difficult, Su Han wasn’t intimidated, nor did he have any intention of giving up. This place was filled with opportunities and endless treasures; it wasn’t impossible to gather that many Dragon Blood Herbs. It was said that in the deepest part of the Dragon Palace lay a Dragon Transformation Pool filled with immense Dragon Qi. If he had the chance to soak in it, he might truly have a hope of reaching Great Achievement.

Although the Mountain Divine hasn’t fully awakened, I should devour the Death Nether King’s Body first!

Su Han found a secluded spot, took out Zhao Ming’s corpse, and began the devouring and refinement process. Among the chosen who had entered the Dragon Palace Ruins, he was the weakest, being only at the Physique Realm while all the others were at least at the Divine Power Realm. He had only been able to kill Zhao Ming by exploiting the man’s anger and arrogance. Without that initial sneak attack, defeating him would have been difficult, let alone killing him. Su Han had never been complacent about his own power. He knew his strength was insufficient and that he had to improve it at every opportunity.

Having already devoured several Special Physiques, Su Han was familiar with the process and encountered no difficulties. A day later, the refinement was complete. His aura surged once more as he broke through two levels in a row, reaching the Eighth Layer of the Physique Realm.

Furthermore, his Sacred Body had assimilated the Origin Source of the Death Nether King’s Body. A cold Death Qi now swirled within his Qi-Blood. It did not harm him but could be used to attack others.

Origin Technique: Nether King’s Protection!

Su Han had obtained another defensive Origin Technique. With the four he already had, he now possessed five. Coupled with the Crystallization of his Sacred Body, his defensive power was terrifyingly formidable. As for the Phenomenon of the Death Nether King’s Body, it was unsurprisingly devoured by the Dual Black Holes. Its form also grew by another twenty-four meters, making it look even more terrifying.

The Demonic Emperor Physique has ten black holes, so why is it always this one that devours the Phenomenon?

Su Han pondered the question but could find no answer. The other black holes remained blurry and illusory, nowhere near as powerful or solid as the Dual Black Holes.

Time to see the Demon God that corresponds to the Death Nether King’s Body!

With the devouring complete, Su Han’s consciousness once again entered the Prison Divine Palace. First, he went to look at the Mountain Divine corresponding to the Mountain-Suppressing Sacred Body. The Mountain Divine’s Divine Light was currently dense and immensely heavy, pressing down on Su Han with an overwhelming force, as if he were standing at the foot of Tai Mount, facing the majestic peak itself. He knew that once the Mountain Divine fully awakened, he would have to face another life-or-death battle.

However, the Mountain Divine still needed more time to awaken fully, so Su Han turned his attention elsewhere. In another direction, a grayish-black light shimmered like a hazy, sinister fog. Within this fog stood a Demon God with a green face and savage fangs, appearing like a Fierce Ghost. This Demon God wore a black cloak and was covered in black fur. Its hands and feet were sharp claws, and it was exceptionally tall. Its eyes were scarlet, brimming with a thick aura of death.

Nether King? Or a Fierce Ghost?

Looking at the somewhat familiar figure, Su Han couldn’t help but feel suspicious. This Demon God, however, would require even longer to awaken. Su Han decided he could deal with it after he defeated the Mountain Divine.

Having confirmed his future enemies, Su Han’s consciousness withdrew from the Prison Divine Palace. The Dragon Palace Ruins were vast and desolate. Despite having cultivated for an entire day, he had not encountered a single other person.

First, I’ll use the Ice-Fire Yin Thunder to refine my body and deal with any hidden dangers before I continue exploring.

Su Han was not in a hurry to seek out more opportunities. He settled down and began to temper his Physical Body with Samadhi True Fire, Triple Chilling Nether Qi, and Purple Lightning Yin Thunder to eliminate impurities. Haste makes waste; he had learned that lesson once before and would not make the same mistake again. Although there were no other energy sources nearby, his Bronze Ring contained a large number of Spirit Stones, which was more than enough for his needs.

After another day and night, Su Han had completely refined his body, eliminating all impurities. His Physical Body was now firm and robust, his Qi-Blood surged powerfully, and the various Origin Sources had woven together and condensed within him, making his Sacred Body far superior to ordinary Special Physiques.

It’s time to continue exploring. The stronger the Dragon’s Might, the greater the opportunities. If I head in this direction, I’ll eventually meet Tongyan again.

Su Han rose to his feet, his black clothes rustling and his black hair flying. His eyes were clear and cold, his aura demonic. Just as he was preparing to move, his gaze suddenly froze on something ahead of him. Hmm?

A beast resembling a giant lion had appeared. Its black, bestial eyes were locked onto him, filled with excitement and desire. This was not one of the chosen from the outside world, but a native creature of the Dragon Palace Ruins.

However, it was different from an ordinary demonic beast. Su Han’s brow furrowed slightly as he activated his Nine Heavens Eye. His vision pierced through all illusion, allowing him to see the giant lion beast’s true nature.

Dragon Qi?