Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

The commotion in the low-lying area was too great and had already alarmed others. The One-Eyed Shark King and his entourage had come explicitly to hunt down Su Han, so naturally, they all came to investigate.

Aside from the One-Eyed Shark King, the Blue Whale, and Lu Ying the Jellyfish, there were other prodigies present, including some from the East Sea Demon Clan and several from the Human Race. All of them had heard that Su Han possessed a Holy Artifact, and they pursued him relentlessly, coveting it greatly.

The temptation of a Holy Artifact was simply too immense.

At this moment, seven or eight prodigies of the Heavenly King Realm were in hot pursuit of Su Han. Their eyes burned with murderous intent and fervor, and they looked at Su Han as if he were a piece of juicy meat.

Su Han had just survived a life-and-death battle. He was severely wounded and in a terrible state. Catching up to him would allow them to kill him with ease and obtain the Holy Artifact—an irresistible temptation for anyone.

”Su Han, you can’t escape! Surrender without a fight, and you might spare yourself some pain!”

The One-Eyed Shark King’s eyes flashed fiercely. He regarded Su Han as his finest prey, wishing for nothing more than to tear him apart and feast to his heart’s content.

The Blue Whale’s massive frame pressed in, imposing a heavy sense of oppression. Its enormous eyes stared fixedly at Su Han, unwilling to let him slip away again.

Lu Ying the Jellyfish remained silent, but she was the fastest of them all. Her figure, like a green specter, clung tightly to Su Han without relenting.

The other prodigies also employed their own techniques, setting their sights on Su Han and rapidly closing in for the kill.

Su Han’s face was expressionless, his eyes cold as he sprinted desperately, dragging Tongyan along.

His condition was dire. The Demonic Qi in his body was almost depleted. Although he had the Secret of Healer and his physical wounds had healed, the Spiritual Attack embedded within the Thunder Light had shaken his sea of consciousness, leaving it riddled with cracks.

Furthermore, his many techniques had already been used. Without Demonic Qi or his Demonized State, his current strength was limited, making him fundamentally incapable of battling prodigies of the One-Eyed Shark King’s caliber. Not to mention, there were seven or eight pursuers behind him. If he were caught, death would be his only fate.

Su Han was acutely aware of his peril, which was why he chose to flee. Only by preserving his own life could he think about the future.

However, he did not abandon Tongyan. If he were to leave her behind now, she would undoubtedly die. The One-Eyed Shark King and the others would show no mercy; Su Han understood this well.

Tongyan’s injuries were even more severe than Su Han’s. After all, she lacked his robust physical body and powerful Healing Secret Techniques. Even after taking Healing Pills, her recovery was not immediate. However, she had been healing for a while, so she could just barely manage to flee without becoming a burden to Su Han.

”It seems they’re determined to chase us to the death,” Tongyan said, her face somber. ”Right now, we have only two options: leave Dragon Burial Valley, or head deeper into it.” The threat posed by the One-Eyed Shark King and his cohorts was immense; a single misstep could mean their complete annihilation. After all, this was a contest among prodigies. Anyone could fall. Status and background meant nothing here; only strength was the ultimate truth.

”Into the depths of Dragon Burial Valley!”

Su Han made his choice without hesitation. Leaving Dragon Burial Valley would be riskier; delving deeper might offer a slim chance of survival.

”Although there may be a chance of survival in the depths of Dragon Burial Valley, I must be clear: the dangers of going deeper are far greater than those of leaving it. That place is a true Dead Zone. No one has ever ventured in, and many adventurers have perished just around its edges.”

Tongyan’s voice was heavy as she warned Su Han. Though Dragon Burial Valley was a place of opportunity, it was also one of grave danger. The peril in its heart was the greatest, a place no ordinary person dared to tread. Despite Su Han’s monstrous talent and extraordinary power, he was not invincible. No one knew what might happen if they approached the deep regions.

”Seek life in a place of death!”

Su Han gritted his teeth, his decision made to head into the depths of Dragon Burial Valley. Although the danger there was significant, it was his best chance to shake off his pursuers. Otherwise, even if he escaped the valley, the One-Eyed Shark King and the others would continue their relentless chase.

However, this time Su Han planned to go alone. He didn’t want to drag Tongyan down with him. After all, this whole situation was because of him; Tongyan was just an innocent victim caught in the crossfire. Moreover, he had the Holy Artifacts, and the target of the One-Eyed Shark King and the others was him, not her. It would be safer for Tongyan to be away from him.

But Tongyan was a person of deep loyalty. Persuading her to leave would not be easy, so Su Han decided to use force.

”Miss Tongyan, I’m sorry!” Su Han said, his eyes filled with guilt. Before she could react, he struck out with his palm, blasting her hundreds of meters away. He immediately changed course and fled in the opposite direction.

At the same time, he summoned the Dragon Slaying Demon Banner. Activating it with the Secret of the Soldier Character, he unleashed an Evil Dragon Shadow that shot toward the One-Eyed Shark King and his companions.

”A Holy Artifact! He really has a Holy Artifact!”

As soon as the Dragon Slaying Demon Banner appeared, it drew everyone’s attention. Their eyes immediately gleamed with greed and desire.

The One-Eyed Shark King and his two companions were especially shocked. They knew the Holy Artifact in Su Han’s possession was the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, not this Dragon Slaying Demon Banner.

Does this mean he has two Holy Artifacts?

At this thought, the One-Eyed Shark King’s eyes went bloodshot with greed, the Blue Whale began to breathe heavily, and the vibrations from Lu Ying the Jellyfish grew more intense.

One Holy Artifact was enough to drive them mad; two were certainly worth risking their lives for.

Madness! The One-Eyed Shark King and his companions went completely insane. After breaking through the Evil Dragon Shadow, they charged straight for Su Han.

This was exactly the effect Su Han wanted. He aimed to draw everyone away to ensure Tongyan’s safety.

Soon, Su Han was heading straight for the deepest part of Dragon Burial Valley, with numerous pursuers in tow.

”Su Han, I won’t just stand by and watch you die!”

Back where she had landed, Tongyan came to her senses. She realized Su Han was protecting her. Always strong, she wouldn’t be defeated by such a minor setback. Her beautiful eyes, filled with determination and conviction, stared in the direction Su Han had fled.

Immediately, she took more Healing Pills and gave chase. No matter what, she could not let anything happen to Su Han.

And so, Su Han fled at the front, the One-Eyed Shark King and his group pursued from behind, and Tongyan followed them all.

They charged directly through the vast Dragon Burial Valley. While the strange lights occasionally disrupted their vision, the effect was momentary, and they were each able to quickly reacquire their target.

Su Han remained silent, focusing all his effort on unleashing the full power of the Character Technique of Motion and Lightning Fast while rapidly healing his injuries and recovering his Demonic Qi. He knew he had no powerful background or extraordinary origin; he could only rely on himself.

Finally, he passed through Dragon Burial Valley and reached its deepest part. A single glance was enough to fill his eyes with shock.

”This... What is this?”