Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

”AH!” A spine-chilling, soul-tearing scream erupted from Bai Xu Saint.

Tears of blood streamed from his eyes, rendering his face both ferocious and tragic, like a ghoul crawling out of Hell. The might of the Nine Heavens Divine Light was simply too overwhelming; it had pierced through his Sea of Consciousness and severely injured his already damaged Divine Sense.

With his Sea of Consciousness wounded, he was powerless to suppress his Heart Demon. Seizing the opportunity, the demon grew rapidly, causing his Heart Spirit to waver as cracks began to appear on his Dao Heart.

At that moment, a sliver of regret bloomed in Bai Xu Saint’s heart.

If only I had known how difficult Su Han would be to deal with, I would have refused the Second Prince at all costs and never waded into these murky waters. But it’s too late now. There is no turning back.

He also knew with certainty that even if he begged for mercy, Su Han would never let him go. The secret was too great—only the dead could keep it.

”Divine Method: Vajra Subduing Demons!”

At that moment, Su Han unleashed the Divine Method. A Buddhist Vajra, imbued with a special Buddha Nature, materialized before Bai Xu Saint, intending to convert him.

Bai Xu Saint’s Heart Spirit was in chaos and his Dao Heart was already cracked. Compounded by the Heart Demon’s assault, he struggled to maintain his true self. His pupils dilated and his gaze grew hazy, as if he were about to be subdued by the Vajra and converted to Buddhism.

”No, I will not submit!”

At the last moment, Bai Xu Saint relied on his formidable will to painfully break free from the Vajra Subduing Demons. But now, the cracks in his Dao Heart had multiplied, threatening to shatter at any moment. If his Dao Heart collapsed, he would become nothing more than a walking corpse, even if he didn’t die.

”As long as I kill you, everything will be over! The Second Prince will surely treat my family well. So, I must take you down with me!”

Bai Xu Saint’s expression turned feral, his features twisting into a terrifying mask. He clenched his teeth, his eyes filled with a grim resolve as if he had made a momentous decision. He had no path of retreat, and Su Han had left him no escape. His only option was to kill Su Han and complete the Second Prince’s task. Then, even in death, the Second Prince would surely treat his family well in light of his service. It was the best possible outcome.

BOOM!

A violent aura burst forth from Bai Xu Saint’s body. Su Han’s pupils constricted, and he stopped in his tracks.

He’s going to self-destruct!

Su Han hadn’t expected Bai Xu Saint to be so resolute. Self-destruction meant not just the annihilation of the physical body, but the obliteration of the soul itself. Once Bai Xu Saint self-destructed, his soul would scatter, and he would completely lose any chance of reincarnation. This was an unacceptable fate for most people. Only those with immense determination would dare to choose it. Bai Xu Saint was putting everything on the line.

Retreat!

Although Bai Xu Saint was grievously wounded, with less than a tenth of his strength remaining, he was still an expert at the Fourth Layer of the Saint Realm. The force of his self-detonation could level several major cities—something Su Han could not withstand. He instantly fell back.

But once inside this Mirror Space, no one could leave until the duel concluded. Where could Su Han possibly retreat to?

”Come on, you’re coming with me! We can keep each other company on the road to the Underworld!”

Bai Xu Saint was laughing, a wild, unrestrained laugh. He was already self-destructing, abandoning his life and his chance to reincarnate. His only desire was to drag Su Han down with him, so he had no regrets left.

”Strongest defense!”

Su Han ignored Bai Xu Saint. He swiftly sheathed the Soul Severing Sword, leaving only the Black Blade in its Demonized State. Simultaneously, he deployed various Origin Techniques and Divine Methods, forming layer upon layer of defensive power. Not only that, but he also expanded his Devouring Demonic Domain, manifested the Phenomenon of the Third Layer Black Hole, and then, using his Energy Physique, underwent the Black Hole Transformation.

”Nine Palace Golden Pagoda!”

If there had been time, Su Han would have set up the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation, but he was out of time. He could only bring out the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda to anchor and protect himself.

Staring at Su Han, Bai Xu Saint’s grin widened. I have no idea what faction could have produced a monster like you, one with so many techniques and Holy Artifacts. But it’s a pity—all of it is useless. I can tell you’re a peerless prodigy, more monstrous than even the Second and Third Princes. In the entire Heavenly Sword Dynasty, perhaps only the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince could keep you in check. A supreme genius like you would surely become a Saint or even an Emperor if allowed to mature. But you won’t get that chance, because you die today!

”Let’s die together!”

Bai Xu Saint’s eyes bulged and then burst. In that instant, it wasn’t just his eyes that exploded, but his head, his arms, his legs—his entire being.

RUMBLE!

An indescribably terrifying explosion rocked the Mirror Space. The tremendous roar deafened Su Han even inside the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda. The fearsome energy shook the Mirror Space until it shattered inch by inch, unable to bear the strain.

SPURT!

Inside the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, Su Han felt an unstoppable, horrific force wash over him. The entire pagoda trembled violently, teetering on the brink of collapse. Before this power, his strongest defenses were like paper, blasted apart layer by layer. In the end, even his Great Accomplished Sacred Body could not withstand the force. He spat out a large mouthful of blood, his organs feeling as if they had been shattered by the impact.

BOOM!

The energy from Bai Xu Saint’s self-detonation filled the entire Mirror Space. The Reincarnation Path Mirror could not withstand it and cracked apart with a KRAK!, rendered useless. The explosive energy, carrying the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda with it, reemerged outside the Yuelan Ancient Battlefield.

The earth trembled, space shattered, the sky dimmed, and clouds in all directions were extinguished. A host of dreadful phenomena manifested, turning this land into a forbidden zone of death where any living creature that dared to tread would be reduced to ash.

After a long time, the terrifying energy of the self-detonation finally began to weaken and recede.

A massive crater had been blasted into the earth, 3,000 meters wide and hundreds of meters deep. The ground was scorched black, utterly devoid of life. Space itself was fragmented, collapsing into a void that would likely take a long time to heal on its own.

A Saint’s self-detonation could devastate heaven and earth. Its might was far greater than any full-powered strike from Bai Xu Saint.

In the center of the vast crater, a ruined golden pagoda emerged. It was the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, now nothing more than a broken heap of rubble. This Holy Artifact, a companion to Su Han for a long time, was destroyed today. However, its sacrifice had saved his life.

From within the ruined pagoda, a blood-soaked figure struggled to climb out. It was Su Han. Though his flesh was mangled and his organs were ruptured, he had survived.

Su Han lived while Bai Xu Saint died. The victory was Su Han’s.