Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

「Three months flashed by in the blink of an eye.」

At the bottom of Path Enlightenment Lake, Su Han had successfully mastered the first form of the Sword Scripture of Ages.

”Time, like a sword, slays all living beings!”

With the Soul Severing Sword in his hand, Su Han infused it with the Sword Intent of Ages. With a gentle swipe, a razor-sharp Sword Radiance burst forth like a river of time. It parted the lake water, cleaving heaven and earth as if a single sword was splitting the sea.

If this sword were to strike a person, it would surely annihilate their physical body. Su Han was confident he could even kill an expert in the Supreme Realm with a single slash. This was because the sword possessed more than just sharpness; it carried the power of time, making it impossible to evade. Moreover, any wound it inflicted would never heal, forever frozen at the moment of impact.

Su Han was currently only in the Supreme Realm and had not yet achieved Instant Sanctification. Otherwise, if he comprehended the Time Law and mastered some of its power, the might of this sword would be even more terrifying.

Using the Sword Intent of Ages to execute the techniques from the Sword Scripture of Ages is indeed boundlessly powerful!

Su Han was quite satisfied with the power of this attack. Within his Dantian, the Sword Intent Sprout had fully unfurled. Wisps of the Sword Intent of Ages circled him, converging into streams that wound around his body like ribbons. The Sword Intent of Ages within Path Enlightenment Lake was so incredibly dense that the Sword Intent Sprout grew rapidly. He had already produced over a hundred strands. If it continued to grow at this pace, it wouldn’t be long before his Sword Intent reached a minor level of maturity.

However, the three months were up, and Su Han could no longer continue to cultivate here. Once he left Path Enlightenment Lake, the Sword Intent Sprout could still grow, but certainly not as quickly.

One cannot have it both ways. I should be content with obtaining the Sword Intent Sprout. Even if it grows more slowly, it doesn’t matter. After all, I only treat it as a type of energy, not my main path of cultivation!

A sliver of regret flickered in Su Han’s heart, but he quickly composed himself and calmly accepted the situation.

If he wished, he could use his Thousand Changes and Transformations Divine Method to assume the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s appearance and continue cultivating here indefinitely. However, he had come to the Central Plains not just to grow stronger but also to visit Fairy Sister Yun Xian in Liuzhou, so he could not linger for too long.

He had been to Myriad Sword Mountain, seen the ancestral temple, and now obtained the opportunity from Path Enlightenment Lake. Su Han had nothing more to be dissatisfied about. The Myriad Virtual Realm was indeed wonderful, but with the Flying Immortal Great Emperor’s presence, true freedom to break through was still out of reach.

Moreover, cultivating the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art presented Su Han with an awkward problem: he could not absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth for cultivation. Therefore, no matter how dense the spiritual energy was or how precious the water in Path Enlightenment Lake, he could not use any of it.

The essence of the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art is to devour others, and it also prevents me from absorbing spiritual energy. This is deliberately designed to push me into battle and discourage me from staying in seclusion for too long!

Su Han had long ago figured out the nature of this characteristic of the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art. If the technique allowed him to absorb spiritual energy for cultivation, he would only need to find a place with abundant spiritual energy, enter seclusion for eight or ten years, and continuously grow stronger.

But clearly, the Cruel Demon Emperor did not want his successor to become such a simple cultivator. The Devouring Heaven Demonic Art required devouring the flesh and blood of others, and the awakening of the gods and demons within the Prison Divine Palace also required devouring those with Special Physiques. This forced Su Han to fight constantly and devour other prodigies with Special Physiques.

To improve through battle and to break through amidst life-and-death struggles—this was the Cruel Demon Emperor’s intention!

This time, I obtained the Sword Nurturing Gourd, as well as the Sword Intent of Ages and the Sword Scripture of Ages. My gains have been immense.

Su Han was quite satisfied with his trip to the Myriad Virtual Realm. Of course, compared to the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, the Sword Nurturing Gourd and the Sword Intent of Ages were nothing.

This time, Su Han’s greatest gain was the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince himself. He used the crown prince as the vessel for his Demonic Embryo, planting his Soul Seed within it and making it his second soul. This was equivalent to having an extra life-saving charm. Moreover, the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince resided deep within the Myriad Virtual Realm, protected by the Flying Immortal Great Emperor. This ensured the life-saving charm was extremely secure, allowing Su Han to leave with peace of mind.

”Crown Prince, the time is up. Send out the Demonic Embryo!”

Just then, the Flying Immortal Great Emperor’s voice pierced the barrier of time and space, reaching into Path Enlightenment Lake. The three-month period had ended. It was time for Su Han to leave.

You just focus on your cultivation here.

Su Han glanced at the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, then rose and flew out.

The Heavenly Sword Crown Prince sat cross-legged, seemingly having never moved. Within him, the Soul Seed had taken root and was drawing upon his soul power, growing strong and robust.

WHOOSH!

Su Han flew out of Path Enlightenment Lake and once again came face-to-face with the Flying Immortal Great Emperor. He deliberately released a hint of Demonic Qi to better fit the role of the Demonic Embryo.

”Hmm, not bad. It already has the look of a Demonic Embryo.”

The Flying Immortal Great Emperor nodded, failing to see through Su Han’s disguise and mistaking him for the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s Demonic Embryo.

”Although your realm hasn’t increased, that isn’t a problem. With Nineteen’s innate talent, advancing through the realms should be swift. As for achieving Instant Sanctification, I will make the preparations for you.”

The Flying Immortal Great Emperor spoke as if to the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince. Although the Demonic Embryo was merely a malevolent thought, it was one with the true self, so the Crown Prince would surely hear his words.

”Thank you, Father Emperor!”

Su Han bowed in imitation of the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince, earning a nod of approval from the Flying Immortal Great Emperor.

”It is getting late. Let us go. I will take you out of here.”

The Flying Immortal Great Emperor led Su Han away from Path Enlightenment Lake, retracing their steps toward the exit.

Of the eighty-one lands of opportunity, I have only experienced three, leaving seventy-eight unseen. The next time I come, I must truly experience them all.

Su Han gazed at the picturesque landscape of the Myriad Virtual Realm, feeling a touch of reluctance. Such a cultivation treasure land was incredibly rare; any single opportunity here would cause a bloodbath in the outside world. He had no more chances this time, but Su Han believed there would be a next time. After all, his current identity was the Heavenly Sword Crown Prince’s Demonic Embryo, so the Flying Immortal Great Emperor would naturally not be stingy with granting him entry.

The journey here had been slow so he could experience the majestic mountains and rivers, but the return trip was much faster. Soon, the Flying Immortal Great Emperor had led Su Han to the exit.

”This is the Emperor’s Command. Seeing it is the same as seeing me, for it holds the utmost authority. With this command, you may also go to the treasury and select three treasures. Consider it my congratulatory gift for successfully cultivating the Demonic Embryo.”

A flash of golden light shot out. Su Han reached out and caught a Sword-shaped Spirit Tablet. It bore no complicated patterns, text, or images—only a single sword mark that radiated a powerful Imperial Might and a piercing Sword Intent, making it impossible to fake.

”Thank you, Father Emperor!”

Su Han’s heart leaped with joy. He never expected to receive the Emperor’s Command; this was hugely advantageous for him.

The Flying Immortal Great Emperor once again used the Sword-Shaped Imperial Seal to open the Space-Time Gate. After bidding farewell, Su Han leaped through it.

The journey in the Myriad Virtual Realm had come to an end