Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

”These two conditions are good, but they are not enough,” Su Han said, his face expressionless and his voice indifferent.

The Karmic Fire of the Mortal Dust is exceptionally rare, and with the Heart Sword Saint’s aid in battle, one could venture almost anywhere. These two conditions were already incredibly generous. Even Wei Wenzheng was tempted, but Su Han had other ideas.

However, the Heart Sword Saint and his companions showed no change in expression at Su Han’s words. Clearly, this was within their expectations.

”If Your Highness has any other requests, we shall do our utmost to fulfill them!” the Heart Sword Saint said with a respectful bow, taking the initiative.

To protect the Heart Sword Sacred Palace, he was already paying a heavy price.

”The Heart Sword Technique follows a unique and admirable path,” Su Han said. ”My third condition is that you must use the Heart Sword Technique against me!”

Su Han stared at the Heart Sword Saint with a burning gaze. His third condition stunned everyone. A look of shock broke the Heart Sword Saint’s calm expression. Beside him, the Moon Sage and the Clear Light Sage were also bewildered, unable to comprehend the request.

To be honest, I considered many possibilities, even that he might ask for the Heart Sword Scripture, but I never expected him to propose such a condition. It isn’t that it’s too difficult—it’s far too easy. So simple, in fact, that it requires no real sacrifice on our part. Is there some kind of trick involved? I don’t think so. In this situation, we are the fish on the chopping block. He could demand anything directly without needing to be deceptive. Besides, such a ploy would be inconsistent with the Nineteenth Prince’s arrogant personality.

”Xing’er, don’t be impulsive!” Wei Ying pleaded, trying to dissuade Su Han from this dangerous idea.

Although the Heart Sword Saint wouldn’t dare to truly harm Su Han, the Heart Sword Technique was inherently mysterious. It was a swordsmanship that forged a blade from a person’s emotions and desires. If anything went wrong, it would be too late for regrets.

”Your Highness, please reconsider!” Wei Wenzheng couldn’t help but add, equally unwilling to see any harm befall Su Han.

Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue also looked concerned. However, knowing Su Han’s true identity and that he was not a rash or impulsive person, they remained silent despite their worries.

”Your Highness, the Heart Sword Technique is dependent on the target’s emotions and desires. If anything were to go awry, we could not bear the consequences. Please, name another condition!” the Heart Sword Saint implored. He only wanted to resolve the crisis, not create a new one. If something truly happened to Su Han, the entire Heart Sword Sacred Palace might have to be buried with him—a risk he dared not take.

”My mind is made up. There’s nothing more to say,” Su Han stated forcefully, overruling all objections. ”This is the condition. Agree, or this place will be stained with blood today!”

The Heart Sword Technique was extremely profound, but the Heartless Holy Son had been too weak to offer Su Han any real insight. He wanted to experience it again at the hands of the Heart Sword Saint, as it would be beneficial for honing his Sword Intent.

”Since Your Highness is so determined, I have no choice but to comply!” The Heart Sword Saint’s expression shifted, and he finally consented through gritted teeth.

Before making his move, the Heart Sword Saint explained the core principles of his technique to Su Han as a final warning. ”Your Highness, the Heart Sword Technique uses the mortal world for tempering, the heart as its blade, and the seven emotions and six desires as its Law. Please be careful!”

Su Han nodded, signaling for the Heart Sword Saint to proceed. Seeing this, the saint no longer hesitated and carefully executed the Heart Sword Technique.

The Heartless Holy Son had once used the Heart Sword Technique against Su Han, drawing upon fear, greed, lust, arrogance, anger, jealousy, and laziness to stir his desires and turn them into a self-injuring blade.

This time, the Heart Sword Saint chose anger as his Law, attempting to provoke Su Han’s own rage and forge it into a sword.

*Heart Sword Technique: Raging Fire Assaults the Heart!*

From the Heart Sword Saint’s perspective, Su Han had been ambushed and was now seeking revenge, so he should be filled with boundless anger, making it the easiest emotion to manipulate. However, rage itself was a ferocious and immensely powerful force. The Heart Sword Saint proceeded with great caution, not daring to unleash too much power. If Su Han were injured, the entire Heart Sword Sacred Palace would have to bear the consequences.

”Hm?”

Soon, however, the Heart Sword Saint discovered an anomaly. His attempt to stoke Su Han’s anger with the Heart Sword Technique had failed completely. Su Han’s heart was as still as water, perfectly calm and devoid of any rage. This was completely contrary to his outward demeanor.

Witnessing this, the Heart Sword Saint was stunned. He realized Su Han was not as simple as he appeared on the surface. Indeed, anyone who can distinguish themselves in the struggle for the throne is a deeply calculating individual.

However, if the Heart Sword Technique had no effect at all, Su Han would surely be dissatisfied. Therefore, the Heart Sword Saint decided to increase the power to let Su Han truly experience it. The principle was simple: anger becomes fire. The core secret of the Heart Sword Technique was to invoke the seven emotions and six desires of another. But what if the target’s emotions were insufficient? Then, one must use their own passions as a lure to draw out the enemy’s.

Instantly, an intangible flame of rage ignited in Su Han’s heart. This was the Heart Sword Saint’s own anger, not a large flame, its power carefully controlled.

This time, a flicker of Su Han’s own anger was drawn out, also forming a blurry flame. This fire burned at his Heart Spirit, causing his eyes to turn blood-red.

Soon, the flame of Su Han’s anger grew more distinct until it took the shape of a blade—a Flame Sword. Fierce and turbulent, it possessed astonishing destructive power as it slashed directly at Su Han’s Heart Spirit.

Instantly, Su Han’s Heart Spirit trembled as a long, searing mark was burned into it. The jolt caused him to suffer a slight injury.

And this was only because the Heart Sword Saint was carefully controlling his power. If he had harbored true killing intent, the Sword of Anger he condensed would have directly shattered Su Han’s Heart Spirit, perhaps even damaging his very soul and killing him instantly.

Humanity’s seven emotions and six desires are the most difficult things to grasp. If you cannot control your own emotions, you can never become a true powerhouse! Far from being alarmed, Su Han was elated. This was exactly the kind of trial he needed. He wanted to use the Heart Sword Technique to temper his seven emotions and six desires, allowing him to better master his passions so that he would reveal no weakness when facing formidable foes.

The Sword of Anger did not dissipate, nor did it grow any stronger. Instead, it continued to relentlessly strike Su Han’s Heart Spirit, causing it to tremble violently as if enduring excruciating mental torture.

Su Han’s eyes grew redder still, as if flames were condensing within them, burning fiercely. This sight made Li Qingyue and the others deeply worried. Su Han, however, persisted through sheer willpower, even trying to shatter the Sword of Anger and extinguish his own rage.

This was undoubtedly a unique cultivation method, one that tempered one’s own seven emotions and six desires. It was something utterly incomprehensible to the average person. But Su Han pursued the absolute peak, so he naturally had to endure greater trials.

Finally, drawing on his formidable willpower, Su Han succeeded in shattering the Sword of Anger. He suppressed the rage in his heart and returned to a state of tranquility.

But this time, his understanding and control over his own anger had deepened.

Using the Heart Sword Technique to refine the seven emotions and six desires is indeed a viable method!