Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

After parting ways with the Dugu Imperial Son, Su Han encountered some prodigies on the Hidden Dragon List. However, these prodigies were generally not very powerful, and when they saw Su Han’s golden chariot, they detoured and no conflict occurred.

Wanliu City is located at the center of Liuzhou. Su Han traveled for another day before arriving at Wanliu City.

”What a magnificent sight!”

Li Qingyue’s beautiful eyes widened with a look of amazement and admiration as she gazed ahead.

The name Wanliu, meaning ten thousand willows, is no exaggeration; there really are over ten thousand willow trees.

Ahead lies a vast lake, endless and boundless, with water so clear it looks like a mirror embedded in the earth.

Around the lake, emerald green willows are planted, varying in size. The largest are as thick as a hundred meters, with countless tendrils covering a large area, while the smallest are mere saplings.

Nonetheless, all these willows are full of vitality, glowing with a radiant brilliance, each having developed some level of spiritual wisdom. Although not high, they can convey simple thoughts, which is astonishing.

A forest of ten thousand willows surrounding a clear lake — this is the sight outside Wanliu City. Above the lake, there’s a city suspended in the air, with its ground woven from millions of willow tendrils, upon which many exquisite buildings are constructed.

There are gilded palaces, man-made scenic spots with flowing water and small bridges, vast squares, and bustling markets.

The entire Wanliu City has no walls, allowing its prosperity and liveliness to be seen from the outside, only slightly inferior to the imperial capital of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty.

”Wanliu City has a population of over five million. Its ground is woven from the Liu Divine’s tendrils, harder than the ground and containing Dao patterns. It forms a unique Liu Shade Emperor Formation with the surrounding lake and the ten thousand willow trees,”

Eunuch Sun began introducing Wanliu City’s basics to Su Han.

This Wanliu City is indeed extraordinary. Using the Nine Heavens Eye, Su Han saw some formation patterns, but not many. They were intricate and quite different from an average Emperor Formation.

”The Liu Shade Emperor Formation is extraordinary. This lake is brimming with spiritual energy, providing energy for the entire formation. The thousands of willow trees along the lake extend the formation, while Wanliu City is actually the formation’s core.”

”This formation not only utilizes formation patterns and array treasures but also incorporates elements of feng shui, natural forces, and more, creating a complex and solid Great Formation. Once activated, it’s challenging for even a Great Emperor to break it!”

Using the Nine Heavens Eye and the Glyph Secret for deduction and calculation, Su Han was ultimately astounded by the Liu Shade Emperor Formation.

With Su Han’s current mastery of formations, he could at most decipher a corner. He had no way to shake the entire Emperor Formation, not even the capability to thoroughly study it.

If graded, this Emperor Formation would at least be of superior grade.

Swoosh!

Just as Su Han and his group were observing Wanliu City, a long rainbow shot out from within the city, directly toward him.

The rainbow stopped before the golden chariot, revealing an elder with deep green skin.

This elder’s skin was wrinkled, resembling tree bark in a special deep green hue. He was tall but not burly and appeared aged yet full of life, giving Su Han an eerie feeling.

This elder felt less like a person to Su Han and more like a tree — a willow tree!

Of course, the elder’s strength was formidable. Even without deliberately exuding it, the Holy Might around him gave Su Han a sense of oppression.

”I am the Seventh Elder of the Liu Family, greetings to the Nineteenth Prince and Great Saint Sun!”

The elder cupped his hands in greeting, revealing his identity and recognizing Su Han and Eunuch Sun.

”Your Highness, this is the Wanqing Saint from the Liu Family,”

Eunuch Sun introduced the elder to Su Han.

Wanqing Saint was no weakling, being at the Sixth Layer of the Saint Realm. However, today he had another role — that of a welcoming host.

”Greetings, Wanqing Saint!”

Su Han, alongside Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue, paid their respects, thus making acquaintance.

”Your Highness, you are too kind. Welcome to Wanliu City. The martial arts competition for marriage begins tomorrow. Our Liu Family has arranged accommodations for Your Highness. Please follow us to temporarily stay there,”

The Wanqing Saint welcomed them with a smile, showing no neglect over Su Han’s strength. He respectfully led the way.

Under the guidance of the Wanqing Saint, the golden chariot headed toward Wanliu City.

”Wanqing Saint, your esteemed Liu Xu participated in the sword conference. I am her friend. May I ask where she might be, and if we could catch up?”

Su Han inquired about Liu Xu’s whereabouts.

He primarily wanted to understand who was behind organizing the martial arts competition and what changes had occurred within the Ancient Liu Family.

These questions couldn’t be asked openly from Wanqing Saint, nor was it advisable to inquire around the city due to the attention it might attract. Thus, finding Liu Xu was the best option.

”Since Your Highness has mentioned it, I shall do my utmost. Liu Xu is in the clan; Your Highness, please rest first. I shall have her come see you later!”

Liu Xu, being a prodigy of the Ancient Liu Family, naturally had no restrictions on her movements. The Wanqing Saint was aware of Su Han and Liu Xu’s past, harboring no suspicions. Besides, if Su Han and Liu Xu became cultivation partners, it would be desirable as it would forge a strong alliance with the Heavenly Sword Dynasty.

Though Su Han came for Lu Yunxian’s martial arts competition, many prodigies were participating. While Su Han was strong, he wasn’t the strongest, so winning the top title was unlikely.

However, as a newly famous prodigy and the Nineteenth Prince of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, Su Han’s status and the Ancient Liu Family’s were well-matched.

The likelihood of Su Han and Lu Yunxian pairing up was low, but if he and Liu Xu did, it would be a joyous event for the Liu Family, creating an opportunity to ally with the powerful Heavenly Sword Dynasty.

Being a Liu Family elder, the Wanqing Saint naturally prioritized family interests.

”Thank you, Saint,”

Su Han expressed gratitude, suppressing his inner anxiety and calming his emotions.

Fairy Sister Yun Xian, I shall see you soon!

Wanliu City is vast, and its architecture is neither haphazard nor chaotic, but rather orderly and brilliantly laid out.

Within Wanliu City, Su Han not only saw human martial artists but also powerful monsters and plant spirits, who were not pets or mounts but enjoyed equal status and rights with human martial artists.

”Our Liu Family believes in equality among beings, therefore we are inclusive of other races,”

Wanqing Saint explained. The Liu Family wasn’t purely of the human race but descendants of the Liu Divine and humans, thus being especially tolerant of monsters and plant spirits.

Su Han nodded in understanding. His curiosity was piqued, devoid of any prejudice.

Soon, with the guidance of Wanqing Saint, Su Han and his entourage made their way to the depths of Wanliu City, heading towards their temporary residence.

At this moment, an arrogant voice suddenly rang out:

”Where’s the Nineteenth Prince of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty? Come out and face your death!”