Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 36: Chapter 36: Phenomenon: Black Hole

In the room, Su Han’s eyes slowly opened. A flash of golden light, sharp and brilliant as a drawn sword, flickered within his distinct pupils!

”I did it!” Su Han’s face lit up with surprise as he clenched his fists, feeling the changes within himself.

He was originally of the Heavenly Dragon Battle Body, possessing a battle spirit that grew stronger with every fight. But after his Dragon Soul was stolen, he was reduced to a Mortal Body with no special attributes whatsoever. Now, however, after devouring Qin Feng’s Golden Spirit Body, he had once again ascended from a Mortal Body to a Spiritual Body.

A so-called Spiritual Body was naturally attuned to Spiritual Energy, far surpassing ordinary Martial Artists in both cultivation and combat, truly deserving of the title ’Heaven’s Pride.’

However, Special Physiques are generally innate; very few are achieved through acquired means. For example, the Great Crown Prince’s ascension from a Heavenly Phoenix Battle Body to a Dragon Phoenix Saint Body was a one-in-ten-thousand occurrence.

But Su Han, with his Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, had broken this shackle. As long as he could withstand it, he could endlessly devour Origin Sources, refine Special Physiques, and convert their power into his own. If this Cultivation Technique were ever to become known, it would likely shake the entire Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm.

And today, Su Han had finally succeeded for the first time!

With a thought, torrents of Spiritual Energy surged toward him from all directions, increasing his cultivation speed tenfold. Moreover, the Spiritual Energy possessed by the Golden Spirit Body was entirely Golden Spirit Energy, which had astonishing destructive power.

However, the current Su Han was still different from someone with a true Golden Spirit Body.

The Devouring Heaven Demonic Art didn’t turn me into a Golden Spirit Body. Instead, it absorbed its Origin Source while retaining my Demonic Qi. Su Han realized with piercing clarity.

At first, he had thought that devouring the Golden Spirit Body would make him just like Qin Feng. The result, however, was that the energy within him was still Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi, but it now possessed the sharp edge and the cultivation talent of the Golden Spirit Body.

To put it simply: extract the essence and discard the dregs! The Devouring Heaven Demonic Art has another wonderful use: it can seize the Origin Techniques of others!

Origin Techniques were inherent abilities that came with a Special Physique. They were unique and grew stronger as one’s own power increased.

Tongyan’s Origin Technique was the Qi Observation Technique, which allowed her to see the world’s Destiny, seek good fortune, avoid disaster, and encounter endless opportunities.

The Origin Technique of the Golden Spirit Body was called the Stone-to-Gold Technique!

*Stone-to-Gold Technique: Can transform all things in the world into metal. Plucked flowers and flying leaves can all become lethal weapons!*

An Origin Technique only manifests at the Great Accomplishment stage. Previously, Qin Feng’s development of his Golden Spirit Body had only reached the Entry Level. He could only manifest its Phenomenon and had not yet awakened the Origin Technique, which was why he did not use it in their life-and-death duel.

But Su Han, by using the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art to devour the Origin Source of the Golden Spirit Body, had automatically obtained its Origin Technique. This alone showed just how domineering the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art was.

He placed his hand on a nearby chair and activated the Stone-to-Gold Technique. The wooden chair instantly emitted a metallic luster, as if it were a sharp blade. A flick of his finger produced a crisp, ringing clang.

If my strength were great enough, then everything I touched could be transformed into a weapon. This Stone-to-Gold Technique is truly remarkable! Su Han let his imagination run wild, envisioning the entire Imperial Capital turning into an arsenal of weapons, unstoppable.

Besides the Origin Technique, I’ve also regained a Phenomenon. But it’s not my former Dragon Soul, nor is it a mountain of blades and a sea of swords!

Special Physiques had two major assets: a Phenomenon and an Origin Technique. But since Su Han’s Spiritual Body came from devouring another, the Phenomenon he awakened was different from those of other Special Physiques.

SWISH!

With a thought, Su Han activated his Spiritual Body. A palm-sized black hole appeared behind him.

This black hole hung suspended and still, without the slightest hint of power. It certainly didn’t illuminate the sky and shake the Imperial Capital like the Great Crown Prince’s Dragon Phoenix Harmony. But upon closer inspection, one would find the black hole to be pitch-dark and profound, seemingly capable of swallowing a person’s very Heart Spirit, causing them to sink into it, never to escape the cycle of life and death.

”Phenomenon: Black Hole!”

This was the first time Su Han had ever heard of such a Phenomenon, and he felt it was related to the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art. As for its power, it was not yet apparent.

But my Phenomenon can’t possibly be weak. The Devouring Heaven Demonic Art is so powerful; how could the Phenomenon it produces be anything simple?

Transforming into a Spiritual Body has granted me a Phenomenon and an Origin Technique. My strength has also increased again, reaching the Sixth Layer of the Divine Sea Realm!

Su Han’s eyes shone with joy. This devouring session had advanced his realm by two layers. Now, he was even more confident of facing the Great Crown Prince.

I’ve been in seclusion for some time. There are only seven days left until the Autumn Examination. In these seven days, I must master my Phenomenon and the Stone-to-Gold Technique as quickly as possible. In addition, I also have to cultivate the Heaven and Earth Slash! Su Han calculated the time, feeling a bit tense. Time and tide wait for no man.

SQUEAK!

Pushing open the door, Su Han finally ended his seclusion.

At first glance, he saw Lu Yunxian guarding the doorway.

”Xiao Han, you’ve ended your seclusion!”

Seeing Su Han appear, Lu Yunxian’s eyes lit up with joy, and she excitedly stood up. The sight, however, made Su Han’s heart ache. Lu Yunxian looked exhausted and haggard, with deep, dark circles under her beautiful eyes. Although the Spirit-Nourishing Flower had restored her to her normal state, seven or eight days of ceaseless vigil had overwhelmed her body.

As she stood up too hastily, her delicate frame swayed, and she nearly fell. Luckily, Su Han’s reflexes were quick, and he caught her in his arms.

”Fairy Sister Yun Xian!”

Su Han’s heart ached, and he was deeply moved. He carried Lu Yunxian back to her room and gave her a mild Spiritual Medicine to consume.

”Fairy Sister Yun Xian, I’m out of seclusion now. You should rest well!” Su Han whispered comfortingly.

Indeed, Lu Yunxian was exhausted. It wasn’t long before she fell into a deep sleep. Su Han gently covered her with a blanket, then tiptoed out and softly closed the door.

I must become stronger. Even stronger!

What Su Han needed to do now was to frantically increase his strength, converting his sudden rise in realm into true combat power as soon as possible. Only then would he have any hope of killing the Great Crown Prince during the Autumn Examination.

His feud with the Empress was already a matter of life and death. Furthermore, he had slain Qin Feng, earning the blood-deep hatred of the Qin Family. Tongyan could protect him for a time, but not for a lifetime. Besides, he had no desire to always be protected.

Only the power held in his own hands was the sole means to change his fate.

Arriving at the training field, Su Han reached out and retrieved a Jade Slip from his Storage Ring. He was going to cultivate the Heaven and Earth Slash!

*Between heaven and earth, I have but one slash. It decides life and death, severs reincarnation, and cuts down everything in its path!*

The Heaven and Earth Slash was a mid-level Mysterious Rank Martial Technique. It was easy to begin, but incredibly difficult to master. Moreover, this sword technique had a major flaw: it could only be used as a final, fatal strike. Otherwise, the user would be left weakened and at the mercy of their enemies.

Su Han did not hesitate. He drew the Black Blade and began to cultivate.

***

As the days passed, the Autumn Examination drew nearer, and the atmosphere in the Imperial Capital grew increasingly feverish. Although the examination was held every year, this year, the presence of the Great Crown Prince had drawn the anticipation of countless people.

Just how peerlessly magnificent would the Great Crown Prince, possessor of the Dragon Phoenix Saint Body, be?

Amidst the soaring expectations of the masses, the Autumn Examination finally arrived