Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

At this time, Su Han was still in seclusion in the Ning Country Capital, unaware that the Tian Lou Saint had ordered Xuan Song to bring the Heavenly Penetrating Mirror to hunt him down. However, even if he had known, he would not have been afraid, for he was already mentally prepared for such an event. Fear could not preserve his life. On the contrary, it would only lead to a quicker death. Only by being fearless and resolute, charging forward without hesitation, could he overpower and slay all enemies.

*Physique Realm, Third Layer!*

Su Han slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a long breath of turbid air. His entire aura had become even more powerful. After devouring Zi Qiong’s Purple Lightning Imperial Body, his realm had once again improved, reaching the Third Layer of the Physique Realm. Not only that, but his Sacred Body had also strengthened considerably. At this moment, strands of Purple Lightning Yin Thunder, as fine as hairs, moved about within his flesh, achieving the effect of Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering. Of course, the effect was not as profound as that of the Heavenly Thunder Liquid. However, it excelled in its ability to provide continuous tempering without requiring him to gather more of the liquid, which made it far more suitable for Su Han.

BOOM!

The phenomenon of the Purple Lightning Imperial Body emerged but was quickly devoured by the Dual Black Holes. They grew from fifteen to eighteen meters in diameter, becoming as solid and dense as a dark, demonic eye.

*Origin Technique: Lightning Fast!*

Having devoured the Purple Lightning Imperial Body, Su Han also acquired its Origin Technique. It was a speed-based technique that could transform a person into a bolt of lightning, tripling their speed.

*Character Technique of Motion!*

With a thought, Su Han activated the Character Technique of Motion. He instantly transformed into a bolt of lightning that streaked through the entire courtyard in a single second, moving so fast the naked eye could not follow.

This Lightning Fast can actually stack with the Character Technique of Motion, boosting my speed to thirteen times. Not bad at all!

Delight shone in Su Han’s eyes. He had initially thought this Origin Technique would be rather superfluous but was surprised to find that it could be stacked. With this, he was confident he could escape even a Divine Power Realm expert. With his increased realm, Purple Lightning Body Tempering, and the Lightning Fast technique, the benefits of devouring the Purple Lightning Imperial Body were nearly fully reaped. However, there was still one more important gain to be had.

With a thought, Su Han’s Divine Sense once again entered the Prison Divine Palace. He found that although the Origin Technique was strong, it paled in comparison to a Divine Method. After all, the latter was the signature skill of a divine and demonic being, refined over a lifetime—something no mere Origin Technique could match.

Inside the Prison Divine Palace, three thousand divine and demonic beings knelt on the ground, worshiping the Bronze Divine Throne at the center. At this moment, among them, one figure emitted a purple electrical light that illuminated the entire palace, projecting an aura as awe-inspiring as the wrath of the heavens.

Upon closer inspection, Su Han was shocked.

The divine and demonic being activated by the Purple Lightning Imperial Body this time turned out to be a Thunder Qilin—a creature with a lion’s head, deer’s antlers, a tiger’s eyes, an elk’s body, dragon’s scales, and an ox’s tail. The Qilin, a legendary Divine Beast, was born innately auspicious and considered on par with dragons and phoenixes. The Thunder Qilin present here was not like the skeletal remains of the Suan Ni in the Heavenly Demon Cult’s treasury, which possessed only a trace of the bloodline; this was a true Divine Beast.

Su Han had never imagined that one day he would come face to face with the legendary Divine Beast, the Qilin. However, there are many branches of Qilins, the most common being the Fire Qilin. Thunder Qilins, on the other hand, are quite rare. This particular one was bathed in a noble, indescribable purple and surrounded by dense Purple Lightning Yin Thunder, which was many times more powerful than Zi Qiong’s.

At this moment, the Thunder Qilin had just been activated and would need about eighteen more days to fully awaken. Su Han’s heart held a faint sense of anticipation. This was his first encounter with a Divine Beast, and he wondered how the memory inheritance of this Thunder Qilin would differ from that of the other divine and demonic beings.

If I could obtain the memories of all three thousand divine and demonic beings, where in the Nine Heavens and ten lands could I not go?

Su Han’s gaze swept across the other beings. Here there were True Dragons, Phoenixes, Xuanwus, and Bai Zes—all kinds of Divine Beasts, as well as many other special races. Each divine and demonic being was incredibly powerful, and the Divine Methods they had mastered were extraordinary. Three thousand divine and demonic beings meant three thousand strands of memory inheritance, encompassing everything. If he could obtain them all, it would be an unimaginable fortune. This was the foundation of his future invincibility.

Adjusting his mindset, Su Han’s consciousness withdrew from the Prison Divine Palace. He had successfully devoured Zi Qiong’s Purple Lightning Imperial Body, but the impurities from the devouring process still needed to be purged. He did not rush to leave but continued to cultivate, using the Samadhi True Fire and Triple Chilling Nether Qi to perform the Ice-Fire Tempering Method. Combined with the continuous tempering from the Purple Lightning Yin Thunder, this process was remarkably efficient, and he completed the refinement in less than three days.

At this moment, Su Han’s Sacred Body was robust and flawless, entirely free of impurities. His Physical Strength had increased to three hundred million jin. A single punch, while perhaps not an Earthshattering Strike, could at least smash mountains and split the earth. If he also used the Great Luo Golden Bone and Dragon Silkworm Silk Gloves, the might of a single punch would be unimaginable.

There’s a hidden drawback to the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art. Except for breakthroughs into a new Great Realm, I cannot advance through other means. I can only continue to devour and refine.

Su Han’s brow furrowed slightly as he noticed this problem he had overlooked. Although he had acquired many Spirit Stones and Elixirs before, relying on them was utterly insufficient for a breakthrough, not even into a minor realm. Yet, every act of devouring allowed him to break through two or three minor realms rapidly, without any obstruction and with remarkable smoothness. This was the shortcoming of the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, and Su Han found it somewhat troubling. However, the benefits far outweighed the drawbacks, so he had no intention of giving up on this Demonic Technique.

Currently, his Bronze Ring held a large number of Spirit Stones and Elixirs, but they were of little use to him now. He planned to accumulate them for his breakthrough into the Divine Power Realm. From his previous advancements into the Phenomenon Realm and Physique Realm, it was evident that cultivating the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art to break through a Great Realm required a vast amount of resources, far surpassing what an ordinary Martial Artist needed. Therefore, he needed to plan ahead and start gathering resources early.

I’ve acquired a good amount of Spirit Gold this time. It’s time to continue tempering the Great Luo Golden Bone!

Proper preparation was never a waste of time. Su Han wanted to maximize his strength as much as possible, so he took out the Spirit Gold from his Bronze Ring and began tempering his Great Luo Golden Bones. He had only tempered one hundred and eight of his Great Luo Golden Bones, with ninety-eight still unrefined. If all were tempered to achieve the Great Luo Golden Body, his physical strength alone would probably be enough to crush other Martial Artists of the same realm.

Without hesitation, Su Han began another session of secluded cultivation, absorbing the Golden Spirit Energy from the Spirit Gold to continue refining his bones.

Seven days later, Su Han had exhausted all the Spirit Gold, but he had managed to temper twenty new Great Luo Golden Bones. He then took out the Golden Light Fiery Mirror for a second round of tempering, ultimately resulting in one hundred and twenty-eight double-tempered Great Luo Golden Bones, making his Physical Strength even greater.

I’ve been in seclusion for a month. It’s time to go out and see what’s happening.

His secluded cultivation now finished, Su Han rose to his feet, ready to gather the latest information. However, at that very moment, his expression shifted, and he quickly deployed the Nine Heavens Eye. He saw a familiar figure appearing in the sky above the capital city, a presence that made his pupils constrict and a chill run through his heart.

The one who had come was none other than Wang Tianqing.