Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

The Great Qian King just died like that?

Having witnessed it all firsthand, Su Han was dumbfounded. After all, the Great Qian King was an expert at the Heavenly King Realm Ninth Level. Even if Ye Chuanfeng and the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign had been here, they couldn’t have killed him so effortlessly.

Yet, Saint You Heng had only sent a saint’s projection, whose strength was likely inferior to the true bodies of Ye Chuanfeng and the Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign. But with a single finger, from thousands of meters away, he had easily slain the Great Qian King. That strike made Su Han truly understand the power of a saint!

The Great Qian King’s death resolved Su Han’s crisis. However, he couldn’t understand why Saint You Heng would intervene to save him. After all, they had only met once.

”Saint You Heng, thank you for your help,” Su Han said, cupping his fist. ”But I’d like to know, how did you know I was here, and why did you save me?”

Saint You Heng was not offended by Su Han’s directness and simply explained. ”For two reasons. First, I admire you. I think it would be a shame for you to die prematurely, so I’ve decided to invest in you. Perhaps I’ll reap a significant return in the future. As for the second reason, I am acting at someone else’s request!”

Su Han had already suspected the first reason. After all, Saint You Heng had expressed his admiration during their last transaction. But who had requested this on his behalf? Suddenly, his eyes lit up as a guess formed in his mind.

Has Miss Tongyan’s Struggle for the Sequence concluded?

He didn’t know many people in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, and the only one he could think of with the status to ask Saint You Heng for a favor was Tongyan.

Saint You Heng’s reply confirmed his suspicion. ”Correct. It was indeed Tongyan who entrusted me with saving your life. The Struggle for the Sequence is over. Tongyan lived up to expectations and has risen in rank. She is now the Fifth Sequence of our Myriad Treasures Pavilion!”

The Myriad Treasures Pavilion had ten great Sequences in total. Previously, Tongyan had been ranked at the bottom. To think she had advanced five places after this Struggle for the Sequence was astonishing. It was well known that the Myriad Treasures Pavilion’s network spanned the entire Eastern Region, its power no weaker than that of the Tian Luo Net Holy Land or even the Imperial Clans. The Heirs of its Sequences were no ordinary figures. Tongyan’s promotion meant she now had access to greater resources and authority.

Su Han had promised to do three things for Tongyan. Unexpectedly, he had yet to complete a single one and had instead been saved by her time and again.

”Besides saving you, I am also here to deliver a message from Tongyan,” Saint You Heng said. Su Han listened intently. ”She wants you to fulfill your promise and do the first thing for her. Head to Lin Hai City in the Eastern Province immediately. She is waiting for you there!”

What? Su Han’s brow furrowed in confusion. The Eastern Region contained five hundred Daozhou. The Eastern Province was situated in the far east of the region, bordering the East Sea. It was a vast distance away, separated by countless mountains and rivers. Why would Tongyan want him to go there?

”Have you heard of the East Sea Dragon Palace?” Saint You Heng asked.

Su Han shook his head. He came from a humble background and had never been privy to such secrets.

You Heng was not surprised and began his explanation. ”Before the Ancient Era, the Myriad Clans stood tall in the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm, and the Dragon Clan was among the most outstanding. They entrenched themselves in the East Sea, overlooking the Ancient Realm, and could be considered a top-tier Imperial Clan.

”Later, however, the entire Dragon Clan relocated, leaving the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm. Most of the dragons we see today are merely mixed-blood descendants, not True Dragons.

”But in the deep abyss of the East Sea, there is a Dragon Palace, once the capital of the Dragon Clan. Its status is comparable to an Imperial Clan’s ancestral land—immeasurably precious and filled with all kinds of opportunities.

”Although the Dragon Clan took most of their treasures when they left, some things that couldn’t be moved remained. Over tens of thousands of years, new treasures have been nurtured within, turning it into a sacred land of opportunity for the prodigies of the Eastern Region.

”The Dragon Palace Ruins open once every thousand years. Due to spatio-temporal barriers and other reasons, only cultivators below the Supreme Realm are allowed to enter. The thousand-year mark is approaching, and the ruins are about to open. Prodigies from all across the Eastern Region are gathering there, including the Tian Luo Saint.

”Once the Struggle for the Sequence is over, the Heirs of the Sequence from our Myriad Treasures Pavilion will also head to the ruins to vie for opportunities. Tongyan asking you to go to Lin Hai City clearly means she intends to take you inside with her.”

Saint You Heng had not only revealed the existence of the East Sea Dragon Palace Ruins but also made Tongyan’s intentions clear.

The Dragon Palace Ruins... opening once every thousand years. This is a rare opportunity.

Listening to Saint You Heng’s explanation, Su Han understood the value of the Dragon Palace Ruins and the extent of Tongyan’s care for him. Moreover, she had invoked his promise, clearly worried that he would be blinded by hatred and refuse to go. Su Han felt Tongyan’s sincerity, which warmed his heart and deepened his gratitude toward her. And alongside that gratitude, a new emotion began to sprout.

”Thank you for the clarification, my lord. Please tell Miss Tongyan that I will fulfill my promise to her.” Su Han cupped his fist in thanks, then waved his hand and took out the Thunder Light Treasure Ship.

Since he had promised, and the Eastern Province was a vast distance away, Su Han planned to set out immediately.

”The Thunder Light Treasure Ship is too slow. Even if you traveled day and night, it would take you over a month to reach the Eastern Province,” Saint You Heng said, pointing him in the right direction. ”Go to Qian Yuan City. I’ve already had Sun Buzhou prepare the Spatial Transmission Formation. Our Myriad Treasures Pavilion’s Spatial Transmission Formation is unmatched in the Eastern Region. You’ll reach Lin Hai City in less than a day!”

One day! Su Han’s eyes lit up. That would save him an incredible amount of time. A formation that convenient... I’ll have to study them myself sooner or later.

”Thank you for the guidance, my lord. I’ll head to Qian Yuan City at once!” Su Han didn’t hesitate, immediately piloting the Thunder Light Treasure Ship toward Qian Yuan City.

Once Su Han departed, Saint You Heng’s projection, having fulfilled its purpose, dissipated between heaven and earth.

Aboard the Thunder Light Treasure Ship, Su Han traveled at full speed. He used Thousand Changes and Transformations to alter his appearance, ensuring that even if the eye-catching ship was noticed, it wouldn’t bring him too much trouble.

Wang Tianqing and the Great Qian King are dead. My only remaining enemies are the Seven Stars Sect and the Heavenly Demon Cult. However, both Qin Wushuang and Ye Chuanfeng are Supreme Realm powerhouses. Even with the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, I’m no match for them. The East Sea Dragon Palace Ruins are an opportunity for me. Perhaps I can find a fortuitous encounter, cultivate faster, and grow stronger. It won’t be too late to return for revenge then! Tongyan, I owe you again! Revenge requires strength. Seeking it without strength is just suicide. My master is still waiting for me to rescue him from under Yaoguang Peak, so not only can I not die, I must grow stronger as quickly as possible. The East Sea Dragon Palace Ruins are my chance. Besides, the Tian Luo Saint is there too, so we’re bound to meet. So what if he’s a Saint Heir? I will kill anyone who deceives or humiliates me!