Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 309: Chapter 296: Gathering of the Proud Elites

The East Sea Dragon Palace lay at the bottom of the deep sea, and reaching it was no easy task. The pressure of the seawater was immense. Even the White Jade Skiff’s speed was affected, slowing as it descended. Moreover, with no natural light, the deep sea was pitch-black, and they could only rely on the skiff’s own white glow to illuminate their path.

The sea was home to all kinds of strange and bizarre sea demons. Su Han saw gigantic octopuses and massive schools of fish, but they all sensed the aura of the Dragon Blood Stone and did not attack the White Jade Skiff. Thus, the skiff continued its descent. After diving approximately 10,000 meters, a hazy light suddenly appeared in the pitch-black depths.

”We’re here! That’s the East Sea Dragon Palace!” Upon seeing the hazy light, Tongyan’s eyes lit up as she pointed it out to Su Han.

”Nine Heavens Eye, open!”

Su Han activated his Nine Heavens Eye and peered into the distance. The hazy light was a beautiful, multicolored radiance. Within this bright, colorful light was an immense and majestic crystal palace, akin to a divine city from the heavens. This crystal palace sat at the bottom of a deep-sea abyss, dazzlingly colorful and brilliantly lit. Engraved above the grand entrance were two ancient characters. Having acquired the memories of gods and demons, Su Han recognized them as the script of the Dragon Clan, spelling out ”Dragon Palace.”

As the White Jade Skiff continued to descend and draw closer to the East Sea Dragon Palace, Su Han and Tongyan both felt an increasingly intense Dragon’s Might. This power was incredible, overshadowing everything and filling all directions. It subjected them both to immense pressure, as if they were facing a True Dragon and could be annihilated at any moment. The Dragon Clan had relocated long ago, so there were naturally no True Dragons here. The Dragon’s Might emanated from the East Sea Dragon Palace itself, and this aura alone was enough to make a person’s body implode and perish.

SWISH!

The Dragon Blood Stone in Su Han’s hand began to glow as if performing an identity verification. Suddenly, Su Han felt his body lighten as the pressure from the Dragon’s Might dissipated. The Dragon’s Might was terrifying. Su Han believed that without the Dragon Blood Stone, even with the protection of his Nine Palace Golden Pagoda, his organs would have ruptured and his Sacred Body would have been crippled.

Under the protection of the Dragon Blood Stone, Su Han and Tongyan continued their descent, eventually arriving near the East Sea Dragon Palace. At this time, the palace had not yet truly opened. Numerous figures were gathered all around, all of them outstanding talents from the East Sea and the Eastern Region.

The arrival of Su Han and Tongyan attracted some attention, but most people simply glanced over before paying them no further heed. After all, Su Han and Tongyan’s strength was too weak to pose a threat, nor were they enemies worthy of attention.

”Sister Tongyan, we’re over here!” a young girl’s voice called out.

Su Han looked over and saw that the speaker was a petite girl in a black miniskirt. She wore her hair in two buns, with brows like willow leaves, large, watery eyes, a pert nose, and crimson lips. She wasn’t tall, standing at just 1.5 meters, and her chest was so flat it was barely noticeable. In contrast, the slender, snow-white legs beneath her miniskirt were beautifully shaped and quite eye-catching. A string of golden bells on a red cord was tied around her fair ankle, chiming crisply with each step. The girl looked like a porcelain doll, pure and adorable. At the moment, she was waving excitedly in their direction, clearly acquainted with Tongyan.

”That’s Zhang Xiaowan, the Ninth Sequence of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion,” Tongyan informed Su Han as she steered the White Jade Skiff closer. ”Don’t be deceived by her innocent appearance. Her nickname is the Little Witch.”

The Myriad Treasures Pavilion had ten major sequences, and all of them were present. Among the crowd, Su Han saw Zhao Ming again, who was staring at him with resentment. Several others from the sequences also eyed Su Han with hostility. It was clear that Zhao Ming had been stirring up trouble, tarnishing Su Han’s reputation before he had even arrived. Su Han felt nothing but contempt for Zhao Ming’s despicable actions, but he couldn’t be bothered to explain himself. He was here to seek opportunities, not to curry favor with prodigies.

Instead, it was Zhang Xiaowan, the ”Little Witch,” who caught his attention. She was also quite strong, at the Fourth Layer of the Divine Power Realm. Although she didn’t have a Special Physique, her body contained a familiar strand of Demonic Qi, indicating that she also cultivated a Demonic Technique.

”Sister Tongyan, who is this handsome guy? You can’t keep such a good catch all to yourself without sharing with your little sister,” Zhang Xiaowan teased as they approached, showing Su Han her mischievous side. She looked him up and down with her beautiful eyes, her gaze so intense it was as if she wanted to eat him alive.

”His name is Su Han. He’s my friend, so you can’t bully him!” Tongyan said, gently tapping Zhang Xiaowan on her small head. Their affectionate interaction made it clear their relationship was very close.

”Don’t worry, I’m not Zhao Ming. I don’t speak ill of people behind their backs,” Zhang Xiaowan retorted, puffing out her flat little chest with an air of playful pride.

”Little Witch, who are you saying speaks ill of people behind their backs? You’d better make that clear!” Zhao Ming shrieked, jumping up as if his tail had been stepped on. He glared angrily at Zhang Xiaowan.

”A dog, of course!” Zhang Xiaowan shot back, completely undaunted and showing Zhao Ming no respect whatsoever. This sent him into a furious rage, and he looked ready to attack her.

”That’s enough from both of you. Do you want to make the Myriad Treasures Pavilion a laughingstock?” an authoritative voice called out, instantly silencing both Zhao Ming and Zhang Xiaowan.

Su Han looked toward the source of the voice and saw a handsome and dashing youth with a brilliant and commanding presence. He was surrounded by swirling mist that gave him a magnificent aura, and an auspicious cloud hovered beneath his feet. The man seemed like a Divine King descending to tour the mortal world.

Qilin Holy Body!

Su Han’s eyes narrowed as he recognized the youth’s Special Physique. It was the Qilin Holy Body, ranked 198th on the list of Special Physiques. Moreover, the youth’s strength was formidable; he was in the Sixth Layer of the Heavenly King Realm, making him extremely powerful.

”That’s the First Sequence of our Myriad Treasures Pavilion, Jun Zhantian,” Tongyan whispered to Su Han. ”He’s ranked eighth on the Prodigy List!”

Although the Myriad Treasures Pavilion was neither an Imperial Clan nor a Sacred Land, its influence was no less significant. The prodigy it cultivated as its First Sequence was exceedingly powerful, capable of competing with the talents from Imperial Clans and Sacred Lands. The moment Jun Zhantian spoke, he squashed the conflict between Zhang Xiaowan and Zhao Ming. He glanced at Su Han but said nothing more, tacitly acknowledging his presence.

Zhang Xiaowan stuck her tongue out at Zhao Ming and made a face, then turned to continue her bold, unrestrained conversation with Tongyan. She even repeatedly questioned Su Han, giving him a full taste of how formidable this Little Witch could be.

”Hmm?”

Suddenly, Su Han felt a chill run down his spine, as if a primordial beast of prey had fixed its gaze upon him. He turned around and saw a valiant and extraordinary youth dressed in a sky-blue robe.

No introduction was needed. Su Han immediately guessed the youth’s identity.

The Tian Lou Saint!