Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

The Tian Luo Net Holy Land had many enemies, and the Tian Lou Saint himself had quite a few formidable adversaries. Therefore, he had no idea who was targeting him at this moment.

He had suspected Xiao Tianming, guessed at other Imperial Clans, and even considered the East Sea Demon Clan. It was a pity he would never have imagined that Su Han was behind it all. In his eyes, Su Han was just an annoying fly, buzzing loudly but not lethally. He hadn’t even connected Kong Sha’s death to Su Han.

It was precisely this oversight that led to his tragic fate.

Su Han, unaware of the Tian Lou Saint’s suspicions, found a secluded spot with Zhang Xiaowan after leaving the basin.

Zhang Xiaowan’s injuries were severe. Su Han had many Healing Pills on hand, making the external wounds easy to treat, but the most critical damage was to her soul. Zhang Xiaowan’s forbidden technique was related to the soul, requiring her to slice off a corner of it. She had used it twice in succession, cutting off two corners. While not fatal, this would have a significant impact on her condition and future Martial Arts cultivation.

”Healing a soul injury requires holy medicine at the very least, and that kind of holy medicine is exceptionally rare. It’s scarce even within my Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Let’s just see what fate has in store. Besides, it isn’t really affecting me right now,” Zhang Xiaowan said nonchalantly, not at all worried. She had already considered the consequences when she used the forbidden technique. Now that she had managed to survive, she was already very satisfied.

Seeing her carefree attitude, Su Han knew that offering words of comfort would only seem maudlin. But he etched this debt into his heart. He was determined to find the holy medicine needed to heal her soul. After all, Zhang Xiaowan had been injured for his sake.

”Little Su Su, where do you think Sister Tongyan is living it up right now?” Zhang Xiaowan actively changed the subject to Tongyan.

They had traveled from the Outer Area to the Middle Area and had even paid a visit to Dragon Blood Mountain, yet they still hadn’t run into Tongyan.

”The greatest opportunity in the Outer Area is Dragon Blood Mountain, so where is the greatest opportunity in this Middle Area? I’m guessing she might have gone there!” Su Han asked after a moment of contemplation.

He had already learned some details about the Dragon Palace Ruins from Zhang Xiaowan. Both the Outer and Middle Areas were places for Divine Power Realm cultivators to explore. The Inner Area, however, was accessible only to Heavenly King Realm experts or a handful of exceptional Divine Power Realm prodigies.

Tongyan was only at the Divine Power Realm Sixth Layer, so entering the Inner Area would likely be difficult for her. That meant she was most likely somewhere in the Middle Area. And with her Qi Holy Body and unmatched luck, Tongyan would certainly head for the greatest site of opportunity.

”The greatest site of opportunity in the Middle Area is called Enlightenment Cliff!” Zhang Xiaowan completely agreed with Su Han’s speculation and shared what she knew without hesitation. ”Have you ever heard of the Enlightenment Tea Tree?”

Huh?

Su Han’s brow furrowed. Although he had acquired numerous memories from gods and demons, none of them were from the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm. As a result, he knew little about many of this realm’s secrets.

”The Enlightenment Tea Tree is one of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots. It absorbs the spiritual energy of the world, refines the Sun and Moon Essence, comprehends the Heavenly Dao Samsara, and tastes the true meaning of the Great Dao. It is one of the most supreme Immortality Medicines in existence.

”Every ten thousand years, the Enlightenment Tea Tree produces ninety-nine Enlightenment Tea Leaves. Each leaf is priceless and of immense help even to Great Emperor Realm experts.” Zhang Xiaowan’s eyes glittered, her deep reverence for the Enlightenment Tea Tree obvious.

”Is Enlightenment Cliff related to the Enlightenment Tea Tree?” Su Han asked, his brow furrowed in confusion.

Zhang Xiaowan nodded, then shook her head.

”Legend has it that during the Primordial Era, there was a true Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree within the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm—a heaven-defying existence comparable to a Divine Medicine. But this Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree was later divided into seven pieces by seven supreme experts, who each took a piece to plant. These grew into the ordinary Enlightenment Tea Trees we know of today.

”The Dragon Clan obtained one of these pieces and planted it atop Enlightenment Cliff. However, when the Dragon Clan later relocated, they transplanted that Enlightenment Tea Tree.

”Although the tree itself is gone, it grew on Enlightenment Cliff for tens of thousands of years, and its aura has long since permeated the entire cliff face. Anyone who climbs Enlightenment Cliff has a chance to achieve enlightenment. The probability might be low, but throughout history, many have succeeded.

”The Enlightenment State has always been something one can only encounter by chance, not seek out. A single moment of enlightenment is worth more than a hundred years of bitter cultivation. No one can resist such a temptation, which is why Enlightenment Cliff became such a famous place of opportunity.”

Zhang Xiaowan’s eloquent explanation helped Su Han understand just how precious Enlightenment Cliff was.

If not for the low probability, every prodigy would likely rush to Enlightenment Cliff as their first destination, praying for a single chance at enlightenment. A low probability isn’t the same as no chance at all. While figures like the Tian Lou Saint might look down on it, many other prodigies still yearned for the opportunity.

”If Sister Tongyan is in the Middle Area, she’ll definitely go to Enlightenment Cliff. It’ll be a beautiful reunion for you two old lovebirds!” Zhang Xiaowan gave him a knowing look, making Su Han’s headache throb again.

This precocious and unabashedly crude Zhang Xiaowan was truly exasperating at times.

”However, I don’t know the exact location of Enlightenment Cliff, so we’ll have to find it ourselves!” Zhang Xiaowan spread her hands, tossing the problem right back to Su Han.

This was also her first time in the Dragon Palace Ruins, so she was not very familiar with the layout. Even for Dragon Blood Mountain, she only knew a general direction. If she had to find it on her own, she might not have succeeded. She knew even less about the Middle Area. The fact that she even knew about Enlightenment Cliff was already quite impressive.

”Fine. We’ll head in the direction where the Dragon’s Might is strongest. We can’t go wrong that way!” Since Zhang Xiaowan didn’t know the precise location, Su Han could only choose the most brute-force method.

He had spent a great deal of time and effort searching for Dragon Blood Mountain previously, only finding it after his encounter with Xiao Tian. But now, with no better options, they had no choice but to begin a laborious search.

”Give me a day.”

Before starting the search, Su Han decided to first devour the Special Physiques of Xiao Tian and Qing Wu. Doing so would raise his Realm, and in turn, increase the power of his Nine Heavens Eye.

Although Zhang Xiaowan was puzzled, she did not object and simply nodded in agreement.

Then, right in front of Zhang Xiaowan, Su Han proceeded to devour and refine the bodies of Xiao Tian and Qing Wu. Zhang Xiaowan stared, dumbfounded, at Su Han’s act of devouring. She was even more horrified as she watched his aura skyrocket.

Xiao Tian and Qing Wu were only at the Divine Power Realm Ninth Layer, so their flesh and blood energy did not provide a massive boost to Su Han. Even so, the two of them combined were enough for Su Han to break through three minor realms in a row, reaching the Divine Power Realm Sixth Layer.

This was enough to leave Zhang Xiaowan so shocked her jaw dropped. She herself was still only at the Divine Power Realm Fourth Layer, yet Su Han had surpassed her in a single day. The sight was enough to make her Dao Heart crumble.

”Hm?”

Suddenly, Su Han’s expression shifted. He sensed a disturbance from the Prison Divine Palace.

The Nether King Demon had awakened