Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

”Has the Heavenly Tribulation ended?”

Gazing at the cleared sky, Zhang Xiaowan stood dumbfounded, as if caught in a fantasy. Everything that had just happened felt utterly surreal, like a dream. It wasn’t just Zhang Xiaowan; Tongyan and Lan Xi felt the same way. The top of the cliff was completely unchanged. The terrifying Heavenly Tribulation hadn’t damaged Enlightenment Cliff in the slightest, nor had it injured Su Han.

At this moment, Su Han was still sitting cross-legged atop the cliff with his eyes slightly closed, resembling an ancient monk deep in meditation. But now, not only were his injuries completely healed, but his aura was also stronger than ever before. His black hair flowed like a waterfall, each strand as clear and brilliant as an exquisite Black Crystal carving. His skin was delicate and rosy, glowing with a healthy luster. Upon closer inspection, one could even see tiny arcs of Thunder Light leaping within his pores, making his skin incredibly tough.

Moreover, Su Han’s Sacred Body had undergone a tremendous improvement. He had been close to the Great Achievement of the Sacred Body before, but now he had reached its absolute limit. He was only a hair’s breadth away from Great Accomplishment, ready to break through at any moment.

However, for Su Han, the physical transformation was secondary. The most precious part of this session of Enlightenment and the Heavenly Tribulation was that it allowed him to comprehend his own Dao. He also used the power of the tribulation to lay the foundation for his future path. The principle that Heaven and Earth were born with him, and that all things were one with him—this was the essence of the Way of the Universe, and the path Su Han would walk in the future.

”Dao Rhyme!”

Tongyan’s pupils shrank as she stared at Su Han. She noticed strands of Dao Rhyme emerging on his body. However, this Dao Rhyme did not originate from Enlightenment Cliff; it was overflowing from within Su Han himself. Tongyan quickly cast her Qi Observation Technique to observe Su Han’s Destiny again. Where she had once seen it as half-golden and half-black, Su Han’s Destiny now appeared chaotic and indeterminable. This was the first time Tongyan had ever encountered such a situation, and for a moment, she was unsure if it was a good or bad omen.

WHOOSH!

Just then, Su Han’s Enlightenment ended, and he opened his eyes. His once clear, black-and-white eyes now resembled two profound, bottomless black holes, instantly engulfing the Heart Spirits of Tongyan, Zhang Xiaowan, and Lan Xi.

”Break!”

Sensing the anomaly, Su Han swiftly severed the devouring effect, and his eyes returned to normal. At the same time, the three women regained their composure, their faces ashen and eyes filled with terror as if they had just woken from a nightmare.

What was that just now? It actually devoured my Heart Spirit! Tongyan was shaken. Even she had fallen prey to it, which showed its incredible power.

At this moment, Su Han’s realm was still at the Sixth Layer of the Divine Power Realm. Other than his physical body appearing stronger, there seemed to be no other special changes. But Tongyan had a feeling that Su Han had been completely reborn, as if he had undergone a profound sublimation and transformation.

”Little Su Su, what did you comprehend? It was so terrifying it even summoned a Heavenly Tribulation!” Zhang Xiaowan exclaimed, quickly recounting the scene she had just witnessed.

Heavenly Tribulation? Su Han, who had been completely immersed in his Enlightenment, had been unaware of its existence. He was surprised to hear about it, but upon checking himself, he found that not only was he unharmed, he had actually grown stronger.

”I simply comprehended my own Dao!” Su Han explained, though he did not mention the Way of the Universe. That concept was far too astonishing; if word got out, there was no telling how many people would come seeking it. While Su Han wasn’t afraid of trouble, he had no intention of actively inviting it.

Become the universe, contain all things! The pinnacle of the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art is to transform into the universe itself. It is said that before heaven and earth were formed, the entire universe was a ball of chaos. This would also explain why my Origin Technique is Primordial Qi. Devouring is the foundation of everything. I don’t need to overcomplicate things with my Origin Technique and Divine Method. I just need to grasp the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, for it is the root of the great tree. No matter how lush its branches and leaves become, they all depend on the nourishment from the roots.

This session of Enlightenment had brought Su Han immense rewards. He had not only comprehended his own Dao but also resolved his own internal conflicts, which was incredibly important to him.

”I’m about to break through!” Su Han suddenly announced, slightly stunning Tongyan and the others.

Su Han rose to his feet, walked down from the clifftop, and arrived at the foot of the mountain.

ROAR! ROAR!

All around him, hordes of Dragon Qi Demon Beasts roared incessantly. Among them, three at the Heavenly King Realm were particularly conspicuous.

Su Han’s figure flickered as he executed the Character Technique of Motion, his speed instantly multiplying tenfold. He transformed into a streak of light and charged directly into the swarm of Dragon Qi Demon Beasts.

”Little Su Su, have you gone mad?”

Witnessing this, Zhang Xiaowan was dumbfounded. There were 3,000 Dragon Qi Demon Beasts here, including three powerful Heavenly King Realm entities. For Su Han to charge in alone was undoubtedly a death wish! As she thought this, she prepared to intervene but was stopped by Tongyan.

”Believe in him!” Tongyan’s eyes blazed with an inexplicable trust.

By now, Su Han had already plunged into the horde. Sensing the potent essence of his flesh and blood, the Dragon Qi Demon Beasts lunged at him, eager to tear off a piece for themselves.

”Thunderbolt Seven Absolute Slashes!”

Wielding the Black Blade, Su Han slashed out. A hundred-meter-long blade of thunderbolt energy sliced through the air, instantly bisecting three Dragon Qi Demon Beasts and killing them on the spot. Three wisps of Dragon Qi flew out, and with a single breath, Su Han swallowed them whole.

”Golden Emperor Tanyang Fist!”

Su Han clenched his left fist and threw a punch. A ten-meter-wide Golden Fist Radiance shot out, piercing through four Dragon Qi Demon Beasts and annihilating them instantly. Soon after, another four wisps of Dragon Qi were absorbed by Su Han.

At this point, Su Han unleashed his full arsenal, slaying the Dragon Qi Demon Beasts one after another without the slightest obstruction. After his Enlightenment, his understanding of martial techniques had deepened immensely. He could now execute various moves as effortlessly as breathing. This was the confidence that came from having the fog of confusion cleared, a transformation born from Enlightenment.

BOOM!

Soon, a formidable aura burst forth from Su Han’s body. It swept out like a storm, and the Dragon Qi Demon Beasts in its path revealed terror in their eyes, trembling uncontrollably. He had successfully broken through to the Seventh Layer of the Divine Power Realm.

But this wasn’t enough. Su Han continued to fight, to slaughter, and to devour Dragon Qi. Soon, he came face to face with a Dragon Qi Demon Beast at the Heavenly King Realm.

”Nine Palace Golden Pagoda!”

Su Han summoned the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda and activated it with the Secret of the Soldier Character. The Qian Palace opened instantly, unleashing an intense Holy Might and a pervasive suppressive force.

The Dragon Qi Demon Beasts had low intelligence. Even after breaking through to the Heavenly King Realm, they were no match for a Martial Artist of the same realm. As for its Art of Teleportation, Su Han’s Nine Heavens Eye could capture the spatial ripples. After a few attempts, he locked onto its location. With the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda pressing down on the beast, Su Han went all out, attacking with both fist and blade. He successfully slew the Heavenly King Realm Dragon Qi Demon Beast.

BOOM!

After devouring the Dragon Qi from the Heavenly King Realm beast, Su Han broke through once more, reaching the Eighth Layer of the Divine Power Realm.

He then continued his hunt. The remaining two Heavenly King Realm Dragon Qi Demon Beasts could not escape his pursuit and were swiftly slain. Finally, Su Han successfully broke through to the Ninth Layer of the Divine Power Realm.

The Realm of Enlightenment!

The Way of the Universe!

The Ninth Layer of the Divine Power Realm!

This time, Su Han’s gains from his Enlightenment were truly unprecedented.