Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

A long fissure stretched across the earth, and in its center lay the body of Saint Tiger Strength, cleaved in two. His eyes were frozen in an expression of intense bitterness and humiliation.

He was, after all, a powerful expert of the Saint Realm’s Third Layer and hailed from the Tian Luo Net Holy Land, a top-tier force in the entire Eastern Region and even the Desolate Heavenly Ancient Realm. This time, he had merely been following the Saint Heir’s orders to deal with a small-time country bumpkin. How could he have been so careless as to be slain here? He was unwilling. If only he had another chance, it certainly would not have ended like this. He felt humiliated. He was meant to shine on a grand stage, not die in such a remote and insignificant place.

Unfortunately, his bitterness and humiliation would never find release. His cold body and crimson blood set the final, grim tone of his demise.

”Nine Heavens Divine Light!”

Within Su Han’s sea of consciousness, one hundred and three Divine Sense Stars lit up simultaneously. They transformed into a majestic surge of Divine Sense that poured into his Nine Heavens Eye, instantly firing a golden beam of Nine Heavens Divine Light. It shattered Saint Tiger Strength’s sea of consciousness, making any chance of his revival impossible.

”Great Majestic Demon King, he’s all yours!”

Even after this, Su Han was not finished. He planted the Black Blade into Saint Tiger Strength’s corpse, allowing the Great Majestic Demon King to devour his blood and flesh energy. Although a single Saint was not enough to help the Great Majestic Demon King break through the Second Layer seal, it would certainly make him stronger.

Su Han turned and left, no longer concerned with Saint Tiger Strength. He was far more worried about his master’s safety. Although Saint Tiger Strength had been severely injured, he was still a Saint Realm expert whose casual strike could shatter the heavens and the earth. His master had just been impaled to Yuheng Peak with a spear, and he had no idea what condition he was in. Soon, Su Han arrived at Yuheng Peak and saw Lei Ming, and his heart leaped in alarm. Lei Ming’s abdomen had been pierced through, leaving a huge, bloody hole through which one could even see his shattered organs. His face was pale, his head hung low, and he was bleeding from all seven orifices. His injuries were even more severe than when he had been sealed beneath Yaoguang Peak.

”Master!” Su Han’s heart grew heavy. He quickly took out some Healing Pills and fed them to Lei Ming, but his master’s injuries were too grave. His life force was draining away faster than the pills could replenish it. Su Han possessed both the Secret of Healer and the Demon Body’s Self-Healing Ability, but neither could be used on others. Thus, he could only anxiously administer the pills and help his master digest them. Lei Ming’s mouth opened and closed as he tried to speak, but he could not produce a single syllable. He was on the verge of death.

Su Han’s mood grew heavier. Is Master really going to die here today?

WHOOSH!

Just then, a Holy Light suddenly appeared, approaching from the distance and stopping beside Su Han.

”Saint You Heng!” Su Han’s Divine Sense reached out, identifying the newcomer before he arrived. It was none other than Saint You Heng from the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.

”Leave it to me.” Saint You Heng looked at Lei Ming’s injuries with an equally grave expression, but unlike Su Han, he had a solution. He released his Spiritual Energy, coating the gaping wound to stop the bleeding and prevent it from worsening. Then, he took out a three-pattern holy spirit elixir and fed it to Lei Ming, helping him digest its power and absorb its healing properties. Saint You Heng’s strength was far greater than Su Han’s, making his healing efforts significantly more efficient.

”Ah, you’re getting quite the bargain!” Saint You Heng sighed and retrieved an exquisite mutton-fat jade bottle from his Storage Ring. As soon as the bottle was opened, a rich and intense vitality burst forth, so powerful it startled even Su Han. He then poured a single drop of emerald-green Holy Water from the jade bottle directly into Lei Ming’s mouth.

A miracle occurred. Lei Ming’s entire body began to glow with a verdant light as a vigorous life force surged from within him. His shattered organs regrew at a visible rate, and the massive, bloody hole in his abdomen healed rapidly until it vanished completely, leaving his body fully restored.

What kind of Holy Water is this, to have such an astonishing healing effect! While shocked, Su Han also understood that he now owed Saint You Heng an enormous favor. This drop of Holy Water was no ordinary item; it was likely one of Saint You Heng’s most prized possessions. Yet he had used it, along with a three-pattern holy spirit elixir. Its value was simply immeasurable by Spirit Stones.

”This is Life Spring Water, capable of reviving the dead and mending bones. It’s a Supreme-Grade Healing Treasure. A single drop, along with the three-pattern holy spirit elixir, was enough to completely heal his injuries. You need not worry,” Saint You Heng explained, revealing the divine water’s origin and reassuring Su Han.

Although Lei Ming’s injuries had been severe, he was now out of danger. In less than half a day, he had fully recovered, with not a single scar visible on his body.

”Thank you, Saint!” Lei Ming, having witnessed everything, respectfully thanked Saint You Heng.

”You don’t need to thank me. I only came here because of Su Han!” Saint You Heng waved his hand, making it clear the favor was for Su Han. If not for him, he would not have lifted a finger to save Lei Ming.

”Thank you for saving my master, Saint. I, Su Han, will remember this immense kindness and never forget it for as long as I live.” Su Han also bowed deeply and respectfully. He knew full well that if Saint You Heng had not arrived in time, his master would likely have died. Furthermore, the Life Spring Water was exceedingly precious. He would naturally never forget such a debt.

While losing the Life Spring Water pained Saint You Heng to his core, he felt that granting Su Han this favor made it worthwhile. He had not known Su Han for long, but they had experienced much together. Seeing Su Han risk his own life to save Lei Ming proved that he was a person of great loyalty and integrity—the very type of person Saint You Heng admired most.

”I sensed a Saint appear, so I rushed here from Yun Province. However, it seems my intervention was not needed,” Saint You Heng explained. He had sensed it the moment Saint Tiger Strength appeared, and knowing Su Han was here, he had come immediately. Unfortunately, he was a step too late; the battle was already over. However, this was not necessarily a bad thing. Although Su Han had used the Holy Jade he was given, he had ultimately managed to truly slaughter a Saint. For Su Han, this experience would provide a great boost to both his combat experience and his fighting will.

Su Han did not hide anything. He briefly recounted the incident with Saint Tiger Strength and asked for confirmation of his identity.

”Saint Tiger Strength indeed comes from the Tian Luo Net Holy Land and is the Protector of the Tian Luo Saint. This time, the Tian Luo Net Holy Land has crossed a line. I will report this to the department head and have the elders go to the Tian Luo Net Holy Land to demand an explanation. However, the grudge between you and the Tian Luo Saint is something you will need to resolve on your own!” Saint You Heng’s eyes narrowed slightly. He had not expected that right after dealing with the Demon Slayer Sect, another Tian Luo Net Holy Land would pop up. The number of people aiming to kill Su Han was truly vast. But the more this happened, the more it proved Su Han’s innate talent and potential.

I will protect Su Han. That’s a certainty.