Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

”The sect leader is dead, let’s run for it!”

”I just joined the Fire Crow Sect; I haven’t done anything bad! Please spare me, I don’t want to die!”

”Fight them! Kill one and we break even, kill two and we profit!”

The clamor on Fire Sha Mountain swelled like a tide, the noise deafening.

With all three sect leaders dead and the Li Fire Seven Sha Formation activated, the disciples of the Fire Crow Sect had nowhere to run. Some begged for mercy, some fought desperately, and others played dead.

Su Han stood to the side and did not intervene, leaving everyone to Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue.

The Heavenly King Realm expert was dead, and the strongest remaining were only at the Divine Power Realm. Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue could naturally handle them, but the sheer numbers would still prove troublesome.

A cornered beast fights the hardest, and the Fire Crow Sect disciples were now those very beasts. They swarmed forward, charging at Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue, and the great battle erupted once more.

Screams of agony, the clang of steel, and the sounds of slaughter intertwined to compose a funeral dirge. Blood splattered and severed limbs flew. Bodies littered the ground, painting the picture of an Asura’s battlefield.

Su Han had planned to step in when Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue’s stamina ran out. Unexpectedly, they were incredibly resilient. They grew stronger as the fight raged on, continuing the battle even while covered in wounds.

In the end, the hundreds of Fire Crow Sect disciples all fell to their swords.

THUD!

When the last Fire Crow Sect disciple was slain, Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue could no longer hold on. They collapsed and fell unconscious.

Sword Cultivators! A look of admiration appeared in Su Han’s eyes. He could see the shining potential of Sword Cultivators in Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue.

He took out Healing Pills and fed them to the pair, but he had no plans to leave just yet. With a wave of his hand, the Samadhi True Fire roared out, incinerating all the corpses and erasing every trace of the battle.

A day and a night later, Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue slowly regained consciousness.

”Hiss, it hurts!”

Both Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue were covered in injuries. There wasn’t an unharmed patch of skin on their bodies, and the slightest movement brought unbearable pain. However, their external wounds had already healed. Only their internal injuries were yet to fully recover, but their lives were no longer in danger.

”Seize this opportunity to comprehend Sword Momentum, refine your Sword Intent, and elevate yourselves!” Su Han’s voice rang out as he brought over some elixirs and Spirit Stones—spoils of war he had obtained from the Fire Crow Sect.

Although the Fire Crow Sect was only a third-rate power, it had accumulated a considerable amount of treasure. Now, it all belonged to Su Han.

”Yes, Mr. Su!”

Without hesitation, Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue took the elixirs to heal their injuries and used the Spirit Stones to restore their Spiritual Energy. They then closed their eyes to meditate, recalling the details of the battle to comprehend the unstoppable Sword Momentum and refine their Sword Intent.

This battle was an extremely valuable opportunity for them both. With Su Han present, they didn’t need to worry about their safety and could immerse themselves completely in the fight.

The battle against hundreds of opponents had enriched their combat experience, strengthened their will to fight, and deepened their understanding of the way of the sword.

Great terror lies between life and death, but so do great opportunities. By walking the line between life and death, they reaped tremendous benefits from this battle.

BOOM!

A moment later, a sharp aura erupted from Li Mingliang’s body. It manifested as a fierce wind that swept in all directions, slicing tables and stools in half. At the same time, a bolt of Thunder Light erupted from within him like a dragon bursting from the sea. It shot straight into the sky, sharp and unstoppable, destroying everything in its path.

”Thunderbolt Sword Qi!”

Li Mingliang had finally condensed his first strand of Sword Qi, and it was the devastating Thunderbolt Sword Qi at that. Though this strand of Sword Qi was as thin as a hair, it was more terrifying than Li Mingliang’s full-powered sword strike. It was sharp enough to easily cleave a thousand-foot mountain.

Besides condensing Thunderbolt Sword Qi, Li Mingliang’s cultivation had also broken through. He jumped two minor realms, advancing from the First Layer of the Divine Power Realm to the Third Layer.

However, compared to Li Qingyue’s advancement, Li Mingliang’s progress seemed much slower.

The Phenomenon of a bright moon rising over the sea manifested on its own, suspended behind Li Qingyue. The pure moonlight bathed her in its glow, making her look like a Moon Palace Fairy—chaste, cold, and stunningly beautiful. The cold moonlight spilled down, transforming into blades of sword light wherever it fell. Each one was immensely sharp, capable of carving iron like mud.

Moreover, the Sword Qi she had condensed during the battle erupted forth once more. Unlike Li Mingliang’s Thunderbolt Sword Qi, hers was shaped like snow and as cold as ice—truly earning the name Ice-Snow Sword Qi. Her Ice-Snow Sword Qi intertwined with the moonlight, like a dance under a snowy, moonlit sky—a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

Li Qingyue’s cultivation soared once again, this time advancing directly to the Ninth Layer of the Divine Sea Realm!

Su Han wasn’t surprised by this. For one, Li Qingyue’s innate talent was strong; her Realm was low only due to a lack of Cultivation Resources. For another, she had just experienced an intense life-or-death struggle that had elevated her mastery of the sword. Her rapid growth was only natural.

Having finished their cultivation, an excited Li Mingliang brought Li Qingyue to bow in gratitude to Su Han. ”Mr. Su, your great kindness is something we will never forget!” This single breakthrough was greater than his progress over the past several years combined, leaving him overwhelmed with excitement.

”This is the result of your own efforts; it has little to do with me,” Su Han said, not taking the credit. ”I only killed the three sect leaders. The hundreds of other Fire Crow Sect disciples were all slain by the two of you. Without that effort, you wouldn’t have improved so much.”

”When does Peach Blossom Paradise open?” Su Han asked, playing with the Peach Blossom token in his hand. His thoughts were consumed by the prospect of the paradise.

Li Mingliang held nothing back. ”Mr. Su, if I remember correctly, Peach Blossom Paradise will open in about a month. However, those who obtained a spot must gather in Moonwatch City beforehand to set off with the people from the Zi Mansion Holy Land.”

That’s plenty of time. Gathering in Moonwatch City shouldn’t be an issue either. No one knows me in the Central Plains; I just need to conceal my Aura and suppress my Realm.

”What do you know about the Zi Mansion Holy Land?” Su Han asked. Since he would be traveling with them, he wanted to learn more.

”The Zi Mansion Holy Land is a vast and powerful faction with numerous experts. They have seven Saints, and the Holy Master himself is a powerhouse at the Ninth Layer of the Saint Realm.” Li Mingliang, being well-informed, offered his counsel. ”However, the spatial capacity within the Paradise is limited, only allowing beings below the Saint Realm to enter. Therefore, those seven Saints won’t be a factor. If you truly intend to go to Peach Blossom Paradise, the one you really need to be concerned about is the Zi Mansion Holy Son!

”The Zi Mansion Holy Son is exceptionally talented and powerful. Though he is only twenty-two, he is already a powerhouse at the Supreme Realm, Seventh Level.

”More importantly, he’s one of the prodigies on the Hidden Dragon List!”