Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

A potent Holy Might surged forth like an approaching storm. Fierce winds howled through the heavens and earth, bending every flower, blade of grass, and tree.

Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue were weaker, and they felt as if an invisible mountain was crushing them. The pressure on their internal organs was tremendous. Instantly, their faces turned pale, and they stumbled backward as blood trickled from the corners of their mouths.

A brilliant ray of Holy Light shot from the distance, appearing before the three of them in the blink of an eye.

It was none other than the Copper Tiger Saint.

He had originally intended to personally escort Su Han and the others back to earn favor with the Nineteenth Prince. He never expected that in just a single minute, all the men he had sent would be slain.

His eyes ignited with a towering rage as he gazed upon the pitiful, dismembered corpse of the brocade-clad man.

He snapped his head up, his gaze locking onto Su Han. A fierce Holy Might surged forward, pressing down on Su Han and aiming to crush him to the ground.

However, Su Han’s aura erupted, revealing his true strength as he withstood the immense pressure.

”Supreme Realm Fifth Layer... To think I actually misjudged you!” the Copper Tiger Saint gritted his teeth, wishing he could tear Su Han to pieces.

Still, he was quite shocked. For Su Han to be a Supreme Realm Fifth Layer expert at such a young age is definitely not ordinary; he likely has a significant background.

But he felt no fear. He was currying favor with the Nineteenth Prince, and within the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, the Imperial Clan was the sole ruler before whom all other powers had to bow. Su Han had offended the Nineteenth Prince, so it wouldn’t matter even if he were the Saint Heir of some holy land. Forget holy lands. Even a typical Imperial Clan could not compare to the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. Thus, the Copper Tiger Saint had no reservations.

”Boy, I don’t care who you are. Offending the Nineteenth Prince was your greatest mistake. And now you dare kill men from my Heavenly Sword Pavilion? You really won’t shed a tear until you see the coffin!” he roared. ”Fortunately, I arrived in time, or you might have actually escaped. But now, you couldn’t flee even if you had wings!”

The Copper Tiger Saint sneered, and his large hand shot out toward Su Han. He intended to capture the strongest one first before dealing with Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue.

”Get out of here! Don’t worry about me!” Su Han ordered them. Then, with a flick of his wrist, he produced the Reincarnation Path Mirror.

SWISH!

A brilliant ray of Holy Light fell upon the Copper Tiger Saint. His figure flickered and vanished, drawn into the mirror’s space. At the same time, Su Han’s body was also absorbed by the light, entering the space within the mirror.

The Reincarnation Path Mirror was a Duel Holy Artifact, not a Binding Holy Artifact. Otherwise, Su Han could have simply trapped him inside and dealt with him later at his leisure.

”Mr. Su!” Li Qingyue cried out, her heart jolting as she saw both Su Han and the Copper Tiger Saint disappear.

That’s the Copper Tiger Saint, a mighty expert at the Saint Realm Third Layer! No matter how powerful Mr. Su is, how can he possibly withstand an assault from him?

Tears welled in Li Qingyue’s beautiful eyes, filled with profound self-blame. If it weren’t for her, they would not have provoked the Nineteenth Prince, and Mr. Su would not have been plunged into such a perilous situation.

”Qingyue, we must listen to Mr. Su and leave this place now!” Li Mingliang said, his expression grave. He also knew that Su Han could not withstand the Copper Tiger Saint. He was no traitor, nor did he fear death. However, he had to protect Li Qingyue at all costs—she was his entire world.

”Grandfather, I’m not leaving! I will wait for Mr. Su to come out!” Li Qingyue clenched her teeth, her resolve firm. As Mr. Su’s follower, she could not flee alone.

After several failed attempts to persuade her, Li Mingliang heaved a deep sigh and resolved to wait with her. They both knew that hope was slim. The gap between the Supreme Realm and the Saint Realm was simply too vast. Even if Su Han were a monstrously talented Saint Heir, he could not cross such a monumental chasm between realms.

Yet, a tiny flicker of hope remained in their hearts. What if a miracle occurred?

I need strength. I must become powerful. Only then can I truly be Mr. Su’s follower, instead of the burden I am now!

Li Qingyue clenched her delicate hands tightly. This experience planted a seed in her heart—a burning desire to grow stronger. Goals fueled ambition. Some sought strength to protect, others for revenge. For Li Qingyue, she would grow strong for Su Han.

「Inside the mirror space.」

Su Han and the Copper Tiger Saint appeared on a Duel Arena. The surroundings were pitch-black. This was an alternate dimension, carved out by the one who had refined the Reincarnation Path Mirror, and it was most peculiar.

The Copper Tiger Saint was initially startled but had quickly recovered his composure.

”To be able to confine me, this must be an Intermediate Grade Holy Artifact at the very least. Kid, you can’t be a nobody. Tell me where you come from. Perhaps I even know your elders.”

The Copper Tiger Saint tried to break free but could not escape the mirror space. He immediately understood the Grade of this treasure. To possess the strength of the Supreme Realm Fifth Layer and an Intermediate Grade Holy Artifact at such a young age was truly extraordinary. After all, he himself possessed only a single Holy Artifact, and it was merely a Low Grade Holy Artifact.

Though he was backed by the Nineteenth Prince and felt no fear, he still wanted to know Su Han’s origins. If his background was truly immense, he would advise the Nineteenth Prince to spare his life.

Su Han remained silent in the face of the Copper Tiger Saint’s inquiry. He never liked to waste words. The pressing matter was to eliminate the Copper Tiger Saint and resolve this crisis.

WHOOSH!

Su Han reached into his Storage Ring and took out a black bead—the very Saint Treasure he had obtained from the Five Ghosts Saint Heir.

”Ghost Qi? You’re from the Five Ghosts Demon Cult of Yun Province!”

As soon as the black bead appeared, the Copper Tiger Saint sensed it. With his vast experience, he instantly recognized its origin, but he was inwardly shocked. Yun Province is incredibly far from here, and the Five Ghosts Demon Cult is just an ordinary holy land. How could they dare to clash with the Nineteenth Prince, let alone attack me?

The Copper Tiger Saint was puzzled, unable to fathom the reason. But Su Han offered no explanation, instead directly activating the black bead.

BOOM!

A grim and icy Ghost Qi erupted forth. Its formidable Demonic Might rapidly condensed in midair, forming the shape of a skull. The master of this black bead was the Black Skull Demon Saint, and it contained his full-powered strike.

Not good!

The Copper Tiger Saint’s expression changed as he felt the terrifying power of the Ghost Qi skull. He was only at the Saint Realm Second Layer, a far cry from the Black Skull Demon Saint. He now sensed immense danger.

”Ancient Copper Saint Furnace!”

He swiftly summoned his own Holy Artifact, a furnace used for casting swords, and unleashed its full power to defend against the Ghost Qi skull.

BOOM! RUMBLE!

Violent spacetime fluctuations exploded as immense Ghost Qi and furnace flames scattered everywhere. The black bead contained the Black Skull Demon Saint’s full-powered strike. Although the Copper Tiger Saint managed to block it, he collapsed weakly to the ground, bleeding from all seven orifices.

With a single blow, the Copper Tiger Saint was severely injured.