Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

On the Arena of Sword Discourse, Su Han and Saint Heir Ju Que clashed ferociously. The entire arena shook violently, and even Mount Hua trembled faintly, as if two primeval beasts were engaged in a fierce battle—a terrifying spectacle.

”Are they even human? How can their strength be so immense? They’re making all of Mount Hua quiver! If they achieved Instant Sanctification, could they shake the entire mountain?”

”Saint Heir Ju Que is one thing. He’s the Saint Heir of the Spirit Sword Holy Palace and has always cultivated the Heavy Sword Technique, even tempering himself with the Nine Mountains Holy Sword. But how is the Nineteenth Prince also so formidable that he can go toe-to-toe with Saint Heir Ju Que?”

”This is definitely not something the Myriad Swords Returning Origin Technique of the Myriad Swords Sect can achieve. One can only say that the Nineteenth Prince has hidden his capabilities too deeply; what he’s shown before was just the tip of the iceberg. This Mount Hua Sword Discourse might very well be his stage to astonish everyone.”

Watching the two figures on the Arena of Sword Discourse, like humanoid tyrannosaurs, everyone was stunned. Saint Heir Ju Que’s strength was somewhat anticipated, but the power demonstrated by the Nineteenth Prince came as a complete surprise. The Nineteenth Prince had a reputation before, but it was for his innate talent, not his actual strength. Today, at the Mount Hua Sword Discourse, the prince who appeared before them was a being whose strength was even more terrifying than his talent. At that moment, Su Han’s arrogance was forgotten by the crowd, leaving only the impression of his power.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

Gripping the Seven Stars Holy Sword, Su Han struck with full force. He unleashed all three of the Sun, Moon, and Stars forms, his Slaughter Sword Intent Embryo erupting forth. Combined with the Slaughter Sword Qi from One Sword Breaks Myriad Spells, his power was supreme. Previously, Su Han had rarely encountered other Sword Cultivators, the only notable one being the Swordsaint. However, the Swordsaint was far too powerful, and at the time, Su Han had not yet inherited the memories of the Tai Cang Sword God, so his understanding of swordsmanship was shallow. But now, having obtained the Tai Cang Sword God’s inheritance and comprehended the Slaughter Sword Intent Embryo, he was a qualified Sword Cultivator. By coming to Mount Hua and battling numerous talented swordsmen, he comprehended swordsmanship through combat and elevated himself. This deepened his understanding of the Tai Cang Sword God’s memories and gave him greater insight into the dao of the sword.

Saint Heir Ju Que felt this most keenly. In his exchange with Su Han, he noticed that Su Han’s techniques and moves, initially somewhat flawed, began to perfect themselves as the fight continued.

What? He’s actually using me for sword practice!

Saint Heir Ju Que was shocked, unable to believe it. But Su Han’s swordsmanship was indeed transitioning from coarse to refined, from awkward to fluid—a typical state of sword practice.

Originally, Su Han had intended for Li Qingyue to use this opportunity for sword practice, but she had entered the Enlightenment State ahead of schedule. Instead, he found himself to be the one practicing.

Hmph! I am the Saint Heir of the Spirit Sword Holy Palace. How could I possibly become your stepping stone? Not even the Second or Third Prince could make me one!

As a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List, Saint Heir Ju Que had his own pride and naturally refused to be Su Han’s practice partner. He steeled his resolve, his fighting will becoming as solid as a mountain.

”Intermediate Grade Divine Power: Tai Mount Pressing Down!”

Saint Heir Ju Que’s aura surged as he executed a Divine Power Technique. His Tremendous Sword Intent burst forth, melding with his Spiritual Energy to transform into the phantom of a majestic mountain. This was the legendary Tai Mount, imposing and majestic, towering like a divine peak. Though Saint Heir Ju Que could only manifest a phantom, it still possessed a terrifying suppressive force.

BOOM!

The Tai Mount phantom, imbued with Sword Intent, resembled a colossal, mountain-shaped sword. It was even mightier than the pure Tremendous Sword Intent he had used before. With a single slash, it cut forward with unstoppable force, as if to split Mount Hua in two.

”Sun, Moon, and Stars Triple Forms: Sun Annihilation!”

Unfazed, Su Han deployed the Sun Annihilation Sword Technique. A hundred-meter Sword Sun instantly slashed out, colliding with the Tai Mount phantom in a thunderous explosion. A terrifying shockwave erupted into a storm that swept out in all directions, shaking the entire Arena of Sword Discourse so violently that cracks began to appear along its edges. This arena had been carved out by a single strike from Great Emperor Zhan Kong, and his Sword Intent of Ages still lingered upon it, allowing it to remain intact for ten thousand years. That the clash between Su Han and Saint Heir Ju Que could actually crack it was simply inconceivable.

”One Sword Breaks Myriad Spells!”

As the battle continued, Su Han’s comprehension of the sword rose to a new level. Now, holding the Seven Stars Holy Sword, he unleashed the Tai Cang Sword God’s most powerful Divine Method. Black Slaughter Sword Qi burst from his body, growing from one meter to three meters in size. Not only did the Slaughter Sword Qi triple in size, but its power also tripled. Its slaughtering aura erupted, making Saint Heir Ju Que feel as if he were on an Asura battlefield, surrounded by mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

Not good!

Saint Heir Ju Que’s expression changed as he sensed an intense crisis. Daring not to be careless, his gaze sharpened as he gripped the Nine Mountains Holy Sword and unleashed his full power.

”Heavenly Rank Low-Level Martial Skill: Yin-Yang Gentle-Firm Slash!”

This was Saint Heir Ju Que’s trump card, capable of bringing the blend of gentle and firm aspects of the Heavy Sword Technique to its apex. Gripping the sword with both hands, he laboriously raised it over his head and then slashed down.

HUM!

The Nine Mountains Holy Sword burst forth with a blazing sword light, which took the shape of a great mountain and a mighty river. The mountain and river entwined, slashing toward Su Han together. In this strike, the mountain was a sword and the river was a sword, embodying both the mountain’s weight and the river’s flow.

”Slash!”

Undaunted, Su Han sent his Slaughter Sword Qi surging upward to meet the mountain-and-river sword light. Though the sword light contained the essence of both firmness and gentleness, it was dyed blood-red upon facing the Slaughter Sword Qi, transforming into a ghastly scene of carnage that inspired awe and terror. Silently, the mountain-and-river sword light was effortlessly cleaved in two, the halves falling to the ground.

One Sword Breaks Myriad Spells was the Tai Cang Sword God’s most powerful Divine Method. Even though Su Han had only learned the basics, it was not something Saint Heir Ju Que could withstand. After slicing through the sword light, the attack continued unabated, heading straight for Saint Heir Ju Que.

CLANG!

Saint Heir Ju Que crossed the Nine Mountains Holy Sword before him. Though the Slaughter Sword Qi forced him back, he did not fall from the Arena of Sword Discourse. His strength was far greater than that of an ordinary person.

”Great Luo Divine Spear!”

Seeing this, Su Han activated his Great Luo Golden Body. A dense Golden Spirit Energy immediately converged in his left palm, condensing into a peerlessly sharp Great Luo Divine Spear.

WHOOSH!

With a wave of his hand, Su Han sent the Great Luo Divine Spear shooting toward Saint Heir Ju Que like a golden meteor. Saint Heir Ju Que intended to block it with his Nine Mountains Holy Sword, but the Great Luo Divine Spear was renowned for its power. Combined with the previous blow from the Slaughter Sword Qi, he could no longer hold on. The Nine Mountains Holy Sword was sent flying from his grasp as he fell backward, tumbling off the Arena of Sword Discourse.

Saint Heir Ju Que had also been defeated