Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Within the Yuelan Ancient Battlefield, Su Han walked toward the depths with the Black Blade in hand, strolling casually. He did not conceal his form or restrain his robust Qi-Blood, simply making his way inside brazenly.

Soon, he encountered another squad of undead soldiers. Alas, they were powerless before Su Han and were slain by his Black Blade, their souls absorbed completely.

The strength of these undead soldiers was not to be underestimated. Nourished by a millennium of Yin Energy, they had long since become comparable to experts of the Heavenly King Realm, and they were shrouded in an extremely dense Yin Energy. Ordinary living beings would perish upon the slightest contact and be gravely injured by a mere collision, not to mention the surging mist that aided their assaults. Furthermore, these undead soldiers could launch Spiritual Attacks that caused mental confusion and the collapse of one’s Heart Spirit. Even the Bai Xu Saint had been injured and forced to retreat after intruding here, which spoke volumes of their might.

Unfortunately for them, they had encountered Su Han. His Great Accomplished Holy Body was impervious to all evil, and the Yin Energy simply could not invade his body. The Black Blade itself possessed the Soul Devouring Demon Mist. Coupled with the assistance of the Great Majestic Demon King, the slaughter was even swifter and as effortless as cutting melons and slicing vegetables.

Su Han continued his slaughter as he advanced, soon reaching the central part of the Yuelan Ancient Battlefield. The ground here was pitch-black and as dark as blood, as if it had been thoroughly soaked in it. Corroded by the dense Yin Energy, it seemed to be transforming into a Nether Land—a forbidden zone for the living.

This must be the true Yuelan Ancient Battlefield!

Stepping onto the black soil, Su Han had an epiphany. The mist was continuously expanding the borders of the Yuelan Ancient Battlefield. The areas he had passed through earlier were merely the expanding perimeter; this was the true heart of the ancient battlefield.

It should be about 10,000 meters to the southeast!

Su Han pulled out a map and compared it with the surrounding terrain, finally pinpointing his direction.

BOOM!

Just then, the ground shook violently with a thunderous rumbling. A wave of shadows surged forward like a tide as Yin Energy exploded forth, rushing toward him.

Su Han looked up to see that the shadows were all undead soldiers, numbering over a thousand. Among them was a cavalry unit of a hundred riders clad in black armor. They rode upon Yin Horses and wielded spears and shields, looking stern and formidable. This army of undead soldiers was far more powerful than the previous squads. It seemed they had detected Su Han’s intrusion and had come specifically to exterminate him.

Perfect timing!

Su Han was elated rather than alarmed. There was no longer any need for disguise. He directly revealed his full power at the Supreme Realm Fifth Layer, gripping the Black Blade and unleashing a sweeping slash across the sky.

”Soul Devouring Yin Extinguishing Slash!”

This was a Sword Technique Su Han had temporarily created by channeling the Soul Devouring Demon Mist through his Black Blade. A single slash conjured a 300-meter-wide, pitch-black blade light. This attack not only possessed the sharpness of the Black Blade but also contained the soul-devouring essence of the Demon Mist, making the combination especially effective against these undead soldiers.

SLASH!

The blade light split the thick mist. Upon contact with the charging undead soldiers, it cut through them as easily as a knife through tofu, slaughtering them and absorbing their Yin Souls.

CLANG!

However, when the blade light collided with the black-armored cavalry, it met resistance for the first time. The might of these cavalrymen far exceeded that of the ordinary undead soldiers. They were battle-ready and highly disciplined. Moving as one, the hundred-strong unit actually managed to block the pitch-black blade light.

”Again!”

Gripping the Black Blade, Su Han launched a second pitch-black blade light. This time, the two blade lights superimposed, doubling their power. The cavalry finally could not withstand the attack and were thrown into disarray, their formation scattered. However, casualties were light, with only a dozen or so falling.

Yet, the Yin Souls contained within these cavalrymen were far more potent. The Black Blade absorbed them with much greater effect; the soul of a single cavalryman was comparable to that of ten ordinary undead soldiers.

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Su Han attacked consecutively, unleashing one dark blade light after another. The Soul Devouring Demon Mist specialized in destroying souls, and with the Great Majestic Demon King’s assistance, Su Han slaughtered them relentlessly. In just a short while, he had completely annihilated the thousand-strong army.

The immense Yin Souls were absorbed by the Black Blade, causing its entire length to glow. The Demonic Patterns on the blade’s surface shone brilliantly, growing even more luminous. If he continued absorbing souls like this, breaking the Second Layer of the seal was only a matter of time.

Using a million undead soldiers to help the Black Blade break its seal... this place is truly a Blessed Land for me!

Su Han laughed. He knew exactly how many undead soldiers were here. The million-strong army that had terrified even the Bai Xu Saint had now become his target.

Now, it was hard to say who was the hunter and who was the prey. This was an outcome no one could have possibly expected.

As he moved forward, the Yin Energy grew heavier and the fog thickened, causing significant interference with his Nine Heavens Eye.

WHOOSH!

Su Han activated his Great Accomplished Holy Body, and his golden Qi-Blood surged within him like a river bursting its banks. Surging golden light burst from his body, making him incredibly conspicuous in the pitch-black fog.

Soon, Su Han encountered more undead soldiers. This time, their numbers had grown to three thousand, including an even larger contingent of black-armored cavalry.

Time for a real slaughter!

Fearless and with his eyes burning with battle intent, Su Han knew that even though undead soldiers were not beings of flesh and blood, slaughtering them could still hone his Slaughter Sword Intent. It would also enhance the Grade of his Black Blade—killing two birds with one stone.

Half an hour later, the three-thousand-strong army of undead soldiers had been annihilated by Su Han alone. He was completely unscathed, having only depleted some of his Demonic Qi.

He pressed onward, continuing his slaughter. The deeper he ventured, the darker the ground became and the heavier the Yin Energy grew. All sorts of spectral wails and howls echoed around him like demonic whispers, assailing his sea of consciousness. However, Su Han’s Divine Sense was extremely powerful. The moment his Divine Sense Star Map appeared, it suppressed all spiritual disturbances.

As he ventured deeper, the armies of undead soldiers he encountered grew stronger still, reaching ten thousand in number. Furthermore, they were no longer composed of just black-armored cavalry but also included Crossbowmen capable of ranged attacks.

These undead soldiers had been valiant and skilled warriors in life, and they retained some of their combat capabilities in death. With a commander directing them, they were no less formidable than a true army—a terrifying sight to behold. Their only weakness was a lack of intelligence, as they fought with rigid movements like puppets being controlled by another. Ordinarily, the thick Yin Energy of the battlefield would have lessened this weakness. However, they were now facing Su Han. He was not only impervious to all evil but also possessed the Character Technique of Motion and the Black Blade.

Whether they were ordinary undead soldiers, black-armored cavalry, or Crossbowmen, none could withstand him. Su Han, alone with his blade, plunged into the horde. He was unstoppable, cutting down one undead soldier after another and allowing the Black Blade to absorb their Yin Souls. He was like an invincible War God on the battlefield.

Finally, Su Han reached the deepest part of the Yuelan Ancient Battlefield. This was also the location of the Sword Nurturing Formation indicated on the Iron Grinding Saint’s map.

However, what unfolded before Su Han was not the Sword Nurturing Formation, but an immense, dark sea of undead soldiers, numbering as many as a million.

And in the very depths of that army, Su Han saw a man wearing a royal crown, exuding the ominous might of a Saint.

It was the Remnant Soul of the King of Yuelan.