Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Each stone platform already had its master, but the highest Golden Stone Platform was still fiercely contested. At this moment, there were five figures on it: the Demon Swordsman, the Sword Lunatic, the Sword Maniac, the Second Prince, and Liu Xu. These five were each fighting for themselves, without any alliances. As the cream of the crop, each had their own pride and were too disdainful to join forces. Instead, they all wished to suppress the others with their own strength and become the undisputed number one. Among them, the Demon Swordsman, the Sword Lunatic, and the Sword Maniac had the strongest combat power, while the Second Prince and Liu Xu were slightly inferior.

WHOOSH!

Su Han took a step and landed on the Golden Stone Platform, drawing the sidelong glances of the five figures. However, they were not surprised by his arrival, as he indeed possessed the strength to be there.

”Sun, Moon, and Stars Triple Forms: Piercing Star!”

Su Han, holding the Soul Severing Sword, opened his Starry Sky Sword Domain. He thrust his sword forward, targeting the Second Prince.

”Nineteenth brother, have you gone mad?” the Second Prince exclaimed, his face showing shock as he quickly moved to defend himself.

He and Su Han indeed had a conflict, but that was an internal struggle among the princes. At this moment, as fellow princes, they should have been working together to defeat the others and keep the Myriad Virtual Realm’s qualification spot within the Heavenly Sword Dynasty.

The Second Prince thought this way, but Su Han did not. Now that the Third Prince was dead, only the Second Prince remained on his kill list. The words ”regardless of life and death” from the Flying Immortal Great Emperor had given him confidence. He knew that this Sword Dao Conference was the best opportunity to kill the Second Prince. Once they left the Pyramid battlefield, the Flying Immortal Great Emperor would not grant him this chance, so he attacked without hesitation.

A vast star-shadow emerged, pitch-black and crystal-clear, as if it were a projection of the stars above. It crashed down toward the Second Prince with an awe-inspiring force.

”Heavenly Rank Low Level Martial Skill: Vertical and Horizontal Alliances!”

The Second Prince’s pupils shrank as he sensed the killing intent from Su Han. He knew Su Han truly meant to kill him, and it was no pretense. His heart sank. Not daring to be careless, he immediately counterattacked. The Second Prince practiced Confucian Swordsmanship, which was different from ordinary swordplay. Holding the Holy Sword of Literary Grace, he used the sword as a brush and swept it across the sky, slashing out two sword radiances, one vertical and one horizontal. The radiances overlapped, forming a cross that flew toward Su Han.

BOOM!

Sword Qi burst forth, thundering through the heavens as terrifying fluctuations transformed into a storm that swept out in all directions. The Second Prince had used a secret technique to boost himself to the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer. Although his realm was unstable, his power was undeniable, and he was much stronger than before. His strike managed to shatter the great star-shadow, fending off the attack.

SHIIK!

However, the core of the Piercing Star Sword Technique lay in the word ”pierce.” The great star-shadow was merely a facade; the real lethal move was the sword tip hidden within it. The edge of the Soul Severing Sword was incomparably sharp, seeming as if it could pierce the heavens themselves. It advanced unstoppably, imbued with potent Slaughter Sword Intent. At this moment, Su Han held nothing back, pushing his Supreme Realm Seventh Level strength to its absolute limit.

The Second Prince was alarmed and hurriedly tried to defend himself, but he was a moment too late. The Soul Severing Sword pierced his forearm, and blood streamed down from the near-puncture wound.

”Nineteenth brother, this is the Sword Dao Conference, yet you dare to strike me! You truly can’t separate personal matters from official duty. How narrow-minded! Since that is the case, I will no longer show you any mercy.”

The Second Prince’s expression darkened, flames of fury burning in his eyes. The anger that had been building up in his heart suddenly erupted. Ever since the Nanyang City incident, he had harbored dissatisfaction with Su Han. Later, Su Han successively annihilated his vassal forces, even exterminating the Haoran Sect. This fueled his fury, leaving him with a burning desire to tear Su Han to pieces. He had planned to deal with Su Han after the conference ended, but he never expected Su Han to initiate a confrontation now. Although he practiced Confucian Swordsmanship, he was not truly a saint. At this moment, his rage surged uncontrollably.

”Too much nonsense!” Su Han’s expression was indifferent, with no intention of showing mercy. My purpose here is to seek revenge. If not for my many trump cards on the Yuelan Ancient Battlefield, I might have actually died. A life-and-death grudge must be avenged!

”Sun, Moon, and Stars Triple Forms—Moon Slash!”

Su Han’s aura exploded. His Slaughter Sword Intent burst forth, giving him the appearance of a possessed Asura, a God of Slaughter descending upon the mortal world. Countless streaks of sword light condensed into a radiant Sword Light Bright Moon, which spun at high speed, cutting through space as it slashed toward the Second Prince.

Although Su Han was only at the Supreme Realm Seventh Level, the energy within his body was the extremely condensed Devouring Heaven Demonic Qi. Coupled with his Great Accomplished Holy Body and Great Luo Golden Body, he was more than a match for an expert at the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer even without employing other means. Moreover, the Second Prince had only reached the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer by forcibly ascending with a secret technique. With an unstable realm and insufficient combat power, he was even less of a match for Su Han.

”Hmph! Since that’s the case, allow me to show you my Confucian Swordsmanship!”

The Second Prince let out a furious snort, now truly enraged. His entire being surged with Sword Intent as his Domain expanded. He employed Physique Fusion, and his whole demeanor changed drastically, as if Confucius himself had girded a blade, embodying both literary and martial prowess.

”Heavenly Rank Low Level Martial Skill: Golden Hook Silver Stroke!”

The Second Prince held the Holy Sword of Literary Grace. This blade contained the Dao Rhyme of the great Confucian path and a distinct literary aura. For him, the pen was the sword, and the sword was the pen.

WHOOSH!

The Second Prince swept his sword through the air majestically, as if writing calligraphy. The Sword Light immediately solidified into brilliant characters that formed a flowing essay, carrying a righteous energy as it met Su Han’s radiant Sword Light Bright Moon.

The two forces collided midair like smashing stars. A deafening roar accompanied the eruption of incomparably sharp Sword Qi. The Sword Light Bright Moon fractured inch by inch, while the characters formed by the sword light exploded one by one.

”Character Technique of Motion!”

Su Han stepped forward, and his body instantly burst forward at supersonic speed, closing the distance in a flash. The Soul Severing Sword, carrying a chilling Yin Energy and a terrifying Slaughter Sword Intent, slashed through the air toward the Second Prince. Not to be outdone, the Second Prince unleashed his Sword Intent. His Domain vibrated with intensity as he pushed his Confucian Swordsmanship to its limits in an ongoing clash with Su Han.

CLANG! CLANG! CLANG!

Su Han and the Second Prince exchanged dozens of blows in midair. Every clash caused tumultuous disturbances, splattering Sword Qi everywhere. The attacks tore cracks in space, making it seem as if it were about to shatter completely. However, to everyone’s surprise, the Second Prince, at the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer, was being overpowered by Su Han, at the Supreme Realm Seventh Level. He was being continuously forced back, looking as if he could not hold out much longer.

Too many flaws!

Su Han had already activated his Nine Heavens Eye. Under its gaze, the weaknesses of the Second Prince, who had forcefully enhanced his power with a secret technique, were laid bare. Every time Su Han struck, he aimed at a flaw. This caused the Second Prince to sustain injury after injury despite his defenses, and gradually his wounds multiplied.

SHIIK!

Finally, Su Han found another opening. His sword streaked across the sky, landing a heavy blow on the Second Prince. The prince spat blood in mid-air before crashing violently onto the Golden Stone Platform.

With one sword strike, the Second Prince was defeated.