Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

”Damn it!”

The Hundred Poisons Saint’s face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He ground his teeth in hatred, staring at Su Han with a look that seemed to want to devour him whole. He had known that Su Han possessed life-saving items, but he assumed they were merely Saint Treasures of limited power. He thought that even if they injured the three Saints, they would not be able to prevent the slaughter.

However, he had never anticipated the truth. The life-saving item was the Mysterious Great Sword Saint’s Great Freedom Sword Qi. Moreover, the Sword Saint had even lent Su Han the Mysterious Void Holy Sword, whose three Sword Patterns had swiftly slain three Saints.

Now, both sides had four Saints each. Aside from Wei Ying, the other three were roughly equal in strength, rendering the assassination plot a failure. Killing Su Han had become incredibly difficult.

Despite this, he did not order a retreat. With their combined strength, they could have escaped if they truly wished, but he was too resentful to do so. Two strongholds had been razed, two Deputy Directors had been killed, and the elaborate trap he had painstakingly set to encircle Su Han and his allies had backfired, resulting in the deaths of three of his own Saints.

This was an absolutely unacceptable result for the Hundred Poisons Saint. He couldn’t bear to flee in such a disgraceful manner. Otherwise, it would not only become a permanent stain on his reputation but could also manifest as a Heart Demon and obstruct his Path Enlightenment.

Even if I have to pay a heavy price, I must kill you!

The Hundred Poisons Saint was consumed with killing intent, his eyes fixed on Su Han as he searched for an opportunity to strike him dead. However, the Heart Sword Saint was not easy to deal with. Creating such an opportunity would be difficult, but where there’s a will, there’s a way.

”Heart Sword Technique Ultimate: Heartless Sword!”

Now that the Heart Sword Saint no longer needed to worry about Su Han’s safety, he focused his full attention on the Hundred Poisons Saint. Sharply sensing the killing intent in his opponent’s heart, he unhesitatingly unleashed a deadly technique from his Heart Sword Technique. An invisible sword materialized from thin air and slashed toward the Hundred Poisons Saint’s Heart Spirit. Devoid of all emotion and desire, it was like a complete void, an ethereal attack.

PFFT!

Caught off guard, the Hundred Poisons Saint was struck squarely by the sword. His Heart Spirit was instantly wounded, and he was sent flying backward. His face turned deathly pale as he spat out a large mouthful of Holy Blood, its thick, metallic scent piercing the air.

”Heaven Rank Intermediate Martial Technique: Thousand Poisons Hand!”

The Hundred Poisons Saint reacted swiftly. Toxic gas surged violently within his Domain as he extended his right hand. His palm turned as black as ink, infused with a deadly poison that made it resemble the hand of a poison god. Wielding an aura of certain death, he reached out to grab the Heart Sword Saint.

BOOM!

The Hundred Poisons Saint and the Heart Sword Saint clashed once more, their battle even fiercer than before. Since the Heart Sword Saint no longer had to worry about Su Han, he could focus entirely on defeating his opponent.

As the great battle erupted here, fighting quickly commenced on the other three fronts. With their formidable strength, Wei Wenzheng and the Martial Valor General easily held off the two Deputy Directors. Wei Ying, however, was slightly outmatched and found herself at a disadvantage.

”Black Armored Army! Mining area garrison! Assist Lady Wei!” Su Han rapidly issued the command.

A thousand soldiers of the Black Armored Army, forming the Nether Dragon Slaying Prison Formation, charged toward the Deputy Director facing Wei Ying. The local mining area garrison also converged on the enemy, restricting his movements.

In Su Han’s hands, all three Sword Patterns on the Mysterious Void Holy Sword had vanished, reverting the blade to its original state. It remained a Supreme Grade Holy Artifact, but it was marked with the Divine Sense of the Mysterious Great Sword Saint, making it difficult for Su Han to wield. Even if he controlled it with the Secret of the Soldier Character, the influence of the Divine Sense mark meant its power might not even match his own Soul Severing Sword. Thus, Su Han put the Mysterious Void Holy Sword away.

”All of you, fall back! Don’t get caught in the crossfire!” Su Han ordered Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue as they approached. This battle was far too perilous for them to participate in; even he himself lacked the qualifications to fight a Saint head-on.

”Your Highness, please be careful!” Li Mingliang knew Su Han’s personality, so he didn’t try to persuade him further. After the reminder, he retreated with Li Qingyue.

Once Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue had left, Su Han stepped forward and approached the Forbidden Army.

Among the eight Saints, even the weakest, Wei Ying, possessed the strength of the Saint Realm Third Layer. Even if Su Han revealed his true power and used every trump card he had, he could not face them directly. He had to rely on the power of the Forbidden Army.

Capture the king to break the army. If we kill the Hundred Poisons Saint, the other three will be easy to deal with!

Su Han lifted his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd and settling on the Hundred Poisons Saint. The Hundred Poisons Saint was looking for an opportunity to kill Su Han, and likewise, Su Han was looking for a chance to slay him. They were each other’s primary target; this grand battle was centered around the two of them.

However, slaying the Hundred Poisons Saint was an immensely difficult task. After all, he was a powerhouse at the Saint Realm Ninth Layer, his strength terrifying. Even if Su Han were to achieve Instant Sanctification on the spot, he would still be no match for him. Furthermore, killing an enemy was far more difficult than merely defeating one. Still, nothing is impossible for a determined person, and Su Han’s mind was already racing.

If only he had one more burst of Great Freedom Sword Qi, his chances of success would be much greater. But since he didn’t, he had to think of another way.

”I’ve got it!”

An idea quickly formed in Su Han’s mind. It was a very dangerous plan; a single misstep could cost him his life. However, fortune favors the bold. To slay a Saint of the Saint Realm Ninth Layer like the Hundred Poisons Saint, one had to take risks.

”Center on this prince! Form the Unparalleled Sword Formation!” Su Han leaped into the midst of the Forbidden Army, his voice ringing out as he gave the 10,000 soldiers his command.

The strongest Sword Array known to the Forbidden Army was the Ten Sides Ambush Formation, but it was designed for attacking groups. Using it against a single target like the Hundred Poisons Saint would be extremely difficult. Therefore, Su Han instructed them to set up a different Sword Array.

The Unparalleled Sword Formation was the culmination of countless years of research by the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. It was the ultimate formation for single combat, capable of concentrating the power of all its members into one, unleashing boundless might. But the formation had its drawbacks. Besides being limited to a single target, it had extremely high requirements for the individual at its core. Condensing the power of so many required not only a powerful Divine Sense but also a formidable physical body; neither could be lacking.

Although Su Han was at the Supreme Realm Ninth Layer, condensing the power of 10,000 Forbidden Army soldiers was no trivial matter. It was entirely possible that he wouldn’t be able to withstand the strain and would injure himself before he even engaged the enemy. But time waits for no one. Su Han was unwilling to delay any longer; he wanted to end this battle as quickly as possible.

Though filled with concern, the soldiers of the Forbidden Army dared not defy Su Han’s command. They acted without hesitation, their auras linking as they rapidly set up the Unparalleled Sword Formation, positioning Su Han at its very center.

”Unparalleled Sword Radiance!” Su Han’s face was solemn as he gave a low shout.

Instantly, the soldiers struck in unison. Over ten thousand beams of Sword Radiance screamed in from all directions, gathering under Su Han’s control to form a single, colossal Sword Radiance 5,000 meters long.

”Slash!”

Su Han locked onto the Hundred Poisons Saint and unleashed his full power. The colossal Sword Radiance spanned the sky as it charged straight for its target.