Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Liuzhou, a land lush with trees, a bountiful realm of greenery.

At a glance, there lies an endless sea of green forest, towering trees stand, countless green vines intertwine, blades of grass grow vigorously, and flowers bloom wildly.

This is a world of vegetation, a paradise for plants. The Wood Spirit Qi between heaven and earth is so dense it can’t disperse, making every breath feel like it’s brimming with vitality.

”Fusion Flower Spirit Grass, Seven-Leaf Green Vine, Fire-patterned Ancient Tree...”

Su Han glanced around and saw Spiritual Medicines full of life and rich in energy. These Spiritual Medicines flourished beautifully; their potency was ample despite their short lifespan.

”The Liu Divine of the Ancient Liu Family became refined here in Liuzhou, then ascended to sainthood, emperorhood, and even divinity here. It can be said that all of Liuzhou is his domain. The blessings he bestowed upon this land have enriched its vitality, making the Wood Spirit Qi abundant.”

Eunuch Sun explained, saying that Liuzhou is indeed the most abundant place for Wood Spirit Qi in the Central Plains, producing a tenth of all Spiritual Medicines every year.

”But precisely because of this, countless martial artists risk entering every year to secretly gather medicines, but once they’re found out, their end is quite tragic.”

”The whole of Liuzhou has long been managed tightly by the Ancient Liu Family. There are few cities here, primarily dominated by plant spirits, with few humans. Your Highness, even if you see a beloved Spiritual Medicine, do not pick it. Although the Ancient Liu Family won’t target Your Highness for this, it’s disrespectful to the host family.”

Eunuch Sun conveyed some basic facts to Su Han, emphasizing that while there are many Spiritual Medicines here, they must not be picked at will, as it would offend the Ancient Liu Family.

Besides, they were here for the martial arts contest and marriage proposal, and offending the Ancient Liu Family over a few small Spiritual Medicines was indeed not worth it.

”Rest assured, Eunuch, this prince knows better!”

Su Han nodded, committing Eunuch Sun’s words to memory. Regarding these Spiritual Medicines, although there were many, they did not interest Su Han greatly.

First, the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art he practiced couldn’t absorb Spirit Stones and Spiritual Medicines, so these things held little value to him.

Second, with his current strength and perspective, only Holy Medicines could catch his interest, as ordinary Spiritual Medicines held little value and there was no need to offend the Ancient Liu Family over them.

”Your Highness, look!”

Li Qingyue suddenly exclaimed, and Su Han followed the sound, only to see a Golden Ancient Vine in the dense forest below on guard, staring intently at Su Han and his entourage.

This Golden Ancient Vine was as thick as a water barrel, entirely golden yellow, like a giant golden python, now raising one end and exuding Holy Might, extremely vigilant.

It was obvious that this Golden Ancient Vine had become refined, no longer just an ordinary plant, and had even developed its own Spiritual Wisdom.

Sensing the strength of Eunuch Sun, it had become alert, prepared for battle.

”This should be the guardian of this place. As long as we don’t provoke it, it won’t attack us.”

Eunuch Sun glanced at the Golden Ancient Vine, then transmitted thoughts with his Divine Sense, communicating with it, and subsequently led Su Han and others away from this dense forest.

”In Liuzhou, there are quite a few guardians like this. They each have their own domain, safeguarding the area, but they fall under the rule of the Ancient Liu Family, similar to the vassals of our Heavenly Sword Dynasty.”

Eunuch Sun explained that Liuzhou was indeed a peculiar place, where plant spirits, rare in the outside world, were commonly seen, and some plant spirits were even quite powerful. The Golden Ancient Vine earlier was equivalent to a Third or Fourth Layer Saint Realm expert.

Thus, Eunuch Sun’s previous mention of the Ancient Liu Family having thirteen Saints likely referred only to those within the family, not counting these guardians. If all were counted, there might be twenty or thirty Saints in total.

A single Daozhou gathers twenty or thirty Saints, plus a Great Emperor Realm expert, such an array is among the best in the Central Plains. No wonder the Flying Immortal Great Emperor said that the Ancient Liu Family’s heritage is not inferior to the Heavenly Sword Dynasty.

”Hmm? There is someone ahead!”

Suddenly, Su Han’s expression shifted, and he looked ahead, sensing a person’s aura, which was quite powerful.

”Nine Heavens Eye!”

Su Han activated his Divine Sense Power, using the Nine Heavens Eye, immediately piercing through the illusion to see the reality.

There, in the sky ahead, was an ancient bronze warship flying. This bronze warship was extraordinary, a Holy Artifact, bearing traces of knife and axe cuts, seemingly having experienced numerous battles.

”Dugu!”

Su Han’s eyes narrowed, seeing the two ancient characters carved on the bronze warship.

Dugu Imperial Clan?

Su Han was taken aback, not expecting to encounter people from the Dugu Imperial Clan here. On the bronze warship, numerous figures were flickering, more than a hundred in total, evidently also invited to Wanliu City for the martial arts contest and marriage proposal.

The Demon Swordsman hailed from the Dugu Imperial Clan. Though not an Ancient Family, this Imperial Clan had a seven to eight thousand-year heritage, possessing great power and a fearsome Demon Bloodline.

Su Han had always speculated that the Dugu Imperial Clan was behind the mission given to King Yama’s Palace. In the last battle with King Yama’s Palace, they failed to lure out the saints of the Dugu Imperial Clan, leaving Su Han with deep regret. Unexpectedly, just upon entering Liuzhou, he encountered people from the Dugu Imperial Clan.

No enemies meet without crossing paths!

”It is someone from the Dugu Imperial Clan, Your Highness, be cautious!”

Eunuch Sun recognized the bronze warship, confirming Su Han’s suspicions.

At this moment, the people from the Dugu Imperial Clan evidently noticed the Golden Chariot too. The bronze warship made a U-turn and flew straight towards the Golden Chariot.

Su Han did not halt the Golden Chariot, nor did he evade the bronze warship, but flew ahead to meet it.

His gaze fell on the bow of the bronze warship, where there stood an old and a young figure.

The old man had short white hair, tall and mighty, with robust muscles, sporting a bronze complexion that gleamed with a metallic luster, like a bronze statue. His powerful Holy Might filled the air like a massive metallic mountain, suffocating the atmosphere with a sharp resonant sound.

This was a Great Saint Expert, his strength not inferior to the three major generals Su Han had seen, and he was a Body Refiner, walking the path of raw might.

Swish!

Eunuch Sun’s eyes gleamed sharply, projecting Holy Might like a long spear, piercing the heavens and resisting the old man’s Holy Might.

The terrifying Holy Might of the two collided mid-air, shattering space, twisting time, creating a fearsome sight.

Meanwhile, Su Han’s attention was mostly on the young man beside the old man.

The young man was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, wearing a black-patterned long robe, exceptionally handsome, with eyes like a bewitching demon, his gaze piercing space to fix upon Su Han, the fighting intent flourishing, and a murderous aura evident.

A swell of Holy Might erupted from the young man’s body, sweeping through the world as if capable of shaking skies and land.

So young, yet possessing First Layer Saint Realm strength, his identity was self-evident.

Dugu Imperial Son!