Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 621: The Last Hidden Danger

The real Nineteenth Prince had completely vanished from this world, but his legend was just beginning.

Su Han, wearing a Python Robe and a Golden Crown, had a sharp look in his eyes. He carried himself with a touch of faint arrogance, making him identical to the Nineteenth Prince.

Let’s see his sword and his trump cards!

Su Han reached out and took a Holy Sword from the Nineteenth Prince’s Storage Ring.

The sword was three feet and seven inches long and radiated a cold light. Engraved on both sides of its blade were seven stellar patterns, replicating the appearance of The Big Dipper.

The Seven Stars Holy Sword, a Low-Grade Holy Artifact forged from Starfall Iron found in meteorites from beyond the heavens. It contains the Dao Rhyme of the stars and the power of time!

This was the Nineteenth Prince’s personal sword. If he had used this to execute the Sun, Moon, and Stars Triple Forms, its power would surely have reached a higher level. Unfortunately, he would never have the chance to wield it again.

With Su Han’s control via the Secret of the Soldier Character, the Seven Stars Holy Sword suddenly lit up. The seven stellar patterns gleamed brightly, like true stars, and a fierce Sword Radiance burst forth, seeming capable of cleaving mountains and rivers.

After toying with it for a while, Su Han stored the Seven Stars Holy Sword away. He then reached out again and took out a Sword-shaped Jade Pendant. This was the Saint Treasure the Nineteenth Prince possessed.

Although his innate talent was considerable, he still didn’t have a Great Emperor’s Treasure. Having a Divine Sense imprint from the Flying Immortal Great Emperor was already impressive. This Sword-shaped Jade Pendant was a gift from another Sword Saint.

Sealed within this Sword-shaped Jade Pendant was a bone-chillingly cold Sword Qi. Just holding it in his hand, he could feel a terrifying chill that made him involuntarily shudder.

It seems the master of this Sword-shaped Jade Pendant was not only a Sword Saint but also an exceedingly powerful one, far superior to the Crane Sword Saint.

Luckily, I have the Reincarnation Path Mirror. Without the suppression of this Holy Artifact, had the Nineteenth Prince been able to activate the Sword-shaped Jade Pendant, I would have either died or been gravely injured.

With the Sword-shaped Jade Pendant and the Divine Sense imprint, unless a Great Emperor personally arrives, ordinary Saints wouldn’t be able to harm the Nineteenth Prince. It seems I’ll have to be more careful when facing the other princes in the future.

While the other princes might not have the same exceptional innate talent as the Nineteenth Prince, the life-saving items they possess are surely not inferior. It would be wise to be cautious when I encounter them.

WHOOSH!

Su Han’s figure flickered, and he flew out of the world within the mirror, returning to the great hall.

At this moment, the great hall was empty. The Crane Sword Saint had yet to return, and the other servants and maids dared not set foot inside lightly.

Su Han’s eyes gleamed, his thoughts perfectly clear.

To truly become the Nineteenth Prince, there’s one last hidden danger I haven’t resolved.

I have successfully transformed into the Nineteenth Prince using the Thousand Transformations Technique, but I can’t avoid one person: the Crane Sword Saint. He spent day and night with the Nineteenth Prince. He is not just a Protector but also holds the authority to supervise and discipline him. If I want to do anything, I can’t bypass the Crane Sword Saint.

Besides, I’m not the real Nineteenth Prince, so I can’t perfect every little detail. Sooner or later, I’ll arouse his suspicion. Instead of waiting for him to become suspicious, I should make a preemptive strike. Using the Vajra Subduing Demon Method, I’ll convert the Crane Sword Saint into my believer. Only then will I truly be in control of everything.

However, although the Crane Sword Saint is only at the Saint Realm First Layer, he is a Sword Saint famed for his unparalleled attack power. His strength might even be slightly greater than the Copper Tiger Saint’s. With the Sword-shaped Jade Pendant, I could kill him easily, but the Crane Sword Saint’s special status means his death would expose an even greater flaw in my disguise. Therefore, subduing him is the only path.

He’s out in the open, and I’m in the shadows. In my guise as the Nineteenth Prince, he won’t be wary of me. I just need to leverage this advantage to grievously injure him with a single strike and break into his sea of consciousness. Then, I’ll have a chance to subdue him!

SWISH!

Su Han reached out and retrieved the Nine Palace Golden Pagoda from his Bronze Ring.

This time, he intended to set up the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation to ambush the Crane Sword Saint and gravely injure him.

Su Han already had more than a dozen Holy Artifacts in his possession. Besides the eight he brought from the Eastern Region, he had also obtained four from the Saint Heirs and Holy Maidens in the Peach Blossom Paradise, the Ancient Bronze Holy Furnace from the Copper Tiger Saint, and the Seven Stars Holy Sword from the Nineteenth Prince.

Fourteen Holy Artifacts was undoubtedly a staggering number. Holy Artifacts were incredibly rare. Besides prodigies on the level of Saint Heirs, who could possibly possess one? For many Martial Artists of low status and ordinary backgrounds, such an item was something they might never even see in their lifetime. Even the Copper Tiger Saint had spent half a lifetime to acquire just his single Ancient Bronze Holy Furnace.

Not only did Su Han possess fourteen Holy Artifacts, but among them, the Reincarnation Path Mirror and the Cold Iron Holy Sword were Intermediate-Grade Holy Artifacts, making them priceless treasures.

At this moment, deploying eight Holy Artifacts to set up the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation was a piece of cake for him.

Glyph Secret!

Su Han activated the Glyph Secret. Combining it with the memories of the white-haired man in his mind, he began to trace the Formation Patterns and set up the Great Formation.

One by one, Formation Patterns were drawn out, appearing like miniature sprites dancing between heaven and earth.

This was not the first time Su Han had set up the Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation, so he faced no difficulties. He quickly completed the arrangement, hiding the eight Holy Artifacts within the surrounding area using the Formation Patterns.

Everything is ready. Now, I just wait for the Sword Saint!

With the Great Formation in place, Su Han finally breathed a sigh of relief. He sat quietly in the great hall and began to cultivate the Sun, Moon, and Stellar Art.

An hour later, Su Han sensed the Crane Sword Saint’s Aura. He immediately opened his eyes and looked toward the hall entrance.

He saw the Crane Sword Saint returning with a solemn expression; clearly, his search had not gone smoothly.

"Your Highness, the situation has changed. I found a trace of the Copper Tiger Saint, but his Aura vanished swiftly, leaving no other clues. Those three individuals are also missing. I searched outside for over an hour but found nothing. I suspect the Copper Tiger Saint has been murdered!"

The Crane Sword Saint had set out on the Nineteenth Prince’s orders, but now he had returned empty-handed. The disappearance of the Copper Tiger Saint weighed heavily on his mind. Although he looked down on the Copper Tiger Saint, the man was a Saint Realm expert. If a great battle had occurred, he should have sensed it. But the Copper Tiger Saint had vanished without a sound, leaving only a faint, lingering Aura. This was clearly abnormal. Moreover, there was no sign of the other three, dead or alive, which made the situation even more bizarre. Although the Crane Sword Saint was arrogant, he was not reckless. He already sensed that something was wrong. If he were allowed to continue investigating, he would likely uncover the truth.

However, Su Han had already made thorough preparations and would not give him any further chance to pursue the matter.

"You’ve worked hard, Crane Sword Saint. First, drink some tea and rest for a moment," Su Han said, imitating the Nineteenth Prince’s tone. The Crane Sword Saint, suspecting nothing, nodded and lifted the cup to drink.

Just then, darkness suddenly enveloped the surroundings.

The Eight Gates of Life and Death Formation activated