Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 617: Bring Out All Your Strength

"Who?"

The Nineteenth Prince’s heart jolted. This was the Heavenly Sword Pavilion within Fine Copper City. Who dared to speak to him so boldly?

"Reincarnation Path Mirror!"

Seizing the moment the Nineteenth Prince’s composure was shaken, the holy light of the Reincarnation Path Mirror descended, pulling him directly into the mirror’s spatial realm.

The Nineteenth Prince came from a significant background and undoubtedly possessed Holy Artifacts and Saint Treasures. He might even have a Great Emperor’s Treasure. Su Han couldn’t risk giving him the chance to use them, so he immediately captured the prince in the mirror’s spatial realm, trapping him like a turtle in a jar.

Inside the spatial realm, the Nineteenth Prince’s figure materialized. Opposite him stood Su Han, hands clasped behind his back, his gaze detached.

"It’s you!"

Upon seeing Su Han clearly, the Nineteenth Prince was taken aback. He never imagined that Su Han—a man he considered to be a fish on the chopping block—would dare to break into the Heavenly Sword Pavilion and ambush him.

This is beyond audacious!

"What nerve! How dare you ambush this prince! Do you realize the crime you have committed? Kneel at once!"

Even trapped within the spatial realm, the Nineteenth Prince showed no sign of fear, continuing to shout defiantly. He was a prince of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty. Wherever he went, even Saints had to bow to him, so why would he ever take Su Han seriously? Even with the Crane Sword Saint and the Copper Tiger Saint absent, he had numerous life-preserving treasures and thus had no fear of Su Han’s threats.

"Show me your full strength. Otherwise, you will die a miserable death," Su Han said, standing his ground. His expression was indifferent, and he made no move to attack.

This battle was different from his previous ones. He wanted to force out all the prince’s techniques so he could perfectly imitate them after transforming. If he revealed his own style, his cover would be blown, making the impersonation impossible.

"Such arrogance! I am a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List. Who do you think you are to speak the word ’death’ to me!"

The Nineteenth Prince remained calm, unconcerned for his safety, as he loudly rebuked Su Han to vent his frustration. He was supremely confident in his own power. As a cultivator at the First Layer of the Supreme Realm, he had mastered the Big Dipper Sword Intent and possessed numerous secret techniques. With many life-saving items on hand, he had no worries that Su Han could actually kill him.

Furthermore, he was a prodigy on the Hidden Dragon List. While his rank was only nine hundred seventy-two, that was simply because he was young and had not cultivated for long. Given more time, he was certain he could climb to a much higher position. With all these factors in mind, he didn’t consider Su Han a worthy opponent, nor did he realize just how dire his situation truly was.

Seeing the Nineteenth Prince’s arrogance, Su Han decided it was time for a proper lesson.

"One Sword Breaks Myriad Spells!"

He formed a sword with his fingers and executed the Divine Method. A meter-long blade of Sword Qi instantly condensed and shot across the sky, slashing directly toward the Nineteenth Prince. Although Su Han didn’t primarily focus on the sword, he had received the memories of the Tai Cang Sword God. He had also mastered both One Sword Breaks Myriad Spells and the Myriad Swords Returning Origin Technique. His swordsmanship was extraordinary, far beyond anything the Nineteenth Prince could hope to match.

The Sword Qi tore through the air, slicing space itself as if it were a sheet of paper. The color drained from the Nineteenth Prince’s face.

What kind of swordsmanship is this?

Though arrogant, the Nineteenth Prince was not a fool. Having comprehended the Big Dipper Sword Intent, he was considered a genius of swordsmanship, and he could sense the terrifying power of this Sword Qi. He reached for his Storage Ring to draw his personal sword, but in the next instant, his expression changed. He discovered he couldn’t retrieve it.

His sword was a Holy Artifact, but it was currently being suppressed by the Reincarnation Path Mirror. Within this mirrored space, he couldn’t use any treasure that surpassed his own realm. Unless he was a Saint Realm powerhouse like the Copper Tiger Saint, neither Holy Artifacts nor Saint Treasures could be used.

This momentary shock caused him to miss the perfect chance to react. Seeing the Sword Qi rapidly closing in, he could only execute an ungainly roll on the ground in a desperate attempt to dodge.

SPURT!

The Sword Qi was indomitable. While the Nineteenth Prince wasn’t killed instantly, a gruesome wound was carved into his back. It was deep enough to expose bone, and the residual Sword Qi clinging to it made healing far more difficult.

"Who in the world are you?"

The Nineteenth Prince could no longer maintain his composure. Enduring the intense pain, he stared at Su Han in horror. The moment Su Han attacked, he sensed his power. Su Han was at the Supreme Realm Fifth Layer—far higher than his own!

On top of that, Su Han not only possessed a Holy Artifact like the Reincarnation Holy Mirror, but his swordsmanship was also sublime. A single stream of Sword Qi had been enough to make him feel the threat of death.

This... This is simply inconceivable!

He felt Su Han’s strength was comparable to that of the Second and Third Princes. A person of such caliber should be a Saint Heir, yet he had never seen or even heard of him. Besides, an ordinary Saint Heir wouldn’t dare to attack him. Even an Imperial Son from an Imperial Clan would have reservations. After all, he was backed by the entire Heavenly Sword Dynasty!

"Unleash all your strength. Otherwise, you really will die."

Su Han didn’t press the attack to kill. Instead, he continued to pressure the Nineteenth Prince. He possessed the Character Secret, which could replicate any technique. He only needed to see the Nineteenth Prince perform it once to memorize it. Then, using the Character Secret, he could reproduce it perfectly, making the imitation indistinguishable from the original.

Su Han’s words made the Nineteenth Prince’s expression turn grim. He never thought that after roaming Jiuzhou with impunity, he would face his greatest crisis in this small city. His Holy Artifacts were unusable and his Saint Treasures were unresponsive. He could only wield Dao Artifacts and other ordinary items, which felt like losing a limb.

But he was proud and incredibly conceited. Even at such a disadvantage, he showed no fear or panic. Instead, he fixed his eyes on Su Han, a fierce killing intent glowing within them.

"It doesn’t matter who you are. Daring to ambush this prince was your gravest mistake. Do you think restricting my Holy Artifacts means you can kill me? Today, I will let you witness the true power of this prince!"

The Nineteenth Prince was brimming with confidence. If only he knew that the Copper Tiger Saint had died in this very same mirrored space not long ago, perhaps he wouldn’t be so arrogant.

SWOOSH!

Reaching out, the Nineteenth Prince drew a longsword that was a Semi-Holy Artifact. Though not as good as his personal sword, it was the second-best blade in his possession. Its edge was chillingly cold, as if forged from ten-thousand-year-old glacial iron.

"Big Dipper Sword Intent!"

The Nineteenth Prince’s aura erupted as he activated his Big Dipper Sword Intent. A powerful wave of Sword Intent burst from his body. In the darkness of the surrounding space, the phantasmal constellation of the Big Dipper appeared.

At that moment, with the Cold Sword in hand and the Big Dipper swirling around him, the Nineteenth Prince resembled a sovereign of the sword—majestic, divine, and incredibly imposing.

"You are doomed!"

His Sword Intent soaring, the Nineteenth Prince lunged, striking out at Su Han.