Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 230 - 217: Demon Cult Treasury

THUD!

Yin Ya, the Little Demon Lord's head rolled onto the ground, sending a spray of blood into the air. His wide-eyed pupils were frozen with shock and fury. He had clearly never anticipated Su Han's sudden, deadly attack.

Isn't he afraid of the Sect's punishment? Isn't he afraid of my father's wrath?

Yin Ya, the Little Demon Lord, was filled with endless resentment and rage, but these feelings vanished as his life faded away. He died believing it was Ma Yuan who had ambushed him, never imagining that the Ma Yuan before him was an impostor. The real Ma Yuan had already descended to Hell one step ahead of him. This was the terrifying power of the Thousand Changes and Transformations Divine Method—silent, traceless, and utterly flawless.

"Thousand Changes and Transformations!"

Su Han quickly activated the ability, his form shifting from Ma Yuan to that of Yin Ya, the Little Demon Lord. His appearance, temperament, tone, and even his voice were a perfect match. Even the Seven Injuries Demon Lord himself would likely be unable to tell the difference.

WHOOSH!

Su Han waved his hand, and the Samadhi True Flame flew out, landing on Yin Ya's corpse and reducing it to ash, leaving no trace behind. However, Yin Ya's Storage Ring fell into Su Han's hands. It was filled with numerous treasures, including two Dao Artifacts—one for offense and one for defense: a wing-shaped Demonic Blade and a palm-sized defensive shield. After putting on the Storage Ring, Su Han had now fully assumed the identity of Yin Ya, the Little Demon Lord.

Wait, that's not quite right. There's still one thing missing!

Su Han remained vigilant, quickly identifying a flaw in his disguise. Yin Ya was not only a True Disciple of the Heavenly Demon Cult but also the sole son of the Seven Injuries Demon Lord. Therefore, while his combat power wasn't as formidable as the Blood Poison Little Demon Lord's, his Realm was extremely high at the Ninth Layer of the Phenomenon Realm. If not for the successful sneak attack, killing him would have taken considerable effort. The Thousand Changes and Transformations Divine Method could alter his appearance, but it couldn't change his Realm. If it could, Su Han could just transform into a Saint or a Great Emperor, and his aura alone would be enough to intimidate the entire Heavenly Demon Cult. Therefore, to make his disguise perfect, he had to raise his own Realm.

WHOOSH!

Su Han reached out, retrieved the body of Tian Yunshan from the Storage Ring, and began devouring it with the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art to elevate his Realm. He was already deeply familiar with the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art. As he swiftly devoured and refined the corpse, his aura soared, and he quickly broke through the bottleneck to reach the Seventh Layer of the Phenomenon Realm.

After all, Tian Yunshan had been a Heavenly King Realm expert. His flesh and blood contained an incredibly dense essence, comparable to a Superior Grade Dao Medicine. As Su Han continued to rapidly devour and refine it, his Realm was steadily pushed higher.

An entire night passed before Su Han's Realm finally reached the Ninth Layer of the Phenomenon Realm. Although some of Tian Yunshan's flesh and blood essence still remained, it wasn't enough to help Su Han break through to the Physique Realm. He would have to overcome a Great Realm barrier like that on his own.

There's no time for Ice-Fire Tempering. I must find the Demon Cult's treasure vault first!

The downside of the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art was that it produced too many impurities, which could easily lead to hidden problems. Ordinarily, Su Han would have used Ice-Fire Tempering to eliminate them and resolve any risks before proceeding. However, time was short, and he couldn't afford to worry about that now.

From Yin Ya's residual memories, Su Han learned the location of the Demon Cult's treasure vault. It was situated in the deepest part of their territory, and reaching it required passing through seven Arrays. These were all Intermediate Grade Dao Formations, interlinked in such a way that a single mistake would trigger a chain reaction.

Su Tian, I really have to thank you. If it weren't for you letting me obtain the white-haired man's memory inheritance, I'd have no idea how to even begin with these formations!

Confidence gleamed in Su Han's eyes as he quickly made his way towards the Demon Cult's treasure vault. He might have struggled with other obstacles, but when it came to formations, he was a veritable Array Master. He was confident he could crack any formation below the level of a Holy Formation with his current abilities.

Not all the disciples in the Heavenly Demon Cult were in seclusion; some were on patrol. Upon seeing Su Han, they immediately greeted him respectfully, "Senior Brother Yin Ya!"

Su Han simply grunted and walked right past them. This matched Yin Ya, the Little Demon Lord's typical demeanor: aloof, haughty, and disdainful of others. The patrolling disciples were well acquainted with Yin Ya's personality, and given his high status, they dared not say anything more. They passed each other, and Su Han continued deeper into the territory.

Along the way, Su Han encountered two more groups of patrolling disciples. However, the identity of Yin Ya, the Little Demon Lord, was far superior to Ma Yuan's, so no one dared to question him. This allowed Su Han to arrive at the Demon Cult's treasure vault unimpeded.

Employing his Nine Heavens Eye, Su Han quickly scrutinized the seven Dao Formations guarding the vault. He soon identified them, a look of astonishment in his eyes. It was the Tian Luo Net Seven Kills Formation.

This was a set of combined formations. Its intertwined Formation Patterns wove a series of nets that could detect and capture any intruder, whether they attacked from the sky, burrowed from underground, or approached through the Void. Once caught in the Tian Luo Net, the seven Killing Formations would activate simultaneously, obliterating any intruder. It was a terrifyingly powerful defense. Forget practitioners in the Phenomenon Realm; even a Supreme Realm expert wouldn't dare to force their way through. No wonder there were no disciples patrolling here—they simply weren't needed. The Tian Luo Net Seven Kills Formation was the best protection imaginable.

Unfortunately for the Demon Cult, the likes of the Earth Fiend Demon Lord could never have imagined this scenario. Su Han had inherited the memories of a divine demon, giving him extraordinary Formation Mastery. He had also used the Thousand Changes and Transformations to sneak here undetected. No one had noticed his arrival, and no one knew he could actually break the Tian Luo Net Seven Kills Formation.

Let's begin!

Using his Nine Heavens Eye, Su Han rapidly contemplated a method to bypass the barrier. His hands moved constantly, tracing Formation Patterns that danced in the air like sprites. He had no intention of completely dismantling the Great Formation; with his current power, that would take him over half a month. His goal was simply to create an opening large enough for him to slip through, which posed no real difficulty for him.

He soon slipped through the first Array, then the second, and then the third.

Three hours later, Su Han slipped through the final Array, finally arriving before the Demon Cult's treasure vault. The vault wasn't on the surface but was located deep within a swamp, accessible by a single passageway. Quietly, Su Han followed the passage downward until he reached his destination. The approach to the vault was protected by more traps and mechanisms, but under the gaze of his Nine Heavens Eye, they were completely exposed. Soon, Su Han successfully opened the great doors to the treasure vault.

WHOOSH!

An intense radiance instantly bathed Su Han, making him look like a deity descending upon the mortal world.

I'm rich!

A single glance was all it took for Su Han to become ecstatic, his heart pounding with joy.