Fate-Defying Demon Emperor-Chapter 248 - 235: One Billion Spirit Stones
"I've actually made it onto the Prodigy List?"
While the major powers were in an uproar over Su Han, he himself was also surprised. This outcome was something he had not expected. His surprise attack on the Heavenly Demon Cult's stronghold was merely a strategy to relieve an ally, forcing Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign and the others to retreat and defend their base. He hadn't given much thought to anything else.
However, sometimes unintended actions can yield abundant results. This battle had indeed made him famous. Even though it wasn't a head-on fight, the mere act of a Phenomenon Realm cultivator launching a sneak attack on a stronghold guarded by a Supreme Realm expert was in itself legendary.
Fame can be a double-edged sword. This reputation brings both benefits and drawbacks!
Su Han was not puffed up by this empty fame. Making it onto the Prodigy List, aside from increasing his renown, offered no benefit to enhancing his strength. He had long since stopped caring about such things, so his mind was calm.
By this time, he had already entered the territory of the Great Qian Dynasty and was headed straight for Qian Yuan City. Along the way, he gathered a lot of news. For example, many of the powers that had initially defected to the Heavenly Demon Cult were now fleeing in all directions.
The Great Qian King was the fastest among them, being the first to escape Qingzhou. He followed Earth Fiend Demon Sovereign and the others into Mozhou. He was originally the ruler of a nation and a mighty Heavenly King Realm Ninth Level expert with a limitless future. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
However, a moment of greed ruined him and brought disaster upon the people of the Great Qian Dynasty. Now, Su Han witnessed a chaotic scene of warlords carving up the land. Numerous princes, ministers, and local powers were rising up, all aspiring to usurp the Great Qian King's throne.
This war had the greatest impact on the people of the Qingmo Province. As Su Han traveled, he witnessed many tragic scenes that made his heart ache, yet he was powerless to turn back the tide.
To contend with the heavens is to be a demon, to contend with the earth is to be a demon, to contend with man is to be a demon. A demon represents resistance, struggle, and mastery over one's own destiny, not the wanton devastation and trampling of others' lives and fates.
Fury burned in Su Han's eyes. His heart was filled with indignation toward the actions of the Heavenly Demon Cult.
He cultivated the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art, which essentially made him a Demon Cultivator on the demonic path. However, he believed that the path pursued by the Heavenly Demon Cult was wrong. It was not the true demonic way, but a heretical and crooked one.
In my heart, gods are sanctimonious beings who merely comply with the will of heaven, while demons defy the heavens to fight for and master their own destinies. That was why he had unhesitatingly chosen the Devouring Heaven Demonic Art and embarked on the demonic path.
Gods and demons—this was a difference in philosophy, a difference in paths. Su Han currently had only a hazy concept of this, but it was already far more advanced than the awareness of most people. If he continued to explore this, perhaps he truly would be able to glimpse the true demonic path.
Of course, that was a matter for later. For now, Su Han traveled onward, eventually arriving at Qian Yuan City.
He did not go directly to the Seven Stars Sect because he had heard that Mu Qingyun had died in battle and the sect had suffered heavy casualties. The one currently in charge of the sect was Ye Chuanfeng.
Su Han didn't know Ye Chuanfeng well. He was also aware that his current fame attracted trouble, making it unwise to appear openly. Therefore, he planned to gather information in Qian Yuan City before returning to the Seven Stars Sect. Furthermore, Su Han had emptied the Demon Cult's treasure vault this time. These treasures needed to be dealt with properly. If he brought them back to the Seven Stars Sect, he would very likely be forced to hand them over, which was not what he wanted.
"Mr. Su, as they say, one must be looked upon with new eyes after an absence. I never expected that in less than a month, you would become a major figure on the Prodigy List!"
Sun Buzhou's smile was wide, and his attitude toward Su Han was even better than before. He had always thought highly of Su Han, but Su Han's brilliant achievements had far exceeded his expectations. He launched a sneak attack on the Heavenly Demon Cult's stronghold, emptied their treasury, destroyed their Spirit Vein, and killed numerous disciples. Most terrifyingly, he managed to escape from the grasp of the Seven Injuries Devil Honorable and had now arrived safely in Qian Yuan City.
Sun Buzhou knew that the Heavenly Demon Cult was currently scouring Mozhou in a massive hunt for Su Han. Who could have imagined that he had already broken out of the encirclement and returned here? This point alone was enough to prove his strength and extraordinary nature.
This young man's innate talent, strength, and destiny are all exceptional. He is bound to shine even brighter in the future.
Sun Buzhou had watched Su Han grow step by step and had invested a great deal in him. Naturally, he hoped to see Su Han become stronger and stronger.
"Pavilion Master Sun, I've just returned to Qian Yuan City and would like to know the current situation of the Seven Stars Sect," Su Han said, not wasting words and getting straight to business.
Sun Buzhou had anticipated this question and immediately began to explain the specifics of the war and the current situation at the Seven Stars Sect in detail. Qian Yuan City was the closest city to the Seven Stars Sect. When the great war broke out, Sun Buzhou had been monitoring it from within the city, so he naturally knew more than anyone else.
"Ning Feifan was taken away by the Taiyin Demon Venerable?"
Su Han had heard bits and pieces of the other news, but Ning Feifan's fate came as a surprise. He was somewhat concerned for Ning Feifan's safety, but since the Taiyin Demon Venerable had taken him away rather than killing him outright, it meant his life was not in immediate danger.
I hope we can meet again someday!
The Taiyin Demon Venerable had already taken Ning Feifan to who-knows-where. Su Han's worry was useless, so he could only offer a silent prayer in his heart.
"Pavilion Master Sun, I want to propose a big deal to you this time," Su Han said, moving on to his next step now that he had a grasp of the Seven Stars Sect's situation.
"I know you've made a great haul this time, but this deal is beyond my authority. Therefore, I have consulted Lord You Heng. He is my superior, in charge of business across the five major Daozhous, and he wishes to negotiate with you in person!"
Sun Buzhou chuckled as he produced a treasured jade. Upon activation, it emitted a brilliant light that condensed into the image of a man. This was a middle-aged man dressed in fine robes, with a distinguished and elegant bearing. His eyebrows swept up to his temples, and his face was as handsome as jade, giving off an erudite and affable air.
"Lord You Heng, this is Su Han," Sun Buzhou said, bowing respectfully as he made the introduction.
"Excellent. To make it onto the Prodigy List at such a young age is impressive. Qingzhou is too small for you; you will eventually walk upon a much grander stage. I am very pleased that you have placed your trust in our Myriad Treasures Pavilion."
You Heng's voice was like a babbling brook, clear and pleasant, making it extremely comfortable to listen to. As for his strength, it was impossible to discern from a mere light projection.
But as someone in charge of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion's business across five major Daozhous, he can't be weak. He must be a Supreme at the very least!
"Lord You Heng, let's not beat around the bush. This time, I've emptied the entire treasury of the Heavenly Demon Cult. The treasures are here. Please give me an estimate," Su Han said, taking out ten Storage Rings. These contained all the items he planned to sell. Of course, he had already set aside the treasures he needed for himself.
A faint glow flew out from the treasured jade, enveloping the ten Storage Rings. Soon, You Heng had calculated a suitable price.
"I'll round it to an even number for you. These treasures are valued at one billion Spirit Stones. What do you think?"
