Gold-embossed invitation, red background with black characters, solemn and majestic, yet filled with an invisible slaughter.
This was the war declaration Su Han received, personally delivered by You Mau Great Saint, accompanied by Eunuch Sun to prevent the Great Saint from causing trouble for Su Han.
“The Imperial Son heard that the Nineteenth Prince has emerged and sent me to deliver this declaration at once. I hope Your Highness won’t disappoint the Imperial Son!”
You Mau Great Saint’s deep green eyes stared intently at Su Han, seemingly wanting to see through the Black Demon identity of the Nineteenth Prince.
He once protected the Meng Po Empress but was killed by the Black Demon, later forming a Demon Slaying Alliance to besiege him. Not only did it fail, but the Black Demon also counter-killed a group of Saints.
Regarding the Black Demon, You Mau Great Saint harbored deep hatred and animosity, and now the whole world is claiming that the Nineteenth Prince before him is the Black Demon. He also has strong suspicions in his heart.
But suspicion is just suspicion. Without evidence, there’s nothing he can do. At this moment, You Mau Great Saint just wants to discern some clues to confirm his suspicions.
Unfortunately, Su Han’s disguise is flawless. Even the Great Saint can’t see any flaws, but that doesn’t matter. Whether he is the Black Demon or not, this time he must be the first target of the New Demon-Slaying Alliance.
The New Demon-Slaying Alliance had long been formed but remained inactive because their first target was Su Han. Unfortunately, Su Han plunged into the Myriad Virtual Realm and never came out, so they could only wait.
And now, Su Han has finally emerged. This is their best opportunity.
“Where are Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue?”
Su Han grasped the war declaration, his face stern, disregarding the identity of You Mau Great Saint as one of the Ten Great Shadow Marshals, and directly questioned.
Although the declaration didn’t mention Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue at all, Su Han knew that they must have encountered misfortune.
“As long as Your Highness accepts the declaration, they will naturally be returned to you on the day of the duel!”
You Mau Great Saint spoke, confirming Su Han’s suspicion.
This made Su Han’s eyes flash with cold light, his heart surging with killing intent.
They captured Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue to force him to accept this life-and-death duel, and then publicly kill him to silence the world’s murmurs.
What a deep scheme!
What a venomous method!
What a ruthless tactic!
Indeed, this is an overt plot. Unless Su Han doesn’t care about the lives of Li Mingliang and Li Qingyue, but even if he avoids this time, the New Demon-Slaying Alliance will certainly find another opportunity.
It’s not the thief that scares you but the thief’s obsession. At this moment, Su Han has been targeted by the New Demon-Slaying Alliance. Whether he agrees to this life-and-death duel, the conflict between them can never be reconciled and will only deepen.
The alliance of King Yama’s Palace, Ancient Chu Family, Dugu Imperial Clan, and Bagua Imperial Palace, these four Immortal Forces, is earth-shattering. Few in the Central Plains could resist.
But Su Han is now the Nineteenth Prince of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, backed by the Flying Immortal Great Emperor, so ordinary tactics are useless, hence they choose to challenge Su Han directly.
Zhong Kui’s scion, the Imperial Son of King Yama’s Palace, ranked fifth on the Hidden Dragon List, an exceptional genius, is the best choice to deal with Su Han. Once a life-and-death duel is accepted, it’s justified, and even the Flying Immortal Great Emperor can’t interfere.
This is an open and aboveboard stratagem, which is why You Mau Great Saint personally delivered the declaration.
“Since Zhong Kui’s scion wishes for death, this prince shall fulfill his desire. I accept this life-and-death duel!”
Su Han squinted slightly and accepted the declaration.
Zhong Kui’s scion is strong, but he is not weak either. Since the New Demon-Slaying Alliance wants to use Zhong Kui’s scion as bait, then Su Han doesn’t mind breaking the bait along with the entire fishing rod.
“Seven days later, on Great Name Lake, awaiting Your Highness’ arrival!”
You Mau Great Saint completed his mission and took his leave.
Su Han didn’t keep You Mau Great Saint; there was no need. Now, it was not a personal rivalry but a contest between Immortal Forces.
Of course, if given a chance, Su Han wouldn’t spare You Mau Great Saint either.
The path to becoming a demon is destined to be paved with bones, with enemies falling at his feet.
So it was with the Meng Po Empress, and so it will be with Zhong Kui’s scion!
“Eunuch Sun, does Great Name Lake have any particular significance?”
After You Mau Great Saint left, Su Han turned to inquire Eunuch Sun beside him.
Eunuch Sun had also gained significant opportunity in the Heavenly Medicine Blessed Land, becoming more restrained in his aura but also more intimidating, as his edge would be more terrifying.
However, upon returning to the Imperial Capital, Eunuch Sun remained humble, inconspicuous as always.
This time he accompanied You Mau Great Saint mainly as a precaution, and as for whether Su Han accepted the declaration, he didn’t overstep by expressing any opinion.
After all, he is merely a servant, whereas Su Han is the master!
“Your Highness, Great Name Lake is located within the borders of Huzhou, adjacent to our Haozhou in the Heavenly Sword Dynasty.”
“The fame of Great Name Lake is not too great because its Spiritual Energy is not particularly abundant, and there are no alluring treasures around it—its only advantage is its vastness, extending over a thousand miles, with an open view, unobstructed.”
Eunuch Sun dutifully answered Su Han’s question while gesturing, a patch of Holy Light illuminating the outline of Great Name Lake in the air, giving Su Han a clearer understanding.
“It seems they specifically chose the battleground to make me accept the declaration!”
Su Han’s eyes shown with sharp light. This Great Name Lake isn’t within the Heavenly Sword Dynasty but is adjacent to it. It is neither a famous place nor under the control of the four Immortal Forces, serving as a neutral ground.
Moreover, the vastness and openness of Great Name Lake make it an ideal battlefield.
They really put a lot of thought into this!
“Your Highness, Zhong Kui’s scion gained significant opportunity within the Heavenly Medicine Blessed Land. His Realm is at the Saint Realm Seventh Layer, with combat power comparable to a Great Saint, possessing numerous trump cards and countless tactics. Please be careful!”
Eunuch Sun spoke, briefly summarizing Zhong Kui’s scion’s strength, advising Su Han.
Zhong Kui’s scion’s strength is undeniable, and Su Han’s displayed strength objectively has a considerable gap compared to him.
“Eunuch Sun, since you think my odds of winning are low, why didn’t you stop me earlier?”
Su Han looked at Eunuch Sun with interest.
“This old servant has faith in Your Highness. Zhong Kui’s scion may be strong, but Your Highness is the Nineteenth Prince of the Heavenly Sword Dynasty, not necessarily destined to lose!”
Eunuch Sun answered respectfully. Although he didn’t elaborate, Su Han knew he surely believed Su Han was the Black Demon.
Driven by public opinion, the entire Central Plains assumed he was the Black Demon, which gave him the capital to battle Zhong Kui’s scion.
But this time, I fear you will be disappointed. Without using Demon Cultivator tactics, I can still slay an Imperial Son with the sword.
In these three months in the Myriad Virtual Realm, I didn’t waste away idly.
Dare to harm my people, and you shall have no mercy!