Fate-Defying Demon Emperor

Chapter 421 421: Gathering of the Proud Geniuses

Hmm?

Su Han was puzzled. He only saw a dragon's shadow, not the fabled Dragon Transformation Pool.

Where is the Dragon Transformation Pool?

The next moment, he saw it. The dragon's shadow connected its head and tail to form a circle. In the center of this circle, a thick mist swirled, filled with flowing, iridescent light and radiant streaks, resembling a heavenly fairyland on earth.

"Nine Heavens Eye!"

Su Han fully activated the Nine Heavens Eye, trying to see the truth within the Dragon Transformation Pool. However, his Nine Heavens Eye had only been cultivated to the Fourth Layer and could not see through the Pool yet. He could only make out a dazzling array of light.

"The Dragon Transformation Pool only admits one person at a time. Once someone enters, no one else can follow. Therefore, a fierce battle for it is inevitable," Tongyan explained while pulling Su Han into the air and flying toward the Dragon Transformation Pool.

At this moment, prodigies from all over the Core Area were drawn to the site. They soared into the sky, transforming into long rainbows of light as they headed for the Dragon Transformation Pool.

The closer they got, the heavier the Dragon's Might became. It was as if they were facing a Dragon Emperor from the Great Emperor Realm, making their scalps tingle and instilling fear before a fight could even begin.

Su Han and Tongyan pressed on against the oppressive Dragon's Might, but they were unable to proceed any further when they were a thousand meters from the Dragon Transformation Pool.

"We can only stay here for now. Although the Dragon Transformation Pool has appeared, it has not yet opened. When it does, the Dragon's Might will fade, and that will be our chance to break in," Tongyan explained again, sharing information she had gathered. This was knowledge unknown to most; only a very select few prodigies were aware of it.

Without Tongyan, Su Han felt he might not have even reached the Core Area, since he was unaware of all these secrets.

Sometimes, information is more important than power!

Up close, the Dragon Transformation Pool was even more shocking. The dragon's shadow was immense, spanning ten thousand meters. Though it was ethereal, it was not blurry at all. Its scales shimmered, its claws were terrifying, its tail was colossal, and its eyes burned brightly, as if a real Dragon Emperor resided there. The dreadful Dragon's Might emanated from its body, instilling a sense of fear and insignificance, like ants looking up at a divine dragon.

Though called a pool, the Dragon Transformation Pool was larger than a lake. It contained no water, only a misty, splendid radiance that was opaque and mysterious, defying all attempts to understand it.

However, just standing there, Su Han felt his physical body tingle and hum as its vitality greatly increased, as if on the verge of a breakthrough.

Indeed, it has a powerful nourishing effect on the physical body!

A glint appeared in Su Han's eyes, his desire for the Dragon Transformation Pool intensifying. He felt that if he could enter the Pool, his Sacred Body would surely reach Great Accomplishment.

By then, my overall strength might well be unrivaled within the Heavenly King Realm!

SWISH!

More than just a few prodigies had been drawn by the Dragon Transformation Pool, but they were all suppressed by the tremendous might. Unable to get closer, they could only hover in mid-air.

At this point, the disparity in strength became apparent. Stronger individuals could withstand more of the Dragon's Might and get closer to the Pool, while weaker ones were forced to stay farther away. Since only one person could enter the Dragon Transformation Pool, being closer now meant having a greater advantage.

"Tongyan? Why are you two here?"

A familiar voice resounded. A handsome and distinguished youth arrived high in the sky, gazing over from afar. The young man was enveloped in smoky clouds, radiating grandeur as he stood upon an auspicious cloud, looking noble and aloof. It was indeed Jun Zhantian, the First Sequence of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.

However, his strength had also greatly increased, advancing from the Heavenly King Realm Sixth Layer to the Eighth Layer.

But his progress was nowhere near as great as Su Han's and Tongyan's. Thus, when he encountered them here and sensed their cultivation realms, he was greatly surprised.

Worthy of the Qi Holy Body, truly enviable. If I don't work harder, I'm afraid this title of First Sequence will change hands!

Jun Zhantian felt a sense of crisis. Tongyan's improvement was too significant. She had jumped from the Divine Power Realm Seventh Layer to the Heavenly King Realm Fourth Level. Given a little more time, he feared she might even catch up to him.

Though Tongyan possessed the Qi Holy Body and was blessed with heaven-defying luck, Jun Zhantian was not too shocked by her. It was Su Han who truly astounded him.

To think he jumped from the Physique Realm's Sixth Layer, breaking through two entire Great Realms... his progress was even faster than Tongyan's. It's simply inconceivable.

"Brother Jun, the opportunity of the Dragon Transformation Pool is open for all to vie for. This time, we are competitors!"

Tongyan did not let her guard down simply because Jun Zhantian was one of their own. A Martial Artist must always strive. There was only one spot in the Dragon Transformation Pool; how could she possibly hand it over?

Jun Zhantian, already familiar with Tongyan's character, did not take offense. He gave Su Han and Tongyan a deep look and said no more.

"Is that Su Han? I heard that Tian Luo Saint has been trying to kill him. He's quite a character to have made it this far!"

Standing beside Jun Zhantian was the handsome Xiao Tianming, clad in an imperial robe. As an Imperial Son of the Xiao Family, he had joined forces with Jun Zhantian this time, specifically to target Tian Luo Saint and Yu Yao Holy Maiden.

"We can use him to distract Tian Luo Saint later," Jun Zhantian said in a low voice, intending to use Su Han.

Xiao Tianming nodded, already forming his own plans.

"Jun Zhantian is not a good person. He knows you have a feud with Tian Luo Saint, so he might try to use you. Be careful," Tongyan cautioned Su Han. She knew all too well that Jun Zhantian was the type to do anything to achieve his goals. One could never be too wary of him.

"Next to him is the Imperial Son of the Xiao Family, Xiao Tianming. He's actually broken through to the Heavenly King Realm Ninth Level. The two of them have joined forces, but their main enemies are Tian Luo Saint and Yu Yao Holy Maiden. As long as we're on guard, we can avoid being used by them."

The Imperial Son of the Xiao Family?

Su Han gave Xiao Tianming another look. He had previously killed a prodigy of the Xiao Family and never imagined he would encounter the Xiao Family's Imperial Son here.

With the strength of the Heavenly King Realm Ninth Level, Xiao Tianming was terrifyingly powerful. Even if Su Han went all out, he would surely be no match.

"The Dragon Transformation Pool has emerged! As for who will claim the greatest opportunity, let me be the witness!"

A hearty voice sounded as a beaming, portly man flew over. This fat man was dripping with jewels, adorned with at least seven or eight Dao Artifacts that were blinding to look at. He resembled a wealthy landlord.

"Gold Ingot, the number one assassin of the Demon Slayer Sect, known as the 'Smiling Tiger,' ranked sixth on the Demon Scourge List!" Tongyan's gaze sharpened as she swiftly whispered the introduction in Su Han's ear.

Hearing Tongyan's words, Su Han was somewhat surprised. He had not expected the top assassin of the Demon Slayer Sect, a group famous for its killers, to be such a flamboyant fat man. But his strength at the Heavenly King Realm Eighth Layer was a clear testament to his extraordinary nature.

"Tian Luo Saint has arrived!" Tongyan suddenly said as a warning.

Su Han looked up and saw a man and a woman appear, looking like a divine couple.

It was none other than Tian Luo Saint and Yu Yao Holy Maiden.