Chapter 409 313: Preparation

To him, Situ Hui was undoubtedly an extremely powerful opponent.

According to Yan Qingyu, he was one of the Immortal Sect's Twelve High Priests, on the same level as Wooden Snake.

Besides this secret identity, he was also the Palace Master of the Great Demon Palace, a figure who had dominated the Great Li Martial World for nearly a century.

Even Han Yuan felt a surge of nervousness.

But alongside that, there was also a strong sense of excitement.

He couldn't wait to face Situ Hui.

Of course, before that, he absolutely had to cultivate the Nine Mountains Heart Guarding Divine Skill to the Perfection realm.

This Cultivation Technique was created for defense, and cultivating it to Perfection would even grant him a Divine Power.

That way, even if he ultimately couldn't defeat Situ Hui, his chances of survival would be greatly increased.

"Fat Thief, I'm going into seclusion for a few days," Han Yuan said to the Orange Cat.

"Got it," the Orange Cat mumbled, sprawled on the table and dozing off.

Han Yuan ignored the cat and walked to the Cultivation Chamber.

.....

「Over half a month passed in the blink of an eye.」

Han Yuan sat cross-legged in the Cultivation Chamber, his body surging with a brilliant gray light.

The final layer of the Nine Mountains Heart Guarding Skill was the Holy Mountain.

Upon mastering this layer to Perfection, his physical body would be imbued with a sacred Dao-essence, making him impervious to all techniques and resistant to fire and water.

Moreover, he would gain an inhuman Recovery Power.

In secular terms, it was the ability to regenerate severed limbs.

Han Yuan was now on the verge of a breakthrough.

As the Five Emperors Great Demon True Qi circulated within him, the mysterious light emanating from his body gradually transformed into the Five Elements Divine Light.

This divine light continuously gathered in the air above the chamber, forming the phantom image of a Five-Colored Divine Mountain.

The instant the Five-Colored Divine Mountain fully materialized...

VMMM~~

Han Yuan grunted, his flesh and blood turning translucent in an instant, as if he had ascended to another state of being.

After a long while, the light radiating from Han Yuan's body gradually faded, and he returned to his normal appearance.

'I've finally broken through.'

Han Yuan opened his eyes and summoned his system panel.

Host: Han Yuan

Five Emperors Great Demon Divine Skill: Tenth Layer (19999/20000)

Nine Mountains Heart Guarding True Skill: Perfection (Unmoving as a Mountain)

Celestial Spirit Divine Fist: Perfection (Demon Suppression)

Azure Heaven Annihilation Saber: Perfection (Gloom Death Light)

.....

Unmoving as a Mountain: Instantly forms a field of indestructible power that cannot be shaken by any force. Can only be used three times per day.

'It didn't disappoint me, just as I'd hoped.'

'With this Divine Power, my chances of survival have skyrocketed.'

Han Yuan was ecstatic.

He hadn't expected the Nine Mountains Heart Guarding Skill to grant such an insanely powerful Divine Power.

After familiarizing himself with the changes in his body, Han Yuan stood up and left the chamber.

This time, however, he didn't leave through the main entrance.

There was actually a secret passage in the Cultivation Chamber.

This passage, an escape route, led to the wilderness beyond.

This time, Han Yuan was going to meet Yan Qingyu, and naturally, no one could know.

When Han Yuan emerged from the escape passage, he found the exit was in the depths of a dense, well-hidden forest.

He thought for a moment, then moved a safe distance from the forest before taking out the Broken Jade Pendant and infusing it with a trace of Five Elements Great Demon True Qi.

VMMM~~

The Broken Jade Pendant began to grow warm.

Han Yuan stood and waited.

About an hour later, a figure floated down silently. "It seems you've made up your mind."

Han Yuan saw the newcomer and smiled. "You were right. Cooperating with you is indeed the best choice."

Yan Qingyu nodded. "You've made the right choice."

Han Yuan got straight to the point. "Miss Yan, what's your plan?"

After all, Situ Hui always stayed in the True Demon Hall within the Great Demon Palace and rarely went out.

Simply charging in to kill him was impossible.

Yan Qingyu said softly, "First, I need to sneak into the Great Demon Palace without Situ Hui detecting a thing. Can you manage that?"

Han Yuan thought for a moment. "That will be difficult. The Great Demon Palace is built into a cliff face, with only a single passage leading inside."

"When I go in, I'll find a way to cause a distraction. You can use that opportunity to slip inside."

"That will likely be your only chance."

Yan Qingyu nodded. "That's enough. After that, Situ Hui will certainly summon you for a private meeting."

"And since he wants to possess your body, he'll make sure no one can disturb you. It probably won't be in the True Demon Hall, but in some secret chamber."

"That will be our chance."

Han Yuan was surprised. "That old fox Situ Hui wants to possess my body?"

He had originally thought Situ Hui wanted to use his vital energy and blood to cultivate something.

'Not that it matters,' he thought. 'Either way, the goal is to take my life.'

"That's right. Clues suggest that Situ Hui likely suffered a severe injury at some point. His condition is terrible, and his body is on the verge of collapse."

"That's another advantage for us," Yan Qingyu added softly.

Han Yuan nodded.

Situ Hui's poor physical condition was indeed good news for them.

He thought for a moment before adding, "And if we make our move in a secret chamber, it will be much easier for us."

"Exactly. When Situ Hui makes his move, you keep him occupied. I'll find an opportunity to strike," Yan Qingyu said in a low voice.

"All right."

"Then it's settled."

Han Yuan had no objections.

This was only a rough outline. They spent a long time discussing and refining the details before quietly parting ways.

Han Yuan followed the escape passage back to the Cultivation Chamber. He then made a show of emerging from his seclusion, as if he had never left the chamber at all.

Immediately afterward, he summoned Tan Yong.