Opening the dragon veins!!

Absolute rubbish!

Would Su Han even need the Xiao family if he could attain Xiao Yuhui's level? Why must they force him into marrying Xiao Yuran?

Nobody paid attention to these thoughts, as Su Han had suffered irreparable damage to his meridians and lost his cultivation abilities. He could never practice again, destined to become a despised outcast.

"Su Yunchen, aren't your words a bit harsh?" Su Yunming's face clouded.

"Not at all."

These unapologetic words came not from Su Yunchen but from Su Han himself!

"See? Even your son admits the truth," Su Yunchen sneered contemptuously.

Others stared at Su Han in shock, questioning internally whether he had come to terms with his reality.

Defying expectations, Su Han boldly swept his sleeves back, turned, and strode from the hall.

As he vanished from sight, his resounding words lingered in everyone's ears:

"Eight dragon veins? Inner sect disciples? Hah! A mere sparrow cannot comprehend the aspirations of a great swan!"

"Su Yunchen, Su Yunpeng - believe that I, Su Han, will rise above my past?"

"You are no elders to me. When I join the Frost Cloud Sect and look upon your pathetic forms below, I shall demand your repentance on bended knees!"

...

Su Han departed the hall and returned to his quarters.

Unconcerned with what transpired behind closed doors, he focused only on bettering himself.

It was his second day in the Land of Longwu and the Su family since returning to life.

Ever since his resurrection, he faced relentless persecution from foes like Su Yunchen. Now free from discussions regarding marrying Xiao Yuran, he finally found solace in practicing once more.

"A weakling indeed." Su Han mused with determination.

He could sense the fragmented meridians coursing through him; these warrior paths, while ruined, did not hinder his bodily functions. However, they reduced him to a mere mortal, unable to train.

"Wasn't I just as weak eons ago when I first stepped onto the path of cultivation?"

"I triumphed over countless adversaries, dominated the world and ruled supreme in my previous life. Why should this life be any different!"

With a calming breath, Su Han settled into a cross-legged position; eyes closed, visions of martial arts techniques formed in his mind.

The formidable Demon Dragon Emperor's Art!

Acquired from the Holy Dragon Emperor himself, this deadly technique shaped Su Han into the legendary figure known as the "Ancient Demon Dragon Emperor." And now, he would reclaim that title once more.

In his previous existence, Su Han's cultivation path began humbly, filled with numerous detours and ever-changing techniques.

Now equipped with the formidable Demon Dragon Emperor Art in this lifetime, he can confidently sidestep those obstacles from the past.

Deep in thought, Su Han wondered about the aura level of Yuanshan County while initiating the sophisticated Monster Dragon Emperor Art upon closing his eyes.

Seven levels comprise the Demon Dragon Emperor Art: Dragon Vein Emperor Art, Dragon Spirit Emperor Art, Dragon Rider Emperor Art, Dragon Emperor Art, Dragon Yang Emperor Art, Dragon God Emperor Art, and the ultimate level - Dragon Emperor. The first level – Dragon Vein Emperor Art – was what Su Han practiced.

It just so happened that the primary cultivation realm in Longwu Continent was known as the Dragon Vein Realm where the energy harnessed by warriors was pure Dragon Qi. 

Distinctly categorized by the number of dragon veins and not cut into early, middle or late stages, this realm witnessed an unparalleled prodigy who astoundingly opened ten dragon veins—a record that remained unbroken for millions of years on Longwu Continent.

Possessing ten dragon veins signified a paramount achievement in dragon vein cultivation; becoming such an unparalleled genius would make one truly exceptional indeed!

This revelation further highlights Xiao Yuhui's remarkable ability to open eight dragon veins before reaching twenty years old. As for 'Su Han,' whose age difference from Xiao Yuhui was only two years yet had also developed eight dragon veins – these feats inspired awe in everyone.

People believed that Su Han could certainly become a prodigy capable of challenging ten dragon veins. However, unexpectedly driven to achieve even more just after opening the eighth vein (and failing to completely stabilize it), Su Han hastily attempted opening a ninth vein—leading to catastrophic consequences: insanity and loss of his cultivation abilities.

Had it not been for a miraculous rebirth within him, Su Han's life would have been reduced to nothing more than an object of everyone's ridicule.

As the Dragon Vein Emperor Art was set into motion, its slowness was by necessity. The sheer power of this technique could lead to potential destruction of one's foundation if rushed, rendering further cultivation impossible and any hope for recovery nonexistent.

The activation of Dragon Vein Emperor Art allowed fragments of spiritual energy to seep into Su Han's body—an impressive display of its capabilities. This contrasted with his previous inability to absorb any spiritual energy, which shattered his dreams of cultivating. Now, however, an intense and gripping future awaited him.

 As the mystical energy surged into his body, it steadily flowed towards Su Han's meridians, invigorating them with each passing second.

Su Han had never envisioned mending the shattered dragon vein within him. To him, it only served as an impediment to his cultivation journey.

These so-called 'dragon veins' were nothing more than misconceptions held by the ignorant inhabitants of Longwu continent. In his past life, Su Han had focused on cultivating his meridians, discarding any notions of the mythical dragon veins.

While the dragon veins held significance in the Longwu Continent, they paled in comparison to the true power concealed within meridians.

A mere ten dragon veins existed as opposed to a staggering one hundred and eight meridians!

As time flew by, an hour vanished in the blink of an eye. An ever-increasing amount of spiritual energy coursed through Su Han's body, accelerating the Dragon Vein Emperor Technique exponentially.

A sudden, resonating hum emitted from Su Han's body. His expression stoic and unwavering as he amplified the Dragon Vein Emperor Technique further.

While initially it took thirty minutes for the aura to cycle through Su Han's 108 meridians, it now completed ten full circulations in the same duration – a staggering tenfold increase!

The surrounding aura was voraciously consumed as if devoured by an unseen force. A vacuum emerged, leaving a void spanning tens of meters.

Su Han expertly manipulated this influx of energy, directing it towards the first meridian with intense precision. As it succumbed to this spiritual deluge, it illuminated brilliantly – akin to a beacon dispelling darkness.

His clothes disintegrated into mere dust under this immense power surge. The once invisible meridians now boldly visible beneath his skin's surface.

However, this phenomenon was fleeting; Su Han extinguished its luminescence with but a thought.

"I've done it; the first one!" Su Han exclaimed, his eyes snapping open as he exhaled deeply.

Unsatisfied, he further accelerated the Dragon Vein Emperor Technique, drawing upon every ounce of aura in a radius of hundreds of meters, fuelling his unrelenting pursuit of power.