How can I have a heart of a demonic god in my body?!

Regarding the lack of progress with the "Six Flames Sword Finger," Chen Yu thought long and hard, and finally decided to go to the forbidden area to find his master.

He had been afflicted with the "Blood Soul Fusion Technique" for three years.

During those three years, the Black Demon Valley and the Heavenly Jade Sect, along with other nearby sect powers, had been searching intensively for traces of the Blood Race and would exterminate them on sight without hesitation.

Chen Yu planned to inquire about the situation; what if he happened to come across good news by chance?

However, it was peculiar that he did not see any trace of his master within the forbidden area.

When he returned, Chen Yu met Senior Sister Tu Zhixiang, who was dressed in a red gown and looked as beautiful and ravishing as a flower.

"Master is not at his residence."

Chen Yu thought Tu Zhixiang was also there to look for their master, so he offered a reminder.

"In the past three years, Junior Brother has been in seclusion and cultivation. It is rare to see you today."

Tu Zhixiang teased Chen Yu, as if she had seen a rare guest.

Reflecting on it, Chen Yu realized that he had indeed rarely met with his Fourth Senior Sister or Third Senior Brother in the past three years, spending most of his time in solitary cultivation.

"I just wonder how Junior Brother's cultivation has turned out over these three years?"

Tu Zhixiang shifted the topic gently and then added, "Do you still remember the seven-year goal that Master set for you back then?"

When Chen Yu first became a disciple, the Silent Blood Valley Master had set a goal for him: to enter the Southern Domain's "Young Elites List" within seven years.

"Of course, I remember. It is precisely so. I've been so dedicated to my cultivation that I didn't want to disappoint Master."

Chen Yu found an entirely justified reason for himself.

In fact, he did take the matter of the "Young Elites List" to heart.

But with Chen Yu's strength, there didn't seem to be any problem entering the Southern Domain's "Young Elites List" within seven years, so he hadn't paid much attention to it.

"It seems that Junior Brother's cultivation has borne fruit during seclusion? Wanting to show Master your achievements, perhaps?"

Tu Zhixiang continued to tease, making Chen Yu feel slightly embarrassed, and finally, she revealed her ulterior motive: "Since Master is not here, why not let your Senior Sister assess your cultivation progress?"

In fact, three years ago, when Chen Yu recounted his experience at Bishui Bay and claimed that he had slain Hua Rong, a Sky Sea Realm Venerable, Tu Zhixiang became very interested in Chen Yu's strength.

Chen Yu was momentarily stunned. He had never sparred with his senior brothers and sisters since joining the sect.

The main reason was that he had been too weak. But now, he was no longer the Chen Yu he had once been.

"Then please enlighten me, Senior Sister."

Since Tu Zhixiang had offered, Chen Yu did not refuse and was somewhat expectant.

After all, Tu Zhixiang was a celebrity on the Southern Domain's "Young Elites List," and sparring with her would definitely be beneficial.

Subsequently, the two moved into the deeper part of the forbidden area.

With Master not in his residence, sparring here wouldn't disturb anyone.

"Be careful, Junior Brother!"

Tu Zhixiang smiled charmingly, captivatingly beautiful, enough to make one momentarily lose their composure.

Suddenly, a burst of blood light surged forth, rushing straight towards Chen Yu. Tu Zhixiang's attack was as fast as lightning.

Chen Yu focused entirely on his defense. His Fourth Senior Sister was a figure on the "Young Elites List," and her high rank indicated that her strength was not to be underestimated.

Boom!

A demonic intent exploded from within Chen Yu, and demonic Qi surged within a hundred meters radius.

Activating the Secret Pattern Demon Body and taking out the "Demon Flood Dragon Sword," Chen Yu struck with full force, sending a vast and pitch-black light blade howling out.

Bang!

The dark light blade collided instantly with a massive blood light, colliding like two fierce beasts tearing at each other.

Eventually, the blood light proved superior, shattering the dark blade and aiming for Chen Yu.

"I didn't expect you to have grasped the essence of demon intent before even breaking through to the Sky Sea Realm, and the power of this move has fully reached the Sky Sea Realm standard."

Tu Zhixiang's eyes sparkled, and she praised Chen Yu without stinginess.

Judging by Chen Yu's current performance, he might indeed have the capability to kill someone in the Early Stage Sky Sea Realm.

But three years ago, Chen Yu would have certainly been weaker.

Tu Zhixiang continued her attack, curious as to what other methods Chen Yu had.

"There's no denying you're a genius on the 'Young Elites List;' even a casual strike from you is so powerful."

Chen Yu activated the second layer of demonic patterns on his body, forming a Demon Scale Shield around himself to block the residual power of Tu Zhixiang's strike.

From this exchange, he confirmed that Tu Zhixiang's cultivation level was at the peak of the Early Stage Sky Sea Realm.

At that moment, Tu Zhixiang's second attack arrived.

She struck out more than a dozen palms, and these blood-colored palm shadows gathered together, spinning towards him like a bloody flower, emanating a heart-thumping massive blood aura and pressure.

Her previous move had been just a probe, but this strike was her attacking at her normal level.

Sensing danger, Chen Yu swung the "Demon Flood Dragon Sword" wildly, his slashes capable of alarming anyone in the Early Stage Sky Sea Realm.

However, Tu Zhixiang's attack was of a higher realm level; the blood-colored palm flower contained some kind of profoundness, releasing a force beyond Chen Yu's anticipation.

Thump! Thump! Thump!

The bloody palm flower advanced, smashing through Chen Yu's slashes one by one, and pressed on towards him.

But defense was Chen Yu's forte; even if his attack was weaker than Tu Zhixiang's, he remained calm and composed.

Boom!

The blood-colored palm flower, with about fifty to sixty percent of its power drained, approached Chen Yu and landed on the Demon Scale Shield he had conjured.

Instantly, the bloody palm flower blossomed, morphing into nine hundred ninety-nine blood-colored palm shadows, enveloping everything within a dozen meters.

Crack!

Chen Yu's Demon Scale Shield, hit by a downpour of strikes, finally shattered.

He quickly activated the defensive power of the Black Snake Scale Armor on his body. A layer of black serpentine shadows surged but was slightly delayed.

With its power greatly reduced, only a small portion of the palm force hit Chen Yu's body.

At this point, Chen Yu's physical defense had reached the Sky Sea Realm level, truly formidable. The blood-colored palm lights that hit him burst like fireworks, shattering and disappearing into nothing.

"Younger Brother, your defensive skills are too impressive. Even your Senior Sister's attack can't hurt you."

Tu Zhixiang complained coquettishly.

Chen Yu felt a touch of pride within. He was naturally skilled at defense, and after absorbing the descendant of the Blood-sucking Clan, his physique had improved further.

There were some formidable enemies he might not be able to defeat, but it wouldn't be easy for anyone to beat him.

Just as Chen Yu was feeling pleased with himself, Tu Zhixiang suddenly reined in her furious and charming demeanor, her gaze sharpened, and she launched another attack.

Whoosh—

Five extremely fine streams of blood, tearing through the void, penetrated Chen Yu's 100-zhang Demonic Qi domain and came hurtling towards him.

Chen Yu recognized at a glance that this kind of attack, with its powerful penetrative force, was specially designed to break defenses.

"Yangming Sword Point!"

Chen Yu thought of a similar secret technique he himself had mastered.

The Blood Crystal Flame in his body condensed, and the power of his physique combined with True Essence Power burst forth at once.

Boom whoosh!

A sword-finger light, radiant with blood and vigor and exuding masculine energy, surged out with an imposing momentum.

"This secret technique… doesn't seem to be from the Earth Martial Pavilion of Blood Demon Valley…"

Tu Zhixiang's eyes flickered slightly.

The finger technique Chen Yu was using struck her as extraordinary, but it appeared that there was no such finger technique in the Earth Martial Pavilion of Blood Demon Valley.

Whoosh peng!

The attacks of both parties met in an instant, with Yangming Sword Point striking the middle of the three delicate streams of blood.

The central stream struck by Yangming Sword Point was completely destroyed, and the remaining power of the two edge streams was diminished by sixty percent. They converged with the unimpeded edge streams and headed straight for Chen Yu.

"It's a pity that the level of cultivation and foundational skill isn't enough…"

Tu Zhixiang sighed. At the same level, her secret techniques might be at a disadvantage.

Chen Yu gritted his teeth and once again exhibited his impregnable defensive prowess.

The second and third demon patterns were fully activated. Together with the protection of the Black Snake Scale Armor, he formed three defensive layers.

Whoosh—

Tu Zhixiang's strike was even stronger than Chen Yu's Yangming Sword Point, and its penetrating power was evident.

Chen Yu's first two layers of defense were rapidly breached. The Black Snake Scale Armor, being a top-grade fine treasure, blocked the two streams of blood.

Pfft! Pfft!

The remaining two streams pierced into Chen Yu's body, leaving holes as thick as a little finger.

Blood Dao Techniques all shared a characteristic: once they injured someone, the wound would bleed profusely, and not even sealing the pressure points would help.

But with Chen Yu's self-healing ability, this was not an issue.

In just five or six breaths, the bleeding from the wounds stopped.

Tu Zhixiang watched this scene with her eyes wide and filled with envy.

"Let's go again!"

Tu Zhixiang put on a spoiled and coquettish attitude again, and with a wave of her hand, a scarlet ribbon surged forth.

At this moment, Tu Zhixiang's entire demeanor surged with might, putting immense pressure on Chen Yu as if she was about to demonstrate the abilities that secured her the 63rd ranking on the "List of Young Prodigies" and compete with Chen Yu.

"Hold on, senior sister, this is just a spar. There's no need to bring out a spiritual artifact."

Chen Yu immediately called out.

He thought of a saying: better to offend a villain than a woman.

He was afraid that if Tu Zhixiang didn't gain some advantage today, she would not let the matter go.

Keep in mind, four years ago, Tu Zhixiang ranked 63rd on the "List of Young Prodigies." How she would rank now was unclear to everyone; only the "List of Young Prodigies Ranking Battle" could determine it.

…

Demon Valley.

Inside a tranquil valley, sculpted as grand as a palace, solemn and dignified.

This was the residence of the Demon Valley Master. Unless he permitted, nobody could enter.

Currently, there were five individuals present. If an outsider were here, they would be scared to death, wondering what significant event had brought together the five Valley Masters of Black Demon Valley.

Not even the Blood Race incident had resulted in such a meeting.

"Old Wang, why did you call all of us here?"

The Silent Blood Valley Master complained.

The other Valley Masters glanced at Silent Blood King and shook their heads helplessly.

Upon a demon-horned throne within the Inner Valley Palace sat a towering figure cloaked in black. His body was shrouded in darkness; nothing could be seen clearly, and the surrounding area seemed to fall into unavoidable darkness, inspiring dread and deterring approach.

"Call me Valley Master!"

The figure in the black cloak paused, his tone authoritative yet slightly exasperated.

"Alright, Old Wang."

Silent Blood Valley Master found a seat and sat down.

"Hmph…"

The figure in the black cloak let out a cold snort, and the darkness around him instantly expanded as if to swallow the entire palace in shadows.

But quickly, the darkness retracted, returning to the surroundings of the black-cloaked figure.

The faces of the other Valley Masters showed little change, not surprised by this spectacle.

Rumors had it that when Silent Blood Valley Master and Demon Valley Master were young, they had a relationship that was both adversarial and friendly. It seemed to be true.

The gaze of the Demon Valley Master shifted away from Silent Blood Valley Master and returned to its usual composure as he spoke, "I have recently received a piece of news. A legendary character from that world has been sighted in the Southern Domain of the Great Yu Realm!"

"That world?"

Yinfeng Valley Master, a thin old man, immediately looked surprised.

"Legendary character? Who exactly is it?"

One of the Valley Masters, clad in a silver moon robe, enshrouded in mist, couldn't help but ask with a moved expression, revealing his curiosity.

Silent Blood King and another Valley Master both looked over intently, holding their breath.

"I believe you have all heard of the 'Feast of the Food God'…"

As soon as these words were spoken, three of the other four Valley Masters stood up abruptly.