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

Within the forbidden grounds, the sparring between Chen Yu and Tu Zhixiang had come to an end.

Tu Zhixiang summoned her Spiritual Artifacts, looking like she was going all out, and Chen Yu was hardly a match.

The disparity in their cultivation levels was vast, and Tu Zhixiang, at the peak of the Early-stage Sky Sea Realm, was an incredibly strong presence, with combat power that could rival those in the Mid-stage Sky Sea Realm.

In the end, Chen Yu managed to leave some marks on Tu Zhixiang before hastily concluding the fight.

"Senior Sister, you've won."

Chen Yu spread his hands helplessly.

Tu Zhixiang put away her Spiritual Artifacts and smiled triumphantly, like an overjoyed little girl.

Chen Yu silently despised Tu Zhixiang. A peak Early-stage Sky Sea Realm individual, ranked sixty-three on the "Heaven's Pride List," felt a sense of accomplishment from defeating him, who was only Half-step Sky Sea.

"Little Junior Brother, the Master really didn't see wrong in you. Entering the 'Heaven's Pride List' in seven years is simply a piece of cake for you," Tu Zhixiang stated with admiration.

"After you break through to the Sky Sea Realm, it won't be easy for your sister to hurt you," she added, slightly envious of Chen Yu's rapid growth.

"My physical strength and mental state have long reached the Sky Sea Realm; the breakthrough will simply enhance the quality and quantity of my True Yuan. Besides, Senior Sister, you didn't go all out just now, and you have many more tactics at your disposal," Chen Yu spoke cautiously, not wanting to become too proud in front of Tu Zhixiang and give her reason to pester him.

Nevertheless, what he said was true; Tu Zhixiang hadn't used her "Heavenly Silkworm Blood Transformation Needle" on him, and being a disciple of the Valley Master of Blood Demon Valley, practicing the Blood Path, she surely had Blood Corpses at her command.

"You're right, little brother; I only used sixty percent of my strength oh," Tu Zhixiang said with a slight air of pride.

"Sixty percent?" Chen Yu pondered internally.

He wasn't sure if it was accurate, but he felt that Tu Zhixiang indeed hadn't gone all out.

Yet, without having broken through the Sky Sea Realm, Chen Yu was able to press someone ranked on the "Heaven's Pride List" like Tu Zhixiang to use sixty percent of her strength, which was quite remarkable.

On the other hand, did Chen Yu go all out just now?

"You really are a monster; your wounds have healed again," Tu Zhixiang observed with wide eyes, staring at Chen Yu and expressing her amazement with an envious tone due to his astonishing self-healing abilities.

"Ha ha..." Chen Yu laughed, attributing it to his unique physique, which even he didn't fully understand.

"Junior Brother, are you seeking the Master this time because you want to go out?" Tu Zhixiang suddenly changed the topic, catching Chen Yu off guard.

Don't think that Tu Zhixiang is all brawn and no brains; in fact, her mind is meticulous, and her observation skills are sharp. She must have noticed something.

"I am planning to ask Master about the results of the hunt against the Blood Race, and indeed, I am considering going out for a bit," Chen Yu admitted frankly.

"You have been in Black Demon Valley for three years, and I feel like you've changed a lot. Go ahead if you want to," said Tu Zhixiang, who initially worried about Chen Yu, now showing strong support for his decision.

"Where have I changed?" Chen Yu inquired.

"You've become too cautious... In the fight just now, if it were the old you, even if you weren't my match, you would still find a way to counter," Tu Zhixiang said with a smile.

Chen Yu had a sudden realization.

After hearing Fourth Senior Sister say so, he indeed felt it to be true.

Like the time in the Blood Demon Gorge when he wagered three moves against Hua Rong; Chen Yu only had to withstand three moves to win.

But he wasn't the type to just take hits without fighting back; he launched a counterattack against Hua Rong during the third move.

The imperceptible changes within himself had gone unnoticed by Chen Yu, but Fourth Senior Sister saw them.

As for the reason for the changes, it was probably due to the Blood Soul Fusion Technique. Unbeknownst to him, it had altered Chen Yu, seeding fear and apprehension in his heart. Having stayed in "Black Demon Valley" for three years, the edge and sharpness he once had were worn away.

Just the Blood Soul Fusion Technique, not a certain death situation, why should he be so fearful?

"Senior Sister is right. Then I'll be off, and please inform the Master for me," Chen Yu stood up, appearing suddenly enlightened.

Previously he had been somewhat anxious, but now his heart was filled with fearless fighting spirit. It didn't matter whether he saw the Master or not.

After speaking, Chen Yu leaped up.

"Eh, don't rush like this, where are you planning to go?" Tu Zhixiang didn't expect her casual opinion to have such a big impact on Chen Yu.

If her Junior Brother went out adventuring and fell victim to the Blood Race, ultimately it would be her responsibility as his Senior Sister.

"I am currently planning to find a place abundant in yang energy to practice finger technique secrets," Chen Yu revealed candidly.

If possible, he also wanted to find a skilled Artifact Refining Master to awaken the sword spirit of the Nine Bone Demon Spirit Sword.

The Red Flame King had told Chen Yu that the Nine Bone Demon Spirit Sword was damaged, its Artifact Spirit in slumber, resulting in great power but insufficient spirituality in the sword.

Tu Zhixiang was aware of the finger techniques Chen Yu mentioned, as she had witnessed them during their fight.

"An area with dense yang energy... You can go to the Fiery Sun Plain. Among the sects and powers on good terms with Black Demon Valley, there are also similar cultivation Holy Lands. If you reveal your identity, they will certainly let you cultivate there," Tu Zhixiang advised, then appeared to recall something suddenly.

"I've recently heard that in the 'Mist Ancient Forest' of the Southern Domain, 'Burning Sun Mountain' has revealed many precious heaven and earth treasures. If you need them, you could also try your luck there."

Tu Zhixiang spoke again.

"Thank you, Senior Sister Xie."

Chen Yu said from a distance and then quickly left.

At that moment, Tu Zhixiang's expression changed, "I forgot to tell that junior brother, in one year, it will be the day for the Tianjiao List ranking battle."

"This kid didn't even participate in Black Demon Valley's three-year junior competition, and there's no hope for the five-year grand competition, surely he won't miss the Tianjiao List ranking battle as well."

"However, it doesn't seem to be a big issue. Given the junior brother's young age, perhaps by the next Tianjiao List ranking battle, he might have a chance to compete for the top ten or even higher rankings… The Master must have given him a seven-year goal, no doubt hoping he will shine brightly in the next Tianjiao List ranking battle."

...

Previously, Chen Yu had no clear itinerary and only after leaving Black Demon Valley did he realize he might have been a bit rash.

"If that's the case, then I should go to Burning Sun Mountain!"

Chen Yu made his decision.

Burning Sun Mountain, located in the Mist Ancient Forest, was at a certain distance from Black Demon Valley.

Chen Yu used the sect's Transmission Array to travel to the Cultivation Spirit Hall within the sect's domain and then began his journey.

In less than half a month, he arrived at the Mist Ancient Forest.

The Mist Ancient Forest was a vast area of ancient land, and it was also considered a forbidden land. Most regions were relatively safe, except for the few extremely dangerous zones within the ancient forest, where even those in the Sky Sea Realm who entered faced a perilous fight for survival.

As for Burning Sun Mountain, it was a medium forbidden zone within the Mist Ancient Forest.

After traveling a certain distance through the ancient forest, slaying a few beasts with low intelligence that had attacked him, Chen Yu arrived at Burning Sun Mountain smoothly.

Just as he reached the foot of Burning Sun Mountain, Chen Yu felt a warm and comfortable sensation all over his body, which became somewhat hot after a while.

Lifting his head slightly, the entire Burning Sun Mountain seemed to be ablaze, slightly reddened, with fiery red clouds above the mountain top, resembling a sea of flames.

Chen Yu stepped into Burning Sun Mountain and attempted to use his Yangming Sword Point.

Buzz!

His right index finger turned red as a branding iron, with a hint of firelight flickering on the surface. The fire and Yang Qi from the nearby flames gathered around, making his finger appear even more reddened.

Whoosh!

After Chen Yu gathered enough energy, he suddenly launched his attack, a blood-red glowing flame of Sword Qi that shot out.

This Yangming Sword Point had a diameter of more than two inches and could no longer be called a Sword Finger.

Boom!

A smooth hole appeared in a nearby rock, extending all the way inside.

"In this land rich with Yang Qi, the power of the Yangming Sword Point seems to have been enhanced."

Chen Yu was slightly pleased, proving his approach was correct.

The Yangming Sword Point was now formidable and not suitable for sneak attacks, but head-on, it would be very difficult for opponents to resist.

"I shall cultivate this technique here."

Chen Yu leaped up a few steps and then circulated the technique for the Yangming Sword Point again.

After several applications, Chen Yu gained a deeper understanding and felt he was close to mastery.

Hence, he was in an even better mood, practicing this technique continuously.

"Six Flames Sword Finger" required immense finger strength, which meant that if an ordinary person tried to cultivate this secret technique, it would be impossible for them to repeatedly use it as Chen Yu did. With less practice, proficiency in the technique would definitely suffer, and overtraining could even risk damaging their fingers.

Elsewhere.

Three people walked together and stepped onto Burning Sun Mountain.

The leader among them, in the Sky Sea Realm, had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, a handsome face, but his eyes were cold and icy. He emitted a formidable Sword Dao aura that made him seem aloof.

"Is there really something like the 'Elemental Fire Stone' on this Burning Sun Mountain?"

The man asked coldly.

"Brother Yan, this is absolutely true. Before, Brother Lu found an Elemental Fire Stone on Burning Sun Mountain and in less than three months, he comprehended the essence of fire, significantly improving his strength."

"That's right, I've heard about this several times."

The other man and woman immediately said with a smile.

Their realms were each at the Half-step Sky Sea.

At that moment, from a cave in the cliff above, a dark red firelight surged out.

Then, a patterned fire serpent as long as five meters shot out like a rocket, with a wave of scorching, fierce energy rushing forward.

Whoosh!

The leading Brother Yan suddenly made a move, and with a flash of the sword light, an astonishing white jade Sword Qi descended from the sky, slashing directly through the vital seven-inch segment of the patterned fire serpent.

The fire serpent was severed into two parts and fell to the ground, where it struggled briefly before dying.

One of the women dressed in white went forward, extracted the beast core, harvested the materials, and hurried back, her face full of praise, "Brother Yan is truly remarkable, securing first place in the outer sect's competition, and breaking through the Sky Sea Realm in less than five years since entering the inner sect, slaying Half-step Sky Sea beasts with a single vital hit."

In her eyes, apart from his coldness, everything else about Brother Yan was admirable.

Just then, a gust of burning wind blew by, lifting Brother Yan's hair.

The white-clad woman saw the side of his face and was shocked to discover he was missing an ear.

She immediately showed a look of shock, covering her mouth and thinking, could the rumor be true?

The rumor was that Yan Hanshan, before entering the inner sect, had conspired with bandits to harm a family secretly, but was thwarted by an unnamed individual, who also cut off one of his ears and made him flee back to the Heavenly Jade Sect.

Since then, Yan Hanshan devoted himself to diligent study and hard practice to achieve the heights he had reached today.

Seeing the shocked expression on his junior sister's face, Yan Hanshan turned from anger to laughter, "This is the greatest shame of my life. If I ever encounter that person again, I will make sure they wish for death!"

At that moment.

A burst of Sword Qi surrounded by blood-flame rapidly swept by, not too far from the trio, leaving a smooth hole in the rock wall.

Yan Hanshan narrowed his eyes and looked in the direction of the Sword Qi…