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

"Five hundred gold essence crystal stones, I hope there are more gold essence crystal stones inside."

Chen Yu stated the revised terms of the trade.

The White Tiger Sacred Clan mostly cultivates gold and light essences, so there should be quite a few gold essence crystal stones.

For instance, some water or wood essence crystal stones are the lowest in value within the White Tiger Divine Race.

If Chen Yu didn't specify his request, the essence crystal stones sent by the White Tiger Divine Race might all be of this kind.

"This request is not excessive."

Ling Ting nodded after hearing it.

The White Tiger Sacred Clan indeed has a bit more of this type of essence crystal stones, so this is not too difficult or excessive.

"There's one more thing."

Chen Yu continued.

"More?"

Ling Ting and the others widened their eyes, expressing dissatisfaction.

Chen Yu was too arrogant. Relying on the White Tiger Sacred Clan's need for the Four Symbols Divine Body, he kept making demands.

The first revised trade term proposed by the opposite party was not overly demanding, but it was quite stringent.

The gold essence crystal stones of the White Tiger Sacred Clan are plentiful but also consumed greatly, so their value is higher to them.

"I want some White Tiger Sacred Clan essence blood, preferably from high-ranking Kings."

Chen Yu said with a smile.

Training in the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw requires the power of gold essence bloodlines, and ideally, from a gold-type Holy Beast.

In this regard, the White Tiger Sacred Clan is indeed the best choice.

With them offering themselves, if Chen Yu didn't seize the chance now, he might not get the opportunity later.

Ling Ting and the others stared at Chen Yu, expressing their displeasure.

The White Tiger Sacred Clan places significant importance on bloodlines, even going to great lengths to recover their bodies if a clan member dies abroad.

Essence blood significantly impacts bloodlines, requiring a long recuperation period after loss, and excessive loss might even weaken the bloodline power.

"I will relay what you said to the higher-ups of my clan."

Ling Ting and the others were unable to decide.

"I await your good news."

Chen Yu bid farewell to the guests.

The visit from the White Tiger Sacred Clan was good news for him, even though Chen Yu could negotiate with other Sacred Clans, it would inevitably require some effort.

"Once I obtain the five hundred essence crystal stones and gold-type Holy Beast essence blood, my White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw will swiftly improve in a short time!"

Chen Yu said to himself.

Though he put forward two more requests, they were not overly demanding, and he believed it was within the White Tiger Sacred Clan's capacity to meet them.

After sending off Ling Ting and the others, Chen Yu left his cave abode and took a stroll around.

Recently, the only change in the Heavenly Martial List is that Chen Yu has landed in the ninety-ninth position.

Many disciples gathered around the Heavenly Martial List.

Upon Chen Yu's arrival, he drew some attention.

"Is he the newly listed Chen Yu? I heard he's only been here for a year."

Discussions arose.

"Geng Handong was too reckless to bet on a battle with a newly promoted disciple, injured in three moves, and relinquished his ranking, deserved what he got."

A man with arms crossed and a proud gaze said calmly.

Chen Yu squinted slightly, glancing at the man.

The man's words seemed to belittle Geng Handong, but actually belittled Chen Yu as well.

Now that Chen Yu was on the Heavenly Martial List, ordinary disciples dared not disrespect him, and those who dared to say such words in his presence likely held a not insignificant status, possibly being one of the Heavenly Martial List's ranks.

"Heavenly Martial List, seventy-two, Lin Feng!"

From the low murmurs around him, Chen Yu learned the man's identity.

He was indeed one from the Heavenly Martial List, and ranked seventy-two.

"Senior Brother Qin, what a coincidence."

Chen Yu looked to the other side, noticing Qin Wentian was also there and greeted him.

He held no animosity towards Qin Wentian, and both had apprenticed under the Sect Master.

"Chen Yu, don't be too complacent. You only joined the Heavenly Martial List through shrewd luck. Soon enough, I'll also be on the Heavenly Martial List."

Qin Wentian's face slightly sank in calmness at seeing Chen Yu.

He always believed he was stronger than Chen Yu, but Chen Yu's first ascent on the Heavenly Martial List dealt him a heavy blow.

"Haha, the new disciples these days are more arrogant than one another."

The proud man "Lin Feng" laughed aloud upon hearing Qin Wentian's words.

"I'm just stating facts."

Qin Wentian faced Lin Feng with a cold countenance, unmoved.

He never wished to stay beneath others, always aiming for first place.

Currently, the top of the Heavenly Martial List seemed distant, but he vowed to climb onto it and surpass Chen Yu in the short term.

Lin Feng's eyes squinted, and a cold light flashed momentarily.

Qin Wentian hailed from the Qin Family and had apprenticed under the Heavenly Martial Sect Master, so Lin Feng was unwilling to offend him.

"Even if you're hailed as today's prodigy, it'll take at least four years to enter the Heavenly Martial List."

Lin Feng said coldly.

"And you, you were just fortunate enough to beat Geng Handong. If it were a fair duel, you would've undoubtedly lost."

"The Heavenly Martial List has rules, after changing spots, one cannot be challenged within six months. Cherish your six months on the Heavenly Martial List, after which, even if Geng Handong can't take you down, other disciples will."

He then spoke to Chen Yu more sharply.

Chen Yu did not argue. He indeed had little chance of winning in a straightforward duel with Geng Handong back then.

But in half a year, he thought it could be different.

While facing Lin Feng's questioning, Qin Wentian calmly replied, "Within a year, I'll definitely be on the list!"

Qin Wentian's fighting spirit was thoroughly stimulated.

Just at this moment.

Both Qin Wentian and Chen Yu received communication from their master and immediately left.

"Humph, the new disciples these days are getting more and more arrogant."

Lin Feng snorted coldly.

Geng Handong's ranking was replaced by Chen Yu, and as a senior disciple, he felt somewhat embarrassed, so he ridiculed Chen Yu directly.

Upon hearing Qin Wentian's boastful words, he became even more dismissive and said a few more words.

"Brother Lin is right. I reckon that in a year, Chen Yu's ranking might be replaced again, and Qin Wentian won't make it onto the Heavenly Martial List. By then, the two of them will be thoroughly humiliated."

Someone beside Lin Feng remarked.

At the highest point of Martial God Mountain.

Chen Yu and Qin Wentian arrived at the residence of the Sky Martial Sect Master and respectfully bowed upon meeting the immortal-like Sikong Wanli: "Disciple greets Master."

"You may rise."

The Sky Martial Sect Master said calmly.

As Chen Yu raised his head, he found the gaze of the Sky Martial Sect Master fixed upon him. Within that gaze seemed to be a divine light, causing Chen Yu's spirit to suddenly be transported to a vast, ancient world.

Above this world, there was a pair of eyes encompassing the sky, containing endless heavenly might, looking down upon Chen Yu.

In front of these eyes, Chen Yu seemed to have no secrets whatsoever.

Suddenly.

Chen Yu's consciousness returned to the hall, and everything was as normal.

"Not bad, the refining of Yuan Power suggests you have cultivated a decent Star Cultivation Method."

"Possessing an indestructible physique, you have an excellent talent for Body Refinement, with impressive physical strength and defense."

The Sky Martial Sect Master said blandly.

Chen Yu's heart shuddered; just one glance and the Sky Martial Sect Master seemed to have probed many of his secrets.

"The secret of the mysterious heart should not have been exposed."

He pondered inwardly.

Qin Wentian also listened as he practiced the family's Sixth Transition Star Cultivation Method. Unexpectedly, Chen Yu also possessed a higher-level Star Cultivation Method.

"One year after entering the sect, you've made it onto the Heavenly Martial List. You haven't let me down."

The Sky Martial Sect Master praised.

In fact, he previously did not have high hopes for Chen Yu.

When he took Chen Yu as a disciple, he was in an average mood, so he set a rule of entering the top twenty of the Heavenly Martial List in ten years, mainly targeting Qin Wentian to squeeze out his potential.

Even if Qin Wentian didn't achieve it, the Sky Martial Sect Master wouldn't truly expel him.

As for Chen Yu, the Sky Martial Sect Master estimated that it would be good if Chen Yu entered the top fifty within ten years.

Unexpectedly, in just a year, Chen Yu was the first to make it onto the Heavenly Martial List.

In the eyes of outsiders, a talented disciple proves the excellence of the master's guidance, which also brings pride to the Sky Martial Sect Master.

"However, entering the top twenty on the Heavenly Martial List within ten years is still extremely challenging for both of you."

"Besides dedicating quiet time to cultivation, you must also undergo battles on the brink of life and death, improving combat prowess and tempering your will."

The Sky Martial Sect Master slowly explained.

Both Chen Yu and Qin Wentian agreed on this point.

Strong combat abilities allow you to display your full strength, or even enhance it.

If one's combat ability is weak, even with high cultivation, one's strength might be among the lowest of the same rank, and could even be slain by someone of lower realm but stronger combat ability.

"New disciples must complete three ordinary tasks, or one high difficulty task, in the first five years."

"I have chosen a high difficulty task for both of you, for you to venture out and hone yourselves for some time."

Chen Yu and Qin Wentian understood that calling them here was for this purpose.

The two dared not defy the Sky Martial Sect Master's arrangement; instead, they looked forward to it.

"Here is the task information."

With that, two rays of light shot out from the eyes of the Sky Martial Sect Master, piercing into the brows of Chen Yu and Qin Wentian.

The task information immediately presented itself.

Next, the Sky Martial Sect Master inquired about their cultivation doubts.

Chen Yu asked a question and received a perfect answer.

"Alright, that's it for today. You may leave."

The Sky Martial Sect Master waved his hand.

Qin Wentian left the hall, but Chen Yu remained.

"Do you have anything else?"

The Sky Martial Sect Master turned his back on Chen Yu.

"Disciple wishes to inquire about one thing, Master – are you aware of the Eternal Curse?"

Chen Yu asked.

The matter of Ye Luofeng being afflicted with a curse and poison was always on his mind.

There was only a thirty-year limit; if she couldn't be cured, she would definitely die, unable to reincarnate, doomed for eternity.

"Why? Do you have relatives or friends afflicted by this curse?"

The Sky Martial Sect Master turned around.

The Eternal Curse was not a common curse; what on earth had Chen Yu gotten into?

"It's my Daoist couple in the Great Yu Realm."

Chen Yu confessed.

The Heavenly Evil Emperor of the Blood Moon Sect once told Chen Yu three ways to eradicate the "Eternal Curse," one of which was intervention from the God Realm.

And the only God Realm entity Chen Yu currently encountered was the Sky Martial Sect Master.

The first time they met, he noticed the Sky Martial Sect Master was in a bad mood, so he didn't make this request.

This second time meeting the Master, Chen Yu felt somewhat anxious in making his request.

"You want me to help break this curse?"

The Sky Martial Sect Master gazed intently.

Chen Yu immediately felt immense pressure. He stood tall like a sharp sword, directly facing the Sky Martial Sect Master: "Disciple earnestly requests Master to intervene."

"After you complete the task, bring her to me."

The Sky Martial Sect Master withdrew his gaze, once again turning his back on Chen Yu.

If it weren't for Chen Yu making it onto the Heavenly Martial List and earning the Sky Martial Sect Master's approval, he wouldn't have lent his assistance.

"Thank you, Master."

Chen Yu expressed his gratitude, feeling a weight lift from his heart.

With the capabilities of the Sky Martial Sect Master, unraveling the Eternal Curse is naturally easy.

For now, he's set to prepare for the high difficulty task assigned by his master, as this task is not ordinary.