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

Returning to the cave, Chen Yu activated the barrier, entered the secret room, and prevented others from spying.

Shua!

The Ten Thousand Dragon Crown floated in mid-air, with shimmering light inside, surrounded by faint dragon shadows, its intangible power spreading.

This time, the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown remained still.

Yet when Chen Yu touched it, he could still feel a strong resistance.

He took out a bottle of Soul Cleansing Liquid and began attempting to erase the soul mark within.

Gurgle~

The milky transparent liquid dripped onto the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown.

Chen Yu used his Spiritual Sense to control this liquid, approaching the soul mark left by the Dragon Emperor, and slowly penetrating it.

With each penetration, a trace of the soul mark would disappear.

The process was slow, but it was definitely much faster than if Chen Yu tried erasing it himself.

Three days later, one bottle of Soul Cleansing Liquid was used up, and only one-twentieth of the soul mark was erased.

"It seems I underestimated the budget. At least twenty bottles of Soul Cleansing Liquid are needed to completely erase the Dragon Emperor's soul mark."

Chen Yu shook his head.

The level of the Dragon Emperor of the Yellow Dragon Clan is too high, and even among the Xuanming Realm, it should be a strong existence, while this Soul Cleansing Liquid is targeted at the Late Stage Star Condensation Realm, there is quite a gap between the two.

But it's still much faster than if Chen Yu exhausts it slowly alone.

And during the process of erasing the Dragon Emperor's soul mark, Chen Yu's soul power could also be honed and gradually enhanced.

In general, as Chen Yu's soul power strengthens and his cultivation progresses, or if the grade of the auxiliary Spiritual Liquid is improved, the speed of erasing the Dragon Emperor's mark will become faster and faster.

Originally, if Chen Yu relied on himself alone, it might have taken ten years, but now, if he spends a bit more time, the Dragon Emperor's soul mark could be erased in a year.

Having made a plan, Chen Yu no longer worried and proceeded step by step.

Consolidating cultivation and practicing combat techniques while erasing the Dragon Emperor's soul mark.

His cultivation had reached the Mid-stage Star Condensation Peak, getting closer to the Late Stage Star Condensation.

The White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw had improved, and besides this, Chen Yu also needed to find a way to acquire Heavenly Crystal Gold to make his White Tiger Sacred Claw even more perfect.

In addition, Chen Yu had another important task, which was to return to the Great Yu Realm and bring Ye Luofeng back, so that his Master could break the Eternal Curse.

...

After returning to the cave, Shi Yao felt flustered, unable to calm down.

"What should I do, what should I do?"

He regretted immensely how impulsive he was at the time.

Chen Yu is a strong figure on the Heavenly Martial List; challenging him was nothing short of self-humiliation, wasn't it?

At night, Shi Yao gathered two friends to discuss countermeasures.

"Brother Shi, what's got you like this? Who provoked you?"

A man with a head full of brown feathers laughed.

"I got muddled today and challenged someone from the Human Race on the Heavenly Martial List."

Shi Yao did not hide the truth from his friends.

"You! That was really stupid of you."

"Hahaha, this is killing me, Shi Yao, with your skills, you want to challenge someone on the Heavenly Martial List?"

One of them was shocked, while the brown-feathered man laughed heartily.

"Don't forget, we are representing the Demon Race cultivation Holy Land 'Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest,' and your action was incredibly foolish."

The brown-feathered man said.

The Demon Race and Human Race were allied, with frequent exchanges.

This time, two major forces in the Demon Race, "Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest" and "Azure Dragon Divine Wood," led the latest generation of disciples to the Heavenly Martial Sect for exchange discussions and mutual improvement.

But which side's disciples were superior also reflected the power of the respective forces.

Shi Yao's self-humiliating behavior, if known by the higher-ups, would definitely not end well for him.

Next, the group helped Shi Yao formulate a plan.

"We can think from another angle. That Chen Yu is a figure on the Heavenly Martial List. Even if Brother Shi fails to challenge him, it is reasonable."

The brown-feathered man said.

Shi Yao thought for a moment and felt the words made sense.

"But if we can win, it would be a great honor. Therefore, to ensure victory, using some tricks is worthwhile."

The brown-feathered man uttered a mischievous smile and continued: "Hehe, so I suggest..."

"A carouseling battle?"

Having heard this, Shi Yao considered it feasible.

Chen Yu is ranked on the Heavenly Martial List, so prominent that winning through a carouseling battle would not seem despicable or shameless.

"I've heard of this Chen Yu, and the reason he is on the ninety-ninth spot of the Heavenly Martial List is due to a three-move wager, winning by luck. His real skills are not that strong. I've heard that many disciples of the Heavenly Martial Sect want to challenge Chen Yu, but this guy has been evading by going on missions for years."

Another Demon Race member said.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yao became invigorated.

If Chen Yu's reputation was undeserved, their odds of winning would increase significantly.

As long as Chen Yu agreed to the carouseling battle, victory would ultimately be theirs.

"So, Brother Shi's impulsive move this time might not be self-humiliation but perhaps an opportunity to earn merits!"

The brown-feathered man laughed.

"If that's the case, then I must rely on you two brothers. You two challenge Chen Yu first, and at the very least, consume much of his energy; even if I can't face him head-on, I can wear him out."

Shi Yao took out fine wine and toasted his two friends.

"It's a small favor. Just don't forget your brothers here when you defeat the ninety-ninth ranked Chen Yu on the Heavenly Martial List and gain benefits."

The brown-feathered man said.

After sending off his two friends, Shi Yao felt much relieved.

"I should first break through to the Late Stage Star Condensation to make the plan more sound."

Shi Yao began a closed-door cultivation.

...

In less than half a month, Chen Yu used up two portions of Soul Cleansing Liquid.

He left the cave, arrived at the Heavenly Treasure Hall, purchased another two portions, and also bought several resources for cultivating the White Tiger Sacred Claw.

On his way back to the cave, Chen Yu encountered two people.

"Chen Yu, why did you leave without saying goodbye?"

A stunningly beautiful woman with purple hair said somewhat discontentedly.

She was Ye Luofeng. After clearing up their misunderstandings, they had gone through some experiences together, gradually becoming closer.

Yet, Chen Yu's secret departure left Ye Luofeng feeling a bit upset.

Beside Ye Luofeng, Lin Tianfeng shook his head and sighed, unwilling to speak.

"Haha, there were special circumstances, I left in a hurry and didn't have time to say goodbye."

Chen Yu simply explained.

His relationship with Ye Luofeng was not such that he could disclose things like the Ten Thousand Dragon Crown.

Seeing Chen Yu hiding something from her, Ye Luofeng felt a bit dissatisfied, furrowing her elegant brows for some reason.

"That's Ye Luofeng!"

"Senior Sister Lin is back? She's actually with Chen Yu!"

"It's over, my goddess has completely fallen. When Chen Yu and Senior Sister Lin disappeared together back then, I already had suspicions. Now it looks like they went off to carry out a mission and enjoy a world of two."

Ye Luofeng's brief stay immediately attracted attention.

More disciples slowly approached to greet Ye Luofeng.

"Let's just drop the matter."

Ye Luofeng ignored the others, took a deep breath, and calmed herself.

"In a while, I'll take you to the Lin Family. It's not entirely up to us regarding that matter; we still need my father's consent."

Ye Luofeng's beautiful face was composed.

Though Chen Yu had made his intentions clear, who knew if it was a temporary measure? Without truly dissolving the marriage arrangement, Ye Luofeng couldn't feel at ease.

"Alright, we'll go when there's a chance."

Chen Yu nodded.

Back then, the marriage arrangement was set by the Qingyun Emperor and the Lin Family Patriarch "Lin Yutian." The Qingyun Emperor had transferred the decision-making power to Chen Yu, but it still required Lin Yutian's consent.

"What?"

Beside them, Lin Tianfeng was dumbfounded, standing there like an idiot.

Was Chen Yu about to marry into the Lin Family so soon?

Wasn't this too fast?

Although Lin Tianfeng had accepted his fate and stopped competing with Chen Yu, finding out Chen Yu was about to "marry in" and then get engaged to Ye Luofeng was still incredulous to him.

The keen hearing of those in the Condensed Star Realm ensured that others around also heard this, each of their faces changed dramatically.

"Is this... is this really about to happen?"

A handsome man was struck and stood there dazed.

Though they were aware that Chen Yu and Ye Luofeng were already together, it didn't mean they had no chance.

But today, hearing with their own ears that Ye Luofeng was inviting Chen Yu to meet her parents, seemed too quick, fearing it wouldn't be long before their engagement and wedding.

As Chen Yu bade farewell to Ye Luofeng, they had already cleared their misunderstandings and discussed things, so they didn't care much; little did they know that their normal conversation was interpreted differently by outsiders.

The news of Chen Yu visiting Ye Luofeng's home and their potential engagement spread quickly among the disciples.

...

"Master, something big happened."

A servant shouted outside the hall.

"What is it?"

A voice full of majesty and cold disdain came from inside the hall.

"I heard, I heard that Ye Luofeng has been with another man, and they have progressed to the point of meeting the parents."

The servant reported what he had heard.

"What?"

A roar accompanied by a loud avian cry echoed everywhere.

Bam!

The great hall door opened, and a man in a blood-red robe walked out.

His face was pale with red lips, and his eyes were an enchanting red. Though he was of the Demon Race, from the human aesthetic perspective, he was exceptionally handsome.

"Is this true?"

The red-robed man asked again, as flames ignited around him, manifesting as a gigantic Holy Beast figure, the Vermilion Bird.

"My father has proposed multiple times to ally with the Lin Family by marriage, but Lin Yutian always refused. I see now it's because they've set their eyes on someone else. I need to see who dares to take my 'Zhu Cangyan's woman."

Red-robed Zhu Cangyan's face was dark and gloomy.

"...It is someone called Chen Yu."

"Chen Yu? That person rumored to be around Ye Luofeng continually? Is it this kind of garbage?"

Zhu Cangyan's red eyebrows ignited, and flames sparked in his eyes.

"The people from the Vermilion Bird Heavenly Nest have been in the Heavenly Martial Sect for over a month, and Zhu Cangyan had looked into some matters before.

"I also heard that Ye Luofeng's recent disappearance was because she went on a mission with Chen Yu."

The servant continued.

"Great, very good. I can't wait to meet this person."

Zhu Cangyan laughed angrily.

Once Ye Luofeng and Chen Yu got together, wouldn't it suggest that, as a member of the Vermilion Bird Sacred Clan, he was inferior to Chen Yu?

"Master, tomorrow is the day you've arranged to duel the Heavenly Martial List experts from the human race."

The servant reminded, fearing Zhu Cangyan's wrath would make him forget about it.

"If you hadn't mentioned it, I might have forgotten. In that case, I'll also deal with that brat tomorrow."

Zhu Cangyan wore a cruel expression.

"Master, that Chen Yu only just barely made it onto the Heavenly Martial List at ninety-nine. How would he dare accept your challenge?" The servant said.

"Haha, young people are often impulsive and eager to win. Tomorrow, after I defeat the eighty-third on the Heavenly Martial List, I'll challenge that brat. He will surely think I'm exhausted and want to take advantage."

Zhu Cangyan explained with a smile, turning back into the hall.

"Master is wise."